by dmackinnon | Nov 14, 2012 | Healing Choices, Thought Work
As I get ready to teach a class on Energy Drainers again this week, I realize that the language I have used in the past has been less than crystal clear. I used to talk about the things that drained our energy. These days I know that it’s our thoughts about the things...
by dmackinnon | Nov 7, 2012 | Coaching Tools, Healing Choices
Which day would you rather have? Day #1: Got up before I was ready. Had to take care of everyone else. Had to drive to Boston in rush-hour traffic. Had to wait for hours to see a doctor. Had to drive home in rush-hour traffic. Had to pick up my son and put him to bed....
by dmackinnon | Oct 10, 2012 | Healing Choices, Thought Work
My husband just started a new job, one he’s really excited about. And what do I find myself thinking about? Basically, how this affects me. More specifically, I’ve been thinking thoughts like: He’s never home anymore. I don’t have any time to work on my stuff. I have...
by dmackinnon | Oct 3, 2012 | Healing Choices, Thought Work
Have you ever had an amazing experience—and only realized it after it was all over? I recently took my son out to dinner. He’s only 2 so this is not something we do often. He wanted to sit outside (yes!) so we sat on a beautiful deck overlooking the ocean and the...
by dmackinnon | Sep 5, 2012 | Healing Choices, Thought Work
Lately, I’ve been more aware of my thoughts and how they affect my daily life. I’ve been experimenting with different responses to my thoughts. Instead of automatically believing everything I think, I question my thoughts. There’s a quote from Mark Twain that I love:...
