A Fresh Start to the Day: Friday, January 17th
Trust your instincts and embrace the journey.
Good morning friend,
Yay, it’s Friday! End the week by reaching out to someone who makes you smile—it’s a gift for both of you. Connection is powerful. Check below for some self-care tips, and remember, we’re always just an email or DM away.
Self Care:
Love yourself
Affirmation: I am always learning and evolving into my best self.
Organize your life
Take 10 minutes to wipe down your bathroom, throw the towels in the hamper, and check if you need to restock any bathroom essentials.
Simple support
Musician and founder of Dustbowl Revival, Zach Lupetin shares his wise words for what to do when a fresh start is forced upon you - and why creativity is crucial during that time (5 minutes) - listen here!
Feed yourself
☕️ sausage patties + melon cubes + waffles + yogurt
🥗 arugula + diced ham + lemon vinaigrette + shredded mozzarella + sunflower seeds + sliced strawberries
🥪 bacon + cheddar cheese + ranch dressing + white bread + tomato slices
🍽️ turkey meatloaf + roasted potatoes + sautéed green beans + coleslaw + pumpkin pie
Cheap and Easy Self Care
Send a random act of kindness: it could be a text, a gift, or a thoughtful gesture.
Conversation starters:
Tell a joke
What's the best way to catch a fish? Ask someone to throw it to you.
Podcast
We chatted with Laura McKowen about her journey to sobriety and how even the darkest Fresh Starts can lead to beautiful transformations. She shared the inspiration behind founding The Luckiest Club during the early days of the pandemic and discussed her powerful book, Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else). Laura's wise words on choosing yourself and starting fresh made for an inspiring and important conversation – listen here!
History Facts
Ada Lovelace, a mathematician, is often credited as the world’s first computer programmer. She wrote algorithms for Charles Babbage's early mechanical computer in the 1840s.
Quirky Facts
Dolphins use a unique whistle to identify each other, and they respond when they hear their own name. 🐬
What’s happening?
Free events and communities:
Are you considering divorce or heading down the divorce process? Fresh Starts Registry’s co-founder and CEO, Olivia Howell is offering FREE 15 minute Divorce Resource Consults. In these 15 minutes, you’ll talk about the support you are looking for, and Olivia will follow up with an email with links, experts to contact, and resources. This is not therapy or divorce coaching, it's helping you get the support and resources you need for divorce. She is a certified life coach, so these consults are 100% confidential and safe. Book your time HERE.
Business coach Meg O’Neill hosts The Board Meeting, a FREE VIRTUAL networking opportunity for women business owners to show up and practice taking up space and connecting with other incredible, heart centered business owners. Tuesdays at 9:30 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Renee Guidaboni Coleman of CrossCountry Mortgage is hosting "Divorce Bootcamp" a FREE Virtual event on January 23rd, 5:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Events, courses, and community support:
Start your week on a fresh note with accountability, goal setting, and community. Join certified Life and Success Coach Olivia Howell for a 45 minute Monday morning meeting to set yourself up for a successful week! Each session includes guided 10 minute co-working sprints to organize and clear your desk for your personal life, professional and business stuff, and setting goals and making your to-do list. Each session will end with a 5 minute hype-up for the week. Mondays, 9:00 AM EST - 9:45 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Looking for affordable coaching and community? Join Weekly Circle, a support group for connection, community, and coaching, hosted by Olivia Howell. If you are craving community and connection without spending your time on social media, come join us on Zoom for this special space. Weekly Circle is held on zoom on Wednesdays from 8-9PM EST. It is $15/month. We would love to have you there. Sign up HERE!
Maureen Magauran of Dr. Maureen Magauran is hosting "Breaking Free, A 6-Week Group Journey for the powerhouse woman who desires to release stress, find daily peace, and make space for what truly excites her." a 6-Week Course starting on January 9 at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Maureen Magauran of Dr. Maureen Magauran is proud to share the “Holiday Mindfulness Toolkit, Your mindfulness toolkit to bring inner peace and joy this holiday season.” a special Holiday BUNDLE with INSTANT access. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Oona Metz of Oona Metz, LICSW is hosting the "2025 Beacon Group Fellowship" a training program for mental health clinicians in Arlington, Massachusetts January 31-February 2. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Dr. Robert Yeilding hosts CBT for Social Anxiety Group; learn skills to help manage social anxiety and the fear of being judged by others. Improve self-esteem and practice strategies to help initiate and maintain social connections.
When: Weekday evening for 12 weekly meetings, typically Monday 5:30 PM EST -7:00 PM EST. This group is limited to those in California. Dr. Yeilding offers a free consultation to see if this group is the right fit for you! Learn more HERE!
Therapist Oona Metz hosts Divorce Support Group for Women+; these confidential, weekly, in person groups are designed to support the emotional journey of divorce. Groups are limited to 6 members and are led by a Certified Group Therapist. When: Tuesdays 10:45am-12:00PM in Brookline, Massachusetts. Please note: Two individual sessions are required before joining the group. The group cost is $65/session and is billable to some insurance plans. Learn more HERE!
Therapist Oona Metz hosts Divorce Support Group for Women+; these confidential, weekly, in person groups are designed to support the emotional journey of divorce. Groups are limited to 6 members and are led by a Certified Group Therapist. Fridays, 11:00 AM -12:15 AM in person in Arlington, Massachusetts. Please note: Two individual sessions are required before joining the group. The group cost is $65/session and is billable to some insurance plans. Learn more HERE!
Bethany Fiocchi Root of Oceanview Marketing is hosting "Winter Content Workshop" January 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Jo-Anne Suriel of The Energetic Well is hosting "Energetic Well Sanctuary” on January 25 at 2:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Lorraine Connell of Peers not Fears is hosting "Navigating Peer Relationships: A Parent’s Guide" a Master Class on January 30 at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Whitney Cardosi of Wellness with Whit is hosting "Bloom Retreat" a one day mother-daughter retreat, on February 9 starting at 10:00 AM in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Alexandra Plante of Alex Plante Yoga is hosting "Books + Yoga Retreat" a TWO night retreat in Pond Eddy, New York, March 7-9, 2025. Learn more and sign up HERE!
See you tomorrow morning - you got this!
xox
Jenny & Olivia
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