Meditation
Game On! {how to have the mental mindset of an Olympic athlete}
The entire world was watching. I know I was. These young women represented the hopes and dreams of a country. A reminder that anything is possible. After all the hype, all the anticipation, it was almost gone in an instant. Disappointment set in as the strongest fell not once but twice. There was only one…
Read MoreWhy Facebook political posts can make us so angry
Do you have friends that drive you nuts with political posts on social media? Me, too. A friend recently posted something on Facebook that was politically charged and wrote it in a way that suggested anyone on the other side would suffer consequences for supporting such a cause. As you might have guessed, I was…
Read MoreMy best multitasking technique
Are you pressed for time? Always running from one thing to the next, exhausted and out of breath? No time for rest or relaxation or calming your mind? What if I told you that you could relax while also being productive? Improve your health while also working on your goals? What?!?!? It’s true. You can!…
Read MoreI’ll be home for Christmas
The holidays are a joyous time for gathering with family and friends. It’s a time of laughter, children playing, fun decorations, favorite foods and creating memories! But for many, it may also bring sadness because our loved ones won’t be home for Christmas. Some of you may be experiencing your first Christmas without someone you…
Read MoreEat, Pray, Love
If I asked you whether you’re familiar with one woman’s journey to Italy, India and Indonesia to find herself, odds are that you would answer with a resounding, “Yes!” A New York Times best-selling book for over 200 weeks, Eat, Pray, Love tells the story of Elizabeth Gilbert’s year-long trek across the globe to more fully…
Read MoreCreating a Zen Den
If you’ve struggled to implement a daily routine to meditate, pray or relax, consider your surroundings. Be mindful of when, where and how you’re practicing self-care. If you have a dedicated time and place to relax, you’re more likely to create a routine with lasting benefits. Even though you can’t go to a spa each…
Read MoreAwaken Your Purpose
If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I take personal self-care retreats very seriously and that I’ve been dreaming about planning one for quite some time! Earlier this year, when I was headed to Kripalu in Massachusetts for a retreat, I shared with you how spending time and money to focus on yourself can actually…
Read MorePracticing Gratitude
Some days I just feel down. Nothing seems to go my way and the world seems to be conspiring against me. When I get in one of those moods, it’s easy to start seeing the bad in everything. The quickest way to shift out of that mindset is to practice gratitude. I’m not talking about…
Read MoreHow to figure out your next move
I received a great question in response to my video from a few weeks ago about what to do when you’ve decided to leave your job but don’t have another one lined up. Here’s the question: “How do I know what’s the right next move for me?” Making a change, whether it’s related to your…
Read MoreMy secret weapon
No matter how stressed or frazzled I get, I have a secret weapon that allows me to quickly re-center and let the craziness go. If you give me 5 minutes to meditate, I can find some peace. When I meditate I am at ease and know that everything is fine. If I’m feeling anxious, angry,…
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