Tag: self-care
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Give yourself a day off (Day 14 of #24DaysofGiving)
The next ten days before Christmas are usually a whirlwind of hectic activity – holiday luncheons, evening parties, church and school events, shopping, wrapping, cooking and baking… Is your head spinning now? If not, kudos to you! But if it is, give yourself a day off (or at least a few hours or an evening) […]
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Give yourself permission to say no (Day 11 of #24DaysofGiving)
Advent is supposed to be a time for waiting and anticipation, for spiritual reflection and cultivating hope, peace, joy and love in our hearts. Yet, for most people, December is crammed with holiday events, shopping and other obligations that can be a drain on time, energy and peace of mind. If holiday jingles jangle your […]
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Give yourself 5 minutes (Day 1 of #24DaysofGiving)
You made it through a busy weekend of Thanksgiving eating and holiday shopping. And now, the countdown really begins. Burnout can take the joy out of your holiday celebration, so give yourself 5 minutes today. If you can give yourself this gift every day, it will help you give and live from your heart more fully the rest […]
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Unbusy
I decided to give up busyness for Lent. Fasting or refraining at Lent is traditionally about food, but it can be applied to just about any habitual behavior that creates distance between you and God. While Lent is a time of penitence, it is not meant to be about punishment. If we are disciples, we are not “giving […]
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Give yourself 5 minutes (Advent Day 1)
You made it through a busy weekend of Thanksgiving eating and holiday shopping. And now, the countdown really begins. Burnout can take the joy out of your holiday celebration, so give yourself 5 minutes today. If you can give yourself this gift every day, it will help you give and live from your heart more fully the rest […]
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The choice is always yours
We can’t always choose our circumstances, but we can choose how we deal with what life has sent our way. We can either decide to be a victim of misfortune, or we can see that we have control over our future path and create the conditions from which we are able to thrive and be […]
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Put the oxygen mask on yourself first
More and more, I’m hearing my women friends – many of them mothers, but not all – complain about fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, chronic pain or stress-related health issues. Not surprisingly, many of the women who see me for Reiki treatment or wellness coaching report list those as reasons for their visit as well. The demands […]
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The Mother’s Day gift I am giving myself
When I made my decision to step away from corporate life, and focus on my wellness business and my family, I did so partly because I felt the need for more balance in my life. I felt I could not be effective at being present with the things I truly enjoy devoting my time to […]