Posts by Diane Sieg
3 Steps to Self-Compassion
I bought a brand new Toyota 4Runner in January this year. In August, I came to the conclusion it was too big for me and decided to sell it. Two days later, I backed into another car after yoga class–oops! (which is NOT exactly the sentiment I shared when this happened). The good news is…
Keep Reading...One Thing You Need to Commit
Commitment has been top of mind for me lately, especially since I got married in July! While Neil and I have been partners for the last 13 years, getting married is another level of commitment and one we took very seriously. My biggest concern was that things would change after getting married and since we have…
Keep Reading...5 Signs of NOT Taking Good Care (of Yourself)
Last month I wrote about recovery and since then I had another opportunity to learn and grow, (aka practice resilience). I required laser eye surgery for a torn retina, which can be literally blinding if not attended to, and the brief procedure was uncomfortable but painless. The recovery was another story. I was instructed to…
Keep Reading...Finding Joy in Recovery
After an intense week of speaking on cultivating resilience with joy in your life, I am embarrassed to admit I did not heed my own advice. Recovery is the foundation of joy and I know after a big trip I need time and space, but I allowed my type-A tendency to get the best of me. I…
Keep Reading...Resilience at AONE 2019
I was fortunate to attend AONE 2019 in beautiful San Diego last month and as always, was not disappointed. I connected with many nurse leaders and was happy to experience so many high energy presentations focused on resilience! Here are my 5 of my favorite with my interpretations: 1. Chronic excessive stress is normal stress…
Keep Reading...It’s Hard to Let Go and It’s Hard to Hang On
Kauai has been on my bucket list for years because of its tropical rainforests to hike and explore and beautiful beaches to surf and snorkel. I thought it would be the perfect place to host a yoga retreat this year, but after a lot of research and conversation, I found myself really struggling to try to…
Keep Reading...Spring Cleaning: It’s not what you think…
I love the change of seasons, especially winter to spring. It gives way to new beginnings, full of growth and possibilities, including more outdoor activities, lighter and brighter clothing, and a fresh perspective. Spring cleaning is eliminating the dust bunnies under the bed, but it’s also clearing out what no longer serves us from the…
Keep Reading...3 Steps to Self-Compassion
Nothing triggers my lack of self-compassion faster than having to watch myself on video from a presentation. Â With my critical eye, I seem to only focus on what is wrong with how I look, sound, move, and what I say! Â This offers me a great opportunity to learn and grow by practicing self-compassion. Self-compassion is…
Keep Reading...19 Things to do (for Yourself) in 2019
Self-care is not selfish or soft. It is a practice that contributes to our strength and overall sense of well-being, in other words, our resilience. I’m not referring to massages or pedicures, which are healthy pleasures, but instead doing the things we know we need to do and resist for a number of reasons. Here…
Keep Reading...Breaking Busy: 5 Myths to Let Go!
Sunday is my favorite day of the week because it’s the only day I don’t have to be somewhere, and, I often schedule my proclaimed “free” day with lots of activity. When a recent full Sunday was canceled due to weather, my inclination was to fill it back up with other things, until I remembered…
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