The Change Cycle is a catalyst and four stages. When we understand the cycle we able to support ourselves and be comforted in knowing that it is a normal process. One we’ve experienced (and moved through successfully) in the past.

The Change Cycle is a catalyst and four stages. When we understand the cycle we able to support ourselves and be comforted in knowing that it is a normal process. One we’ve experienced (and moved through successfully) in the past.

Our Essential Self and Social Self guide our choice, based on which we prioritize. The bigger the gap between them, the more we suffer.

We’re all born connected to our bodies. Babies know when they’re tired, hungry, need to be changed or held. They don’t stop to consider if it’s convenient for their caregiver. Small children are very clear in expressing their likes, dislikes, and interests. Expressing them with their developing vocabulary and body. Picture the scrunched face, closed mouth, and shaking head of a toddler who doesn’t want to eat the pureed broccoli.We can learn to experience sensations just like kids do - with absolute acceptance, without question or judgement.

A few years ago, I was very unhappy with my life. I thought I was doing all the things to help myself, including different meditation practices, yoga asana, reading self help books, and journaling. Nothing was working, even these tools that had helped in the past. I started looking for a therapist and found my first life coach. They took me through a program that included one of the most impactful tools I have ever used, which they called "Quiet Time".