How to listen to your body
“Listen to your body.” It’s a directive that comes up when we talk about how hard to workout, what and how much to eat, how much sleep to get, water to drink and more. It’s thrown around a lot and sometimes in deeper ways, too. “Go with your gut,” for instance, refers to following visceral […]
Ask yourself: Can I soften?
In challenging situations, we clench. It’s a natural mind/body response, and within it is an opportunity for healing and relief. Say my husband and I get into an argument. In this purely hypothetical situation, my whole body would tighten. I’d cling to my ideas, or “my side,” which would elicit a physical gripping at the […]
Where does your stress show up?
We know that stress shows up in our bodies. There are three places where it is particularly easy to observe — both in others and ourselves. The forehead: When thoughts are troubling us in one way or another, the brow furrows and head tightens. The jaw: We often don’t know how to express ourselves, or […]
How to Move “Bad Energy” Out of You
Today’s tip is for when you get cut off, someone irritates you, you’re feeling self-conscious, or anytime you’re generally bothered in any way. When any of that shit happens, take a step back, almost like you’re stepping outside of yourself, notice the narrative in your mind and how the experience feels inside you. Simply observe. […]