Brenda Nicholson

I’ve waited 66 years to feel comfortable in my skin. Way too long, don’t you think? I can remember being self-conscious about my body as a kid. No more. Now I feel good! So what magic brought about this change? A lot of the usual things: I quit drinking, learned to eat healthier, took control […]

You absolutely must make a body scan meditation part of your daily routine. It takes ten minutes or less and is well worth the effort. What is a Body Scan Meditation? A body scan is less meditation and more like checking in with your emotions — no clearing your mind or focusing on your breathing. Do a

Most of us have another identity hiding inside us, and no, that doesn’t make us crazy. Many women were brought up with a set of rules about being a “lady” or a “good girl.” Be quiet and polite, speak softly and only when spoken to, put others before yourself, and always look your best. But

Did you know that your body talks to you? Of course, you do. It tells you when it needs food, rest, or the bathroom. But it tells you much more — if you know how to listen. Much of listening to your body is about getting still and tuning in to how you feel. It doesn’t take

Did you know that most of your body detoxing comes from breathing, not digestion? I didn’t until I did a little research on deep breathing. (I’m trying to improve my lung health and overall well-being.) When you practice deep breathing, it helps stimulate your lymphatic system, which carries waste away from the body. 70% of

If you Google time management or productivity, you get tips for mid-level corporate managers. The real people who need advice on managing their time well are women, working moms, caregivers, or anyone who feels they have more things to do than time to do them. The goal should not be to get more work done

I’ve been busy trying to control my life and my future, all of it. I landed in the ER this morning, so clearly, that’s not working. All is OK with me physically, but I need some work mentally. Isn’t that true for most of us? I realized something about myself tonight, and it has me

All of us experience stress at one time or another. More so than people in other countries, Americans suffer from excess stress. It’s part of our overwork ethic. We pride ourselves on being constantly busy and stressed. As a result, we suffer more from life-threatening stress-related illnesses. But how do you dial the stress down

About a year and a half ago, I found out that I had had a heart attack. I have no idea when. That still boggles my mind. That’s the way many women experience heart attacks. Or, I guess, don’t experience them. Right now, as I write this, my heart is beating erratically. Could it be

Do you spend your time thinking about the past, present, or future? Research shows that living in the present moment can improve your life immensely, including your mental health. However, it’s a sad fact that most of us don’t. Instead, we ruminate about the past or look toward the future. But past and future mindsets