Are You Focusing on What Matters Most?

“Things which matter most should never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” Goethe

Pause. I invite you to step off the hamster wheel and ask, “Am I focusing on what matters most?” Most of us are slaves to our to-do lists. Fueled by the seduction of productivity, we are constantly in motion … but are we focusing our energy on what truly feeds us and makes us come alive? This week, I’m stepping off the treadmill and exploring where I’m in (and out of) alignment around how I’m using my energy. Check out my two-minute video for three “energy tips” and join me:

Want more? Read: Is Your Pace Sustainable (+ nine ways to say no) and re-assess where you want to focus your energy this spring.

If you’d like personal support for learning the art/science of self-care and exploring new ways of being, join me and soulful, like-hearted women from across the southeast US on Friday, April 25th from 9-5 pm for “Tending Your Creative Fire: A Women’s Self-Renewal Retreat.” I encourage you to soak up the beauty of this region and make a weekend of it (fly in to Asheville, Charlotte or Greenville). The early bird rate is available for a limited time. Join us here or at another 2025 event. I’d love to support you.

Warmly,

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT YOUR SELF-CARE: 

• April 25, 2025 ~ Tending Your Creative Fire: A Women’s Self-Renewal Retreat ~ 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Lake Logan Retreat Center, Canton, NC (photos above; 20 min. from Asheville). Join women from across NC and the Southeast US as we enjoy a day of deep replenishment, renewal and sisterhood. Special discount for Hurricane Helene victims. An ideal retreat to bring family/friends to and enjoy a weekend in the Blue Ridge mountains. Early bird rate available for a limited time.  Learn more/register here.
• Schedule me to speak in 2025-26. Did you know my primary work is speaking professionally at national/regional conferences, employee events and to companies/organizations worldwide? I love weaving neuroscience, life balance strategies, mindfulness & resiliency practices to create unforgettable workshops & presentations that help people feel more creative, focused, resourced and alive. Learn more about my speaking here.
• Lead women’s groups/retreats! Secrets to Facilitating Life-Changing Women’s Groups/Retreats in Uncertain Times ~ an online, self-paced mentoring course. Would you like to empower women in your area in 2025 through facilitating women’s groups/retreats? Based on Renee’s 30+ years experience training 450+ facilitators and teaching at world-renowned retreat centers like Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, this supportive, empowering on-demand video course offers everything you need to start facilitating women’s circles and retreats. Only $195. Learn more.
• Wild Souls Nature Adventures (based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC): authentic movement classes, community song circles, full moon hikes, meditation/resiliency workshops, women’s circles & more. Have me design a custom experience for your team/friends. Join us Sunday, April 6th, for our next Wild Souls Authentic Movement Classes near Asheville, NC. Learn more.