Hey there, Some weeks feel full of momentum. This week, Iāve been sitting in the fog a bitāand letting that be okay. What does it really mean to Burn Bright, Not Out? For me, it means this: Lately, Iāve been putting those ideas into a framework Iām building from the bookāsomething simple, heartfelt, and rooted in adult social-emotional learning. Itās a map for staying steady in a messy world. And it starts with 3 pillars: 1. Presence ā How am I grounding myself today? Youāll see me share more about this soonāin planners, tools, and tiny rituals. I'm creating my next product already! You donāt have to wait for a better season to care for yourself. Small moments of care are how we keep our light shining bright. With you in it, PS: As a little gift this week, Iām sharing the first section of the illuminate Journalāa gentle guide to mindfulness you can read, print, and return to whenever you need. |
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Hey friend,This morning I noticed something different.The sun peeked through earlier.The birds were louder.Even my to-do list looked less intimidating in the light of May and vacation looming. Summer is slowly arriving, and itās asking us to shift. Not quit.Not power down.Just lean in a little more gently. This season, Iām working with this rhythm:āļø Savoring what I already haveāļø Spending 10 minutes a day on my relationshipsāquick texts, longer hugsāļø Prioritizing walks and being outside...
Hey friend, This morning, I didnāt wake up grounded. I woke up buzzing, but not the good kind. It was one of those days where my mind raced faster than my feet could catch up.But I caught myself. Instead of rushing into my workday, I walked over to my grounding mat.I closed my eyes.Breathed in. Counted to four.Breathed out. Counted to four. Just 60 seconds. Thatās all it took to feel human again. Hereās the thing: š§ When your brain is in a stress loop, your nervous system canāt tell the...
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