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Don’t Believe Everything You Think!

“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-Care

Three 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-Care

Last 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?

Want to Feel More Free? Do it Differently

Mindfulness, Newsletter

This past weekend my husband and I went to an exciting personal development workshop in Asheville. Then yesterday, we visited thermal hot springs and tried a new restaurant. And today, I spontaneously decided to lead a community song circle…

When We Change Our Perspective, We Change Our Thoughts

Mindfulness, Newsletter, self-compassion

Last week a dear friend was lamenting about how overwhelmed and exhausted she was feeling. She was being critical about her perceived inability to "manage it all." I listened quietly, gave her a long hug and asked," Have you perhaps forgotten…

The Gifts of Discomfort (+ tips for redesigning your life)

Mindfulness, Newsletter

"Life has a way of saying, "Hey, come back over here, reconnect." The only way that you'll actually wake up and experience freedom is if you have the capacity and courage to stay with the vulnerability ... and the discomfort."-Tara Brach I was…

Is Your Pace Sustainable (+ 9 ways to say no)?

Newsletter, Work Life Balance

Recently while I was at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health leading a women's retreat, I met an executive who was the dean at a large medical school. She said they had just added a class on work-life balance and resiliency to their medical school curriculum. But she wonders if her young doctors in training will see the value of this course for their patients–and themselves– as they navigate their intense pace.