by Pallas Hutchison Words have the power to hurt, especially the words of those we care about. Those closest to us have a knack of hitting the deepest targets. The damage can last when the core of our being, the central beliefs about who and what we are, unintentionally or deliberately gets called into question. I want to share an activity that helps me flip the words and preserve my sense of self. You will need a piece of paper, something to write with and a thesaurus. Divide the paper into two columns; label them “You are” and “I am.” Here is the hard part. List the words that have hurt you under the first column. Now, cross off any words that are juvenile name calling. The one thing these words have in common is their negativity. When that is done, get out the thesaurus and find a synonym that positively resonates for each word. Write these words in the second column. If two resonate, write down both of them. I couldn't find words to cancel out all of the hurtful things I have been called but I did cancel out most of them.
Cut or tear the paper in half, dividing the columns. Discard the “You are” column in whatever manner seems fitting; burn it, bury it, throw it in the trash.
Hopefully that takes the sting out of some words. Did you know you were all of those things?
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4/7/2016 0 Comments Yoga: A Love/Hate Relationshipby Pallas Hutchison
My father once joked that I move in two speeds: fast and stop. While funny, it is also very true. Cognitively, conceptually, I can get on board with yoga because of the many benefits it offers. The lifestyle of yoga, because yoga truly is a lifestyle, creates the amazing opportunity to transform one's life. The reality of it... Let's just say it doesn't fall in my comfort zone. What I like about yoga:
What I don't like about yoga:
I definitely prefer martial arts to yoga because of the interaction during classes and the faster pace. I force myself to do yoga because I need the strength so I can go back to martial arts, because I recommend it to my clients, and because I know I need to practice self-care. By forcing myself outside of my comfort zone, I will grow as a person. What is your yoga experience like? Do you have a love/hate relationship with another activity? Share your story below! 9/24/2015 0 Comments The Dangers of Self-Diagnosisby Pallas Hutchison
The internet has hundreds of websites on anatomy, health and various conditions. A few clicks on WebMD is a lot faster than actually going to the doctor and sitting around a waiting room. The temptation to self-diagnose is understandable; however, please resist. Here's why:
When something goes wrong in the body, a trip to the doctor will at least narrow down the possibilities and start the healing process. by Pallas Hutchison
A dual relationship occurs when a friend becomes a client, or visa versa. The ethics regarding dual relationships has shifted away from the black and white. To some, this may not be a big deal. However, things can get complicated as boundaries get blurred. For example, I ran into a new client at my kids' school concert. She's recently relocated here and we have a lot in common; she asked about getting together for lunch. She could be a new friend as well as a client as long as we respect the boundaries for each role.
9/10/2015 0 Comments Baby Steps to Big Dreamsby Pallas Hutchison
I consider myself ridiculously successful for my age and experience level. I don't mean my experience as a massage therapist; I mean my experience in the business part of my industry. Running a business is amazing and terrifying and rewarding and frustrating and liberating and overwhelming... Being a parent on top of that, and a college student, I frequently get asked how I manage to everything done. The truth is, I don't. But I get enough done that I keep moving forward. Everyone's experience is different but I'd like to share a few thoughts on how I manage to juggle my many responsibilities. These are the same steps I use to direct my business's growth and to help my kids with big school projects.
What tricks help you get things done? Share your thoughts and stories below! |
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