“It’s ok to feel scared. It’s understandable you’d feel that way. You’re incredibly brave for trying new things. I deeply acknowledge your willingness. I love you.” Terms like self-care and self-compassion get thrown around a lot, and it’s easy to tune them out. But these two ideas hold the keys to feeling better on demand. […]

Let’s talk about making friends. During the pandemic, most of my best friends moved. For the first time in my life,  I felt lonely. I also felt a little embarrassed – maybe I’d done something wrong to push people away. Have you felt this too? Or maybe you’ve read about the importance of relationships and

Notes from Time Away Actionable Practices for a Life that Delights You in 10 minutes or less Hi there! Big week this week Here’s what I’ve got – and no, it’s definitely not on politics! We’re talking about the joy of collaboration and the universe acting in your favor. Have you ever heard quotes like

Hello! Happy Monday! I got engaged last weekend! It is a monumentally happy moment in my life. I’m incredibly grateful for my partner (err .. fiancé!) and our love. Getting into a healthy relationship was difficult for me, but that’s a story for another time! We spent (courtesy of his fantastic planning) 3 full days

Greetings! Happy World Mental Health Day. Let’s celebrate by talking about how we self-soothe, which is one of the most potent actions we can take to change the world. It’s also the best way to fast-track your growth. Win win! What does self-soothing even mean? It means how you care for yourself when you feel

Good morning. My heart’s going out to everyone dealing with Hurricane Helene. I’m so sorry if you or a loved one were impacted. It’s all heartbreaking. If you want to help but aren’t quite sure what to do, you might consider donating to the Red Cross. To nurture our own spirits, let’s return to the

Good morning! We’re talking time management this week, and I’m listening to Vivian Laurence’s unbelievable music. This is a departure from our fulfillment series, but as promised, I’ll write based on your asks. A friend requested my best productivity hacks – so here we go: There’s A LOT more where this came from, but these are the

Hi you! Welcome back to “Notes from Time Away: One Actionable Idea a Week for a Better Quality of Life.” Here’s your listening track for the week. Cozy up next to that fire above, and let’s dive in. We’re continuing our series on fulfillment – that yummy spot where contentment meets pride. This week is