meditation Archives - Renee Trudeau

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3 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion

“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…

Start here. Let’s do this together.

Newsletter, Self-Care

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)

Newsletter, Self-Care

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)

Mindfulness, Newsletter, Self-Care

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…

Find Hope: Many Things Are True At Once

Mindfulness, Newsletter

“Polarity exists so that we may discover the truth beyond this world of duality, which is the ultimate purpose of life.” ~ Dashama Konah Gordon Around the globe, many are experiencing deep frustration, pain and despair right now. And, some…

Struggling? Start with Self-Compassion

Newsletter, self-compassion

Last week I was swimming in overwhelm. Occasionally, we all go there. Particularly when we're navigating too many transitions or challenges at once (i.e. moving/relocating, career/job changes, natural disasters, health challenges, shifts in…

Could Meditation Be Your Sanity Saver? 5 Ways to Begin

Meditation, Newsletter

I live in Western North Carolina, an area in the Blue Ridge Mountains that was recently hit with catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The "1,000 year flood," was fueled by unprecedented climate change shifts. We've been in the national…

When We Do Less, We Experience More

Mindfulness, Newsletter

Last week, I was juggling work deadlines, interviewing interns, wrapping up 2025 contracts and packing up to head out of town for two weeks. On Wednesday morning after my meditation, I looked at my too-full work-day and realized that while…

7 Back-to-School Strategies to Support More Flow

Mindfulness, Newsletter

It’s 1976. I’m in fifth grade and standing by our front door with my red plaid backpack. My eyes scanning, I watch my four younger brothers dart from room to room. My stomach is in knots. It’s 7:45 a.m. We should have left fifteen minutes…

What Do You Need This Summer (+ 9 ways to say “no”)?

Newsletter, Self-Care

Last Thursday morning after my nature-based workout, my friend Laura asked me to join her and her kids to pick strawberries. Thinking of the mountains of emails and event contracts that awaited me and before, “No, I have to get to my office,”…