When you’re overwhelmed and realize there’s too much on your plate, you need to prevent more things from getting on our list, by setting boundaries. Having healthy boundaries means you won’t be trying to do it all. You won’t crack under the pressure of...
“I’m so overwhelmed, there’s way too much on my plate. I can’t get it all done well, and my life is out of balance.” That’s the kind of complaint I hear quite often from my clients these days. Even after they’ve prioritized and delegated, there’s STILL too much to get...
A poem written by one of my brilliant and beautiful patients after a treatment. I was completely moved, and honored when she read it to me, and told me I could share it with you. May it stir something in you… *THE ACUPUNCTURIST* I paid good money to cry today....
I love a good physical challenge and adrenaline thrill now and again. So whenever I’m traveling somewhere with a rapid (but still fairly safe) river, I like to go rafting. In the pre-trip safety lecture before one river rafting trip years ago, the guide explained that...
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love all the good food, as well as the 4 day weekend providing extra time to cozy up and connect with family and friends. I also dig leftovers, and sitting in front of a fire, two more divine Thanksgiving treats. Mostly though, I...
About a decade ago, I realized I was repeatedly getting stuck in a downward spiral that started late October. As the days got shorter, I spent less time active and outside. I’d start to feel more irritable, hypersensitive, and low energy. I’d want to sleep more, but I...