5 Good Things: Mindful Living on & off your mat | 2024
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Every first Sunday of the month, I send out an email with “5 Good Things” to help you live a little more mindfully.
I share my attempts to take my yoga and meditation practices from-the-mat and out into life, as well as the apps, books, podcasts, products I’ve come across that have helped me live a little more intentionally.
Read a preview of the November 2024email.
This Month’s Summary:
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here's the Missing Key…
Ways to welcome support into your life
How saying “yes” to help can make you stronger
Journal prompts to help you reflect on where you might be resisting help
Previous 2024 Editions:
January 2024: Ease Into New Year Goals: A Stress-Free Approach
February 2024: Setting Boundaries: Is it Selfish or Loving?
Do your relationships feel one-sided or unbalanced? Do you wish you could say no-nicely? Are you depleted, overwhelmed, and tired of putting everyone else's needs above your own? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're ready to set some boundaries.
Hard vs. Soft boundaries.
Book recommendation, journal and reflection exercises.
March 2024: Ditch the Hype: Spring Detox Reality Check
The pitfalls of hardcore fasting, especially when you’re on the edge of burnout.
Alternatives to a Spring detox.
Beyond the physical body, other kinds of detoxes to consider.
April 2024: It all starts with changing one simple thing…
Different approaches to mindfulness practices from: breathwork to eating to gratitude.
May 2024: Finding clarity: my reflections on a Silent Retreat.
Carving out pockets of stillness throughout your day to do these 5 mindfulness practices.
June 2024: Embracing Change: Navigating Transitions Mindfully
I quit my job in Amsterdam and prepping to start a new one in Zurich. Some mindfulness practices that have been helping me navigate transitions that could help you too.
July 2024: What counts as downtime?
How do you go about defining what “downtime” means to you, the challenge of doing nothing, intentional relaxation and structured relaxation.
5 tips on how to embrace “mindful downtime”.
August 2024: Finding Balance When Life Gets Hectic 😵💫
How to maintain daily rhythms even when life is unbelievably hectic (eg: I’ve just moved to Zurich, Switzerland!)
Continue with healthy habits BUT! Simplify as much as possible - ideas to make this happen.
September 2024: Swiss Secrets: Simple Habits for Better Living 🇨🇭
After a month living and working in Zurich, some insights into the Swiss approach to daily life.
Ideas to incorporate: the outdoors, movement (beyond the gym), a shift in daily rhythms and how to stay focused for deep work.
October 2024: Struggling with Change? Find Your Balance This October
Mindful Q4 Strategies: Shift from hustle to balance with 5 tips for self-care, accountability, and support during the busy season.
Cultivate Connection: Surround yourself with uplifting people and resources to help you find your rhythm amidst the chaos.
Read 2023 Emails here.
