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July 21, 2021
Tranquility du Jour #550: On the Road {Part 4}
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I invite my partner Tim back on the show to discuss our multi-week journey out west. Hear our five takeaways, what we’d do differently, tips on planning your own adventure, and how to armchair travel.
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Events
TDJ Live Summer Replay
TDJ Lifestyle e-course {join the waitlist}
TDJ Passholder Collective {join the waitlist}
On the Road Part 1
On the Road Part 2
One the Road Part 3
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July 12, 2021
Tranquility du Jour #549: Goodbye Complaining
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with best-selling author Christine Lewicki about her book I Quit Complaining. Learn about her challenge to stop complaining for 21 days, the lessons she learned with this challenge, and how this may make a difference in your own life.
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TDJ Live Masterclass September 19
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Fall Virtual Retreat October 2 {registration opening soon}
TDJ Passholder Collective {join the waitlist}
Christine Lewicki is a bestselling author and certified leadership coach living between Paris and Los Angeles, California. Particularly known as a sought-after speaker who loves to express herself with her heart and guts, she’s brilliant in inspiring everyone to get out of victim mode and share their best self with the world.
Christine wrote the French Best-Seller J’Arrête de Râler! – AKA I quit complaining – (300 000 copies sold) translated in many languages and now available in English.
She is also a wife and the mother of three kick-ass girls, always striving to live her busy and rich life to its fullest.
“One of the top 8 coaches to boost happiness!” BIBA Magazine “The public loves her” ELLE Magazine
Find Our GuestInstagram: instagram.com/christinelewicki_english/
Facebook: facebook.com/IQuitComplaining/
Website: christinelewicki.com/en/welcome-christine-lewicki/
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July 6, 2021
Tranquility du Jour #548: On the Road {Part 3}
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I invite my partner Tim on the show to discuss our multi-week journey out west. Hear about our last two weeks on the California coast, driving back home, quirky quotes from the adventure plus answers to your question on budgeting and more.
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Events
July 10 Mid-Year Virtual Retreat
TDJ Lifestyle e-course {join the waitlist}
TDJ Passholder Collective {join the waitlist}
On the Road Part 1
On the Road Part 2
Birthday Reflections
Mick Jagger solo albums (I’m a fan of the last two)
Join our TDJ Insider’s Facebook group. Share resources, get inspiration, make connections, be part of the online book club.
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Browse my 6 Books and planner.
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July 5, 2021
Birthday Reflections
Last week was my 48th birthday and we celebrated it most of June with a focus on experiences—dinner, drinks, treats, friends, music.
On birthday eve we dined al fresco at Mendocino Cafe (second photo) decorated with paper lanterns and lights. I wore a crochet caftan I’d picked up at a local boutique over my 2in1 fitted and capri legging uniform (top photo) and felt fancy in a new dress.
Other than gifts, four books, and consumables such as a bag of Mediterranean Mint Smith tea and a rose candle from Elm Candle Bar, that caftan was my only trip purchase so it will have sweet memories.
During dinner, Belle kept pawing at Tim to get his attention so I snapped the above photo of her caught in the action. She just can’t get enough of him.
When driving an hour back to our Airbnb with happy bellies, we stopped along the coast to take it in and captured two more shots shown above at dusk.
The night before we’d finished the Halston series on Netflix and it ended [spoiler alert] with a caption that Halston spent the last 18 months of his life driving along the California coast. I see why.
On my birthday we started our 26-hour drive to Oklahoma to pick up Mookie from Camp Grandparents. I mostly stared out the window for hours—California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas—such stunning landscapes.
The pink satin SJP shoes shown above awaited me. I’d had my eye on them for weeks and was over the moon to meet this gift from Tim. Note the grey Gizmo hairs all over the leggings in the second to last photo and Mom captured my first steps in them in the last image.
We’ve just returned after a 20-hour drive from Oklahoma and I’m a bit buzzy, but happy. The five weeks were exhilarating and exhausting all rolled into one. I’ll share more about the experience in this week’s podcast.
In the interim, I wanted to share my birthday tradition in case you, too, would like a dose of mid-year reflection.
In 2005, I received this note from a friend:
Your birthday is your personal New Year’s, and a chance to create for ourselves a starting point and period of reflection for the year past. So… Here’s your assignment, should you choose to accept it:
1. Make a list of your accomplishments since your last birthday
2. Make a list of your goals for this year.
3. Write these lists in your journal, and save it someplace safe that you’ll
refer to it again.
4. (optional) Share this information with others.
Ever since then, this has been my go-to process.
A few accomplishments since my last birthday include completing a first draft of my memoir, doing almost daily ballet classes, launching TDJ Passholder Collective, and taking a five-week road trip.
A few goals for this next year include submitting a book proposal, doing pointe work in ballet, getting to Paris, and eating more plants (less pizza) . . . to name a few.
On Saturday I’ll be walking some of you through this process in our Mid-Year Virtual Retreat. If you’re in the mood for reflection, movement, and creative play, I hope you’ll join us. If you can’t, I hope you’ll go through this process on your own. It’s powerful!
Thank you for your sweet notes of love last week. They made my day even more special. Wishing you space for reflection with a big cuppa iced tea in hand. Bisous.
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June 30, 2021
June in Review
Hello love! Monthly I do a review and also create my next month’s dreams. This reflection exercise allows me to stay accountable, review goals, celebrate, and note what needs adjustment. I duplicate this process in my Daybook , too, since I’m a paper lover!
You’ll also find an assortment of June’s photos plus a roundup of all things TDJ this month and Savvy Sources I thought you’d enjoy. Bisous. x
June in ReviewRelease four podcasts [DONE]Safe travels [DONE]Savor time in nature [DONE]Send 60 postcards [SENT 75]Host inspiring TDJ Live [DONE]Take 25 ballet classes [TOOK 20]Read four books [READ TWO]Finish an online course [TBD]Reflect [IN PROCESS]
June HighlightsEating a crumpet and seeing rows of peonies in Seattle’s Pike Place Market
Visiting Chateau Ste Michelle and sipping my favorite Riesling wine
Playing in pink fluff at Lara Blair’s Photography studio
Listening to live jazz at Yoshi’s in Oakland
Camping in the redwoods
Tea, dinners, and brunching with loved ones along the west coast
Dining at Ravens vegan resto in Mendocino
Visiting Big Sur and the Henry Miller Library
Wandering through Portland’s Rose Test Garden at dusk
Driving along the California coast
Coordinating a private Journal Breeze class for the Passholder Collective
Hosting an Instagram Live with June’s Book Club author Elayne Fluker
Sending 75 postcards
Seeing Roadrunner at a private outdoor film screening
Celebrating birthday eve in Mendocino
Release four podcasts
Release new TDJ designs and 8-piece capsule
Send four Love Notes
Host inspiring Mid-Year Virtual Retreat
Safe travels back to DC
Smooth move into my new office space
Quick jaunt to NYC for ballet, brunch at Ladybird, and jazz/hip hop
Survive single parenting four pets for eight days
Take 25 ballet classes
Complete one online course
Read four books
Detox after a month of gluttony
Savor reconnect time with friends
Podcast #547: The Divine Feline
Podcast #546: On the Road: Part 2
Podcast #545: Pause. Breathe. Choose.
Podcast #544: On the Road: Part 1
July Book Club Pick
Mid-Year Virtual Retreat
Summer TDJ Live Replay
How to Strengthen Your Creative Intuition
7 Ways Cooking Can Boost Your Mental Health
Make These 27 Books Part of Your Anti-Racism Education
7 Bad Habits That Are Holding You Back at Work
Reset Your Boundaries Online and Off
How to Be Charming When You’re a Quiet Introvert
13 Summer Fashion Tricks
Most Anticipated Non-Fiction of Summer 2021
50 Things To Do On Your Birthday
The Birthday Tradition You Should Start Immediately
Recipe: Vegan Birthday Cake
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June 29, 2021
Summer TDJ Live Replay
Thank you for joining last Sunday’s TDJ Live!
I SO appreciate you (and your furbabies) tuning in from Canada and across the US to reflect, set intentions, and consider small shifts for this new season.
ReplayIf you missed us live or want to rewatch the gathering, the 60-minute video recording is available HERE. The live segment is free and the replay is $10 to support pigs and pugs in need through Pigs & Pugs Project.
During this masterclass I shared ways to express your summer signature style, expand horizons with travel, choose compassion, clarify wellness post-pandemic, and nourish your creativity by committing to a daily summer practice.
We also got centered, created a summer wish list, reflected on Q2, dreamed about Q3, and circled back to our new year’s theme. I also showed my latest book buys and an invite to July’s Virtual Retreat.
These are a few of the gorgeous images spotted online with #TDJLive. Thank you for posting your creativity! During the event I announced a giveaway and the winner was chosen randomly using random number generator: Katherine D. (photo above). Congrats!
Save the dateOur next TDJ Live is Sunday, September 19 at 8pm ET.
May you find nourishment, ease, and tranquility this season. And beyond. You are a gift. Bisous. x
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July’s Book Club Pick
Welcome back to the Tranquility du Jour book club! From one bibliophile to another, let’s read stories that move us, make us think, and open up important conversations.
Together we’ll read and discuss in our TDJ Insider’s Facebook group and hopefully in person someday soon. You in? Hope so!
Introducing Our July Book
“Hosts of all kinds, this is a must-read!” —Chris Anderson, owner and curator of TED
From the host of the New York Times podcast Together Apart, an exciting new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways we spend our time together—at home, at work, in our communities, and beyond.
In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive—which they don’t have to be. We rely too much on routine and the conventions of gatherings when we should focus on distinctiveness and the people involved. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, large and small, for work and for play.
Drawing on her expertise as a facilitator of high-powered gatherings around the world, Parker takes us inside events of all kinds to show what works, what doesn’t, and why. She investigates a wide array of gatherings—conferences, meetings, a courtroom, a flash-mob party, an Arab-Israeli summer camp—and explains how simple, specific changes can invigorate any group experience.
The result is a book that’s both journey and guide, full of exciting ideas with real-world applications. The Art of Gathering will forever alter the way you look at your next meeting, industry conference, dinner party, and backyard barbecue—and how you host and attend them.
Why I Chose ItI wanted to choose another book that will help us navigate the world as it reopens and we start gathering again. May we create meaningful, transformative, and memorable experiences. I hope you’ll join me!
How to JoinHop over to theTDJ Insider’s Facebook group and look for the pinned post. I’ll share a few thoughts and prompts mid-month and welcome you to share favorite quotes and takeaways throughout the month.
Want a physical copy of the book? Here’s a list of Black-owned bookstores. Or download the book via an e-reader or Audible (use this link for a free 30-day trial and first book).
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June 28, 2021
Tranquility du Jour #547: The Divine Feline
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with best-selling author Belinda Alexandra about her new book The Divine Feline. Learn a bit about cat history, the magic of cats, how to communicate with your cat, cats and self-care, and more!
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July 10 Mid-Year Virtual Retreat
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Belinda Alexandra is the author of nine bestselling novels and has been published around the world including the United States, Spain, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Hungary and Poland. She is the daughter of a Russian mother and an Australian father and has had an interest in world history, music and cultures since a young age. Belinda currently lives in Sydney, Australia, with her three black rescue cats – Valentino, Versace and Gucci. When she is not catering to their every need, she enjoys flamenco and belly-dancing, playing the piano and learning Italian. Belinda is also patron for the World League for the Protection of Animals, Australia.https://www.belinda-alexandra.com/the-divine-felineFind Our Guesthttps://www.facebook.com/BelindaAlexandraAuthorhttps://www.instagram.com/belinda_alexandra_author
https://www.belinda-alexandra.com/
Let’s ConnectJoin our TDJ Insider’s Facebook group. Share resources, get inspiration, make connections, be part of the online book club.
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June 21, 2021
Tranquility du Jour #546: On the Road {Part 2}
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I invite my partner Tim on the show to discuss our multi-week journey out west. Hear about our time among the redwoods, our traveling pugs, juggling work and life, camping with peonies, travel tips, and more.
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Events
June 20 TDJ Live Masterclass
July 10 Mid-Year Virtual Retreat
TDJ Lifestyle e-course {join the waitlist}
TDJ Passholder Collective {join the waitlist}
Join our TDJ Insider’s Facebook group. Share resources, get inspiration, make connections, be part of the online book club.
Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible and get your first book FREE.
Receive weekly inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more.
Browse my 6 Books and planner.
Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show. Deets on kimberlywilson.com/review.
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June 16, 2021
You’re Invited: Two Upcoming Events
TDJ Live Masterclass and the Mid-Year Virtual Retreat. 
I have to tell you how much I got out of Sunday’s TDJ Live. Usually I watch and do my petals and just put it all away. I don’t know why this time was different, but when you talked about a summer schedule I decided I needed to do it. I’ve made myself a schedule tons of times, but just ignored it. This time I decided to set an alarm, get up at 7:00 to do a little yoga, and then take an easy 20-minute walk. I feel like a new person after following my schedule! —Rebecca
My first experience of a virtual retreat with Kimberly was a complete delight and totally inspiring as she moved seamlessly between modules, imparting beauty, tranquility, and wisdom in her own unique style. A truly gifted teacher, her kindness and compassion shine through and I look forward to my next retreat with her and the amazing TDJ community. —Jacqui
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