November 2009
School Zones and Life - 7 Steps to Help You Slow Down
Posted on November 18, 2009 12:00:00am, by Gerrianne Clare
Have you ever noticed how much more you see when you slow down for a School zone?
When ever I follow the rules and slow right down, I am amazed at how much more I see.
I notice the children playing in the school yard. I notice the maroon painted front door, I notice the beautiful blue sky and I notice the beauty around me. I become conscious of my surroundings and appreciate what is going on around me.
This is definitely a different feeling from the racing tension I get when I spend my time thinking about what is next on my list or worrying about everything I need to do.
When we spend our time racing to get to where we need to get to next, focusing on the destination rather than the journey, it is amazing how much we miss along the way.
5 ways to combat emotional eating
Posted on November 10, 2009 12:00:00am, by Gerrianne Clare
How many of you have found yourself with an empty bag of potato chips, or some other food item, wondering how you could possibly have eaten ALL those chips, already? You don’t remember tasting them or even chewing them and all of a sudden they are gone.
Then the self abuse sets in:
Why don’t I have more self discipline?
I know better than to eat potato chips!!
What is wrong with me?
Wouldn’t it be great to find ways to combat emotional eating? I have noticed some common elements when I coach my clients with their emotional eating: