Bridgit Dengel Gaspard, LCSW, is the author of The Final 8th: Enlist Your Inner Selves to Accomplish Your Goals—published by New World Library, the same publishers as Eckhart Tolle's Power of Now—and founder of the New York Voice Dialogue Institute. Bridgit is a former performer who earned a Master's degree from Columbia University and teaches in numerous professional settings including Omega Institute. She lives in New York City where she maintains a thriving private practice. Talking selves or "alter egos" with Bridgit has inspired audiences at Seth Gillihan Ph.D.'s Think Act Be, FemCity, The Simplifiers, Finding Your Bliss, Up Journey, Authority Magazine, and a multitude of wellness summits.
When you get an uncomfortable sensation, like a twinge in your back, headache, or stomachache, quickly and quietly focus on that part of the body and ask, ‘What does that part of me need?’ Your headache might let you know you’re thirsty—so get some water. This habit helps you hit your refresh button as you ease the many tensions inherent in our sedentary work lives. If you listen and respond to your body, you will experience less resentment and more fulfillment.
Ironically, worrying that you're doing it wrong is exactly what you're doing wrong.
Psychologists and life coaches recommend their favorite small but effective wellness habits and how to incorporate them into your crazy schedule.
It's not possible to be perfect, and you may compromise your health if you try.