Heck, even a "life" coach can get a little lost at times. A few months back, I found myself wondering… Am I on the right path? Questioning our path isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It can lead to validation, inspiration or a new, more appropriate path. On the flip side, questioning our path can also lead to a state of debilitating doubt. And I was stuck – unequivocally stuck – until I remembered the wise words of one of my mentors. Our circumstances don’t cause suffering. WE create suffering with our thinking. It was time to get to the bottom of my doubt. When we feel a little lost, our first inclination is usually to blame the path we’re on. Maybe I need to move to Argentina. Or become a chef. Or sell it all and travel the country … [Read more...] about Doubt and the Art of Getting Unstuck
How to Stop Giving Yourself Permission to Overeat
My clients and I spend a great deal of time examining sabotaging thoughts. Food does not magically launch itself into our bellies. We make a conscious decision to eat (or not eat). When we choose to eat for reasons other than physical hunger, there is always a sabotaging thought. We say, “this is okay to eat because _________________”. Fill in the blank. We often remain blissfully unaware of our sabotaging thoughts. “OMG, the whole pint of Ben & Jerry’s is gone. How did THAT happen?” Because you gave yourself permission to eat it darling. Once my clients identify their most common Sabotaging Thoughts, we work together to create a New Response. The New Response has to be convincing enough to make you think twice about finishing … [Read more...] about How to Stop Giving Yourself Permission to Overeat
One Little Word 2014 – Light
My one little word for 2014 is light. anything that illuminates mental insight, understanding a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes understanding of a problem or mystery; enlightenment without burdens, difficulties, or problems; easily done: a light heart; light work free from worry or unhappiness; cheerful In 2009 I began a tradition of choosing a word for myself each January – a word that will help guide me through the year. Past words have included ease, abundance, freedom, connection and fearlessness. The possibilities for incorporating your word are endless. Read books associated with your word Create a playlist of music Make a "one little word" scrapbook Post quotes and pictures around the house Take … [Read more...] about One Little Word 2014 – Light
The Truth About Why We’re Fat
Anytime you eat when you’re not physically hungry is because of a feeling. Inadequacy Loneliness Fear Disappointment Anger Defeat A feeling created by a thought. I’m not good enough. No one cares. I’m never going to pay off this debt. This isn’t what I wanted. She hurt me. Screw it! You’re not overweight because you like food too much or because you just can’t stop once you’ve started or because ice cream makes you feel better. Those are the lies you tell yourself. Your story. We like to blame our weight on our food “problems” - but the reason you overeat has nothing to do with food. The reason we get fat isn’t because we don’t have enough willpower or because junk food is cheap and delicious. We don’t get fat … [Read more...] about The Truth About Why We’re Fat