Brain orgasms! One of two things that I really didn’t expect from meditation
Yup. There were two unexpected things when I started learning meditation. Brain orgasms was one. I’m sorry, but I can’t think of a better way to describe the sensation. Sometimes during meditation, not always,... READ MORE
Simple migraine-tips – from doctors with migraines
I told my friend Marcia about my pounding headaches. The ones that felt like a crushing jackhammer inside my skull each time I moved. The ones that left me feeling really reluctant to... READ MORE
My ugly-crying & the simple, proven tactic to boost your immunity
I was ugly crying. I was also stabbing and gouging the pages of my journal. More than tears & paper-mutilation I was indeed journalling, but this was no ordinary ‘journaling’ that I did... READ MORE
Self-control: The biggest myth about habit change!
I love New Year’s. I love asking people if they’ve made New Year’s resolutions. And that’s because I’m obsessed with habits – and most resolutions are do with breaking unhealthy habits and making... READ MORE
Unusual 1st date advice + I’m out of the closet
Usually people tell you NOT to do this on a first date – but I disagree. I explain how bringing up this topic reveals whether your date’s a keeper or whether to cancel... READ MORE
A habit that saves relationships (& the goss on my new-ish man)
Multi-millionaire Marie Forleo credits this habit for saving her relationship. Song-bird Alanis Morissette is also a fan. And I just started creating this habit with my new-ish man. Speaking of which, this is... READ MORE
I believe in you (even if your ex doesn’t!)
Shortly after my no-fun marriage separation, my ex dropped some of my property at a friends house. The ex told my friend of my plans to do a PhD, adding his opinion that... READ MORE
Self-compassion: it’s unpopular & we’re doing it wrong!
Self-compassion is very unpopular – mainly as many of us think it’s a demotivating weakness. Which is a shame. The clinical evidence suggests the exact opposite. This short 17-minute video on self-compassion from... READ MORE