Time for Self
How much time do you spend talking on the telephone to someone you would rather not be talking to? How often do you visit with people that you really do not like spending time...
Taking Time Out
"Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in." ~ Henry David Thoreau
Recently I have been writing about self-care, and the importance of taking time for relaxation. This column is especially for women who...
Taking Care of Yourself
"There is a connection between self-nurturing and self-respect." ~ Julia Cameron
Is your life making you sick? Do you feel stressed , tired, have low energy and little tolerance for frustration? If so, you are...
Self Care for Busy Women
"I am woman! I am invincible! I am pooped!" ~ Author Unknown
Many women do not take enough time for themselves. They take care of their homes and family, perhaps their parents as well, and...
Relax for Health
"A quiet mind cureth all." ~ Robert Burton (1577-1640)
I have recently been reading a lot about the importance of relaxation to good health. However, in our busy world, relaxation is hardly a priority. It...
Burnout and Quick Fixes
I once gave a talk on the subject of "burnout", and afterwards one of the participants indicated that what she had really been hoping for was a quick fix. I thought about this, and...
Balance for Busy Lives
“Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency. Nothing is that important. Just lie down. ” ~ Natalie Goldberg
Is it my imagination, or does life keep getting busier? So many...
You Gave Me Your Cold
"Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing." ~ Redd Foxx
Have you ever blamed someone for giving you a cold? If so, you may be blaming them unfairly....
When Drinking is a Problem
" First the man takes a drink; then the drink takes a drink; then the drink takes the man." ~ Japanese Proverb
Alcoholism is an insidious disease. It adversely affects the life of the drinker,...
Weight Loss and Smoking
I often am approached by clients who have done everything possible to lose weight and keep it off, without lasting success. Others want to quit smoking. There is no question about their desire to...