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[Post] Pandemic Self Care: Feeling my feelingsThis afternoon there was a moment I felt overwhelmed by un-namable feelings. I had heard something inconsequential that triggered a wave of…Feb 24, 2022521Feb 24, 2022521
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I've heard over and over this week the reminder to stop beating myself up, it's such a default way…Oct 6, 2021Oct 6, 2021
So excited by Medium's new LISTS feature. Excited to see what you all share!Jul 19, 202120Jul 19, 202120
Being Real, the book and journeyAt Medium, we have a principle called “Try Things”. I created a mixed media + writing book in 2001, I called “Being Real” that has…Jul 14, 2021122Jul 14, 2021122
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(Post) Pandemic Self Care: Relaxing my expectations of myselfWhen I’m faced with uncertainty, doubt, or heaven forbid, a situation I feel ill equipped to handle, my default is to push harder, do more…Jun 18, 2021982Jun 18, 2021982
Pandemic Self Care: It’s Okay To Not Feel OkayWith so much re-opening in San Francisco, my introverted self is not fully on board.Jun 10, 2021141Jun 10, 2021141
Pandemic Self Care: Restorative Yoga & Yoga NidraRestorative Yoga is Grown-Up Naptime.May 26, 202135May 26, 202135
Pandemic Self Care: Tell people they make a difference to youOver the last week I’ve hugged more people than I did in the past year, meaning five instead of one or two.May 10, 20214May 10, 20214
Pandemic Self Care: Personal Dance PartySomedays the Groundhog Day-ness of each pandemic work from home day takes a toll on my natural optimism.Apr 26, 202119Apr 26, 202119