Tag Archive for: resiliency

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…
self-care

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…

Find Hope: Many Things Are True At Once

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“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…

The Only New Year’s Resolution We Need

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During a family holiday trip to Texas, we watched an apocalyptic thriller about cyber-attacks, survival and class/racial tension. As the story unfolds there are countless times when the two families who are thrown together to navigate numerous…

Struggling? Start with Self-Compassion

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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…
life-balance

Permission Granted to Do Less

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Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. -Author Anne Lamott I'm hearing from clients and friends around the country that they are having trouble focusing and feeling productive. Most share they…
mindfulness

When We Do Less, We Experience More

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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…
mindfulness

Do You Prioritize Emotional Self-Care?

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Author and self-care expert Renee Trudeau offers a short video on ways to feel more grounded.
women's retreats

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

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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,”…
mindfullness

Why I Love to Create Disruption

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Ever feel like you're sleepwalking through your life: doing the same things day after day, eating the same foods, having the same conversations and thinking the same thoughts? Author Wayne Dyer said, "Change the way you look at things and…
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