Category Archives: Self care
Shun the Sense of Urgency
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 Shun the Sense of Urgency I’ve been thinking about how I’d rather not feel crazy-busy and frantic anymore. Eyeing my to-do list and the clock is anxiety-provoking and torturous—and that’s not the way I … Continue reading
Life Unplugged
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011 Life Unplugged Rushing and multitasking is the M.O. for many of us these days. We’re hot-wired into our smart phones, iPods, laptops and more. I marvel at my daughter as she surfs the net … Continue reading
300 Things I Love
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2011 300 Things I Love I have a list of 127 things I love—so far. Why the list? One of the assignments that my daughter received in her psychology class was to list 300 things … Continue reading
How Do You Love You? Count the Ways
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2011 How Do You Love You? Count the Ways Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. While you were out buying cards and gifts for others, did you get anything for yourself? I did. I bought a lovely … Continue reading
Why Hide Perfection?
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010 Why Hide Perfection? Halloween is over, but most of us insist on wearing costumes every day. My virtual closet has a costume for every occasion. Those I rely on most often are: Clipboard Girl (AKA Everything’s … Continue reading
The Problem with Positive Thinking
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2010 The Problem with Positive Thinking In my previous post, I mentioned that my mind tends to default to negative thoughts. Of course, this state of mind is no fun and I would like to … Continue reading
Brewing Thoughts
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010 Brewing Thoughts This week I attended the first of a series of “Wisdom Heart” classes taught by Lisa Davidson, a social worker in the Lansing, Michigan area. The program is designed to help people … Continue reading
Thai Massage Is Worth a Try
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 Thai Massage Is Worth a Try Last week, I experienced Thai Massage for the first time. For several months, I’ve been getting a monthly massage—a standard massage with special emphasis on the areas where … Continue reading
How to Spell Relief for PMS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2010 How to Spell Relief for PMS PMS (premenstrual syndrome) stands for Puffy, Moody and Stressed for 85 percent of menstruating women. These women have at least one of the following symptoms during the week … Continue reading
Write it Out
SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 Write it Out Through writing, there is an amazing power to heal. As a teenager, you may remember pouring out your heart to your diary. It turns out that, even for adults, journaling is … Continue reading