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If you are craving a fresh start and some intentionality in the New Year, but feel overwhelmed at the prospect of a big reflection/planning process...I've got you covered!This is video two in my Goal Setting for Real Life series. In video one, we checked in with our satisfaction level. Now, it’s time to reflect back on the actions and habits we’ve tried in the past.This quick reflection process will ensure you don't hit the same roadblocks you've encountered in the past. What habits or actions have worked for you in the past? What hasn't worked? Were…Read more

I absolutely love all of the beautiful candlelit journal pictures I’m seeing all over social this week. It’s so wonderful to carve out some time for reflection and goal setting during the last week of the year.Guess what! It’s NOT happening for me over the next few days. Life is hectic, and my energy is depleted and I just can’t make that happen.But, I am going to do some simple but powerful reflection and planning right in the middle of my busy life. Join me? Start with this question, "how satisfied are you with the…Read more

One of the most frustrating things about the way our culture defines "exercise" is that it's separate from life. It's something we have to make time for when we are already struggling to make time for everything that feels important. It's a system that sets people up to fail.Listen, I think there *is* value in dedicated exercise time. (But, I believe the mental and emotional benefits far exceed the physical benefits of formal exercise.)This weekend, I spent a few hours wrapping Christmas presents AND moving my body. I got two hours of stretching…Read more

There are two primary things I need to get from my self-care - growth and comfort.Growth practices push me. They challenge and strengthen my body, mind, and spirit and help me grow and evolve as a human being. Comfort practices ground me. They relax and soothe my body, mind, and spirit when the stress of life is overwhelming. It's a delicate balance to strike. And, a real skill to discern which one I need on a particular day. (I can always tell by my thoughts, words, and actions when I've neglected one need for too…Read more

These *seemingly* simple “Do These Things for 30 Days and You Will Be Unrecognizable” lists are dangerous, but they are all over social media. I’m sharing why they are problematic and giving you a healthy, doable alternative.My No-Time Self-Care 6-Week Challenge is packed with 5-minute daily self-care practices. Register here TODAY and you’ll also get the BOGO Gift Certificate to gift the Challenge to a loved one & a Coaching & Challenge Program membership (worth over $200!) (BOGO Bonus ends Sunday, November 17, 2019.)Read more