Building Nurse Well-Being Blog

Grace Stories: The Power of Intention

July 28, 2010

PW came to one of my 30 Days to Grace workshops tentatively at best.  She had never practiced yoga in her life, she was dealing with some very debilitating health issues – and she had lost her husband quite unexpectedly in the last year.  WOW.  I was impressed with her the moment I met her,…

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The Gift of Retreat:Top 10 Reasons to Go to Costa Rica!

July 19, 2010

I have been facilitating retreats for the past 15 years and the power of getting away can never be overstated.  We are so busy with such full lives these days that stepping out of our familiar routines and into the flow of something totally different gives us an opportunity to gain perspective through new surroundings,…

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Lessons From the Mat: Going Beyond the Pose

July 13, 2010

I spent last weekend in an Anusara workshop with Ross Rayburn.  Ross is a highly knowledgeable and dedicated yogi who pushes his students physically, mentally, and spiritually.  He pushed us to our limits, not in a diminishing way, in a loving and supportive way. There is something very empowering about listening to a passionate yogi share his…

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Best Friends

June 29, 2010

I had a speaking gig in Baltimore last month that gave me the chance to spend 26 hours with my best friend from college, who now lives in Connecticut.   We have gotten together every year for the past 30 years and our friendship has deepened through many life experiences, such as the joyful celebrations of…

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About Diane

As a speaker, author, life coach, nurse, and yoga teacher, Diane brings resilience skills to healthcare organizations in a variety of ways with The Resilience Academy, keynotes, half-day and full-day seminars, Resilience Challenges, national and international leadership and resilience retreats, virtual experiences, and coaching.