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How this small daily ritual created my foundation for self-care over time. Self-care is recognizing that your needs matter. In the very beginning of my journey to find myself, I committed to making myself a cup of tea in the morning before I made breakfast for my five kids, got backpacks ready, and rushed out […]

The First Step You Can Take To Reclaim Your Needs

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I’m a recovering perfectionist and here’s how motherhood helped me let go. I’ll never forget the time I called Tovah Klein, a leading developmental psychologist, desperate and at my wits end with my outrageously non-compliant child. Among my son’s transgressions was his refusal to participate in the “Mommy and Me” music class I had signed […]

7 Tips for Overcoming Perfectionism and Mom Guilt

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A Blog Repost from Sage + Sound AM/PM: Vanessa Cornell is Not Disciplined “It’s really important to me that we think of wellness in service to our lives, and not think about wellness as a goal unto itself,” Vanessa Cornell founder of the NUSHU, a community of women on spiritual journeys to find deeper connections […]

AM/PM: Vanessa Cornell is Not Disciplined

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Sofia Estrella is a writer and Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator. Here, Sofia shares her story how she began to develop self-trust through writing, community, and the power of NUSHU Group. When I look at these two photos side-by-side, I think of the Robert Frost poem. You know the one, especially since we’ve all had moments […]

How I (Began to) Develop Self-Trust, by Sofia Estrella

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Checking In: How’s Your Mental Health?  Guest Blog By J Owens   How are your relationships with your family, friends, and colleagues?   How do you show up in these relationships?   Do you allow yourself to be open when needed or do you hide behind a facade?   Are you comfortable asking for help?   These questions came […]

Checking In: How’s Your Mental Health? 

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I’ve always been really interested in fear. It’s the reason I took up surfing, rock climbing, and skiing at 36 years old. I had spent the last eight years pregnant, breastfeeding, or both. I had been taking care of five babies and put myself on the back burner. I found myself exhausted, numb, and totally […]

My Reframe on Fear

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We sat down with Francesca Sipma, Founder and CEO of HypnoBreathwork® and Mastry. Francesca shares with us the origins of Mastry, her inspiration behind the concept, and her deep commitment to bringing this work into the world.     Welcome, Francesca! Please tell us about yourself and the origins of Mastry. I’m a former New […]

Q&A with Francesca Sipma: Founder and CEO of HypnoBreathwork and Mastry

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01. Figure out how you want to spend your day. Block out times for different tasks based on when you’re most effective, daily and weekly. And schedule in time for rest and daydreaming! All of my creativity and insight comes when I’ve put aside the tasks and allowed myself space to dream.   02. Do […]

5 Lifestyle Tweaks To Support Your Journey Towards Better Wellbeing

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