Blog - Page 30 of 69 - Renee Trudeau

6 reasons you should ask for help

Lately 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

Mindfulness

I'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…

My favorite solo dates

Women's Retreats

Ok, three hours of free time have just "fallen" into your lap. What will you do? This happened to me last weekend and my first thought was, "What movie do I want to see?" But after looking at the listings and not finding anything inspiring,…

Mother’s Day Self-Renewal Retreat Giveaway

Life Balance

We're celebrating Mother's Day 2018 with a special Self-Renewal Retreat Package to support you in nurturing your body, mind, heart and soul~ featuring "Renee's Favorite Things." Total value: $1100. The package includes: …

5 questions to ask before choosing a therapist

Mindfulness, Stress Management

In the past month I probably received at least ten requests from friends and clients asking for referrals for great therapists. Whenever these calls come in, I try and get my friends to slow down, step back and approach this process with…

5 self-care strategies for your toughest days

Self-Care

Yesterday morning I found myself inert on the couch, trying to find the energy to shower and head to the office (I had slept very little due to a tough parenting patch). I know I'm not alone. Lately, I've watched many of my friends and clients…

5 reasons you should consider taking a retreat

Mindfulness, Women's Retreats

Throughout my twenties and thirties when my chest tightened from overwork and I could feel overwhelm lapping at my door, I would increase my work pace, thinking, "I just need to move faster and get more done." Much of this stemmed from an entrenched…

Are you having conversations that matter?

Mindfulness, Stress Management, Women's Empowerment

In 2002 after my son Jonah was born, I sent an email out to a handful of friends from my prenatal yoga class and invited them to meet me at our local park on the following Wednesday. We sat on blankets under big oak trees nursing our newborns.…

Don’t just do something, sit there

Meditation, Mindfulness

I feel edgy. And unsettled. And a bit anxious. Between the bomb violence in Austin last week (my hometown), the current political climate, the wonderful but emotional March for our Lives rallies on Saturday and my always-pushing-the-boundaries…

Let’s lift each other up!

Women's Retreats

I once spoke at a girls empowerment conference to a group of three hundred ten to thirteen-year-olds. As I was waiting to go on stage, I overheard a small group of tweens talking about their day. One of them was really on fire after learning…

Smart employers get it: self-care is crucial