As an acupuncturist practicing in Amherst, MA, I provide tips and tricks my patients utilize to overcome obstacles and thrive in life. I call these posts “It’s a HACK!” These tips can be utilized by anyone, but are further cemented into place via acupuncture treatments that complement each person’s personal life and experience. If this post speaks to you, please contact me to schedule your own five element acupuncture treatments.

When we are stuck it is so easy to get hard on ourselves. Getting trapped in self-depreciation often causes changes to come to a screeching halt, regardless of how badly we want the change to occur. The technique I’ve found helpful is what I’ll call the GPS trick.

A GPS helps you when you’re lost in travel. If you take a wrong turn, the system simply starts with where you are and offers up a new route for you to reach the destination. It doesn’t express frustration at you for making a wrong turn, it doesn’t berate you and bring up any other past issues about directions. It just helps you START WHERE YOU ARE and then helps you move forward. When struggling with change, try to embody the energy of your GPS. Without emotions to bog you down, simply take a breath and start fresh. Every moment you’re off, take a breath and start again. It’ll help so much.

My patients have had a lot of success with this trick. Acupuncture treatments tailored to each patient’s specific needs truly help bring about life-long shift. Message me to schedule your own bespoke assistance.