On my way back from the Grand Canyon, I had a few hours overlay in Seattle. I was tired from my travel through the night and early morning and was looking for a place to relax and recharge. On my walk towards the downtown ferry terminal, I stumbled upon a beautiful Chinese tea store. I walked in and was immediately surrounded by a pleasant, calming atmosphere. A few water fountains, soft [...]
Today, I want to share one of my favourite companions for relaxation with you: my eye-pillow! Falling asleep with my eye-pillow placed on my eyes is just wonderful! It helps me release any tension from the day and get sound and peaceful sleep throughout the night. On my travels, it makes getting good sleep in unfamiliar environments that much easier. My afternoon power-nap is even more relaxing and energizing, if I [...]
Big cities with their concrete building, loud noise and pollution exhaust me. Whenever I visit a big city, I immediately look for an oasis, a sanctuary, a natural space in the midst of the high rises. […]
I hope this SPARK finds you well and enjoying the emerging spring! It has been a long and rough winter for me. My relationship with John ended. I moved into a place that did not work out for me; it was my worst experience as a tenant. I had a really bad cold that lasted over a month and weakened me so much that I had to ask my friends for [...]
Patricia Katz has put together an incredible wealth of evidence that self-care and wellness practices enhance productivity. So often we still get trapped in the old, unfounded beliefs that keep us running in the hamster wheel of non-stop activity. Here is what Patricia found in a nutshell: Relaxation breaks reduce strain and increase stamina Naps enhance productivity Time away boosts effectiveness Moderate sleep and regular vacations extend life Wellness and renewal [...]
Every now and again we all experience a really crappy day. One of those days where everything and everybody seem to have conspired against you and nothing goes right. Your car breaks down, your daughter has a temper tantrum, your spouse is upset, you forget your umbrella and get soaking wet in the rain and on and on it goes. Wouldn’t it be great to have a rescue remedy handy in [...]
With the holiday season fast approaching, I imagine you are thinking about, or soon will be, what to give to whom. In my recent blog article, I introduced another way of giving. I encourage you to give of this special gift generously. In the spirit of giving, I would like to give a special gift to YOU. For every 2 copies of The Mini-Retreat Solution you order through my website between [...]
When we think of gifts, we usually associate them with tangible objects or a favour we do for someone else. There is another kind of gift; it is a precious gift indeed, the gift of self-care. Every time you take good care of yourself, you are giving a gift to the people you love. Why is that so? Because taking good care of yourself, brings out your happiest self. Guess what [...]
Have you ever noticed how relaxed cats are? Now you too can be purring like a cat in only minutes. In the midst of our hurried lives, it’s a good idea to slow down and imitate a cat for a while. Pushing your feet into the floor, like cats do, creates a grounded feeling and helps you let go of the thoughts and worries in your mind. […]
Today is the fall equinox, the day of perfect balance of darkness and light. On this symbolically balanced day, I invite you to join me in taking any new step towards your healthy life balance. Think about one small step you could embrace today and then, most importantly take it. I have committed to an evening Mini-Retreat that I will do everyday starting today until the spring equinox (March 20). This [...]
