All in Personal Development
The lines between stress and crisis and trauma are often razor thin. Every day since this pandemic has taken hold, I am encountering people who are experiencing this crisis with a sense of how they should be somehow doing it differently - doing it better. That kind of self judgment, always but especially in a crisis, is so harmful.
Meditation amid global pandemics. Find resources here!
As we approach daylight savings time, here’s a quick tutorial about SLEEP. Why, how much, what disrupts it, and what you can do about it. Sweet dreams!
Let’s go for a run! Join this (free) (online) training group on the social media outlet of your choice! The solavis run club - starting March 15, 2020!
When a nerdy, overthinking, cognitive therapist finds meditation: an overview.
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Taken Flight ~ a new, recurring feature in which I will bring you the behind-the-scenes view of folks who are carving their own path through creative projects, small business ownership, community organizations, and the entrepreneurial life. First up is Amanda Schwarz, owner of Mended Digital. Enjoy!
What is mindful self-compassion and how can it help me? Here is a brief introduction and a real life example of how this practice can change your habitual ways of thinking.
As I find myself shifting gears and with more demands on my time and attention, I am putting down, in writing, some of the lessons I’ve learned and want to apply to the approaching semester. Boundaries are just as important in our work structures as they are in our personal relationships. Maybe you can relate? I hope these tips are helpful to you, too!
Holistic self-care - more adequate defined.
Who are you without your demons? Who are you without your demons? Big, double-sided questions.
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean we need to hide indoors. Boost your mood, and your overall health, by exploring the world of winter outside!
Find ways to stop saying “sorry” as a habit and strengthen your communication, self-confidence, and professional reputation.
On this turkey eve, I am sharing my journey up and down a scale, through a myriad of pant sizes, and on a quest to love what I see looking back at me in the mirror. Full truth.
{Photos above are from 2009, 2014, and last month.}
‘Tis the season for letting go. Be like the trees.
Psychotherapists recognize the importance of a client’s readiness to change. When you’re trying to decide where and when to take that next step, how will you know it’s the right time?
Two things intersected this week. On the same day, actually. On Friday, I had my Counseling Theories course and we discussed Sigmund Freud. Later that day, I got my ninth (!) tattoo, which celebrates and reminds of the energy flow through our chakra system. As I was lecturing, the parallels occurred to me.
Back to school isn’t just for kids and tending to our intellectual self-care is a vital component of overall well-being.
A look at our compulsive busy-ness and how to just be.
A quick review of my favorite podcasts related to all things mindful, meditation, and Buddhism (and a little psychology, as well)!!
