Posts Tagged ‘stress management’
You are Not Your Brain!
Last month I attended a mindfulness retreat, (which was part of a class I took in January and kept postponing because I was too busy). We spent the day in silence with various mindfulness practices of yoga, body scan and meditation. At lunch, we were encouraged to go outside and maintain our silence while practicing…
Keep Reading...Unplug to Engage
Last week was busy—too busy. I created a very tight schedule with book signings, speaking, preparing for a month of travel, writing deadlines and hosting a party, all in addition to my normal yoga and coaching clients. I left no room for error and no time to catch my breath and transition from one activity…
Keep Reading...Why I'm NOT Going Disneyland!
“Sometimes you need to get away to come back home” “I need a vacation from my vacation” the familiar line goes – and those who use it aren’t really joking. Seems some 50% of Americans polled admit to being more exhausted after their vacation than before it started! In these days of wi-fi, smartphones, Facebook,…
Keep Reading...The High Cost of Chaos
Just when you think the distractions of summer are about over and the economy is turning around, we get another unexpected round of uncertainty and sliding markets. The fear and panic from all the indecision and volatility is palpable and creates chaos, which never serves because… Chaos is exhausting. Anxiety and fear drain our energy,…
Keep Reading...Living With an Open Heart (Surgery)
Today my dear friend Molly had open heart surgery. She is only 56 years young and after a routine physical revealed an abnormality, she was told she would need one heart valve replaced and another one repaired. WOW. I still can’t quite believe it. This gives a whole new meaning to living with an open heart,…
Keep Reading...What is Your Big Life?
I have just spent a day and a half with 40 highly successful and sophisticated women at Spruce Mountain Ranch, my first Camp Experience event called Get Away and Get it! I once again am reminded of the value of getting away and spending rich time with like minded people. With great food, yoga, a…
Keep Reading...Top 5 Reasons to Take Yourself on a Colorado Mountain Yoga Retreat
Summer is almost here and as you schedule in your standard barbecues, weddings, vacations and special projects, is there something else you could do? Something totally new and different or maybe somewhat familiar, but you haven’t created the time and space for? I’m referring to taking yourself on a retreat. Whether you get away on your own or…
Keep Reading...Fall in Love With Yourself with 30 Days to Grace!
Happy Valentine’s Week to you! We have been inundated with the Valentine’s Day romantic traditions of chocolates, roses, and diamonds since the day after Christmas. And while I firmly believe acknowledging your beloved on any day is important, it’s even more important to remember the most important love of your life–you! In case you didn’t know…
Keep Reading...Care for the Caregiver
I have received many testimonials from a wide variety of people who have experienced 30 Days to Grace in the last 12 months. The beautiful outcome of this practice is that it has touched people in a way I could never have imagined when I set out to find an simple way to honor my…
Keep Reading...The Mountain Retreat
I have just returned from a 3 day writing retreat and I am reminded of the supreme power of getting away. To be perfectly honest, the reason I went at all was because of a change in a client plan and I happened to have 3 days totally free. I thought, “Maybe I should stil…
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