There are few things more satisfying than a good rejuvenating night of sleep. To wake up refreshed and ready to go is a true delight. There are few things more destructive than a sleepless night, staring at the clock calculating how much sleep you’ll get if you fall asleep right…now.

Ugh, moderation! What a bore! I want excitement and adventure, love and travel! I want to live in a movie and be beautiful and rarely have to eat or use the bathroom (anyone else ever notice that in movies?). When people ask me what I’ve been up to I want to have an answer! I’m tired of saying, “eh, not much.”

“Don’t take my wine away from me.” These were the defensive, totally unprompted, words of a client in her first session. I laughed and promised it was not my goal to take anything away from her. However, if I became concerned her wine was creating a problem, we were going to be having a discussion about it.

Yes, we’re nearing the end of 2020. The New Year is almost upon us. Traditionally millions of people will make resolutions in a couple of weeks all about how they are going to change their diets and exercise more.

Ah, yes, “food glorious food”. I love it. I’ll try anything once. When we travel, I love trying the regional dishes, like fermented shark in Iceland, which I do not recommend. Or guinea pig in Peru, which I highly recommend.

Self care is often misunderstood. Or at least gets confused with maintenance. Yes, if things like getting your nails or hair done feel good, then that is taking care of yourself. However, I know some women who for whom these are tedious, which true self care is not.