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Self-care. Does the term excite and relax you? Or does it totally stress you out because you’re “bad at it”?⁣ ⁣ I was recently talking to a dear friend about self-care, and it brought up a lot. There is so much pressure to engage in self-care. And often, an assumption that the self-care should look be all about meditation, yoga, and face masks. For some - that works. For others, not so much. ⁣ ⁣ We need to re-think self-care and give ourselves permission for it to look however we want. ⁣ ⁣ 💫 Self-care means saying NO to whatever you don’t want to be doing. ⁣ 💫 Self-Care means saying YES to whatever you want to be doing. ⁣ 💫Self-Care means taking the pressure down a notch. It means taking care of yourself in whatever way works for you at a given moment in time. ⁣ ⁣ And, If you’re not into the term or concept or self-care...just let it go! ⁣ ⁣ You see my point? Let us broaden the definition of self-care and stop putting so much pressure on ourselves to both do it, and do it right. And let’s give each other permission for it to look however they want it to as well. ⁣ ⁣ #ctblogger #ctbloggers #ctbloggerbabes #westportct #fairfieldcounty #ctlifestyle #motherhood #momblogger #investinyourself #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #lifecoach #lifecoachforwomen #leadershipcoach #leadershipdevelopment #soulpurpose

Cute Baby Photo! Also, GIVING TUESDAY! ⁣ ⁣ As someone who has spent their career working in the nonprofit sector, I have a deep commitment to social justice and social impact. And I know firsthand how deeply important it is to support nonprofits -WITH $$$ - so they can keep showing up to change the world. Small or large, everything seriously counts. Give to a cause that matters to YOU! ⁣ ⁣ Don’t know where to start? Check out my organization’s website (@echoinggreen) to search by issue area and find what speaks to you. They are all seriously awesome and doing incredible work around the globe. ⁣ ⁣ A few others I love: @mindsmatternyc @mindsmatternatl @plannedparenthood recoverproject.org ⁣ #givingtuesday #giveback #giveforward #charity #EGFellow #socialimpact #nonprofitsmatter

Every January, I choose a theme for the year. While it begins in 2020, reflection starts now. ⁣ ⁣ My theme becomes a guiding principle. Simple words, complex in their beauty, meaning, and nuance. These words provide something to come back to when things get hard. They provide a gentle framework for making decisions, big and small. The words are a reminder of my hopes for myself. ⁣ ⁣ Last year was “slow and gentle”. I began to think about what words I would choose in early December. By the time I learned I was pregnant a few weeks later, those felt perfect. Now, it is time to think about what is next. ⁣ ⁣ Join me! Over the next few weeks, consider the theme you want to bring into 2020. Start by writing out a list of all the words that come to mind. Create space to reflect and keep it simple. Choose one or two just before the New Year. We’ll reconnect in January to share! ⁣ ⁣ #ctblogger #ctbloggers #ctbloggerbabes #westportct #fairfieldcounty #ctlifestyle #motherhood #momblogger #investinyourself #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #lifecoach #lifecoachforwomen #leadershipcoach #leadershipdevelopment #soulpurpose

GRATITUDE 💫⁣ ⁣ Today I am grateful to be alive, to be healthy, and to have a loving family. ⁣ ⁣ I am grateful to have become a mother this year. I am grateful to have a roof over my head, food to eat, a steady job, and to feel purpose in what I do. ⁣ ⁣ But most importantly:⁣ ⁣ I am grateful to be aware of the pain, anger, and hatred that exists in the world, because that awareness allows me to do something about it. ⁣ ⁣ Let this season remind us to be grateful for what we have, and commit to doing more. ⁣ ⁣ Let us be kinder to those around us, especially those who are different from us. Let us volunteer, donate, and share what we have. Let us learn more about the inequities and injustices that exist throughout the world and in our own backyards. Let us not settle for the status quo and think that the world cannot be changed. May we show compassion to both our friends and strangers. May we become more conscious about what we consume. May we be gentler to the earth. And let us be gentler to ourselves. ⁣ ⁣ #ctblogger #ctbloggers #ctbloggerbabes #westportct #fairfieldcounty #ctlifestyle #motherhood #momblogger #investinyourself #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #lifecoach #lifecoachforwomen #leadershipcoach #leadershipdevelopment #Soulpurpose #gratitude

✨✨New Blog Post✨✨ What would it look like if we intentionally prioritized every day - down to the hour or minute - and focused on what is directly in front of us, whether we are at home or at the office? This requires immense presence, mindfulness, planning, and discipline. Yet it has the power to transform the way we look at our whole lives, enabling us to show up better for ourselves and those around us. READ MORE at www.katehayes.co

Creating space for a daily meditation has been one of the most transformative practices of my life. 💫⁣ ⁣ More than the deep peace it brings to me during the actual meditation (which is 👌🏼), the true impact has been becoming more mindful in my daily life. ⁣ ⁣ It is noticing the little things, like the way my cat curls up in the sunniest spot of the house. It’s taking the time to bake a batch of cookies, enjoying the smell that fills the house. It is cherishing every diaper change, and feeling grateful to have a baby and access to supplies to keep them safe and clean. It is stopping to enjoy the beauty that exists within fallen leaves, reminding us to pay attention to the seasons - of the year and of our lives. ⁣ ⁣ Mindfulness is a way of life, and even when it is hard, we can always come back to it. Every mindful moment makes a difference. ✨⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #investinyourself #presentoverperfect #simpleabundance #selfdevelopment #lifecoach #lifecoachforwomen #leadershipcoach #leadershipdevelopment #purposedrivenlife #ctbloggers #ctbloggerbabes #spiritguidance #soulpurpose #mindfulness #meditateeveryday

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