The Story in My Head: Healing & Self-Improvement for the Lazy

Whatever thoughts I am focusing on in this moment determines the direction my body will go in the next moment.  If I want to change my direction, I must change my focus.  This is easier said than done!!!  When I'm having a hard time not focusing on the Story in My Head, I'm learning to focus on a feet instead.  Strange!  

ADD, ADHD, goals, direction, change, awareness, mindfulness, anxiety, focus 

I got sick and had to put all of my energy and focus on my healing.  Everything else became less of a priority; as though nothing outside of myself existed.  I started to become aware of all the signals my body gives me. The good, the bad and the urgent!!! I also became aware of all the signals I ignore. Then came a new, quick experiment to try.  I'm going to practice taking a few minutes each day being still and quiet.  I'm going to practice listening to my body.  

self awareness, body awareness, healing, relaxation, self care, mindfulness, change      

Ever judged how long it takes you to heal, grieve, change?  Me too!  And now I want to stop.  Here's a quickie about embracing your natural pace. 

trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, healing, change, motivation, goals, timing 

I'm not saying a "Service Agreement" in a romantic relationship is sexy, yet I am suggesting some form of a maintenance schedule to 'check in' on how things are going.  Like taking our favorite vehicle to the shop for an oil change; our relationships are worth the time, hassle and cost of our attention and service.    

relationships, marriage, co exist, friendship, parenting, conflict, communication, coping, self care  

In honor of my friend who encouraged me to tell this Story in My Head about feeling overwhelmed and viewing the feeling as 'getting prepared' for the next adventure!  Hope you enjoy this mid-week Quickie about stress, stamina and new challenges. 

overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, burned out, change, coping, challenges, capacity, capable, ready 

I'm beginning to learn how beneficial it is to 'speak my truth'.  To me that's not just about being honest.  It's about telling the story in my head, sharing the experience I am having, showing someone else my perspective and asking others to show me their points of view.  Here's a quickie exploring how I and others take in the world.

perspective, communication, relationships, conflict, old patterns, self care, change

I once saw a moose in a public bathroom.  It took me kneeling down on the gross floor in order to see it.  Sometimes it takes getting dirty to see something different or new.  For your mid-week quickie... GET DIRTY!!!!!! 

perspective, change, growth, healing, relationships, communication

I'm grieving the death of a dear friend.  The story in my head is telling me no one can relate and everyone is saying stupid shit!!!  In truth, I know we can all relate to loss and most of us have no idea what to say to someone who is grieving.  Today I am just telling my story and owning my shit.

grief, loss, addiction, fear, sadness, love, loneliness, hope, change, relationships 

Everybody loves a 'quickie'!  Here is a quickie about... well...self worth, feeling valuable, aging gracefully, appreciation, treasuring the self and things kinda like that.  Its me writing the Story in My Head about my body being my vehicle for this roller coaster we call life. My body is a unique and beautiful treasure worthy of my time, money and energy. So is yours!!!    

anxiety, depression, trauma, healing, self esteem, change, communication, self care, relationships, addiction

Everybody loves a "quickie".  Today I am offering a 'quickie' about anxiety.  I'm learning there are times my anxiety is NOT due to a threat (either real or perceived), but rather due to my diet!  Too much sugar, caffeine, artificial colors and flavors and the like can lead me to the exact same feeling in my body as fear.  I have eaten my way into feeling anxious and I'm tired of it!!!!   

anxiety, depression, trauma, healing, self esteem, change, communication, self care, relationships, addiction