A Fresh Start to the Day: Saturday, March 22nd
Your dreams are worth fighting for.
Good morning friend,
Happy Saturday! Take a break from the “shoulds” and do something that makes you feel good—whether that’s movement, creativity, or a cozy nap. You deserve it! 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 embrace who I am, fully and unapologetically.
Organize your life
Take 5 minutes and refill any essentials—soap, toothpaste, coffee, whatever you’re running low on! ☕
Simple support
Angela O'Brien shares expert tips on creating harmonious organizational systems in shared living spaces by understanding everyone’s needs, balancing storage solutions, and encouraging open communication—listen to the tips at this link!
Feed yourself
☕️ greek yogurt + blueberries + oat granola bar
🥗 iceberg + hard-boiled eggs + ranch dressing + shredded cheddar + sunflower seeds + cherry tomatoes
🥪 hard-boiled eggs + cheddar cheese + mayo + rye + shredded lettuce
🍽️ baked tilapia + brown rice + green beans + dinner rolls + banana slices
Cheap and Easy Self Care
sit outside and listen to nature for a few minutes 🌤️
Conversation starters:
Tell a joke
Who did Dracula marry? The girl necks door.
Podcast
We had the honor of chatting with Nikki Pebbles, founder of RYB Fitness, about resilience, reinvention, and choosing your greatness.
💪 Breaking Free & Finding Strength – Nikki shares how leaving an emotionally abusive relationship was the bravest decision she ever made.
🔄 Career Pivots & Pandemic Reinvention – We dive into how Nikki reshaped her career during lockdown and embraced new opportunities.
🧠 Neurodiversity, Love & Embodiment – Nikki opens up about being neurodiverse, finding love again, and helping people feel empowered in their bodies.
Nikki’s story is a powerful reminder that even when life feels chaotic, we have the power to step into our greatness—listen to Nikki Pebbles at this link!
Interesting Fact
Sunflowers actually track the sun! This process, called heliotropism, helps them absorb more light while they grow. 🌻☀️
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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.
Mardi Chadwick-Balcom of Integrative Divorce Mediation and MCB Yoga & Wellness is hosting "Sunday Kundalini with Mardi" a FREE Virtual event on EVERY SUNDAY at 9:00 AM 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!
Lindsey Mahanna of Clutter to Clarity Home Organizing is hosting "Body Doubling Power Hour" a VIRTUAL event on March 25, 12PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE! Use code: FIRSTFREE for your first visit!
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 23 at 8:30 AM EST. Learn more and sign up by emailing Robyn 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!
Lindsey Mahanna of Clutter to Clarity Home Organizing is hosting "Body Doubling Power Hour" a VIRTUAL event on March 25, 12PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE! Use code: FIRSTFREE for your first visit!
Lindsey Mahanna of Clutter to Clarity Home Organizing is hosting "Body Doubling Power Hour" a VIRTUAL event on April 1, 8:30 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE! Use code: FIRSTFREE for your first visit!
Lindsey Mahanna of Clutter to Clarity Home Organizing is hosting "Body Doubling Power Hour" a VIRTUAL event on April 1, 12PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE! Use code: FIRSTFREE for your first visit!
Jo-Anne Suriel of The Energetic Well is hosting "Song Circle" a VIRTUAL event on April 10 at 8:00 PM. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Oona Metz and Jane Does Well are hosting "Women of Courage" on April 16, 6:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Oona Metz and National Association of Social Workers conference are hosting "Understanding and Treating the Five Phases of Divorce Grief" a virtual course on May 1 and 2 8:30 AM 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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