Building Sanctuary
Photo by John Hain, Pixabay There is a sense of knowing deep within your heart that you have everything you need, that you are fully supported, and that peace comes from within. Your sanctuary is finding this place. It is located in your loving heart and in your being. To build sanctuary, perhaps [...]
You are a Gift
Wishing you a holiday full of love. Your presence is a present! It has been a year of stress and mindfulness, insanity and peace, hasn't it? As a coach for employee assistance programs in the workplace, I can say that my life has truly been enriched by the many amazing people I have met this year. [...]
Take a Self-Compassion Break
Image by Anja on Pixabay It is time to give yourself more compassion than normal. You deserve your own kindness and care. So much has transpired in the past two years. You have been resilient. You have worked more. You have helped others more. You have endured more uncertainty than you were used [...]
I am…
Who are you and what matters to you? For this, you are the author. Who are you? Who is the "you" that transcends age, roles, titles, weight and any other label. Who is the you that has been looking out through your eyes all along? What matters to you? What do you care about? Who [...]
Summer Reading
What's on the bookshelf? Just a few of my favorite books. I love to spend hours and hours in the sun reading a good book (with sunscreen of course). Historical fiction sweeps me into other cultures and places in the world all while learning a bit about the past. Other books help me grow personally and [...]
Coaching Thoughts for Summer Growth
Connect with Fun. Sit in Nature. Cultivate Kindness at Work. Read in the Sun. The 2020-2021 winter feels like a it lasted a decade! Summer is near and it is time to recharge. What will you do this summer to feel like yourself again? I will re-connect with people I love for long overdo fun and travel. [...]
Addressing Burnout & Improving Wellbeing
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Reflect on the stress you have been experiencing. How you feel is real. Make a plan to address this stress and improve your wellbeing. How do you want to live? Over the past year, I have conducted many webinars addressing stress and guiding participants toward wellbeing. [...]
What does it mean to “find your center”?
It means finding your footing on unstable ground, figuratively speaking. It means grounding yourself in truth and rediscovering your essence. It means feeling well, stable, inspired, and hopeful. Recently, I found myself flapping in the wind emotionally and wondering how and why I got there. After journaling, I realized the year had certainly taken its [...]