Reclaim Your Calm in a Noisy World!
At the end of January, I shared that my word for the year is connection. As the days are already starting to feel a bit fuller and faster, I’ve noticed something: staying connected isn’t just about relationships with others. It’s also about coming back to myself. Connection, for me, means paying attention to how I’m speaking to myself when the to-do list grows. It means noticing when the world feels loud — and choosing not to let that noise take over my nervous system. It means aligning my daily actions with what supports calm, strength,…
Your Future Self
As we move out of January, this is a natural time to pause — not to evaluate or judge, but to imagine. Rather than asking, “What should I do this year?” Try asking, “Who am I becoming — and how do I get there?” You may want to read through these questions slowly, or set aside a few quiet minutes. If it feels right, begin with a few focused, calm breaths. You might even place a hand (or both hands) over your heart — simply as a way to settle in and bring your attention…
My Future Self
“Who you are becoming matters more than what you are trying to fix.” As January comes to an end, I’m mindful of how the year often begins for so many people — with pressure. Pressure to make resolutions, create big dreams, and make big changes… all at once. Earlier this month, I invited you to take a different approach — to reflect on the year you just lived. To notice what you wanted to bring forward into this new year, and what felt ready to be released. From there, rather than forcing change, we begin…
Reflecting, Creating and Designing for 2026!
“Clarity comes when we pause long enough to listen.” Unknown As we enter a new year, it’s natural to feel energized by fresh possibilities and new beginnings. While I value that sense of momentum, I also believe there’s great wisdom in pausing before rushing ahead. Before diving into what you want to accomplish in the coming year, it can be incredibly valuable to reflect on the year that’s just passed. I recently read an article in The New York Times “Well” section that prompted me to do just that—to reflect before creating and designing…
What Do You Want to Bring Into This Year?
Happy New Year! I know we’re already nearly halfway through January, but after a bit of holiday quiet, it felt important to reach out before the year truly gets away from us. I hope your holidays were meaningful and that you found moments of calm and peace—something that can be hard to come by during the busy month of December. This year, my husband and I did something a little different. We spent over two weeks in Germany, visiting the Christmas markets the country is so well known for and spending time with dear German…
Peace & Joy For This Holiday Week
“The real magic in life is awareness.” Thich Nhat Hanh As we arrive at the final days of this holiday season and the turning of the year I want to send you a simple wish: May you feel peace in the quiet moments, joy in the small things, and ease wherever it finds you. No pressure. No expectations. Just breath, presence, gratitude… and perhaps a little wonder. And as we finish out the season, keep in mind the tools and strategies I’ve shared over the past couple of weeks. Even a few mindful choices can bring…