Mid-Week Balance: 7 December 2011

This edition of MWB is going back to all of the incredible resources of the writers I follow.  Since last week was an archive edition, I'm excited to get back to the regular format.  I hope that you find some inspiration, some support, or something to lift you up this week. Dr. Rick Hanson reminds us to start with the basics. Chris … [Read more...]

Mid-Week Balance: 23 November 2011

As we kick off the official holiday season (please feel free to review the Self-Care 101 about surviving the holidays), I found several posts that remind me of the attitude I want to carry within myself during this time of year.  I hope that they provide some inspiration and comfort to you as well. I wanted to start with a recognition that, for … [Read more...]

Mid-Week Balance: 16 November 2011

This is a bonus edition of MWB--two weeks in one post.  I have been collecting all kinds of good stuff for you while I was writing a bonus post for Veteran's Day and enjoying the chance to guest host the Mental Health Online Support chat (Twitter hashtag #MHON, Wednesdays at 12:00 pm EST).  It has been true in the past and it's true this time … [Read more...]

Mid-Week Balance: 1 June 2011

There has just been so much good stuff this week that I'm having a hard time keeping the MWB line-up in any kind of check. I noticed that the strong theme in the writing that grabbed me was the need to engage with our bodies in loving and respectful ways. But not just with our bodies--we need to engage with others in loving and respectful ways too. … [Read more...]