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Don’t Believe Everything You Think!
Mindfulness, Newsletter“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.…
(Video) Are You Making Connection a Priority?
emotional self-care, Newsletter, Self-CareI woke up Monday morning feeling replenished and hopeful about the week ahead. My well was full. My fun, adventurous, intentional social connections over the weekend had fed me on so many levels!
Often social connection and friend time falls…
4 Ways to Feel Better Fast
Newsletter, Self-CareLast week I received some alarming news about a close friend. Afterwards, I felt anxious, jumpy and unsettled. My brain was so flooded with stress hormones, I felt paralyzed and was struggling to remember any of my self-care tools!
Stress…
(Video) How Are You Prepping For December?
Newsletter, Self-CareWhile many of us are running around wrapping presents and hanging holiday lights this month, others are navigating extreme emotional highs and lows. And, some of us are just plain depressed. The holidays can bring up a wide spectrum of feelings…
What Wakes You Up (+ a message from my Dad)?
Mindfulness, NewsletterMy father--a brilliant, eccentric, adventurous, life-loving physician and ardent student of philosophy--died suddenly of a heart attack at age 56 (my current age). He crossed over on Dec. 3rd leaving six children. "Don't die with your music…
What the World Needs Now
Women's Empowerment Even though I come from a large family, growing up, I often felt isolated.
My parents were big seekers. Much of their energy was spent on their personal quest to find or experience God---and they encouraged us to do the same.
Yet, in the…
What We Crave: Community & Connection
Women's EmpowermentRecently after speaking at a large women’s conference on the topic of life balance and living life from the inside-out, I was approached by a woman in her late thirties, her eyes were filled with tears.
She shared that while sitting in the…
Life Balance on My Terms
Life BalanceI define life balance as having enough time, energy and resources for those things that are most important to me.
I had the wonderful opportunity to lead a women’s Personal Renewal Group (PRG) Facilitator Training Weekend Retreat at The Crossings…
What Anchors Me
Women's EmpowermentIn my last Renewal newsletter, I talked about those things in my life that “anchor me” and help keep me present. One of the biggest anchors in my life and something I look forward to every month (yet forgot to mention!) is MY Personal Renewal…
Following a Calling
Women's EmpowermentI remember the final two years working as a communications director for a multi-faceted organization before I left to start Career Strategists, as being one of the most frustrating and often difficult, periods of my life.
I knew I was ready…