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Sisterhood + Sandwiches At The 2015 Self-Care Retreat

I am still over the moon about the recent Self-Care Retreat held last month in Alexandria, Virginia. I wake up pinching myself like, Did that really just happen?  Part of the reason why it was so magical is because it truly felt like the women in the room were the women who were meant to be there. We all meshed so well and so quickly—it was like we were meant to be friends and this was the … [Continue reading...]

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When Self-Care Starts With A Bottle Of Nail Polish

At the recent self-care retreat, our Sunday speaker Mia Redrick talked to retreat attendees about the concept of "blending"—where you fit in your me-time throughout the day. It was like a light bulb went off. When you think about it, waiting until the end of the day to feed yourself sounds foolish and a direct path to failure. I immediately tried to think of ways to include myself more fully … [Continue reading...]

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The Bonds Made And Stress Released At My First National Self-Care Retreat

At the beginning of this year, I decided to lift my foot off the brake. You know how when you're first learning to drive and you slam on the brake at completely unnecessary intervals because you're scared and you don't quite know how to maneuver and focus and you don't want to crash? That was me, but with life. I was scared of fully going after the things that I wanted, not because I could fail … [Continue reading...]

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8 Reasons You Need To Invest In A Self-Care Weekend (I’ll Meet You At The 2015 Self-Care Retreat!)

I've been talking about this retreat for the past three months and everything is finally official! Block off September 18-20 in your calendars and gas up for the car to meet me in Alexandria, Virginia for a weekend of relaxation, empowerment and sisterhood! (Get details on the retreat HERE.) For some of you, there might be some hesitation on your part: "Can I really afford to go?" "I've … [Continue reading...]

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