Relaxation
E is for Enjoy {En*Joy}
This post is part of the Sunday Series The ABCs of Getting Well Grounded E is for Enjoy {En*Joy} If you read my last post about Perfectionism, you know I’ve been struggling with what E should stand for in this ABCs series. {And yes, every time I admit this to myself or see it in writing, ...
Intentional Imperfection
Intentional Imperfection? My scientific (intellectual) and holistic/artistic (intuitive) selves have been in a slow struggle for quite a while – a struggle between getting things ‘perfect’ and getting things done (in a timely fashion or at all). And I know I’m not alone in this. I’ve always been a confusing mixture of Type A/Perfectionist and ...
D is for Drama
This post is part of the Sunday Series The ABCs of Getting Well Grounded Drama. It’s intense. Shocking. Emotional. And it’s often a major source of stress, which can be very detrimental in our lives. But, it can also be its own antidote!? It can be delicious. Here’s a slice of my latest drama story, as ...
B is for Breathe
This post is part of the new Sunday Series The ABCs of Getting Well Grounded You probably saw this one coming. If so, that’s because you’ve heard already that how we breathe is very important. People sometimes find it funny when they’re told how to breathe or even reminded to breathe in the first place. I ...
A is for Acceptance (also: Ace, Ankle, & Ah-portunity)
This post is part of the new Sunday Series The ABCs of Getting Well Grounded Sometime last month, I conceived the idea of a series for the blog. I thought it would be nice, for me and for you, to begin these regular meditations — something we can both count on. I decided to work my ...
You Have to Unplug to Stay Connected
I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “You have to spend money to make money”. There’s certainly some truth to that. Here’s another one for ya: you have to unplug to stay connected. No doubt. What do I mean?… People who’ve known me for a while are keenly aware of my resistance to embracing technology. It’s ...
Word of the Day: Grateful
Sometimes you just can’t ignore the connections around you. Today, for me, is one of those days, so I thought I’d share it with you. Where to begin? Well, chronology works as well as anything … Last night I had an appointment with my new physician. I rarely go to the doctor. Things have to ...
Got a Minute For an Herbal Teas-er?
I’m leaving for California this week for some powerful, inspirational fun-work sessions with a community of my holistic health peers, and I’m so excited! Before I go, I wanted to give you a little teas-er (you’ll get it in a sec) about some Get Well Grounded products that will be available to you later this ...
Curious about health coaching – what it is? how it works?
It occurred to me today, when an article about health coaching came across my desk, that even people who stumble upon or regularly read my blog might be wondering about health coaching. What it is, how it works, whether it serves as alternative or complementary health care, etc.?? So, I’d like to share with you ...
Midnight Canning: Blackberry Jam and Apple-Mint Jelly
Friday night I went to my good friend Sadie’s house to hang out and do some canning. We had grand plans to make blackberry jam, apple-mint jelly, pesto, and I think there was something else (clearly we never got that far). Let me start by saying that my friend Sadie is absolutely amazing! She has ...
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