This past weekend, I finally did something I’ve wanted to do for a long, long time: I went on a meditation retreat. For about a year, I’ve received daily positive quotations via email from a group called Peace Village. I’m not sure how I even found them. I do, however, vividly remember what our lives … Continue reading
As parents or caregivers, those of us with little girls and young women in our lives have an incredible responsibility. Not only do we need to see to the physical health and well-being of the children in our care, but we also need to be aware of the messages we send, whether consciously or subconsciously. … Continue reading
When you start working toward your goals, “Act as if” you are already a success; act as if failure is not an option. However, if you’re not sure how to begin, or if you’re too nervous to try, there is a second “Act as if” strategy that will help you reach your goals: Fake it … Continue reading
By the time we become adults, most of us have a pretty good idea of what it means to take care of ourselves. At the very least we’ve learned what works, and what doesn’t, for ourselves. For example, you might know that you’re good for one all-nighter, thanks to those old college term papers, but … Continue reading
Yesterday, I issued a Monday Challenge for all of us to practice not just self care, but RADICAL Self Care. I explained yesterday that lately I’ve had heart palpitations from stress, despite the fact that I was already taking care of myself. Sort of. Maybe. A bit. Kind of. Okay, so I’m gonna get real. … Continue reading