A Fresh Start to the Day: Wednesday, January 29th
Growth begins where comfort ends.
Good morning friend,
It’s Wednesday! Send a quick text or message to someone you care about—sharing love and connection brightens everyone’s day. You’re amazing. Check below for some self-care tips, and remember, we’re always just an email or DM away.
Self Care:
Love yourself
Affirmation: My past does not define my future.
Organize your life
take a break for 4 minutes today and put on one of your all-time favorite songs that you may not have listened to in a while!
Simple support
How much money do I REALLY need in my emergency fund? Financial advisor Janice Berner has the answer! - listen here!
Feed yourself
☕️ fried eggs + pineapple chunks + buttered toast + turkey bacon
🥗 romaine + diced ham + caesar dressing + shredded parmesan + croutons + grape tomatoes
🥪 egg salad + american cheese + mayo + sourdough + spinach
🍽️ shepherd’s pie + buttered rolls + mixed greens + roasted cauliflower + lemon bars
Cheap and Easy Self Care
Laugh: watch a funny video or remember a hilarious moment.
Conversation starters:
Tell a joke
Why don’t bananas ever feel lonely? They hang out in bunches! 🍌 🍌
Podcast
We chatted with Maddie Eisenhart about the heartbreak of friendship breakups and her fresh starts in life, including marriage, parenthood, and career changes. Maddie shared her journey of untangling from a co-dependent work relationship and navigating the challenges of setting boundaries. We laughed, and even got into some messy moments, while discussing the emotional toll of friendship breakups. If you’ve ever had to part ways with a friend, you’ll relate to the pain and growth that follows - listen here!
Interesting Fact
Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t.
What’s happening?
Free events and communities:
Join divorce coach Lisa Happ and divorce expert Olivia Howell for a free virtual webinar, "What to Consider When You're Considering Divorce," on Thursday, February 6th, at 1 PM EST. This empowering session will cover emotional readiness, financial planning, navigating family dynamics, and building the right support team. Whether you’re just starting to think about divorce or feeling uncertain about the next steps, Lisa and Olivia will provide clarity, actionable advice, and a judgment-free space to explore your options. Don’t face this journey alone—let’s navigate it together. Register for FREE HERE.
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.
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!
Julie Neale of Mother's Quest LLC is hosting "Spark Your EPIC Year Virtual Milestone Hike" a VIRTUAL event on February 6 at 1:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Julie Neale of Mother's Quest LLC is hosting "Spark Your EPIC Year Virtual Milestone Hike" a VIRTUAL event on February 22 at 3:00 PM EST. 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 $70/session and is billable to some insurance plans.Learn more HERE!
Therapist Oona Metz hosts Divorce Support Group for Women+; this is a weekly, confidential, in person group to support the emotional journey of divorce. The group is ongoing and members stay for as long as the group is useful to them. When: Wednesdays, 12:00 PM -1:15 PM in person in Arlington, Massachusetts. 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!
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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