A Fresh Start to the Day: Monday, January 6th
Take the leap; the net will appear.
Good morning friend,
It’s Monday! Begin the week with gratitude—think of one thing you’re thankful for today, no matter how small. Gratitude fuels positivity, and you’re capable of amazing things. Check below for some self-care tips, and remember, we’re always just an email or DM away.
Self Care:
Love yourself
Affirmation: I radiate confidence and positivity.
Organize your life
take 7 minutes and clean your reusable water bottle! 💦
Simple support
What is gut health and how can I make sure my gut is healthy? RD Amanda Sauceda has answers! - listen here!
Feed yourself
☕️ breakfast sandwich + grapes + hash browns + scrambled eggs
🥗 arugula + shredded chicken + lemon vinaigrette + parmesan + croutons + sliced strawberries
🥪 bacon + lettuce + tomato + honey mustard + wheat bread
🍽️ beef tacos + rice + refried beans + shredded lettuce + fruit sorbet
Cheap and Easy Self Care
Write a letter to your future self: imagine where you’ll be in a year and how you’ll feel. ✉️
Conversation starters:
Tell a joke
Why did the scarecrow get promoted? Because he was outstanding in his field.
Podcast
We chatted with Alex Alexander about the importance of community and friendship in our daily lives. Alex shared her journey from wedding planner to a focus on building meaningful connections, highlighting how emotional ties influence our well-being. She provided practical advice on making new friends and emphasized the need to appreciate existing relationships. Alex also discussed stepping out of comfort zones to find communities that foster a sense of belonging – listen here!
History Facts
Unwrapped, the bandages of an Ancient Egyptian mummy could stretch for 1.6km.
Quirky Facts
Hair grows faster in warm weather.
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 through January. 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.
Lorraine Connell of Peers not Fears is hosting "Teen Leadership Program Info Sessions" a FREE VIRTUAL Live Q&A on January 8th at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Lorraine Connell of Peers not Fears is hosting "Teen Leadership Program Info Sessions" a FREE VIRTUAL Live Q&A on January 14 at 6:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Candice Erickson-Perham of Indiglow Soul is hosting "Courageous Healing Conversations" Support Group, a VIRTUAL event on January 15 at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more HERE! (sliding scale pricing, with option to join for free if you need to)
Lorraine Connell of Peers not Fears is hosting "Teen Leadership Program Info Sessions" a FREE VIRTUAL Live Q&A on January 16 at 5:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Laura Gattuso of Human First Counseling Services is hosting “The Embers of Hope Support Group” a FREE VIRTUAL support group on December 16 at 8:00 PM. 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!
Nervous System Coach Jessica Addeo of Jessica Addeo Coaching is running “Nervous System Mastermind” starting in September (through December 2024). Learn more about it 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 "Sound Ceremony" a VIRTUAL on January 11 at 5:00 PM. 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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