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How Can I Practice Self-Compassion?
Newsletter, Self-Care, self-compassionYears ago when I was facing a heavy work schedule or juggling a lot of balls, I would push myself harder--convinced that cracking the whip was what I needed to reach the finish line. Those days are long gone. Today I know when I’m navigating…
Am I Taking Time for Emotional Self-Care?
emotional self-care, Newsletter, Self-Care
I define self-care as the art of attuning and responding to your needs (and desires) moment to moment. Self-care is not about adding something to your to-do list, it's about cultivating a new way of being with yourself and nourishing yourself…
How Can You Better Support Yourself?
Newsletter, Self-CareI've been teaching men and women the art/science of self-care--which I define as the practice of attuning to your needs and desires moment to moment--for more than 20 years. Over the decades I've observed that when people slow down, pause…
4 ways to feel better now (+ join me in NC!)
Newsletter, Self-CareLast week I received some alarming news about a family member. Afterwards, I felt anxious, jumpy and overwhelmed. My brain was so flooded with stress hormones I felt paralyzed and was struggling to remember any of my self-care tools! Can…
What Is Uniquely Mine to Do?
Newsletter, Self-CareAre you feeling like the pace of life just sped up and opportunities and choices are coming at you like fast balls from every direction? One of our favorite mantras in our office is, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." This is…
Is Your Energy Going To What Matters Most?
Mindfulness, NewsletterTaped to my laptop is one of my favorite all-time quotes: "Things which matter most should never be at the mercy of things which matter least." With this week's Live Inside Out question I'm challenging myself to examine where my energy…
5 solo dates to enjoy this weekend
Newsletter, Self-CareThree hours of free time have just "fallen" into your lap. What would you do?
This happened to me last weekend and my first thought was, "A movie sounds good, but that's not happening." After sitting on the couch for a while reflecting…
4 ways to invite in self-compassion
Mindfulness, NewsletterEver notice when you've moved into a place where you see everything that's not working, rather than everything that is?
Last week I was here. Then, I paused. I stepped onto my back porch to look at the trees and drink in the reminder that I'm…
When we do less, we experience more
Newsletter, Self-CareLast week when I delivered an online presentation to an employee group, I began by sharing five "2020" themes I'm hearing from men and women across the US. One of these points is the realization that last year made us question everything:…
What makes you come alive?
Newsletter, Self-CareWhat makes you come alive?
8 ways to reclaim your power
Newsletter, Self-CareAuthor/speaker Renee Trudeau offers women 8 ways to reclaim their power.
9 Ways To Embrace Your Shadow
Mindfulness, NewsletterWhile I love celebrating Christmas as a season of light and time of spiritual renewal, sometimes the days before and after this sacred holiday can be a bit dark for me. Between the cold, grey weather, honoring my deceased mother's…