by Harper West | May 6, 2017 | Self-Acceptance
“Listen to yourself; don’t talk to yourself.” I heard this excellent advice from an Iraq veteran being interviewed on NPR today. Regrettably, I did not hear the start of the interview, so I did not get his name. Love this wisdom, whoever this young...
by Harper West | Aug 20, 2016 | Mindfulness, Self-Acceptance
I almost didn’t read a blog by actor Michael O’Keefe , because I didn’t think I could relate to a comparison of acting and meditation. But I’m sure glad I diid. At first I just appreciated that it was a well-written, thoughtful, and fascinating take on how meditation...
by Harper West | Aug 1, 2016 | Anxiety
My speaking coach, Eleni Kelakos, has posted a good blog on the importance of vocal tone, pitch and timbre in communicating authority, presence and confidence. In addition, I’d suggest that the voice can send signals about our emotional status, such as anxiety...
by Harper West | Jul 21, 2016 | Anxiety, Self-Acceptance
It may seem counterintuitive, but truly accepting emotional experiences is actually the best way to manage them. Check out this blog on Three Ways Acceptance Helps You Work with Difficult Emotions. I’d add some neurobiological information: One reason that...
by Harper West | Dec 28, 2015 | Mindfulness
When most people think of meditation, they imagine sitting crosslegged with their eyes closed for long periods of time. However, research shows that other types of meditation can also be effective, maybe even just as effective. Sitting quietly for 20 or more minutes...
