by Patricia Linderman | Dec 3, 2021 | All Posts, Fun and Joy
It’s an awful feeling. For me, it tends to show up as a hollow sensation in my chest, with an ugly flutter of fear. Too much on the list! I notice all-or-nothing, hopeless thoughts. “It’s impossible to catch up. Too much is going on. Things are out...
by Patricia Linderman | Dec 12, 2019 | All Posts, Food / Nutrition, Stress management/ Mindfulness
How do you know if you’ve won the Healthy Holiday Gathering game? Fun non-food activity in New York, 2013 This was the best part of the meal You truly enjoy the party. Your hosts are satisfied that you had a good time. You feel good about the choices you made....
by Patricia Linderman | Dec 14, 2018 | All Posts, Fun and Joy, Sleep
I live in my own head. It’s not always comfortable in here. I know about every one of my appalling mistakes, my thoughtless comments, the many ways I’ve let people (and myself) down. Self-criticism helps us learn from errors and avoid them in the future....
by Patricia Linderman | Oct 21, 2018 | All Posts, Fun and Joy, Sleep
Think of the most beautiful, graceful, awe-inspiring animal you can imagine. Now imagine that you have one of these animals in your care. You’re responsible for everything it needs, and it loves you and wants to please you. (If caring for an animal...