Ever Taken a Solo Date? Here are My 5 Favs

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Three hours of free time have just "fallen" into your lap. What would you do? This happened to me last Friday and my first thought was, "A movie is an option, but there's nothing I really want to see." After sitting on the couch reflecting…
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Your Guide for Taking a Personal Retreat (+ 9 helpful tips)

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This month I have been managing so many moving pieces -- working on our new web site, training new team members, booking new speaking engagements and workshops, vetting new partnerships--that I have found it hard just to hear myself think.

What Is Your Summer Intention (+ 9 ways to say “no”)?

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Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly. Pablo Neruda Thursday morning after my forest-based workout, my friend Laura asked me to join her and her kids to pick strawberries. Thinking of the mountains…

Feeling Overwhelmed? Try Incremental Self-Care

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Last week, I was visiting with a dear friend who just started an intense graduate program. She also works full-time and is juggling family demands. Her life feels uber-full, and it's often hard for her to make it to a yoga class, to the hiking…

Self-Care is Not Self-Improvement

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One Sunday morning, I was lying in bed reading from author Anne Lamott's beautiful little book Small Victories. In one of her stories about parenting, she shares with a little self-deprecation, but mostly tenderness, how she doesn't bake for…

Holding it Together is Overrated

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As the oldest of seven and the product of overachiever parents, I'm known as a hyper-competent woman "who always has answers and knows where she’s going,” the go-to girl and the person who always seems to have it together. And, as I move…

It’s OK to Feel Good: Here’s How

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This month I have been managing so many moving pieces -- working on our new web site, training new team members, booking new speaking engagements and workshops, vetting new partnerships--that I have found it hard just to hear myself think.

3 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion

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“There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.” ― Tara Brach, author, Radical Acceptance Once I was at a retreat and the facilitator said, "The way we talk to ourselves, is…
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Start here. Let’s do this together.

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Lately, I'm noticing my thoughts zipping and pinging madly—much like a tennis match. When I get distracted, off-center and spread too thin, I know that's a sign to pause, take a deep breath and check-in. More than any other practice, the art/science…

The Truth About Self-Care (+ support for these times)

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This morning it was cold, raining, the time change was affecting my sleep, I had a stuffy nose and all I wanted to do was pull the covers over my eyes and go back to sleep. Sometimes, more rest is exactly what I need. But this morning, I lovingly…

It’s Ok to Feel Good (actually, it’s your job)

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Last week I met a friend in the forest near my home for a mid-morning walk. I hadn't slept the night before, I had a long list of work deadlines and my heart was heavy with parenting struggles. I pulled up to the campground parking lot feeling…

My Favorite Question: What Makes You Come Alive?

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Monday my workday was packed with deadlines. Regardless, I layered up, headed out into the sub-freezing temps at 7:30 a.m. and hiked into the Pisgah Forest to meet my outdoor fitness tribe for a cardio/strength training session. Three mornings/week…
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