I used to live in the land of WHAT IF Let me tell you, it sucked. I had major health anxiety. I was plagued by my worries about my kids, my hub, myself. And not just about health. About everything. When something good happened, I held my breath, just waiting for … [Read more...] about What If…
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worry
So many of us hold onto worry with a death grip. Especially when it comes to our teen/young adult children. We may say that we wish we could worry less, but truthfully we are scared shitless to let it go. Worry is a habit like any other and habits are hard to change. When the brain has a … [Read more...] about worry
How to Keep Going When You Want to Quit.
How do you stay motivated? I get this question a lot. After a long day, how are you supposed to find the motivation to do one more thing, like keep a commitment you’ve made to yourself? Okay, here’s an idea. You don’t need motivation. Being motivated sounds super helpful, … [Read more...] about How to Keep Going When You Want to Quit.
How do you Think About CHANGE?
If you’re like me, since my 40s and 50s, change is everywhere in my life. Change is hard - adjusting to a new normal with teens, parents and relationships not to mention our bodies. Change is a struggle - trying to change old behaviors or add new ones. Our brains don’t like it. Our survival … [Read more...] about How do you Think About CHANGE?
Questions to Ask Yourself
Here are a few questions to ask yourself if you want to shift your thinking....or just feel better. When was the last time I drank water? Probably too long ago. Stop reading this and go drink at least 24 ounces of water. When was the last time I ate something healthy, with … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Yourself
It’s the Thoughts that Count.
Most of us walk around believing our thoughts are just the facts - that feelings just happen upon us - and that our results are determined by external things and circumstances of our lives. They are not.It’s always our thinking. I know this first hand. I lived it. A few years ago, I became … [Read more...] about It’s the Thoughts that Count.