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...
by dmackinnon | May 1, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
I just spent a few days in New York City and it made me realize how necessary nature is to my soul. I love to be outside, but it really struck me that being outside in nature is different than just being outside. On Monday it was raining, so my plan to take my son to...
by dmackinnon | Apr 24, 2013 | Coaching Tools, Healing Choices
On Marathon Monday, 2012, in the mid-afternoon, I was on Boylston Street, near the finish of the Boston Marathon, waiting for my cousin to run by so I could cheer her on. On Marathon Monday, 2013, I was at the Franklin Park Zoo in Dorchester, MA, celebrating my...
