There’s nice…and then there’s fake nice. Which are you? The answer may be surprising!
All in Psychology and Wellbeing
Blending Families
Our next letter writer wants to know how to step into the role of step parent. Let’s talk about it!
We Are All Children
Our first letter writer (yay!) asked about breaking intergenerational trauma patterns. Let’s get to it!
Insist Upon Wellbeing
Today we discuss how to insist upon joy when the entire world seems to be plotting against it!
Real Talk
A recent crisis at home inspires this candid talk about nervous system regulation and how to cope with crises.
What is "Mindful Wellbeing in Everyday Life?"
Today Courtney explains the heart and soul behind her work: what is mindful wellbeing in every day life.
Introducting: Pragmatic Alchemy (the podcast!)
Welcome to the Pragmatic Alchemy podcast!
solavis read along
A little bit of muscle memory and a long list of unread books collide. Wanna read along with me?
summer newsletter
See what’s new and coming soon - summer 2021!
overcoming procrastination
Why do we procrastinate? And what can we do about it?
mindful relationships
Join us for an interactive event on February 16 to strengthen bonds and improve relationships.
open: my 2021 word
I don’t write resolutions for the new year, but I do set intentions. For 2020 the word was “root” and it came to me immediately. I had to ponder a bit to come up with this word for 2021. Open. Read more about what it means to me.
the winter of our discontent
This winter is presenting a lot of challenges that threaten our emotional wellbeing, but there are steps we can take to increase wellness and resilience. Read about some of them here!
joy in the new year.
Joy is sometimes a blessing, but it is often a conquest. These words from Paulo Coelho have been a guide for 2020. Wishing you the conquest of joy in the coming year.
onward. forward. upward.
Whether it’s January 1st or a random Tuesday, moving toward a better version of yourself is a beautiful thing. It’s not always going to be easy but it’ll certainly be worth it.
What you’re setting out toward is important - important enough to gather these resources, see what works for you toward your path, and keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Onward. Forward. Upward.
home.
Reflecting back on this year is a confluence of emotions - we’ve all been through so much. It has been dark and heavy. And yet.
And yet, not all has been lost. Practicing gratitude, meaning making, and taking an inventory of the ways this year has brought growth, liberation, and a new sense of home.
upcoming events.
check out this workshops - coming soon and in partnership with the Ellenville Public Library and Museum.
mindfulness as revolution.
We are at a pivotal moment in our society and we have big issues to face. What is the avenue out of this darkness?
Can the practice of meditation change the world? What makes mindfulness a revolution? What place does mindfulness have in a revolution?
ICYMI: HVWLC Empowered by Change
From the Hudson Valley Women’s Leadership Conference - Empowered by Change - Mindful Self Care As a Leadership Strategy.
Entering Autumn
A quick glance at the exciting things happening over the next several weeks!