Tag Archive for: stress management

Yes. Now is the Time for Radical Self-Care
Newsletter, Self-CareI am with you. Take a deep breath. We’re all going to be OK.
When I lead retreats, I often guide an exercise where I begin by asking each participant, “What are the calming, self-soothing words you most need to hear right now?" Perhaps…

Many Things Are True At Once
Mindfulness, NewsletterShakespeare said, “Nothing is either good or bad but thinking makes it so.”
Around the globe, many of us are experiencing deep frustration, pain and despair right now. Others are expanding joyfully in to radical new ways of being and seeing.…

Nature: the Ultimate Anti-Depressant (+ 9 Ideas to Get You Outside)
Newsletter, Self-Care, Stress ManagementLast 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?

7 Tips For A More Mindful Holiday Season
emotional self-care, Newsletter, Self-CareMy immediate family will all be coming together next week. Yesterday we hopped on a Zoom call to pause, check-in and share our intentions for this holiday season: what's most important to us during our time together and what we each need right…

Is Your Life Too Crowded?
Mindfulness, NewsletterEver feel like you're a robot going through the motions and living on auto-pilot? If this feeling creeps in to my day, I know it's time to pause and re-assess. I desire to feel awake, alive, joyful, engaged and curious--in all areas of my life!…

(Video) How Do You Come Home to Yourself?
Newsletter, Self-CareMy life has been topsy turvy for the last two weeks. My husband, son and I are going through many new, exciting work and living transitions but the chaos, tumult, stress and uncertainty have been unsettling to say the least. Based on my upbringing,…

(Video) What is the Summer your Soul Desires?
Newsletter, Self-CareToday is the summer solstice, the first official day of summer and the longest day of the year. I love summer and the invitation to be more spontaneous, playful, nature-centric and to fully embrace all of my senses! Adventure, rest, time…

What is Your Intention for Summer 2023?
Newsletter, Self-CareLast Thursday morning after my nature-based workout, my friend Beverly asked me to join her and her mom to pick blueberries. Thinking of the mountains of emails that awaited me and before, “No, I have to get to my office,” could come out…

(Video) Gulp! How’s Your Digestion?
Newsletter, Self-CareRecently my digestion was thrown off for a couple of days from too much busy-ness, overwork, indulging and not enough rest and space to just be. This imbalance was a huge gift and reminder of how important it is to make choices that support…

Many Things Are True At Once
Mindfulness, NewsletterShakespeare said, “Nothing is either good or bad but thinking makes it so.”
Around the globe, many of us are experiencing deep frustration, pain and despair right now. Others are expanding joyfully into radically new ways of being and seeing. …

How Are You Nourishing Your Soul?
Newsletter, Self-Care, Spiritual Self-careI 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-CareWhew! 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…