3 things I remember when I’m in transition
Life & Career Coaching, Women's RetreatsTran·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 reconnected with some friends over the weekend and it seems just about everyone I…
Do less … so you can experience more
Work Life BalanceI'm noticing that many mornings--even after a good night's sleep--I'm waking up feeling exhausted. My take is that with all the chaos, uncertainty and unrest we're facing both near and far -- many of us are not getting the deep, nourishing rest…
3 reasons to take a digital detox
MindfulnessI recently took a week off from work to unplug (no computer use, email, TV/movies and only minimal phone use). I spent the time working in my garden, writing, swimming, doing creative visioning for my business, walking barefoot outdoors, visiting…
7 tips for a more mindful vacation
Life Balance, MindfulnessI was visiting with a good friend last week who was feeling exhausted, frustrated and saddened that her recent family vacation was not what she had intended. "We crammed too much in, checked our work email too often and didn't build in enough…
5 ways retreats can change your life
Women's RetreatsI recently attended 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 journalist…
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
MindfulnessI’m preparing to head to the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina for a month to “test drive” living there and to dive into a new creative project. This misty, relaxed, tree and waterfall-rich region calls deeply to me and I…
Slowing down to the speed of life
MindfulnessThis past Thursday I made a conscious effort to lighten my load. I had a visioning retreat to attend in the evening and I wanted to give my brain some time to unplug and digest everything from the week. Moving through my day--eating and fully…
6 ways to stay connected to your partner
Self-CareEverywhere I turn my friends are navigating choppy waters in their most intimate relationships. This makes my heart hurt, but I can relate. Lately, my husband and I have been feeling out of sync and stressed out from parenting our wonderful,…
How well do you know yourself?
Life & Career CoachingLast week I got a call from an old career coaching client. Her company had presented her with a yet-to-be flushed out dream opportunity, but she was so hyper-focused on finalizing the job description, she was missing the bigger picture: a diamond…
6 reasons you should ask for help
Life BalanceLately I've been spending time envisioning and strategizing the next phase of my business which will include much more travel and speaking. And I've been enlisting lots of help. When I have a large-scale plan I'm executing, I find tremendous…
Claim the summer you desire (+ tips for saying no)
Life Balance, Mindfulness
I love summer and can't wait to dive into an exciting new creative project. 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…
4 ways to practice self-compassion
MindfulnessI'm really struggling around parenting my teen right now. Some days, all I can do is take it hour by hour, breathe and pray. I'm not sleeping well, so my energy is low, my productivity at work has suffered and my joy for life is ebbing more…