In the Spirit of Celebration
Living in Vancouver is one of the many blessings in my life. What a joy to see my home and favorite city transformed in the spirit of celebration. I must admit, I wasn’t entirely looking forward to the buzz. As you know, I like my peace and quiet time. Once the Olympic torch arrived in town and the party began, I soon noticed how the celebration brought us all closer together. People talked to each other more often, offered to share their tables in local restaurants, and everybody was cheerful and proud to be part of the experience.
I believe we all have reasons to celebrate everyday and yet it is easy to forget and rush on to the next task. I encourage you to keep the Olympic spirit alive and celebrate daily! Give yourself, your colleague, your spouse, your child and your friends high fives for all the small accomplishments that easily go unnoticed.
One of the things I am celebrating this month: The Mini-Retreat Solution book sales have generated over $50 in donations for Big Sisters. Until the end of March, 20% of all book sales will go directly to Big Sisters. Make a deposit in your own account of well-being and contribute to Big Sisters’ success at the same time. Get your copy of The Mini-Retreat Solution today. The Mini-Retreat Solution also makes a great gift for friends and family. One of my reviewers tells me that the three people to whom she has given the book love it and mention it every time they see her.
One of people I am celebrating this month is Pam. It’s been a tremendous joy to support her in her personal journey and see her go for gold and achieve her medal in form of creating and realizing her dream career (read Pam’s story).
This month I am also celebrating the first live Mini-Retreat event in Vancouver! Please join us for an evening of Mini-Retreats on March 25th at Juliet’s Room Organic Skin and Body Care. It is a lovely shop and the perfect place to relax and recharge. Please call 604-484-0389 to reserve your spot today, as space is limited.
Three Ways to Relax in Traffic
Driving and being stuck in traffic can be frustrating and stressful. Here are three ways how you can receive the gift of time for relaxation while driving.
- Focus on your breathing: As you drive, simply pay attention to your breath, and notice how deep or shallow you are breathing.
- Sing on top of your lungs: Driving is your opportunity to give your vocal chords a workout and enjoy some of your favourite tunes. That’s freedom!
- Red Light Relaxation: Red lights are a real gift of time to relax and refresh. While you wait, do some simple stretches, take a few deep breaths, shake out your body. When the light turns green, continue driving with new focus.
These are just three of the many ways in which you can fill your commute with Mini-Retreats to relax your body and refresh your mind.
Share your ideas for Mini-Retreats in Traffic with other readers.
Go Beyond Valentine’s Day~ 5 Ways to Renew the Spark in Your Relationship
February – the fast approaching Valentine’s day and the hearts in all the stores have me thinking about love, human connection and relationships. The way love and romance are portrayed in movies, songs and the media focuses on the drama, the sex, the BigWedding Day and, of course, the heartbreak.
- Relax together with Mini-Retreats.
- Write a note of appreciation.
- Share a positive memory of your relationship with your partner.
- Laugh together.
- Ask about your partners needs and offer your support.
We often are not aware of the impact of our words and actions on the quality of our relationships. However with greater awareness we can come to a place of choice and begin to nurture our relationships.
This year instead (or in addition to) chocolate, celebrate Valentine’s day in a special way: with a one-hour partnership coaching session. You will discover your own style in the relationship and learn to focus on the strengths you bring to the partnership. Call 604-484-0389 to book your one-hour partnership coaching session this month for $149 only and receive a complimentary e-book The Mini-Retreat Solution!
Relax & Refresh this Year ~ You Deserve It
Check out the Mini-Retreat sneak preview and then get your own copy of The Mini-Retreat Solution! Resolve to relax and refresh this year! You deserve it and so do your family and your employer! -
Write a letter to yourself now and date it Dec. 31st, 2010.
- Write to yourself from this place in the future, as if you had already incorporated regular relaxation into your daily life and have been enjoying the benefits of your new lifestyle.
- Share the impact Mini-Retreats have had on you, your performance at work, your relationships and your family.
- Describe how you incorporated this new habit into your life and how you overcame barriers that got in your way.
- Write about the people who supported you in making Mini-Retreats a healthy habit.
- Know that you have created a roadmap for yourself. All you need to do is follow your own guidance. Enjoy!
The Mini-Retreat Solution has arrived
Picture me in the midst of a conference call with my associate coaches, the doorbell rings and I instantly know: The Mini-Retreat Solution books have arrived! My associates bear with me as I make my way down the stairs with my headset on and phone in hand, the courier hands me the substantial box, and I venture back up the stairs with my treasure.
My associates urge me to open the box right away. As I am holding The Mini-Retreat Solution in my hands, I am deeply moved. It turned out so beautifully! I am filled with pride, joy and excitement and get to share it with my team. What a treat!
The even greater joy is seeing my book featured in the media and receiving comments from readers such as “I feel much more Zen like at work, it must be all the Mini-Retreats I am taking.” I hope The Mini-Retreat Solution will find her way into your hands very soon!
