PART 1
Over the next few days, I am going to be sharing some powerful insight that can subtly influence how we feel about our days and, ultimately, our lives.
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Offering compassion to others and offering it to ourselves can feel a bit different. This exercise is designed to explore this idea and tune in.
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There are two major components to the equation of mindfulness: Applied Awareness + Compassion
Let’s start with some definitions...
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Redefining failure and some starting places to help you overcome these obstacles.
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Elevate black voices with this list of films and documentaries.
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We need to talk about coming up short, swinging and missing, stumbling and falling, or even the big, bad F-word of FAILURE. As a society, we tend to brush these under the rug, into the back of our minds, and into a place of shame and judgment where they fester, telling us lies and fiercely holding us back.
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Mindfulness can be applied in all aspects of our lives— have you tried incorporating it with exercise? Being mindful when moving our bodies can help us care for our bodies more deeply.
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In any transition, we must stay in touch with ourselves. Right now, it is the best we can do for each other and our immune systems. Routines and rituals are a simple and effective way to integrate and maintain self-care throughout our day and week.
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This week, I wanted to expand on our insight last week with the concept of energy management as a key component of self-care. For many of us more energy is the main objective of our self-care pursuits but we are not being clear enough about it!
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Though often talked about in terms of bubble baths and desserts, self-care can be much more than that.
Simply put, self-care is about how we take care of our relationships with ourselves.
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The Empowerment Triangle (read last weeks post!) is all about choice and mindfulness. We can choose to stop the cycle of hurting, even if it’s just this once.
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Have you ever been in a complicated, “bad,” or toxic relationship, of any kind? Of course, we all have. This concept helps us better understand these relationships AND how to get out of the negative cycle.
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Find yourself getting tired and unmotivated as the day goes on?
The key to more energy, clarity, and healthy recovery is simple yet subtle. Knowing your energizers and drains, effective ways to settle down in the moment, and clear stoke-builders can help you feel energized after a long day of responsibilities.
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There are a lot of myths thrown around about willpower. Namely, that one has or doesn’t have it…
That’s a pretty fixed mindset!
The truth (that is, science) of it, though, is that willpower and “discipline” are like muscles – they are strengthened and fatigued depending on work load.
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How do you truly connect with the people you love? Not everyone shows and feels appreciation in the same ways and it can make a heap of difference to know what resonates. Thankfully, there’s an easy quiz you can take to find out!
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All well-intentioned, vague praise misses a crucial opportunity - learning and growth.
That’s right. Positive feedback has the powerful potential to help us learn about ourselves, our strengths, and possibly room to improve if we only ask.
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The thing about practicing self-care is that you intentionally need to make time and space for it. Luckily, there are many things you can do right from the comfort of your home. Keep reading to hear from experts in the field on their favorite at-home self-care practices for a healthier, happier you.
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A few weeks ago I had a very powerful and fun conversation with two special women. Nina and Liz, hosts of the Wine and Shine Podcast, asked me some really great questions about how I work with clients in behavior and lifestyle coaching.
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You’ve gotten yourself through another week at the office and finally the weekend is here. You have been looking forward to disconnecting from the screens and living your life all week.
Then…
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