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An Unusual Sign of Healing: You Start Seeing Shapes in the Clouds Again
Healing isn't always measured by what disappears. Sometimes it's found in the curiosity, wonder, presence, and joy that quietly return when we slow down enough to notice.
Where Are You in Your Somatic Journey?
For years, I trusted my mind more than my body, until I discovered that my body had been offering wisdom, guidance, and signals I simply hadn't learned to hear.
The Subtle Signs You’re Living in a Braced Body (And Why It’s Costing You More Than You Think)
Many high achievers aren’t burned out. They’re living in a constantly braced body, quietly overriding their own needs in a way that disconnects them from clarity, intuition, and genuine fulfillment.
Reduce Anxiety with This Grounding Practice!
Last week I opened up to all of you about a dark period in my life when I experienced a panic attack that led to an emergency room visit. I uncovered the mental aspect of this when I recognized the equation that led to my visit:
Coming Up for Air: Listening to Your Body
I had a really crazy whirlwind of a day on Monday of this week. Between nearly back to back coaching calls with my clients and working on some fun (and some not so fun!) backend stuff for my business, I was so completely enthralled in what I was doing – aka “in the zone” – that the next thing I knew, I looked up at the clock and SIX HOURS had flown by!
Meet the Author
Melanie Shmois, LISW-S, is a licensed therapist and multi-certified coach working with high-achievers who've built real success on the outside and want the same strength on the inside. As founder of Mind Your Strength Coaching, she helps driven professionals close the gap between performance and fulfillment, with the same precision they'd expect from any high-level advisor.