Posts by Michelle
What it feels like to be on the brink of burnout
Do you ever find yourself googling for resources to help you manage your stress? One of my clients was telling me that before we met she was searching around trying to figure out who could help her with her stress issues. She knew she needed help. She felt like she was at the end of…
Read MoreHow to mindfully ditch your to-do list
I’ve been talking to many women lately who are stressing out over their to-do lists. We’re almost at the end of September and everything has ramped up after the summer. I’m hearing that many people are feeling over-committed already and wondering how they’re going to get it all done? Our never-ending to-do lists can actually…
Read MoreThis makes me feel like a kid again
Three years ago my husband and I got bit by the biking bug (like that alliteration?) We were on Martha’s Vineyard on vacation and our friends had some extra bikes and we went for a long ride. While my ass had never ever been that sore before, I loved it. We came home and decided…
Read MoreHow stress impacts the body & three strategies to start managing it
I think it’s pretty safe to say that all of us experience some sort of stress in our lives. Maybe it’s coming from work – whether you’re self-employed or working in an organization – maybe it’s related to your finances, health, family responsibilities, client demands or a relationship. Whatever the source, stress affects us all.…
Read MoreHow NOT to deal with stress
In the past, whenever I was overwhelmed, stressed and exhausted, my approach to work through it, was to try and deal with the source of the stress. First, it was the job I was miserable in. If I could just leave and find a job I was passionate about, I’d be less stressed. Next, when I started my health…
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