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Tranquility du Jour #348: Mindful Self-Care

Bonjour. Welcome to the 348th edition of Tranquility du Jour: Mindful Self-Care with Sheila Pai. Learn her definition of a living family and mindful self-care, how mindful communication has enhanced her life, and about the Nurturing You online retreat .

Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #348: Mindful Self-Care

 

Featured Guest: Sheila Pai is the author of Nurturing You: A Woman’s Mindful Self-Care Guide for More Peace, Ease and Joy as well as the founder of A Living Family coaching and community. Sheila is a relationship, parenting, and life coach specializing in Mindful Communication and Mindful Self-Care. Sheila has worked with women, men, couples and teens in workshops, retreats and 1-on-1 coaching as well as Birth Story Listening and Birth Art Process. The real focus and thread through all of her work is helping people cultivate a thriving life by nurturing connection, presence and peace. She believes whole-heartedly that you matter and that small simple efforts make a difference. Sheila lives with her two children and husband outside Philadelphia. Learn more about Sheila, Mindful Communication and Mindful Self-Care at www.SheilaPai.com.

Savvy Sources:

Website: www.SheilaPai.com
Online Retreat: Nurturing You
Join my complimentary 52 Weeks of Tranquility Program
Sign up for weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures
Podcast app: Tranquility du Jour iPhone and Android

Upcoming Events:

Writing in the Woods: September 18-20 {Sold out}
Tranquilosophy Seasonal Podcast: September 21
Urban Retreat in DC: September 25
Art + Asana in Tuscany: October 10-17 {Sold out}
5-Week Befriending Stress + Anxiety Women’s Group in DC: Starts October 23
Mini Retreat in DC: December 31
Art + Asana in Costa Rica: February 13-20
Art + Yoga in West Virginia: May 13-15
Penning in Paris: June 6-10

Stay Connected:

New to Tranquility du Jour? Peruse my FAQs.
Tranquility University E-courses.
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Connect on Facebook.
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Eye candy on Instagram.
Browse my books.
Read about my passion for animals.
Pen a review on iTunes.

Techy:

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Week in Review

Week in Review

Hiked 6 miles

Glamped in Harpers Ferry

Enjoyed a train ride to Harpers Ferry

Hit the farmers’ market

Penned Week 35 of 52 Weeks of Tranquility

Had s’mores {and roasted corn} by the campfire

Took 3 yoga classes

Met with social work supervisor

Led a Mindfulness for Clinicians mini-training

Worked with clients at The Women’s Center

Released Podcast #347: Secrets of Paris

Began making Tranquillité parfums {launch on Labor Day!}

Worked with designer on Daybook 4.0 and shared sneak peeks

Saw Amy with a girlfriend

Had lunch with a colleague

Went to The Phillip’s Collection’s The September Issue event

Call with Mary Catherine Starr about our Italy retreat

Interviewed for America Meditation Radio Show

Interviewed for Sheila Pai’s Nurturing You Online Retreat

Prepped for next weekend’s TranquiliT fall photo shoot

Savored morning walks with Mookie

Biked 9 miles

Had call with writing coach

Met with therapist

Interviewed Studio Director candidate

Penned September dreams

Cleaned up garden

 

Savvy Sources

12-Week Letter Writing Challenge

5 Reasons to Start an Art Journal

Volunteer to Help the Orangutans

3 Literary Devices to Use in Your Writing

No One on the Internet is Living the Life You Think They Are

The Summer That Never Was

 

Weekend Wish List

Be of service during two volunteer shifts at Hospice

Photograph four parfum options for Monday’s launch

Choose and reach out to Daybook reviewers

More Daybook design review

Host a podcast interview

Coordinate with seamstress on photo shoot

Savor a foot massage

Yoga

Write

Read

Time with family

Et toi? What’s on your weekend wish list? Bisous. x

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Daybook 4.0 Sneak Peek

 

Ooh la la, here’s a sneak peek at Tranquility du Jour Daybook 4.0 in DRAFT. We’ve been working non-stop behind the scenes on this gem for months.

I took ALL of your feedback to heart and added menu planning, monthly budget review, monthly review, tick boxes on the weekly layout, and more!

You’ll also find a few of my own additions such as a travel checklist and 30 days of tranquility.

If you’d like to be considered as beta reader of the full draft, please email me  as your input means everything. Nope, not exaggerating. Everything!

Also, I hope to have a sewn hardcover AND spiral softcover option for you to choose from = everyone’s happy. Yep, we had a close tie on that decision, so I’m striving to offer both.

Thanks for your support in the ongoing evolution of this baby! Truly beyond grateful. x

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Tranquilosophy: Journal

Week 35: Journal

Thoughts and emotions wash over me, they bubble up, and I’m unable to contain them.

It’s early, the house is still sleeping and I’m sitting at my desk surrounded by writing supplies, but paralyzed by where to begin.

I reach for my notebook and pen, sink into the plush damask chair, and release the inner cacophony onto the page.

And this therapeutic process is called journaling.

Studies show that this simple act helps stimulate creativity, bring mindfulness to a wandering mind, process post-traumatic stress disorder, increase sleep, decrease stress and anxiety, and even decrease cancer symptoms.

Read the rest of the piece by signing up for Love Notes.

Already signed up? Unlock the Tranquil Treasures page and click on the 52 Weeks archives tab.

52 Weeks of Tranquility is a complimentary program is designed to help us stay motivated and engaged in 2015.

To find support and community, join our private Facebook group and use hashtag #52weekstranquility to create additional online connections.

Connect live by calling in to Seasonal Tranquilosophy podcasts. Next one is happening Monday, September 21. Can’t join us live? Recordings are available.

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Tranquility du Jour #347: Secrets of Paris

Bonjour. Welcome to the 347th edition of Tranquility du Jour: Secrets of Paris with Heather Stimmler-Hall. Hear stories from her journey to French citizenship, travel writing, and creation of Naughty Guides .

Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #347: Secrets of Paris

 

Featured Guest: Heather Stimmler-Hall

Born just outside Philadelphia, Heather grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona where she was Teen Correspondent at the Phoenix Gazette (1992-1993). She studied journalism, political science and environmental policy at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota (1993-1997) and the University of Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas in Paris (1995-1996), where she moved permanently after graduating in 1997.

Travel Writing

After working as the editorial assistant at the Carleton News Bureau (1993-1997), her first professional position in Paris was as Travel Editor for the website of ELLE Magazine (1999). Freelance since 2001, she has written for many international publications and websites including Fodor’s Guides, Michelin Guides, Robb Report, Expedia.com, easyJet inflight magazine, Time Out Guides, United Airways inflight magazine, The Guardian (UK), France Magazine, Rick Steves, Hotelier International, ELLE, L’Officiel and Avalon’s Moon Metro Guides, in addition to her own website and newsletter, Secrets of Paris, which has over 16k subscribers. See a selection of writing clips here.

Tour Guide

In 2004 Heather became a tour guide, working for EF Tours, Backroads, and Context Travel, before starting her own Secrets of Paris Tours in 2006 to focus on private, custom tours of Paris for individuals and small groups.

Indie Publisher

In 2007 Secrets of Paris created its own independent publishing house, Fleur de Lire Press, which has published the award-winning travel book “Naughty Paris: A Lady’s Guide to the Sexy City”, the iPhone app and eBook “Paris Pastry” with cookbook author David Lebovitz, and the eBook “Secrets of Versailles: A Visitor’s Survival Guide”.

Photo Credit: Hana www.journeyintolavillelumiere.com

Savvy Sources:

Website: secretsofparis.com
Twitter: @parisheather
Facebook: Secrets.of.Paris
Feature in Girls Guide to Paris
Feature in Parisianist
Book: Naughty Paris: A Lady’s Guide to the Sexy City
Join my complimentary 52 Weeks of Tranquility Program
Sign up for weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures
Podcast app: Tranquility du Jour iPhone and Android

Upcoming Events:

Writing in the Woods: September 18-20 {Sold out}
Tranquilosophy Seasonal Podcast: September 21
Urban Retreat in DC: September 25
Art + Asana in Tuscany: October 10-17 {Sold out}
Mini Retreat in DC: December 31
Art + Asana in Costa Rica: February 13-20
Art + Yoga in West Virginia: May 13-15
Penning in Paris: June 6-10

Stay Connected:

New to Tranquility du Jour? Peruse my FAQs.
Tranquility University E-courses.
Read along on Goodreads.
Connect on Facebook.
Follow on Twitter.
Pin along on Pinterest.
Eye candy on Instagram.
Browse my books.
Read about my passion for animals.
Pen a review on iTunes.

Techy:

To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes.
New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411.
Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released.
Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to get the podcast automagically on iOS or Android.

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Week in Review

 

Week in Review

Hosted Writing Lab at Tranquil Space

Took yoga

Biked 12 miles via commute

Brunch with girlfriend

Enjoyed an afternoon stroll with family to Whole Foods for watermelon

Hit the Dupont Farmers’ Market {yay Asian pears!}

Volunteered at Hospice

Survived another dog training session {boo separation anxiety}

Got Mookie’s thunder shirt + homeopathic drops

Enjoyed evening at Tabard Inn with Writing Group

Survived 4 hours with accountant

Penned Signature Style muse for 52 Weeks of Tranquility

Added meditation mp3 to Tranquil Treasures

Taught mindfulness class

Saw clients for 3 days at The Women’s Center

Enjoyed date night with Tim and Mookie {and a glass of riesling}

Prepped for podcast interviews

Released podcast interview with Ellen Blaufox: Find Your True Edge

Sent Path to Publication mp3 to this year’s Penning in Paris ladies

Got a mani

Set up session with writing coach

Reviewed Daybook product samples

Reviewed Daybook design {bonjour pink and gold}

Shipped Daybooks and TranquiliT treats

Supported a charity class for Spa Swag for Warriors at Tranquil Space

Penned Tranquil Travel Checklist for new Daybook {lots of new features}

Received resignation from rock star Studio Director who has a great new opportunity

Received sweet white flowers at work

Shared Tranquil Treasures scoop and how to access

Savvy Sources

Henry Miller’s 11 Commandments of Writing + Creative Routine from Brain Pickings

The Art of Waiting Gracefully by Holly Robinson {an ongoing struggle}

10 Creative Rituals You Should Steal by Sean Blanda

How Rituals Unleash Your Creativity by Todd Henry

 

Weekend Wish List

Pack and unpack for camping weekend

Deliver a good interview for America Meditation Radio Show

Conduct two inspiring interviews for podcast

Savor train ride to Harper’s Ferry

Safe travels to campground in Miss Lillie

Sit around the campfire and stargaze

Savor time in nature with my family

Prep writing homework

Prep mini Mindfulness training for therapists

Et toi? What’s on your weekend wish list? Bisous. x

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Tranquilosophy: Seasonal Style

Week 34 of 52 Weeks of Tranquility

Red lips. Leopard-print scarf. Hasbeen clogs. Black head to toe. Plastic black rose ring. Faux pearl earrings. Nude-colored mani. Gold pleather tote.

Washi tape. Handwritten thank-you notes. Colored pens. Overuse of words like “hot mess,” “sweet pea,” and “dude.”

Pink walls. Twinkle lights. Scented candles. Black furry creatures. Fresh flowers. Chandeliers.

Black matte frame, pink detailed white wall wheels.

Above describes my signature style in dress, communication, home, and transportation. The photo to the left showcases my Farm Sanctuary style and, yes, I was the only one in a skirt and polka-dot trimmed rain boots playing with pigs.

How would you describe your signature style?

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Already signed up? Unlock the Tranquil Treasures page and click on the 52 Weeks archives tab.

52 Weeks of Tranquility is a complimentary program is designed to help us stay motivated and engaged in 2015.

To find support and community, join our private Facebook group and use hashtag #52weekstranquility to create additional online connections.

Connect live by calling in to Seasonal Tranquilosophy podcasts. Next one is happening Monday, September 21. Can’t join us live? Recordings are available.

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Tranquil Treasures

Tranquil Treasures is a NEW private vault for Love Note subscribers filled with a potpourri of tranquility tools.

Each tool—from  yoga practices, to guided meditations, to downloadable manifestos, to inspiring quotes—is chosen to assist you on your journey.

You’ll find new inspiration stockpiled in this treasure trove from time to time.

To access Tranquil Treasures, click here and enter the password.

Already a subscriber? Great, check Monday’s Love Note for the password.

Want access? Sign up for the Love Notes to receive the password.

Craving another tranquility tool not featured? Let me know!

Thanks for reading and being part of this online community. Bisous. x

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Tranquility du Jour #346: Find Your True Edge

Bonjour. Welcome to the 346th edition of Tranquility du Jour: Find Your True Edge. Learn how to get out of a rut, stop holding yourself back, and focus on pleasure and self-compassion.

Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #346: Find Your True Edge

 

Featured Guest: Ellen Blaufox, LSW-R is the Founder of true edge workshop. She is an expert in her field with more than 20 years of professional, clinical experience. Ellen is the Clinical Director of the Sally & Anthony Mann Center RTF (formerly known as Linden Hill). S&AM is the largest residential, psychiatric treatment facility for adolescents in New York State. Ms. Blaufox has been an Adjunct Professor for New York University Silver School of Social Work for the last five years where she teaches DROP (Diversity, Racism, Oppression and Privilege). Ms. Blaufox is a well-respected authority on such topics as trauma, racism, white privilege, feminism and self-care. She is a graduate of Skidmore College, NYU Silver School of Social Work, as well as NYSSA Julliard and Circle in the Square Theatre School.

Savvy Sources:

Website: ellenstrueedgeworkshop.com
Upcoming retreat: trueedgeworkshopevents.squarespace.com/#retreat
Join my complimentary 52 Weeks of Tranquility Program
Tranquilosophy Seasonal Podcast: Monday, September 21 at 3pm ET
Podcast app: Tranquility du Jour iPhone and Android

Stay Connected:

New? Peruse my FAQs.
Join moi for a retreat, workshop, e-course, or seasonal podcast.
Read along on Goodreads.
Connect on Facebook.
Follow on Twitter.
Pin along on Pinterest.
Eye candy on Instagram @tranquilitydujour.
Browse my books.
Receive weekly Tranquility du Jour Love Notes.
Read about my passion for pigs.
Pen a review on iTunes.

Techy:

To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes.
New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411.
Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released.
Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to get the podcast automagically on iOS or Android.

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Week in Review

 

 

 

 

Week in Review

Traveled to and from upstate New York

Was all smiles at the Farm Sanctuary Hoe Down {highlight of my year!}

Time with Tim’s family

Got tickets for the Farm Sanctuary Gala

Ordered chosen perfume bottles

Penned Week 33: Walk

Recorded and released Podcast #345: Meet Mookie

Bought Mookie a Thunder Shirt and homeopathic drops

Taught Mindfulness class

Took 2 yoga classes

Biked 6 miles

Rehabilitating Pilates session

Dinner with girlfriend

Shipped a care package

Interviewed LeeAnn Casey on restorative yoga

Finalized perfume labels with designer

Worked with designer on new projects

Directors’ meeting

3 Days with clients at The Women’s Center

Updated New Reader page

Took Mookie to trial day at daycare

Got a ticket for biking  through an intersection when it wasn’t my turn

Comforted myself with donuts

Set up Tranquil Treasures page complete with yoga practices, meditation, manifestos, and more {Password going out in Monday’s Love Note, so be sure you’re subscribed}

Savvy Sources

{This newly added section will feature curated inspiring finds}

Create a Found Words Art Journal

She Sheds, who knew?!

The Disease of Being Busy

Phenomenal piece on Susie from Farm Sanctuary

DIY Gold Leaf Necklace

Weekend Wish List

Productive meetings

Fun brunch with girlfriend

Host inspiring Writing Lab

Volunteer at Hospice

Time with writing group

Date night with Tim and Mookie

Et toi? What’s on your Weekend Wish List? Bisous. x

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