Category Archives for Success/Motivation
The Problem Isn’t Always What You Think It Is
I had a conversation once with a gentleman who was curious if I could help him with his lower back pain. He was referred to me by a friend of his whom I had guided through a number of injuries and problems
Continue readingIt’s a Mental Thing
When I was a lot younger, as a therapist, I looked at physical problems as just that – a physical problem. Once I knew the nature of the problem, finding a solution was relatively easy. Yet… Even
Continue readingWhy Am I Not Getting Better?
I’ve been asked this question, in varying forms, thousands of times. It’s that common. Of course, in my early practice days, I answered in a defensive way by pointing out all the things that had improved. ”Well,
Continue readingWhen is Enough, Enough?
Simon: How do I know you won’t shoot me in my sleep? Mal: I’ve had a good day (with a partial smile). Simon: You had the Alliance on you, criminals and savages… half the people on this ship have
Continue readingToo Close to the Margins
Have you ever noticed that almost all print media – books, magazines, business cards, letterheads, etc – have margins? A space along the top, sides, and bottom? Imagine how much shorter some
Continue readingWhat to Do When Things Go South
An injury, surgery, or body ache & pain can sometimes make you feel like life is trampling over you like a dog romping through your flower bed. And it isn’t always pain or swelling or stiffness
Continue readingThe Small Voice
“How do you know that’s going to happen? You haven’t even examined her yet,” asked my student. “I just know. I feel it. My sense is that it will,” I replied. ”How am I supposed to do this?
Continue readingThe Blind Spot
In football, there’s a dangerous area for a quarterback. It’s often called the “blindside” or a blind spot. It’s the area behind the quarterback that he can’t see as
Continue readingUse Meditation to Improve Your Sleep
Sleep is often overlooked when it comes to overcoming injuries and surgeries. Your body needs sleep to heal, alter tissue strength, and restore energy reserves. The post today is by Adam Kyle. Adam is
Continue readingA Single Thought Will Not Make a Pathway
One of my students shared this with me once: “As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk
Continue reading