Tag Archive for: facilitating women’s retreats
3 Ways to Quell Your Anxiety
Mindfulness, Newsletter“Perhaps the biggest tragedy of our lives is that freedom is possible, yet we can pass our years trapped in the same old patterns.” -Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance
Are you normalizing stress? Everywhere I turn men and women are…
5 Ways to Have Your Best Day Ever
living intentionally, NewsletterLately, my schedule has been really erratic. I’ve been traveling and some of my typical, nourishing daily routines took a back seat. But, the one thing I stick to as much as possible—no matter where I am—is entering the day intentionally.
Why? Because…
Yes. Many Things Are True At Once
Mindfulness, NewsletterShakespeare said, “Nothing is either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Perspective is everything.
Around the country, many are experiencing deep frustration, pain and despair right now. Others are expanding hopefully into what is…
Connection = Medicine for the Body, Mind & Soul
emotional self-care, Newsletter, support system
I recently led a virtual work-life balance retreat for a group of women leaders. At the end of the day, a participant reached out and tearfully shared, “I had no idea how badly I needed that. Not just the connection with other women, but…
7 Ways to Have a More Mindful Vacation
Mindfulness, NewsletterI 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 or needed. “We crammed too much in, checked our work email too often and didn’t…
Why Rituals Matter (and where to begin)
Newsletter, Women's RetreatsLife is not a thing to be managed, it is a mystery to be lived.
Last weekend my only son graduated from college in Wisconsin. The night before he walked across the stage, my husband and I gathered in an Airbnb with my five siblings—who had…
How Do You Make People Feel?
Mindfulness, Newsletter“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
It's a big week for my family. My 22 year-old son is graduating from college this…
Is Your Pace Humane? 8 Ways to Slow Down
Mindfulness, NewsletterOne day I found myself sitting in my car in a downtown Austin parking garage feeling exhausted. All day, I had been juggling traffic, conference calls, schedule changes and work requests from clients. Now, I couldn't find a parking spot, I was…
Don’t Believe Everything You Think!
Mindfulness, Newsletter“The truth is, we don’t know what’s going to happen—we just think we do. Often we make a big deal out of something. We blow up scenarios in our minds about all the terrible things that are going to happen. Most of the time we are wrong.…
Ever Taken a Solo Date? Here are My 5 Favorites
Newsletter, Self-CareThree 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 for…
Want to Prioritize Self-Care? 3 Ways to Begin
Newsletter, Self-CareLast week I spoke at a women’s life balance event and afterwards I visited with an attendee who asked, “I know self-care is important, but I have no idea what I need and I’m not even sure where to start!” Can you relate?