Category Archives: Self care

The Trouble with Food Rules

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Karen

If you were told that you could never EVER eat cake again, what would you do? If you like cake, even a little bit, you would probably experience a sequence of thoughts and emotional states—similar to the grieving process: 1. … Continue reading →

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Flourish like Fireweed

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Karen

This summer I noticed a pretty flower along the shore of Lake Superior near Munising. Soon I started noticing it in other places: in fields and roadside ditches here and there. I learned it was called Fireweed which surprised me—it’s … Continue reading →

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What We’re Meant to Be

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Karen

The books I’ve been reading are trying to tell me something. I’m listening. First it was Quiet which helped me understand that a predisposition to introversion has many merits and that it’s perfectly OK to be “the quiet type.” Now … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Quiet Types

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Karen

In Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking, she says: If there’s one take-away from this book, I hope it’s the newfound entitlement to be yourself. Hello, my name is Karen and … Continue reading →

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Is a wellness coach right for you?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Karen

Do you want to take charge of a particular part of your life, but don’t know where to begin? That’s where a wellness coach comes in. A wellness coach guides and supports individuals as they create the life that they … Continue reading →

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How to take charge of your life

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Karen

The mind is an incredibly powerful force – some of it untapped. For instance, many of us don’t use our imaginations to help improve skills such as public speaking or sports; help improve health; or consider better ways of doing … Continue reading →

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Yoga may bestow yet another health benefit

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Karen

  If you’ve resisted trying yoga thus far, you may want to reconsider and roll out a sticky mat – the only piece of equipment that’s required. More and more research suggests that practicing yoga on a regular basis has … Continue reading →

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Aging with Grace and Strength

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Karen

I have renewed hope that I will remain physically active and healthy into my 80s—maybe into my 90s. Recently, I saw that it’s certainly possible, thanks to a group of fabulously fit older ladies. In order to prepare to write … Continue reading →

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Making a Bad Mood Better

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Karen

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011   Making a Bad Mood Better   I’ve come to realize that a bad mood isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After many years of trying to talk myself out of “bad” moods or chastising myself for … Continue reading →

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An E-Free Vacation

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Karen

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2011   An E-Free Vacation   Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. – Ovid Earlier this year, I took a week-long vacation to attend a meditation retreat where the use of electronic equipment … Continue reading →

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