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Are you overwhelmed by social media choices? I know the feeling! My recommendation? Dig in and get organized! As an engineer- not a natural marketer- I knew that research was my best option for learning how to develop my social media strategy.  I wanted to use planning and organization to help me identify the most effective outlets to grow my business. There are many options to choose from, and while social media marketing may be inexpensive in...

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When it comes to loving ourselves, there seems to be a deep resistance for a great majority of people. Many weren’t raised to feel comfortable with who they are, let alone feel a sense of love towards themself. When discussing this subject with people, there is often a sense of discomfort. Fear flits across their face. An awkwardness enters the conversation. And usually the topic quickly gets changed. Throughout my career as a Wellness professional, I’ve...

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How are you going to choose your yoga teacher training? Me? I fell into yoga teaching as a way to deal with being downsized from a career as an engineering manager. Yoga helped me to transition and heal. While my training worked out really well, I didn’t consider all the factors that I would, if choosing again today. Now that I have taught and know more about teaching yoga as a career, I have a better...

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You want to help people feel better. I get it. In helping professions, it is what drives us- seeing others learn how to help themselves and feel better in their bodies, minds, and lives. But, as a helper, we run the risk of burning out if we do not focus our attention on taking care of ourselves first. Believe me, from personal experience I can tell you about burnout and the effects it can have...

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Where are the loopholes, the places that you are lacking in the ability to support your clients and students? Look there to find the clues to where you need to show up for yourself more. Can you be an example?   The other day I had a rare moment of feeling ill, a cold virus was sneaking in heavily. I caught myself wanting to push through, but I knew that it would be better to cancel my...

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Upstairs, above the yoga studio, works a very accomplished, professional woman. She is well educated, highly skilled, and authoritative. I know this because I can hear her shoes. The click, click, click of her power heels as she crosses the floor above me screams a successful businesswoman. I reflect on my quiet bare feet and how recognition for my kind of businesswoman is rare. Here is a second story: As a stay at home mom when...