Who Knew An Empty Nest Could Be So Full?
I was talking to a dear friend recently and it was clear something was not quite right. This is a woman who practically sparkles with energy, enthusiasm, gratitude and joy – but not today. She’d lost her shine and all she could tell me were the things that were bringing her down. I get it […]
For me margin means space on either side. Just like the lines on the sides of a piece of notebook paper, it puts boundaries onto my days and my life . Practically speaking, it means I bookend my days with quiet before I begin and when I end. It means I pay attention to appointments […]
Do you make it a regular practice to “retreat”? My hunch is, if you are like most women the answer is no. And don’t think I’m falling for your lame excuses: “I’m really busy” “No, you don’t get it, I’m really, really busy- I have a job, husband, kids, dog, volunteer work… did I mention […]
Someone recently asked me what self-care really meant. I gave my patented answer that self-care is really in the eyes of the beholder. For one woman it may mean a mani-pedi while for others it would be a walk in nature or lunch with a favorite friend. On further reflection, though, I think self-care is […]