by dmackinnon | Jun 12, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
I recently coached someone who was trying to lose weight. Last year she started exercising regularly and eating better. Then, in the fall of the year, she got buried in work and stopped exercising. Over the next six months she gained 15 pounds. Now she is exercising...
by dmackinnon | Jun 5, 2013 | Communication, Healing Choices
A boundary is something you do for yourself. It is a way of practicing self-kindness and self-compassion. A boundary is you saying: I’ve thought about this and this is what I need. I’m not telling you what to do, but if you do this (or don’t do that) again, I’m going...
by dmackinnon | May 29, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
I live on a small street with a cul-de-sac at one end. There are some common areas that all the residents of the street are responsible for, along with our own properties. It is clear to all of us what spaces are our responsibility and what spaces are not. In our...
by dmackinnon | May 22, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
“When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” That’s how I feel about Brene Brown. I’ve heard about her from many people over the years, but didn’t start reading her books until earlier this year when I was researching gratitude. Then I met the woman—she is...
by dmackinnon | May 15, 2013 | Coaching Tools, Healing Choices
Recently, I talked to a group of people about healthy habits. I spoke about what I believe are the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. For the record, they are good food/hydration, good sleep, good relationships, and play. While I shared tips and strategies that create...
by dmackinnon | May 8, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
One day a few weeks ago I met with a group of friends to work on finding a solution to a problem we are all very passionate about. In the process of the conversation, I got really defensive with one friend, who I’ll call Jane. For a while there, I reacted to...
