Is Rest At The Top of Your To Do List?  Why Not?

Is Rest At The Top of Your To Do List? Why Not?

We all know there is a point of diminishing returns when it comes to productivity. But do you act on the signals your body is giving you to take a break? It’s hard to do that, isn’t it? While we all might ignore hunger, thirst 

This Is One Thing People Want in a Conversation.  Are You Offering It?

This Is One Thing People Want in a Conversation. Are You Offering It?

How many fulfilling conversations are you having in a day? I know life is busy and it’s easy to slip into auto pilot, so that might even be a hard question to answer. You and everyone else you are talking with in your life, from 

Give this Gift: it’s free and it will make your holiday sweeter

Give this Gift: it’s free and it will make your holiday sweeter

Have you seen the Mr. Rogers movie? If you haven’t, the part I loved the most (without giving anything away) is how aware he was of others. Somewhere along the line in your holiday season this year, there will be someone who is making a 

The One Question to Ask Yourself in Overwhelming, Intense Moments

The One Question to Ask Yourself in Overwhelming, Intense Moments

Every human has them. No matter how much work you have done on yourself. No matter how many skills you have. Overwhelming times descend upon us all. It could feel like anger, like panic, like fear. Any kind of intensity. Here’s the ONE question you 

What Blocks Your Ability to Practice Empathy?

What Blocks Your Ability to Practice Empathy?

So, you know how to be empathetic, but why don’t you always practice it? Last week we shared a video on illustrating empathy. It is about connection and presence. Even though you know how to do that, you might not always handle situations with connection 

Did You Know People Can Tell A Lot About You From How You Listen?

Did You Know People Can Tell A Lot About You From How You Listen?

The people in your life might not even register this information consciously, but they act on this information. I see how the quality of someone’s listening can open or close doors. I see how relationships flourish or disintegrate as a result of the how people 

How Do You Know Which Feelings You Can Trust As True Guidance?

How Do You Know Which Feelings You Can Trust As True Guidance?

Feelings as a source of information have been discounted for so long, we have some catching up to do! There are some pieces of feeling-related advice that have become commonplace like “listen to your heart”, which is progress. But what does that actually mean? Here 

What if the Most Potent Invitation to Really Live Came Through Your Relationship?

What if the Most Potent Invitation to Really Live Came Through Your Relationship?

I want to talk about the post by Sheryl Paul from Conscious Transitions “Not Attracted? Learn to Unblock the Flow of Love” that landed in my inbox on Sunday. I was interested in the title because this is a question people ask in session: It 

Resource: Blissful Kids, Mindfulness Training

Resource: Blissful Kids, Mindfulness Training

Blissful Kids was created by a Dad who started teaching mindfulness to his son at just 6 years old. I found this website when I was looking for ways to teach my clients mindfulness strategies. I have used this website to support kids, families and 

What Does Self Care Actually Mean? [Hint: it’s not planning a vacation or getting organized]

What Does Self Care Actually Mean? [Hint: it’s not planning a vacation or getting organized]

Buying something nice for yourself, planning a vacation, or getting organized can feel good. And you know there are times when those things barely scratch the surface of what you actually need. These are times where all you want to do is avoid, fix or