As 2016 winds to a close I’ve been thinking a lot about the foundations of holistic health and work/life/all the things “balance.” What I am noticing is that self-care seems to be the most important foundational piece of many areas of my life, but also the one that I tend to skimp on and beat myself up about the …
How To Get What You Truly Want
This holiday season I have a challenge for you. It’s a practice that’s simple in nature but for many of us it isn’t easy. It’s the practice of truly receiving. For a long time, I struggled with receiving on just about every level, from food to gifts to money to compliments. If someone complimented my dress, I’d say “Oh? …
Now Is Not The Time To Stay Small Or Shut Up.
The world needs you and now is not the time to stay small or shut up. It’s the time to look at what habits and hang ups are holding you back and get to work on breaking through the blocks. It won’t necessarily be easy, but it isn’t as hard as staying stuck and silent – at least …
My Favorite Remedy For Overwhelm
Get clear on your values and take action. If you have been drowning in your to-do list or feeling bowled over by commitments and expectations, this exercise is extra important for you. Simply ask yourself: What is most important to me? At this stage I don’t mean what on my to-do list is most important. I mean was is actually most …
Are You Tired Of Holding Things Together?
It’s okay to fall apart. Most of us spend such a large amount of time and energy trying to get okay and stay okay, even when – perhaps especially when – times are tough. The pursuit of pleasure is just as much a hindrance as the avoidance of pain. Both lead to suffering according to the Buddhist Noble Truths. So …
Full Disclosure: I don’t always like my body.
My first boyfriend was obsessed with my flat stomach. It was the mid 90’s, I dreamed of going to Warped Tour (which was brand new back then) and Gwen Stefani was my fashion idol. As such my wardrobe was largely made up of carpenter pants and baggy ripped jeans paired with tiny baby doll tees or tanks. Always midriff bearing. I hadn’t really thought …
Have You Heard?
This may be the most important thing you hear today. When was the last time you were silent without filling the void by scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or an online news site? When was the last time you were silent without watching TV, reading a book, or listening to music or a podcast? When was the last time you were …
Lessons From Nine Days Off
I learned a lot last week. A crazy flu virus took my entire family out for the majority of nine days. It was awful. It was also beautiful in that we got to spend a ton of time together, even if that time was primarily spent watching 3 year old approved movies and passing around a box of tissues. I …
So, About Pleasure…
This shift blew my mind… and as a result I was given a beautiful gift representing support and encouragement, a night out dancing with my man, tickets to an amazing event, a beautiful card expressing love and recognition from Marie Forleo’s team, an invite to another amazing upcoming event, a date lunch with my man, the opportunity for some really cool collaborations, and …
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