What’s mine to do? That’s the question I have asked myself as I observe the fear that is flowing in between the news of viruses and so much uncertainty. As a wellness person for almost five decades, what I know for sure is that what we focus on expands. So, I believe that…
Category: Wellness Tips
7 Ways to Magnify Gratitude
This year, as we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, it is clear we are living in a time with an intensity of national news and world events that can easily draw us off center, into the past, or cause us to wonder how to make sense out of the future. This quote by Melody Beattie brings…
Discover the Joys of Movement
This feels like a good time to share an excerpt from my Wellness Wisdom: 31 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body, & Spirit book (2nd ed. 2011). If you would appreciate inspiration and encouragement about choosing a joyful way to move, then you’ll enjoy this! Chapter 15 Discover the Joys of Movement Years ago I…
13 Tips for Transformational Wellness
“All transformation begins with an intense burning desire to be transformed.” ~Wayne Dyer Do you have this intense burning desire to transform a part of you life that isn’t serving you? Are you looking for a little less stress in your life? Are you desiring to feel more love? Do you want to feel really, really well?…
Letting Go
It had once been my nature to cling ferociously to the belief that I was powerful enough to change the thinking of family members, friends, and even entire university committees. I am mighty powerful—but not in that way. I know that my true power comes from honestly and compassionately speaking my truth with integrity, kindness,…
The book I didn’t write in 1985
As many of you know, my first book, Into the Mouths of Babes, was published in 1984. But it seems a year later I had another book in mind. My daughter recently came across this piece of yellow construction paper with a list I wrote in 1985 of 14 things I could do every day…
7 Ways I Spread Wellness
You may have heard me mention that wellness is communicable! As each day passes, I am even more excited to share my work in its many forms. Recently, I became aware that some of you may not know all the things I offer. Please let me know how I can serve you! 1. Nia – I have…
Tate’s 10 Tips to Reduce Stress and Enhance Relaxation
Tate’s 10 Tips to Reduce Stress and Enhance Relaxation Excerpt from chapter 16 “Revel in Relaxation” from Wellness Wisdom: 31 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body, & Spirit by Susan Tate 1. Awaken with ease Does your alarm clock jolt you from the serenity of sleep? Harsh buzzing noises can ignite the fight or flight…
Reframe Worrying – (But only if you want to . . . )
Are you really good at worrying? Do you believe that it makes you a better person (partner, mother, father, daughter, son, friend) if you worry about someone? Do you think your level of worry has a direct correlation to keeping a loved one safe? Do you think having a high level of worry proves your…
Susan’s Favorite Nourishment Resources
Many of you have asked for a list of my favorite resources so I thought I’d offer them here! You’ll find extensive lists in the bibliography sections of my Into the Mouths of Babes and Wellness Wisdom books. There is a collection of inspirational quotes at the end of this post for you too. May the…