When my former client Ginny contacted me and asked to do a short course of coaching in support of her soul mate search, I knew I was in for a treat. Ginny is another favorite client (I realize I only have favorite clients, so I should probably not bother to write that any longer!) We […]
Maybe I Should Work for a Nonprofit
Jonathan is one of my favorite clients. He came to me in the middle of a career transition, looking for something that would make him happier. Like all my clients, Jonathan has a huge heart and a gorgeous soul – he’s someone that brings joy to the people in his life. He has a call […]
The Love Poems of Rumi
The Love Poems of Rumi by Nader Khalili is an exceptionally beautiful book, filled with gorgeous design and Khalili’s beautiful translations of the love poems of Rumi. I found this book to be completely delightful, and believe it would make an excellent addition to your own collection or a perfect gift for a romantic soul. […]
Embracing the Beauty of Darkness
The December Solstice is coming up tomorrow, Monday December 21st. As a resident of the Northern Hemisphere, this means Winter Solstice for me and the shortest day of the year. I’ve always loved Winter Solstice, with its chill and beautiful darkness. I love the traditions of celebrating it to welcome back the sun. It also gives […]
Take a Break for a Blissful Moment of Beauty
This week I’d like to offer a moment of beauty. This is often a very hectic time of year for many, and taking a break for a moment of beauty can enliven and refresh us more than you might think. A moment of beauty is like a mini-retreat – a time when we can get […]
How to See Your Own Beauty
This dreaded day has come – the day when I bring you one of the cheesiest-sounding self-care practices that has ever existed. It sounds ridiculous. I didn’t even particularly want to share this, but here’s the thing…it works. This month, I’m inviting you to try mirror work – to say “{your name}, I love you” […]
The Art of Extreme Self-Care
Author and life coach Cheryl Richardson is well known for her dedication to self-care. I’ve enjoyed her books Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers and The Unmistakable Touch of Grace, so I was very happy to receive a copy of The Art of Extreme Self-Care. The book is set up as a year-long transformation […]
Maximize Joy with 60 Simple Self-Care Ideas
The best self-care ideas are often the simplest. You don’t need a day at the spa or a weekend retreat to have great self-care (though both are wonderful!) The type of self-care that makes a real difference over the long term is the kind that can be done daily – while stressed, at work, running […]
5 Steps to Creating a Self-Care Plan
Whatever we focus on and give our attention to will grow. If you would like to increase your self-care, one of the best ways to start is to come up with a vision and a true self-care plan. Step #1: Create Your Self-Care Intentions Let’s begin by creating an intention for each of these six […]
3 Reasons Soul Warriors Struggle with Practical Self-Care
Sometimes we come across unexpected self-care challenges after therapy. Practical self-care challenges in particular are pretty common, and it’s often hard to understand how it’s even possible to be emotionally healthy and still challenged to do some of the most basic life skills. For example, some of my clients have wildly successful careers, are emotionally […]