free resources to help you embrace the winter season
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Get ready for the cooler, darker days ahead with a week of special selfcare practices that you can do in minutes, wherever you might be
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have a Mindful Outdoor Experience
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My Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide training has taught me that hours of rambling around outside boosts my attention span, calms my nervous system and connects me to the land that I live on. Science says so, and I feel better doing it. Here’s how you can have a Mindful Outdoor Experience, too.
Read Morewhat REALLY happens when you choose a yearly intention word
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You’ve probably heard lots of versions of “Your thoughts become things.” And while I haven’t mastered spontaneously manifesting a gluten-free vegan chocolate cake, I was on the receiving end of some interesting results of the focus I held for myself last year …
Read More10 things to do when you just can't meditate
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I’ve got 10 ideas for you to try the next time you want to enjoy some of the benefits of seated meditation but you just can’t bear the thought of sitting in silence
Read Morethe subtlety of selfcare
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Subtler forms of selfcare can be easy to overlook, yet also quite do-able for those with limited time who tend to others. They can be woven throughout your day, between routine tasks, and become part of who we are as we move through the world. Here’s something to try …
Read Moreyou can do this for the people of ukraine
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It doesn’t take a war for us to feel helpless. Even caregivers on the front lines of a global pandemic can feel like they’re not making a difference in an overwhelming situation. But I believe that taking a moment to say a few words to yourself in times like these can remind us to move through the world with compassion, ultimately shifting how we relate to one another … as friends and neighbors, and strangers a world away. Here’s how …
Read Moretake time for teeny tiny meditation
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If your main focus is caring for others, finding the time or motivation to spend even a few minutes on taking care of yourself can be daunting. The inner sanctuary community just finished reading BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything for our March bookclub… and now we’re tiny-habiting All The Selfcare Things. I started with my daily meditation practice …
Read More2022: the year of "retreat"
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There are many ways to mindfully mark the start of a new 12-month cycle. If you’re caring for others it can often feel like much of your life is out of your control, but choosing a tool to help you focus your selfcare thoughts and actions can prevent you from squandering your precious “me”-time, and help you stay attuned to what’s truly most important to you …
Read Morethe bathroom floor--my favorite place to meditate
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Studies show that meditation’s benefits are gifts that will keep on giving if you can just set aside a few minutes each day to sit in stillness. But if your to-do list feels longer than a year-old CVS receipt, I have an idea for you …
Read Morethis is what happened when i stood in one place for 21 days
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It’s a rare event to spot a caregiver standing still for any length of time. There are appointments to drive to, errands to run, meals to prep, calls to make, kids to look after, etc. But if you can manage to find just a few minutes to be still during your day, you just might discover an entire world around—and within—you.
Read Morewhat I'm keeping for the after-times
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During the last 12+ months of social distancing and pandemic lockdowns, we learned new skills, rediscovered our personal spaces, and explored ways to care for ourselves that didn’t involve expensive treatments or faraway travel. Sure, I missed some parts of my previous life, but I also found a few practices I’d like to hold on to, too, like these …
Read Moreacupressure for caregiver overwhelm
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You know those days where taking care of others becomes just too much to bear? Here's a short practice I shared on Clubhouse that will provide you with a reset when it all seems overwhelming--physically, mentally and emotionally.
Read Morespreading the delight of moonlight
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It was about 2 a.m. when I stumbled out of bed, my eyes still mostly closed and my feet searching for my slippers so I could make the trek to the bathroom safely protected from errant dog toys. Then I looked up and gasped.
Read MoreFinding meditation in (monotonous) motion
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Even the most tiresome tasks give me a sense of quiet peace when I can slip into a meditative mindset
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