A Stress Lesson From Forrest Gump

Sep 25, 2014 | Self-Care

I recently re-watched Forrest Gump. It’s on Netflix on demand – great movie! There are so many life lessons in this movie – like accepting sh*t happens – but one of them stuck out to me. As Forrest runs across the United States, he says:...

3 Phases To Heal Chronic Stress

Sep 24, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Care

Stress often receives a bad reputation, but it is critical to distinguish the effects of acute stress and chronic stress. Acute stress, stress that last for a short period of time, is normal and a necessary function of biological existence. There is nothing inherently...

3 Foods to Reduce Anxiety

Sep 24, 2014 | Self-Care

If you’ve been following my e-newsletter or blog for a while, you’ve heard me share my struggles with anxiety.  I’ve had anxiety as long as I can remember, even though I didn’t have a name for it when I was younger. I thought everyone felt...

7 PROBLEMS High Achieving Women WANT SOLVED

Mar 21, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Care

In preparation for an upcoming speaking engagement at a Women’s Leadership Summit, I cleared my calendar to read through all the applications I have received from professional women for my Freedom from Chronic Stress Coaching Program.  In re-reading the...

BIGGEST MYTH about WOMEN, BURNOUT, & CHRONIC STRESS

Mar 7, 2014 | Personal Growth, Self-Care

Chronic stress is a state of consistent physical, emotional, and mental tension that keeps the mind racing and the body on edge for a period of months to years. It’s a no-fun-stressful-way-to-live that seems relentless. Despite your best efforts to set goals and...

Are You Busy or CRAZY BUSY?

Feb 27, 2014 | Embodiment, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Care

ME: Hi, how are you? FRIEND: Crazy busy. ME: Hey, how are things at work? FORMER COWORKER: You know the same, crazy busy. Are you busy or crazy busy?  There is a difference – check out where you fall: What rings true for you? Do you laugh or feel signs of pride...