Permission granted: 5 ways to find rest this holiday

Does the thought of hanging lights and attending holiday work parties make you want to grab your sleeping bag and run for the nearest cave? 2015 has been intense for many of us.  Often, we felt over-scheduled, overworked and we rarely…

Cree-ae-tiv-i-tee

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(Photo: Each morning we wake up to my 13 year-old working on this new Phillip Glass piece; he's playing on our family Steinway. He inspires me every day to keep looking for new ways to express my creativity. Here's a clip.) __________________________________________________ This…

Are you saying “Yes,” to your life?

When was the last time you took a risk? I don't mean trying a new Thai restaurant, I mean a real risk--one that caused you to feel nervous, scared and excited all at the same time?! Risks are essential to feeling alive--they remind us that…

What’s your vision for how you want to live?

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If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable. Seneca Most people are surprised to hear that I love making a big pot of minestrone soup for my family and neighbors as much as I love getting invited to go to India…
self-care

Radical self-care

Are you willing to p*** people off in order to take care of yourself? A big part of my work as a life balance teacher/coach is supporting women in attuning and responding to their needs and desires through practicing the art of self-care…

9 ways to say no

Things which matter most should never be at the mercy of things which matter least. Goethe It's October. That time of year when many of us feel like we're running from one thing to the next and there's barely time to catch our breath. As…

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…

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…
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