A Fresh Start to the Day: Friday, March 14th
Trust the timing of your life—everything is unfolding as it should.
Good morning friend,
It’s Friday! No matter what this week looked like, you’ve made it through. Give yourself permission to rest, reset, and appreciate the effort you put in. We love you so much! Check below for some self-care tips, and remember, we’re always just an email or DM away.
Join us for The Tuesday Table, a free networking group to connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow business owners Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30AM EST on Zoom. Sign up HERE and we’ll see you there!
Self Care:
Love yourself
Affirmation: I choose to see today as a fresh start filled with endless possibilities.
Organize your life
Take 7 minutes and declutter your phone's photo album—goodbye, blurry screenshots! 📱
Simple support
Joe Mailander, of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, shares insightful advice on self-care and rebuilding your foundation during a fresh start—listen to the tips at this link!
Feed yourself
☕️ ham + peach slices + buttermilk pancake
🥗 iceberg + grilled turkey + caesar dressing + parmesan shreds + croutons + cucumbers
🥪 grilled cheese + american cheese + butter + white bread + sliced tomatoes
🍽️ shepherd’s pie (ground beef, mashed potatoes, veggies) + side salad + ice cream cones
Cheap and Easy Self Care
practice deep breathing exercises to calm your mind 🌬️
Conversation starters:
Tell a joke
What's the math teacher's favorite dessert? 🥧
Podcast
We chatted with , award-winning screenwriter, showrunner, and single mom, about navigating divorce, co-parenting, and rebuilding life after separating from both her husband and creative partner.
✍️ Ending a marriage & professional partnership while rediscovering independence
👩👧 Single parenting, co-parenting dynamics, and the joys (and chaos) of doing it solo
💪 Prioritizing mental health, finding stability post-divorce, and embracing a fresh start
Dara’s story is a testament to resilience, humor, and the power of starting over on your own terms—listen to Dara Resnik at this link!
Interesting Fact
Rats laugh when they are tickled, but their giggles are too high-pitched for humans to hear. 🐀
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What’s happening?
Content Repurposing for Divorce Professionals: Attract Clients & Boost SEO – a FREE virtual event on March 20th, 1PM EST, unlock the secret to content that works smarter, not harder in this workshop designed for divorce professionals looking to maximize their reach. Led by Olivia Howell, CEO of Fresh Starts Registry and a social media expert with 13+ years of experience, you'll learn how to create content once, repurpose it strategically, boost SEO, and attract ideal clients. FREE VIRTUAL EVENT. Can’t make it? Register HERE and get the replay sent to you.
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.
Christina Granahan of Granahan Coaching and Consulting is hosting "Open Office Hours/AMA" a FREE Virtual Meet & Greet on March 19 at 10:00 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Renee Coleman of CrossCountry Mortgage is hosting "Gray Divorce - Divorce over 50" a FREE Virtual event on March 20 at PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Rachel Lovitt of Mindful Movement and Living is hosting "Movement and Meditation" a FREE virtual event on March 25 at 8:15 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.
Robyn Gaillard of My Way Om is hosting "Spring Into Action Zoom Sunday Series" a 3 part VIRTUAL series on March 09 and March 23 at 8:30 AM EST. Learn more and sign up by emailing Robyn HERE!
Susan Trotter, of Susan Trotter, Ph.D. - Relationship Coaching is hosting "Finding Love Through Online Dating" a VIRTUAL Masterclass on March 13 at 6:30 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Candice Erickson-Perham of Indiglow Soul is hosting "Courageous Healing Conversations" a VIRTUAL event on March 19 at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more HERE! (sliding scale pricing)
Rachel Lovitt of Mindful Movement and Living is hosting "Movement and Meditation" a FREE Virtual event on March 25 at 8:15 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Rachel Lovitt of Mindful Movement and Living is hosting "Movement and Meditation" a FREE Virtual event on May 27 at 8:15 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Rachel Lovitt of Mindful Movement and Living is hosting "Movement and Meditation" a FREE Virtual event on June 24 at 8:15 PM EST. 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 three 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, MA, Wednesdays 12-1:15 pm in Arlington, MA and Wednesdays 6-7:15 pm in Arlington, MA. Please note: Two individual sessions are required before joining the group. The group cost is $70/session and is billable to some insurance plans. Learn more HERE!
Janice Holland of The Art of Healing Trauma is hosting "Trauma Model Certification" course. Enrollment is open! Learn more and sign up HERE!
See you tomorrow morning - you got this!
xox
Jenny & Olivia
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