Tag Archive for: women’s retreat
(Video) Why Slowing Down is a Superpower
Newsletter, Self-Care
“If we would just slow down, happiness would catch up to us.” ― Richard Carlson, Ph.D., author, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff .... And, It's All Small Stuff."
Feel like everything is moving really fast? Me, too. When I feel my breathing…
(Video) What Do You Need to Heal Right Now?
Newsletter, Self-Care“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ― Rumi
I believe we're just beginning to understand how the pandemic has affected our individual and collective psyches and how it has served as a catalyst--personally and professionally--for…
4 Ways to Invoke Self-Compassion
Mindfulness, NewsletterEver notice when you're seeing everything that's not working ... rather than everything that is?
Last week I was here. Then, I paused. I stepped on to my front porch to look at the trees and drink in the reminder that I'm going through numerous…
Are You Honoring Your Journey?
Newsletter, Self-Care“Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart. Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love.” - Rumi
I woke up last Saturday morning, looked at myself…
Are You Honoring Your Journey?
Newsletter, Self-Care“Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart. Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love.” - Rumi
I woke up last Saturday morning, looked at myself…
Can You Be With Things Exactly As They Are?
Mindfulness, NewsletterEverywhere I go, people are echoing variations of the same song: the last several years changed how I see and feel about everything. I don't want to go back but I'm confused about my next steps. Now what?
Yes we're dynamic and things are…
(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 Caring for Your Heart?
emotional self-care, Newsletter“In your light I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no-one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art.” ― Rumi
Whew, last week was an intense one for me. I was navigating…
8 Tips for Re-Balancing & Finding Your Center
Mindfulness, NewsletterRecently I led a virtual self-care workshop for parents in the communications field. Most are navigating working from home, a changing educational landscape and parenting in uncertain times. Erin, one of the attendees, shared with me through…
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?
Sisterhood: How Do You Affirm Women?
Women's EmpowermentI once spoke at a girls empowerment conference to a group of 300 ten to thirteen-year-olds. As I was waiting to go on stage, I overheard a small group of four young girls talking about their day. One of them was on fire after learning about…