Breathe Yourself Home

​Anxiety and overwhelm feel horrible. And a scattered, dis-regulated nervous system affects EVERYTHING, especially our relationships. ​​Breathing can help. In this post I share ​how​ paying attention to your breath can help you calm your nervous system, bring you back to yourself, and even help ease the sense that there is never enough time.

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Emotional Regulation: 3 Simple Practices for Peace This Holiday Season

In the culture and times that most of us are finding ourselves in right now, this is the most counter-intuitive work there is — and by far the most needed.

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We All Need a Village; Here’s How to Build One

In this post I share my definition of a village, why we all need one (whether or not we’re raising children), and the paradox you need to grasp that may enable you to start building your own village even when doing so seems impossible.

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Anxiety and Overwhelm: is This What’s Triggering Them?

The Inner Critic is here to stay. But it doesn’t have to be a source of anxiety and overwhelm. Here are 4 steps for making it your ally.

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On “Not Enough Time,” and “Not Good Enough”

A short post on how we use our time and those uncomfortable feelings of “not enough time,” and “not good enough.” Turns out, they might all be connected.

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