Allow Yourself to Write What Comes to Mind One of my favorite journaling and idea-generating activities is known as a Brain Dump. I first heard about the technique years ago in David Allen’s book, Get Things Done. It’s a straightforward journaling technique based on the notion that we can capture ideas by simply allowing ourselves …
Preparing my first newsletter in 2009, I was inspired by my mastermind group. In the voices of some members, I heard the same anxious and stressed tone that was such a familiar pattern for me… I admit it — I am a recovering stress and adrenaline junkie. And, here’s what I know for sure as …
Let’s face it, despite our best efforts, we don’t always wake in a good mood. If we want to live a productive, fulfilling and happy life then we need to learn a few tricks to give us a jump start to “make it a great day”. What is this thing we call mood? Essentially the …
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More and more, I find women coming to me for journaling and writing guidance. I’ve found keeping a journal to be the most powerful self-care tool I use for both my personal and professional development. For me, journaling serves three key purposes: to stay connected to my Inner Wisdom to capture my ideas for sharing …
There’s a reason I continue my monthly subscription to Oprah Magazine, even in today’s techie, e-reader world. I always receive at least one inspirational message of great value to me. And I love sharing them, too. Be sure to add this creative expression to your 12 Baby Steps Self-care Toolkit. In the February 2012 Issue …
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The week I was preparing for my first newsletter last September, I was inspired by my MM group, hearing in the voices of the members the same anxious and stressed tone that had become such a familiar pattern for me. I heard the voice of my previous identity. I am a recovering stress and adrenaline junkie.
A week ago I began to jot down a list of the “must do” things I consider to be part of my necessary practice of self-care. I quickly came up with 10 items. And as I looked at the list, I immediately asked myself the question, “If I had to pick one of those things …
Do you remember that famous phrase, ladies, “You can have it all!”? Mary Kay has a book by that title, Gloria Steinem encouraged us to reach for it, and even Oprah has been quoted as saying it, “just not at the same time”. Yes, over the years I have believed I could accomplish lots of things. …