Laugh More, Stress Less: Practical Ways to Bring Joy into Your Life
Last month, my husband Kevin and I were working in the yard. We had just picked up 100 new plants to add to our newly redesigned backyard. The entire project from planning to execution was DIY endeavor. We’d spent a month moving mulch and rock, tilling the soil, adding compost and dirt. After laying down […]
Embracing Radical Acceptance And Find Joy In Life’s Uncontrollable Moments
Imagine standing in your living room, staring out the window, hoping for a little rain to break the sweltering heat. On the other side of the world, someone else is wishing for the sun to peek through the clouds. Isn’t it fascinating how we often yearn for what we don’t have? Some things in life […]
The Power of Everyday Joy
Earlier this week I announced my new coaching program, EVERYDAY JOY. When I began creating it I asked myself, what would provide the most transformation for women to: 1) reduce their stress, 2) prioritize what’s important to them, and 3) find their unique, authentic (not forced) formula to experience more joy? Essentially, what can I create […]
Unlock Joy: The Art of Letting Go with Mindful Drawing
When I first taught a mindful art class I was standing in a room of 25 first graders and gently prompting them to draw a flower with their eyes closed. We’d just had a short discussion about how drawing was a way to slow ourselves down and be still, quiet, and calm. At the time, […]