Good morning, friend!
Today is a perfect day to remind yourself of your own strength and resilience. You’ve got everything it takes to handle whatever comes your way. See below for self-care ideas, conversation starters, meal inspiration, and some free events to brighten your day!
Self Care:
Love yourself
Affirmation: I am a beacon of light and love to those around me.
Organize your life
take 3 minutes and unsubscribe from any emails you no longer need.
Simple support
stop overthinking with trauma coach and therapist Janice Holland (4 minutes) - listen here!
Feed yourself:
☕️ yogurt + granola + strawberries + bananas
🥗 chicken cutlet + grapes + tomatoes + grated parm + romaine lettuce + ranch dressing
🥪 turkey + cheddar + lettuce + red onion + bacon + mayo + potato chips
🍽️ steak + mashed sweet potatoes + steamed broccoli + dinner rolls + banana split
Conversation starters:
Tell a joke
What is a Greek philosopher’s favorite toy? Playdough.
Podcast
Olivia and Jenny chatted about the tweet that sparked a national conversation on women's voting privacy. After Olivia tweeted, "Can my husband find out who I am voting for in the Presidential Election?" responses flooded in, highlighting the importance of reminding women that their vote is theirs alone. Olivia and Jenny discuss the tweet's unexpected backlash, the public’s reaction, and why protecting individual voting rights is critical. This episode features voice actors reading public tweets, sharing the diverse responses and the power of women’s voices in voting. – listen here!
This day in history
(1872) American women's right to vote advocate Susan B. Anthony votes for Ulysses S. Grant illegally. 🗳️
What’s happening?
Free events and communities:
Rachel Lovitt of Mindful Movement and Living is hosting “Election Day Power and Peace Movement and Meditation Class” a FREE VIRTUAL event on November 5 at 8:30 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE! (TONIGHT)
Jo-Anne Suriel of The Energetic Well is hosting “Election Serenity Now” a FREE VIRTUAL meditation on November 5 at 8:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE! (TONIGHT)
Therapist and Coach Abbey Sangmeister of Evolving Whole is hosting "Tired Mom Meet Up: Holiday" Support Group, a FREE VIRTUAL event on November 14 at 6:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Energy Healer Candice Erickson-Perham of Indiglow Soul is hosting "Courageous Healing Conversations" Support Group, a FREE VIRTUAL event on November 20 (and every Third Wednesday) at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more HERE!
Other events, courses, and more:
Coach Nikki Innocent of Inclusive Leadership Collective is hosting "Let's Talk: Reclaiming Hope in Today's Political Landscape" a VIRTUAL event on November 8 at 12:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Jo-Anne Suriel of The Energetic Well is hosting "Song Circle" a VIRTUAL event on November 14 at 8:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Angela Acosta of Angela Atelier is hosting “emPower Portraits: Legacy Edition” on November 21 and November 23, 10:00 AM EST - 3:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Kristin Bjornstad of It's Kristin Hope is hosting “Flirty Finance Club.” Try a one week FREE trial and sign up at any time! 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.
Janice Holland of The Art of Healing Trauma is hosting "Trauma Model Certification" course. Enrollment is open! Save 50% until December 31! Learn more and sign up HERE!
Rachel Lovitt of Mindful Movement and Living is hosting “Joy Becomes Her Bali Retreat” April 17-24, 2025. Learn more and sign up HERE!
See you tomorrow morning - you got this!
xox
Jenny & Olivia
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