A tool for practicing gratitude

Many of us recently celebrated Thanksgiving, a time to reflect upon things for which we are thankful. It is a time to really focus on gratitude, which got me...

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How healthy is your information diet? Is it stressing you out?

We are all of course aware of diets for food, but what about diets for other aspects of our life, such as those that feed our emotional health? I...

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Finding meaning and purpose in our pain and suffering

Life is ever evolving so it is important to remember that the storms in our lives do not always last forever. When I developed dystonia in 2001, I lost...

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ROYAL pain relieving lotion – Product Review

As many of you know, I live with chronic pain from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia. In my book, blogs, and articles, I talk about many tools for pain. I also write reviews...

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A step for making self-care more of a priority

For a lot of us, self-care is difficult. This is for a lot of reasons, some of which might be guilt, not enough time, putting others before ourselves, not...

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Holding in emotions is like holding our breath – Pain implications

I want you to picture what it feels like to hold your breath with your mouth closed and your fingers holding your nose so you can’t breathe any air....

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The power of words and judgments on our health

I have lived with a neurological movement disorder called dystonia for 20 years. For the first 5 or so years, I looked at it as an evil intruder that...

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OSKA Pulse Pain Technology Update!

Disclosure: this blog contains affiliate links and I will receive commission if you decide to purchase from Oska, Inc. using this link. I was provided with a free product...

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A test of one of my greatest fears and anxiety

I think all life events and experiences are learning lessons so in my articles and blogs I share different things I have gone through to try and help others....

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Interview – Managing the physical and emotional aspects of dystonia and pain

I was recently interviewed by Matthieu Creson for AMADYS, the French Dystonia Association, to share my experience living with dystonia for nearly 20 years, as well as my thoughts...

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The power of perspective when living with pain

People often tell me how upbeat and positive I am, despite living with pain from dystonia all day, every day for the last 20 years. I would say this...

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How to find stillness in your life

If you are like me and probably most people, in today’s busy world it is a big challenge to be still and mentally at ease. This is such an...

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Please don’t judge how a person feels based on how they look

Human beings are visual creatures, so we often associate how someone feels based on how they look and act. Sadly, this is very short sighted. Many people live with...

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What do you do when you feel out of control?

How many of you feel as though you are in control of your life? I would guess probably not too many. However, I bet a great majority of us...

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The power of hope when faced with pain and adversity

Hope is a simple word that can mean so much to anyone going through a difficult time. It can mean the difference between giving up and hanging on. It...

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