What are you refusing to see?

This past weekend I stepped out of my comfort zone and attended a blogging conference. I like nudging myself to try new things and while I'm fairly tech-savvy, this uber-plugged in scene was not my typical playground (one of my goals in…

Permission granted … to do less

The dying never share they wished they had worked more, but they often regret not spending more time with family and friends. Are you living the life you desire-or someone else's entirely?  Does every cell in your body want to yell, "Stop…

3 self-care practices that keep me sane

Self-care is not about adding something to your to-do list, it's about cultivating a kinder, gentler relationship with yourself. Renee Trudeau Our family is navigating some big transitions this month (who's not, right now?!). As I shift…

5 ways I’d love to support you right now

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Because you are alive, everything is possible. Thich Nhat Hanh My husband and I have been experiencing some communication bumps over the last week or two. We've been stuck in some old ways of relating and have been having a hard time…

7 back-to-school tips to help you stress less & find your center

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Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, the start of a new school year offers the opportunity for a fresh start and a chance to do things differently. If you’re feeling some anxiety around all the transitions, scheduling, juggling…

7 reasons I practice self-care

I was recently visiting with the head of large east-coast private school who shared that his stressed-out school community was struggling with self-care. Like many, he saw self-care as something you “should do” for your physical health…
career coaching; 9 ways to own your power

Are you at a threshold, too?

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THRESHOLD    noun/thresh·old/ˈthresh-ˌhōld: the starting point for a new state or experience. Yesterday we attended a moving "Ceremony of 13" at our church for my teenage son. Cultures around the world share a tradition of marking…
mindfulness

Are you making time for friends (and why you should)?

The other night I hosted a book swap and summer gathering for the women in my neighborhood. Most of these women I had never met before but it felt important to me to cultivate these relationships as I know what a huge impact making time…

Do less, experience more

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Recently, our family was invited to visit friends for the weekend at their cabin on the river, an hour’s drive from our house. The night before we were going to leave, my husband and I were frantically creating lists of all the things…

Are you having the summer you desire?

We just got back from a work/family trip to the east coast--our first time to visit Maine! While I am beyond grateful for this opportunity and loved seeing our beloved friends and family, visiting five cities in 10 days after leading a weekend…

4 reasons to take a digital detox

Today marks my first day back in the office after five days unplugged (no computer use, email, TV/movies and only minimal phone use). I took off Thursday morning through Monday night--essentially only 3 work days--and spent the time working…

The power of sisterhood

“We are not held back by the love we didn't receive in the past, but by the love we're not extending in the present.”  ― Marianne Williamson I once spoke at a girls empowerment conference to a group of three hundred ten to thirteen-year-olds.…
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