mindfulness; Archives - Renee Trudeau

How Are You Nourishing Your Soul?

Newsletter, Self-Care, Spiritual Self-care

I grew up in an interfaith family where spirituality was front and center. My childhood home had a large meditation/prayer room to the right of the front door and I have a sister named Teresa (after the Roman Catholic nun/missionary) and a brother…

Do You Start Your Day Intentionally?

Newsletter, Self-Care

Whew! The last week or so has been intense. I'm hearing from many friends and clients that they're feeling untethered, emotional and having trouble finding their center. One self-care practice that has enormous benefits and is a non-negotiable…

(Video) What Makes You Come Alive?

Newsletter, Self-Care

When I go for a walk or have tea with a friend I have not seen in a while, I always ask the same question: What's making you come alive right now? I love the way they light up and how their eyes sparkle when they share their response to my question.…

(Video) How Do You Make Decisions?

Newsletter, Self-Care

Taped to my laptop is the mantra: From stillness comes discernment. It came to me while I was leading a retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health years ago. I revisit this reminder daily. Where do you turn when you have to make a big…

(Video) Where Do I Need to Course Correct?

Newsletter, Self-Care

Socrates said, "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” For years I worked in healthcare communications and designed huge outreach plans to encourage people to shift towards…

(Video) Are You Allowing in the Support You Need?

Newsletter, Self-Care

I was visiting with a friend who recently lost her mother and is in a deep well of grief. We talked about what she most needed right now. Upon reflection, she realized that she's receiving a lot of offers for support (massages, meals, help with…

(Video) Are You Resisting … or Allowing Life?

Mindfulness, Newsletter, Women's Retreats

This past week I talked to several clients and friends across the US who shared they feel: "Unsettled. In limbo. Anxious. Stagnant. Disrupted and disoriented. Exhausted and overwhelmed. Unable to plan. Tired." I like to remember we're all…