by Vanessa Loder | Mar 22, 2021 | Blog Posts |
Lately, I’ve been speaking and writing about ways we can savor a sense of satisfaction in our lives rather than “cranking it out,” or constantly rushing from one thing to the next. Hit the reset button. After spending almost two hours working on my taxes last week, I...
by Vanessa Loder | Mar 8, 2021 | Blog Posts |
In honor of International Women’s Day, I recorded this brand new meditation to imagine uplifting and honoring all women everywhere: Meditation for all Womxn - Together, We Rise by Vanessa Loder...
by Vanessa Loder | Feb 25, 2021 | Blog Posts |
Last week, I got frustrated at my husband for saying he would be in charge of a bolognese pasta sauce and then not following through. He’s had a lot going on at work, and I’ve been picking up the extra slack at home. Mostly I don’t mind. When my mom died last...
by Vanessa Loder | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog Posts |
Earlier this week, I was trying to sign my kids up for a summer camp that always sells out right away (yup, this happens in January.) For the past four years, we’ve missed the registration window. I happened to be online at 11:25am and noticed that registration opened...
by Vanessa Loder | Dec 8, 2020 | Blog Posts |
I made you this little video: Is it a problem? Watch Now Whether you believe something is a problem, or not, you’re right. Notice when you’re in “problem energy.” When you’re tackling a new challenge at work, or in your personal life, take a step back and ask –...
by Vanessa Loder | Nov 10, 2020 | Blog Posts |
This is an updated version of this original blog post. Straight to the next. These days, it seems we’re often eager for the next thing. The next promotion. The next event. The next vacation. The next big project. The next world leader. I learned this powerful...
by Vanessa Loder | Nov 3, 2020 | Blog Posts |
While I was teaching a zoom webinar for a corporate team offsite on “Cultivating Mindfulness and Resilience Amidst Uncertainty,” a strong, burly man raised his hand and said; “I’m having a hard time connecting to any good feelings or quieting my mind – I just...
by Vanessa Loder | Oct 31, 2020 | Blog Posts |
Previously published on Medium. Many people are feeling anxiety and even panic about the election. There is so much fear, you can smell it. Those who support the current President and those who abhor him are both full of tremendously strong energy. You may be...
by Vanessa Loder | Oct 20, 2020 | Blog Posts |
Last week, we talked about how to set healthy boundaries. In addition to boundary creep, many people asked me; “Vanessa, I can’t seem to focus. My energy is low and my attention is so fragmented these days.” Be on your own side. First off, it’s super important to be...
by Vanessa Loder | Oct 13, 2020 | Blog Posts |
Lately, I’ve had several conversations with people craving better boundaries. Our work/home boundaries have become incredibly blurry and this can be hard to navigate. Here’s what people have shared: Dual-income partners both working from home; sharing office and...
