Mini Retreats

Small Simple Steps Make the Biggest Difference – Create a Positive Domino Effect in Your Life

Feeling overwhelmed seems to be a constant in most people’s lives today. Too much work, endless to-do lists, too many demands, too many bills to pay, too much!  This may lead to feeling helpless and unable to do anything. When faced with the challenge of too much, we often think that we have to take big steps according to the magnitude of how overwhelmed we feel. It may seem counter-intuitive; however, [...]

Small Simple Steps Make the Biggest Difference – Create a Positive Domino Effect in Your Life2015-06-23T23:19:20-07:00

Mona Lisa Smile – One Simple Step towards Health and Happiness

Why is the image of Mona Lisa so famous? I believe it is because of her natural smile. We feel drawn to her, because she seems to be alive. The way Leonardo Da Vinci captured her smile speaks to his genius. It is not the big clown grin that seems to draw us in, it is the subtle, content smile that makes us want to look at a person. It makes [...]

Mona Lisa Smile – One Simple Step towards Health and Happiness2015-06-23T23:57:31-07:00

Better Than Chocolate Eggs

This Easter weekend I spent some time gardening. It was a beautiful sunny day and so warm that I was comfortable in my T-shirt, jeans and bare feet. What a treat! I was in the midst of pulling weeds when I discovered to my great surprise a few sugar peas that were barely two inches tall. I had stuck the seeds into the ground about a month ago and after two [...]

Better Than Chocolate Eggs2015-04-27T03:53:08-07:00

THE MINI-RETREAT SOLUTION: A Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient

I am overjoyed to celebrate the good news: THE MINI-RETREAT SOLUTION is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient. The Mini-Retreat Solution has now been honored 4 times: Mom’s Choice Awards®: Gold Living Now Book Awards: Gold Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Gold National Best Books: Finalist I am especially proud to receive this recognition because of the rigerous judging process practiced by Mom’s Choice Awards®. Mom’s Choice Awards®’  esteemed panel of [...]

THE MINI-RETREAT SOLUTION: A Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient2023-02-02T16:35:04-08:00

Spread the LOVE – Mini-Retreats for Valentine’s Day

Love is …. not a box of chocolates, not a bouquet of flowers, not even a brand new sports car. Today as we are celebrating love, let’s remember that love is an action. Take action and take a few Mini-Retreats to help spread the love today. Mini-Retreats in your community: Make eye contact with a stranger as you are passing each other on the street and smile. Take a moment to [...]

Spread the LOVE – Mini-Retreats for Valentine’s Day2015-04-27T04:00:29-07:00

How to Relax Anytime, Anywhere – Mini-Retreat Workshop in Vancouver

Frazzled and rushed? Struggling with the pressures of daily life? - You are not alone! Join us for an interactive Mini-Retreat workshop at Harmony Wellness Centre in Vancouver. Learn how to improve your health & happiness in minutes a day. I will share successful strategies of how to relax in quick, fun and guilt-free ways in the midst of your busy life. Where: Harmony Wellness Centre, 736 West 16th Avenue, [...]

How to Relax Anytime, Anywhere – Mini-Retreat Workshop in Vancouver2024-06-13T16:28:27-07:00

Shedding Light on the True Causes of Stress

I came across a great book, “The Myth of Stress” by Andrew Bernstein.  He challenges the concept that stress is  “occuring in response to adverse external influences” . We have been trained to accept that certain situations and events in life are inherently stressful: traffic jams divorce death of a loved one moving finances […]

Shedding Light on the True Causes of Stress2023-02-28T15:35:10-08:00

Head Massager Spider – Fun Gadget for Relaxing Mini-Retreats

I have discovered a wonderful new way to relax:  Giving and Receiving head massages with a stainless steal head massager.  You can give yourself an energizing head massage, or you can give and receive head massages with your partner or a good friend. It is such a great idea that it has already been copied many times and now comes in lots of subtle variations and is called different names depending [...]

Head Massager Spider – Fun Gadget for Relaxing Mini-Retreats2011-01-24T17:13:37-08:00

Reduce – Re-Gift – Relax

All too often we let rush, obligation and expectations overshadow the holiday season. Rather than reacting to the many demands that present themselves this time of year, take a moment to ponder the following questions and write down your answers: What is the atmosphere you want to create? With whom do you wish to spend time? How do you want to feel? How do you want to act? Once you have [...]

Reduce – Re-Gift – Relax2020-10-15T14:04:45-07:00

Just a Phone Call Away – Why Life Coaching on the Phone Works Really Well

Over the last seven years of coaching busy professionals on the phone, one of the most common questions I hear before embarking in a new life coaching relationship is: “Where are we going to meet?” My answer is invariably: “On the phone, I call you wherever you are.” My answer raises some natural questions: How can my life coach help me without seeing me? How can I feel comfortable without seeing my life coach? How [...]

Just a Phone Call Away – Why Life Coaching on the Phone Works Really Well2015-05-01T16:46:59-07:00
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