How to deal with triggers calmly and gracefully
When we feel triggered it can be so easy to react rather than respond. Yes, there's a big difference there. Even though it may not feel like it, in that moment of heightened emotions we always have a choice. We step into the space of having a choice when we...
How to create a simple and sustainable self-care routine
Self-care is a word that comes up often in the health and wellness world. When we think of self-care we may imagine drawing a bubble bath for ourselves, lighting some candles, putting on some relaxing music, and maybe even pouring a flute of champagne. Yes, this...
Values that have been deepened during Covid-19
Some beliefs and values that have deepened over the past month or so (during Covid-19 times): -It REALLY is about the simple things after all. Right now I want to feel the warmth of the sunshine on my face, smell the salty sea air, have deep belly laughs with my...
10 tips for working from home
We are finding our lives and working situations changing drastically over the past few weeks. Many of us are working from home for the first time and are adjusting to this new reality without much of a transition period at all. On top of the work changes, we are...
Things that are helping me during this crazy and challenging season
Things have changed quite a bit haven’t they in the past week or so for many of us? Right now I’m in week 2 of the lockdown in Spain which means we can only leave to go to the grocery store, pharmacy, or to walk your dog (I wanted a dog before, but now I...
5 lessons 2019 taught me on love, dating & relationships
Whoa. 2019 was a big one for a lot of us. It was a year filled with growth, heartache, messiness, grief, joy, celebrations, adventures and everything else in between. I think for some of us we are still picking up the pieces and figuring out how to integrate the...
How to end the year feeling like you’ve done “enough”
As I write this, there are 2 weeks left of the year (and decade!) and you’d have to be living under a rock not to feel the build-up. The countdown has begun and we’ve been receiving plenty of messages to hustle or crack on in order to finish our goals. That it’s not...
Heading into the holidays with more joy and ease
It’s that time of year when things seem to be speeding up, but you may have this deep longing to slow down and hibernate. Yeah, I feel that too. This is my first Christmas in Malaga (actually my first in Spain!) and I didn't know what to expect. Was it going to be as...
How to start feeling more connected in your life
As I sat in the presence of 6 other women this past Saturday morning, I was reminded once again of the importance of gathering and coming together. It’s an opportunity to take a timeout from our busy schedules in order to connect with others, drop the masks, and share...