I have only just come across the term “body betrayal”. It concisely summarizes the overwhelming thoughts and emotions that flood in, when you realize your body is never going to be the same. I know this journey all too well; the sense of injustice, feeling angry at my body for letting…
Have you spent your life bending over backwards to accommodate the needs of others in a quest to be accepted, needed, and validated? If, so then you know the pain of feeling not enough, and the accompanying fear that those around you will eventually discover your flaws. Chances are you…
In a culture where drinking is the social norm you can easily excuse / ignore the depression after alcohol and the impact on your physical health, and relationships. After all a drink or two to relax at the end of a long day seems reasonable enough. And social events are…
If your answer yes to any of the following questions then you will benefit from a mindfulness practice. Are you battling to get through the day because of stress, anxiety or depression? Have always been a worrier, always planning, thinking, preparing, and stressing about the future? Do you ruminate over…
You would be excused for thinking that the measure of success is wealth and fame. Even the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines success as “the fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame”.This message is conveyed through every possible channel of media. So it’s pretty difficult not to get caught up in wanting…