by Patricia Linderman | Sep 12, 2024 | All Posts, Stress management/ Mindfulness
Photo by Drew Beamer on Unsplash We’re surrounded by stressful news, the pressure of tasks we need to do, and other people’s frustrating behavior. All of this stirs up our emotions and nervous system. Our “lizard brain” is worried and focused on survival. We want to...
by Patricia Linderman | Feb 10, 2023 | All Posts, Sleep, Stress management/ Mindfulness
So many factors can interfere with the restorative sleep we need, like light, noise, caffeine, alcohol and hormonal changes. But one of the most common complaints I hear (and deal with myself) is racing thoughts. Our busy minds resist surrendering to sleep, or they...
by Patricia Linderman | May 20, 2022 | All Posts, Fun and Joy, Stress management/ Mindfulness
I was driving to an appointment, and traffic was getting worse. I saw that I was going to be at least ten minutes late. A surge of alarm and guilt rose up in me. Now I can’t relax and enjoy my audiobook, I thought angrily. Instead, I’d be on high alert,...
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 | Feb 21, 2021 | All Posts, Food / Nutrition, Fun and Joy
Last week I presented what I’ve learned about why we have cravings — powerful urges to do things that aren’t in our long-term interest — and why they’re so hard to resist. Fortunately I’ve also learned five powerful strategies that...
