This post picks up where the post How Curiosity Helps You Make Health Changes left off by presenting some key questions for the health-curious. If my made-up word is new to you, you’re “health-curious” if you’re willing to learn new things about your health in the interest of improving it. Asking the right questions can help you […]
Curiosity Makes Improving Your Health Easier
Curiosity makes improving your health easier. It’s a state of mind, a way of being, and an indispensable health improvement tool. Being curious about any subject, including your health, implies there’s something about it you don’t know yet. The operative term is “yet.” Curiosity is a willingness to learn and be open to information that is […]
2 Powerful Allies Help You Face Health Fears: Persistence and Resilience
Did you know that persistence and resilience can be two of your most powerful allies when facing health-related fears? Fear is a common response to many different health concerns. How you choose to face your fear can significantly affect your health. If you’ve ever been confronted by a health-related fear, read on… Facing health fears […]
Looking For a Holistic Health Practitioner?
Looking for a holistic or complementary health practitioner? If so, you’ll want to ask the right questions to make sure you’re hiring a safe and ethical professional. This post outlines some questions to ask as you begin your search. These questions are based on my own personal experience as a healthcare consumer and a holistic […]
Got Health Questions? Start With Beginner’s Mind
Health questions often go hand-in-hand with extreme emotions. The intense feelings associated with an injury, a new diagnosis, or some other change in health status can make it difficult to feel confident about the questions you ask and the decisions you make in these situations. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by health-related issues, one way to […]
The Health Benefits of Reframing Failure
There are many health benefits of reframing failure. You hear a lot about transforming failures into successes in the business and leadership world, but all too often, the health benefits of getting good at this skill are lost. The health benefits of reframing failure are linked to reducing stress, preventing anxiety and depression, increasing self-esteem […]