One Balanced Life

Weekly I reflect on on my intention and priorities for the week. A practice that can be so beneficial if I resist the tendency to let the process be directed by my "shoulds" or by my to do list. At times I get comfortable operating from the left side of brain - focusing on tasks and outcomes. In keeping with my theme for the month of "do it different" I decided to mix things up. Instead of sitting down and writing my intentions and priorities, I've started the weekly process with a bit of collaging. I then reflect on what the collage says to me about where I am at and what I need. And in engaging the creative side of brain, I am finding my intentions and priorities shifting to reflect what I really need on a deeper level. If you want to learn about this process I encourage you to join me at one of my spring renewal retreats, where you'll get to experience it first hand. Contact me to register!

Sometimes we need a little shake-up, especially after a winter that seemed quite long. This week I've tried to mix it up a little. Finding myself bored with my exercise routine, on Monday I went to dance class instead of lacing up the shoes. On Tuesday, instead of the usual bedtime routine with the kids, we put their PJ's on covered them with a sleeping bag and let them fall asleep in the stroller while we walked. It was wonderful to get some connection and exercise time in. Join me in making March the month where you "Do it Different."

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If you were considering one of my spring retreats you may be excited to know we changed the May 2nd one to Saturday May 1st from 3-9. It promises to be a wonderful evening - a scrumptious dinner, massage, collage, and lots of renewal. Read more about Creative Visioning Retreats here.

We've added another Creative Visioning Retreat May 1st from 3-9. Sign-up soon for this wonderful spring event! Read more here.

As I sat down to reflect on my week and to attack my to-do list, I paused and listened to the whisper I was hearing which sounded like my mentor Renee Trudeau. She was saying "good is good enough." And it was exactly what I needed to hear.

And as I head into a week of single parenting instead of attending to tasks and projects on my to-do list, I will be focusing my attention on my self-care, which I know will give me the energy to be the mom I need to be for my little ones.

Ahhh, what a difference a shift in mindset can make. Instead of feeling stressed with the demands of my week,  I feel relaxed and at peace.

I encourage you to think about how you can adopt a new mindset that will allow you to experience more peace and joy in your life. Have fun!