Spring finally feels like it has arrived!

We have moved away from the mucky middle and broken through to the wonderful spring season we have been waiting for.

Only, now, many of us find ourselves trying to hurry spring along to summer.

Spring naturally brings energy.

In Ayurveda - and nature itself - spring is a time of renewal and growth.

We go from the heavy, inward energy of winter to a bursting outward “do more, move more” energy.

That’s beautiful … but it can also be overwhelming.

This time of year, I often hear my clients say: “I am way behind this year … I feel like I have to catch up … There’s so much to do, and I don’t know where to start.”

So, why are we feeling hurried or rushed? Where are we going? Where else do we need to be other than right here in this present moment?

There is a benefit to each stage (and season) that we go through in every aspect of our life

Today, on Episode #152 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I’m sharing my top 5 simple ways to stay mindful in the spring rush.

1. Start with your breath
2. Do one thing at a time
3. Use nature as a reminder to slow down
4. Set realistic spring expectations (and lower your expectations)
5. Bookend your day with gratitude and calm

Instead of rushing spring, try being in the moment of spring. Being engaged in spring.

Rushing through spring without awareness can lead to burnout, frustration and even being disconnected from the joy of this season.

Love,

Lorrie xoxox

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Picture this, Habit Thrivers:

It's Saturday morning, spring is in the air, and the spring cleaning bug has bitten.

With a look of determination and a handful of trash bags, you open the spare bedroom/garage/closet, put your hands on your hips, and say:

Look at all of this crap...

You've been there, right?

I sure have.

Today, on Episode #151 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are discussing how to use an Ayurvedic perspective to eliminate decluttering shame and really embrace who we really are.

No matter if you are a Vata, Pitta or Kapha woman, we all have our strengths and weaknesses - and it's no different when it comes to dealing with the clutter in our lives.

The Vata woman feels overwhelmed by clutter. She starts in one place, gets distracted by another project or a memory, and ends up with a handful of unfinished piles.

The Pitta woman hates clutter. She's irritated by it (and anyone who gets in her spring-cleaning way). She is so focused and determined on decluttering that she dismisses and misses out on other opportunities while she dives into her decluttering mission.

The Kapha woman feels an emotional pull to her clutter. She has a hard time letting things go, because her emotions are tied to those objects. She may take one look at the messy drawer or closet and be instantly stuck.

But, while understanding our Dosha helps us understand what keeps us stuck on clutter, it can also help us move past our limitations, embrace who we are and make new progress.

So join me today, and find out what decluttering approaches speak directly to the woman you already are.

Love,

Lorrie xoxox

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Are you feeling a little socially rusty?

Sometimes, we can feel like we're in a social rut after the winter season.

In addition, our social circles naturally shrink as we get older, making our "Me Now" years sometimes even more of a challenge when it comes to social gatherings.

But we can make these years more fulfilling by just getting out there and connecting a little more.

Today, on Episode #150 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're going to discuss why socializing feels harder when we get older, why spring is an amazing time to sharpen our social skills habits, and how we can use a cue-routine-reward approach to make little changes that achieve big results.

So, relax and join me today on this journey into a spring and summer full of social situations.

After all, joy multiplies when shared!

Lorrie xoxox

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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond