5 ways to reclaim rest
Self-Care"If we feel tired, we think something is wrong. Nothing is wrong. We are just tired. We need rest. Sometimes a lot of it, if we've gone for years vetoing our body's signals." - Dr. Claudia Welch
A yoga teacher with a neurobiology background…
How to be a human
Mindfulness, Women's RetreatsNot long ago my husband and I were milling around in the kitchen making breakfast and lunches and preparing for school and work. We looked up and saw our 15 year-old on his computer. My husband took a peek as he walked behind my son’s back—we…
Busy summer? Try incremental self-care
Self-Care Recently I was visiting with my brother, a management consultant. He just started a new position based in another state, he has a toddler and a blended family, he travels for work and he’s working in an uber-fast-paced industry. We talked…
Set a summer intention (+ 9 ways to say no)
Life Balance What's your intention for this summer? Do you plan to slow down and enjoy expanses of unscheduled time with your family? Is there a work or creative project you want to complete by early September? Do you desire to reconnect with…
Are you in transition, too?
Life Balance, MindfulnessTran·si·tion. tranˈziSH(ə)n,tranˈsiSH(ə)n/. noun 1. the process or a period of changing from one state of being or condition to another I got to connect with some dear friends over the holiday weekend and it seems just about…
Can You Be with What Is?
Meditation, MindfulnessThis morning as I settled into my meditation cushion for my sit, I could feel my chest tighten and an army of "shoulds" line up at the door. As is typical in May with end of school-year activities, I am juggling too much on the work, home and…
When in doubt, do nothing
Meditation, Mindfulness Our A/C went out yesterday on Mother's Day (it was 95 degrees). This morning, in addition to dealing with a disgruntled teen and catching up at work after being out sick all last week, my husband needed me to deal with A/C repair bids and…
The Best Investment You Can Make
Mindfulness, Women's Retreats I just returned from an international women's conference featuring personal development, leadership, life purpose and international women's rights speakers from around the world. From authors Elizabeth Gilbert and Marianne Williamson to…
7 Reasons I Practice Self-Care
Self-Care In 2002, when my son was six months old, I felt a strong but persistent tap on my shoulder from my Wise Self to gather women and explore the age-old question, ”How do we nurture our children and stay true to our own needs and desires?” My…
5 Self-Care Practices for Uncertain Times
Self-Care Lately I'm observing how many friends and clients are struggling. Whether it’s swimming through collective stress brought on by the current political climate, navigating a career transition, health crisis or relationship/parenting difficulty,…
Learning to Go with the Flow
Life Balance, Mindfulness "Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." – Lao Tzu In 2016 I created an initiative to support…
What is your life trying to tell you?
Life Balance At my last UNLEASHED ATX workshop in Austin, I was visiting with two long-time entrepreneurs who both shared they were getting signs it was time to let their business go so they could harness and redirect their energy towards "what's next."…