November Newsletter

What I've Been Noticing Lately...

The elections are over, and for many of us, this time feels emotionally charged. Whether you’re feeling waves of relief, worry, frustration, or hopefulness, it’s important to remember that our emotions are powerful messengers. They arise to guide us, to prepare us to protect what matters, to withdraw when necessary, or to stand up for what we believe is right.

This time of year is already emotionally charged as we prepare for the rush of the holiday season. Over the next few months, many will see family and friends, as the vision for the next 4 years is announced. The election has left many families divided and struggling to be kind.

Emotions like fear, frustration, or even hopefulness can come in waves and linger longer than we’d like. The key to navigating these moments isn’t to push your feelings away but to give them your attention and process them. By regulating ourselves and staying present, we can remain loving and respectful without compromising our values and beliefs. 

Quick Tip: Ground Yourself in Uncertainty

When emotions feel overwhelming:

• Name what you’re feeling with precision (e.g., anxious, frustrated, hopeful).
• Acknowledge the feeling without judgment—remind yourself it’s okay to feel this way.
• Use your breath to anchor yourself. A deep inhale and a longer exhale can activate your body’s calming system and remind you that you are safe in this present moment.

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What I’m Currently Obsessed With

There’s something so satisfying about the sound and feel of those crisp, curled leaves. In my backyard, there’s a beautiful Oregon Ash tree that drops the best leaves for crunching. It’s a small joy that reminds me to connect with the moment.

Inspiration Corner

Emotions rise and fall like the tides. Allow them to flow without resistance, knowing they are temporary.  Within each wave lies the power to move us forward. 

Emotional Regulation Worksheet and Mindfulness Exercise

This month’s resource is a step-by-step guide to emotional regulation. Learn how to process your emotions instead of suppressing them, so you can move through challenges with more ease and clarity.

What’s Inside:

• Steps to identify and acknowledge your emotions
• A breathing exercise to ground yourself
• Tips for using movement to release emotional energy

Access your worksheet and resources: Download now

Upcoming Events: Future Flourishing Workshop

Looking ahead to 2025? Join me for the Future Flourishing Workshop, where we’ll create a vision for the new year. Together, we’ll reflect on what to let go of from this year and set intentions for what you want to call in next. Set yourself up to Thrive in 2025.

Details:

🗓 Date: December 29th

📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom)

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In times of change, emotions can feel like waves crashing over us. But these waves carry important messages, reminding us of what matters most and preparing us to take action. Whether that action is to protect and withdraw or to stand up and create change, this is a time to listen to your emotions and act in alignment with your values, needs, and desires.

Take care of yourself this month, and trust that you have the strength to navigate these waves with intention and grace.