I’m a pretty even-tempered chick. On a scale of 1 to 10 - Ice Princess being 1 and Drama Queen being 10, I’d say I’m around a 3 or 4. Over the years, I've learned how to keep my emotions in check... ...but that doesn’t mean I don’t have an occasional drama queen moment. Au contraire. Last week, after a series of pesky annoyances, inconveniences and disappointments - one event finally pushed me over the edge. I found myself in front of the fridge stuffing down leftover grilled bison dogs with tears streaming down my face. Yes, bison hot dogs. Clearly I don't keep chips, cookies or ice cream around. While devouring bison dog #2, I suddenly took a step back and thought - what the heck are you doing Robyn? It’s been a long time since I … [Read more...] about 6 Simple Steps For Managing Your Emotions (without turning to food)
Self Care
Reclaiming Your Sparkle
On November 26th of last year, I had foot surgery. My second in two years. I’ve written about it quite a bit, because you know - surgery is a kind of a big deal. Especially when it renders you unable to walk for a month. But this post isn’t about surgery, it’s about sparkle. Losing your sparkle and reclaiming it. Let me begin by clarifying my definition of sparkle... A spring in your step Your inner light Effervescence Feeling vital and vivid and in technicolor Your bam, boom, kapow and razzle dazzle (like Superman meets Bob Fosse) When you’ve lost it, things feel a bit of grey and blah. I’m not talking about depression - more like a lack of pizazz. So, I have a theory. On that cold and gloomy day in November, the … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Your Sparkle
Family Survival Tips
I was on a coaching call with a client this morning and our conversation sparked this post. It’s easy to get out of control when eating in social situations. Eating at a party, holiday gathering or with family members can trigger strong emotional feelings. Especially when family members are involved. There's Aunt Kate showing up 2 hours after dinner begins. Cousin Joe and his 3 rambunctious kids who are on a mission to trash the house. And Grandma Helen criticizing everything from your shoes to the way you've raised your children. Family - God love 'em. Note: I do not have an Aunt Kate, Cousin Joe or Grandma Helen. But I have family - so I get it. It's so easy to justify that third (or fourth) glass of wine or to start stuffing down … [Read more...] about Family Survival Tips
Filling My Cup
I wish I had more energy! I hear this from my clients a LOT. Just last week, I caught myself wishing I wasn't so wiped out at the end of the day. I even found myself pouring over reviews of super green powders on amazon. As if my lack of dehydrated barley grass leaf was the reason I felt exhausted. Not that I have anything against barley grass leaf or spirulina or kelp. In fact, my favorite green smoothie recipe is at the end of this post. But drinking a green smoothie is not going to solve the REAL problem. I shut the laptop, kicked into super self-coaching mode and got to work. I didn't need super greens, I needed, as my brilliant friend Lisa says, an infusion from all the output. Love that! You know how the flight attendant tells … [Read more...] about Filling My Cup