Confessions of a recovering perfectionist 2: trying to find my inner balance

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I came across this quote a while back: “If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else.” -Marvin Gaye It hit me like a lightning bolt. I have spent years, on and off, doing yoga and meditation and reading self-help books (or thinking about doing all those things) to calm […]

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Self-care toolbox #1: Parenting yourself

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"The Go-Giver" had been sitting on my book shelf f

"The Go-Giver" had been sitting on my book shelf for over a year and, after it came up in 2 different conversations within 48 hours over the weekend, I took it as a sign that it was time to finally read it.
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OMG! Mind blown! This book is short (it's like 100 pages long!), simple, and resonated with my heart.
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At the end of the day, it's not about money or power that equates to your value in this world. It's about being YOU!
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All of you! .
Your whole, kind, loving, passionate, messy, imperfect, compassionate, honest, courageous, giving, human self.
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YOU are the most valuable thing you can share with your kids, your partner, your family and friends, the world.
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#motivationmonday #beyourself #mindset #selftrust #selflove #gogivers #wholelife #mindsetcoach #parentingcoach #yogateacher #kidsyoga

The first borns take over the city! Mother-son dat

The first borns take over the city! Mother-son date night with dinner and a movie. First stop @woofhotdog!

#oneononetime #expatlife #americansinbordeaux

#streetsofparis

#streetsofparis

Saturday sunrise! With @jackiejohnstone on our wa

Saturday sunrise!
With @jackiejohnstone on our way to Paris for a kid-free day of networking and learning with badass business women!

Celebrating #carnaval at school! I'm a 🐞!(ladyb

Celebrating #carnaval at school! I'm a 🐞!(ladybird, ladybug, coccinelle)

Have a great vacances tout le monde !
#expatlife #assistanteanglophone #britishvsamericanenglish

Another beautiful gift from Mother Nature to start

Another beautiful gift from Mother Nature to start the day.

#feelinggrateful🙏 #nature #nofiilter

Does this resonate with you? I have to mail an ap

Does this resonate with you?

I have to mail an application to renew my and my son's passports and every cell in my stomach is seizing up with panic, fear, nerves that I forgot something.

I've gone over the list 10 times. 🔍

I've checked all the boxes. ✅
Included all the requested documents. 📄

Signed the forms. 📝

Paid the fees. 💰

But, even though I've done all.the.things, there's a voice of doubt. 🙉

And here's what I'm learning... It's ok. That voice is my brain trying to protect me. To keep me safe from messing up. To avoid potential conflict. 😟

And so, I thank my brain for doing its job.🙏 And I'll seal up the envelope and take it to the post office nonetheless. 📬

Because, as @shihjenny has taught me, this fear isn't serving me. 💪

We need our passports! 🛫🛬 I've done all that I can to make sure I did it right. 🤓

And, if it turns out I did mess up.... well, as @marieforleo says, everything is figureoutable! 😃

#mindset #mindsetcoach #selfcoaching #feelthefearanddoitanyway #adminday #trustyourself #itllallbeokay

Rainbow in the sky on my way to work! 🌈 Yester

Rainbow in the sky on my way to work! 🌈

Yesterday, I bit the bullet and went to the doctor because my throat was hitting more than I could handle.
Diagnosis: throat infection.

I cancelled my workshop, poured myself some tea, watched TV.

This morning, my throat still hurts a bit but it's tolerable. And nature is reminding me that there is beauty after a storm.
Cannot wait to see what the day brings!

#letsdoit #messagesfromnature #rainbows

This book is a staple in my bag. Have you read it?

This book is a staple in my bag. Have you read it?

#mindset #bookstagram #chooseyourthoughts

Happy Valentine's Day. ♥️ . Remember, there ar

Happy Valentine's Day. ♥️
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Remember, there are hearts all around. .
You don't need chocolate or roses or a partner to celebrate love.
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Love starts within.
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So, look for signs of love wherever you are in your life. I promise you will find them. .
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#signsoflove #nature #heartseverywhere #mindfulness #love

Fridays in the forest with kids. #naturewalks #yo

Fridays in the forest with kids.

#naturewalks #yogainschools #assistanteanglophone

Day 4 of #puzzletime and the easiest parts are don

Day 4 of #puzzletime and the easiest parts are done. .
☁️☁️Only sky is left. ☁️☁️
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This is when there's more emphasis on trial and error as there are fewer details for pattern recognition.
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This is when patience is put to the test.
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But it's also the point where the end is in sight.
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So, just as in life, we take a break, a breath, and trust the process.
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#puzzles #lifelessons #bepresent #bemindful #everythingisfigureoutable #onestepatatime

When you travel from school to school teaching yog

When you travel from school to school teaching yoga, it's always a challenge to figure out the best way to carry the mats.
Testing out "sushi style" this week.
#kidsyogateacher #yogaenanglais #yogadanslesencole #expatlife #entrepreneurlife

#mombrag My 12 year old challenged himself to mak

#mombrag

My 12 year old challenged himself to make crème brûlée !
It was delicious!

#kidscook #dessert #firsttimetorching

I love puzzles! You start with complete chaos and,

I love puzzles! You start with complete chaos and, slowly, piece by piece, you create order.
#sundayfunday #mindfulness #mindwork #bepresent #puzzles #familyfun

Spring is springing! My spirits always perk up wh

Spring is springing!
My spirits always perk up when I start seeing 🌞 and 🌷🌷🌷. But it's also a great reminder that life is constantly changing.
And most change doesn't happen over night.

So, when times feel tough, be gentle with yourself. Trust that a new season is coming.
#selfcompassion #selfcare #SelfcareSaturday #mindset #seasons #lifelessons #nature #mindsetcoach #trust

Creating with shadows. What do you see? #nature

Creating with shadows.

What do you see?

#nature #lookaround #artsandcrafts #naturalstencil #kidsyoga #mindfulness

"All emotions are normal by not all actions are ac

"All emotions are normal by not all actions are acceptable." #mindfulness #mindfulnessatschool #expat #expatlife #kidsyoga #todayslesson

After three days on the couch and 4.5 indoors, his

After three days on the couch and 4.5 indoors, his first outing was for his class performance at our local library last night.
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Tears streaming down his face in the car. Afraid that, he'd get dizzy and fall off the table during the performance.
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As a parent, it's so hard to know how to best support your kids.
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My heart ached for him. Wanted to hold him close and tell him he could just skip it. Some other kid would replace him.
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But another piece of my heart knew he was healthy enough to be there. He'd been excited about it for weeks. And that his fears were deeper than just falling. He was worried about making a mistake. And being seen in front of so many people.
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I knew he was going to be safe but we all need a little push sometimes to get outside of our comfort zone. .
We need some reassurance and to know someone believes in us when we're not sure if we can believe in ourselves.
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But I'm not going to lie, right up until he stepped off the table and finished the dance, a tiny smile on his lips, I was nervous.
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I wonder if momma birds get nervous before pushing their babies out of the nest. 🤔
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Being a parent is hard. We all want to do our best for our kids. And, sometimes, that means making a restful decision and trusting that it'll all be ok.
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#sundaythoughts #momslife #parentinglife #trust
#believeinyou #momentsofmagic #schoolperformances

Rainy, muddy day exploring. #nature #saturdaystro

Rainy, muddy day exploring.

#nature #saturdaystroll #funinthemud #momlife #sciencenerds

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