Have you ever accepted a dinner invitation and wish you hadn’t? Have you taken on a new client but knew they weren’t a good fit? Have you agreed to run an errand for a friend even though you didn’t have the time (or interest) to do so?

I am a recovering perfectionist who occasionally relapses. Like last week when I began teaching my new online course for female entrepreneurs. While the kick-off class went really well—upon my reflection—I noticed a part of me that was seeking perfection.

Last week, in both my therapy and business coaching session, I had unexpected grief. I cried tears for what was and no longer is. After selling my kids yoga business and during my two-year sabbatical—I did some deep soul searching.

I have been blessed to work with some high-level, badass female entrepreneurs. Women who own yoga studios, teach wellness classes, write blogs and books, lead trainings, have staff working for them, coach and mentor others, and run many other bold and heart-centered businesses.

A lil boundaries quiz for you—if you are willing—how many of these do you say “yes” to? …

We live in a world where being busy is glorified. Whether busyness to show off productivity, a time-filler, fear of missing out, a necessity to make ends meet, a way of over-giving, an addiction, or a way to escape.

While last year may have been filled with instability, loss, angst, confusion, grief, and concern—I imagine you too had moments of beauty, love, renewal, discovery, creativity, growth, and connection.

Tis the season to blog about Self care, but if you know me—you know I always like to riff about Self care—no matter what the season. 

I pray this finds you and your loved ones healthy, content, cozy, and conscious of your blessings. May these end of the year holy days allow you to nourish your body, ground your energy, spread your visionary wings, and feel love in your life.  

“I am burnt out, I need an assistant—actually I need a clone and more hours in the day🤪 … I’m feeling so overwhelmed! Good thing I am going to the lake house this weekend, I am hoping a little reset will be helpful!”

Today, in the Northern Hemisphere, it is Winter Solstice—the moment in time where we have the shortest daylight and the longest, darkest, night of the year.