If I told you that in order to change any problem (“problem” being defined as something that’s holding you back or creating disruption in your life) all you need are three things, would you believe me?

Backstory: I’m currently training for a half marathon (more on that later). Included in the training program are a few clinics including injury prevention, proper nutrition, and one that I knew I’d totally geek out with: mental strategy.

I was excited to see what this was all about -- not just for how it could support my running but, always and forever being the dot-connector that I am, how it might also enhance and support my work with my clients. Since, in all honesty, most of my coaching revolves around mental strategy or thought work, about seeing what’s hindering us and then understanding how to use our minds in ways that can support us in achieving our goals of living lives that feel like the ones we want to be living.

Here's what I learned (and it's EVERYthing!) -- {More on the blog}
 

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ALSO: I've just booked the most AMAZING spot for my 2019 RETREAT! This gorgeous working farm and retreat center sits on over 50 acres of land just outside of Asheville, NC. All food is local, organic and farm-to-table and is prepared in-house buy the couple who runs the farm. There are several accommodation options including these amazing "glamping" style bell tents (which I'm currently obsessed with) and also amazing add-ons like reiki and massage. Invitations for the retreat will go out to all of my past retreaters soon but if you'd like to be on the first-to-know list for space available after that, please let me know! 

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Lastly, coming down the pipeline: I am working on the final details for a group coaching immersion (kicking off in late fall/early winter) which is designed to help all of my over-achieving, hard-on-themselves, doing-it-ALL peeps who are asking themselves, why doesn't life feel better. This is my first online group opportunity for those of you (near and far) who've been waiting! Drop me an email if you'd like to be first to get the details.

, always.
Ellie

*PS: If ever there's anything in my emails that feel useful, supportive or encouraging to you, please consider sharing with a friend or loved one who you think would value it as well. Your people are my people so please feel free to share the love. 

Yoga @ The Broad

OPEN TO ALL - enrollment/drop-in options below:
Tuesday, 8:30-9:15am (womxn only)
Thursday, 9:30-10:30am (open to all)

Enrollment options (for both Tuesday and Thursday morning classes):
1) 4-week ($70) & 8-week enrollment ($125) - email me for more info on enrollment
3) drop-in, reserved ($20) - email me here with the dates you'd like to reserve
4) drop-in, space, permitting ($20) - just show up!

I will send a short email to yoga students ONLY, at the beginning of each week with the number of spots available in class that week. If you'd like to be on that list and aren't already, please email me to opt-in! Please note that all enrollments and reserved drop-in fees are non-refundable.

                                                              photo credit: Sandy Swagger Jones

"I'm sincerely grateful that we are working together. Honestly, I didn't know what a life coach did until we started working together. I've come to realize that a coach's role is to help support you, not direct you. Having a life coach is a priceless investment not only in myself, but also in my family, and community. Our coaching sessions make me a better person, which impacts those I care about as well. You help me to sift through my issues with work, family, and self-care, and really come to a clearer understanding of what I value and am passionate about. I know that those values and feelings have always been there, but life's chaos often gets in the way. I see coaching as a way to gain clarity, focus, and insight into myself."
{Life Coaching Client} 

Sound like something you (or someone you know) needs?

Now booking new (and returning) clients for Winter 2019...  

Schedule a free 20-min call to learn more 

#slowyourscroll

This is my effort to disrupt the super negative self-perceptions that arise for so many people while engaging in social media.




So many amazing people I know—brilliant, kind, bold, interesting, powerful, full-hearted clients and students and friends—are struggling with self-doubt, feelings of failing (at alllllll the things), self-hate, never-good-enough beliefs. And while a lot of that can be explored more, it is most certainly and directly connected to their time spent on social media. 

And I. AM. OVER. IT. 

Social media is an amazing place. It can inspire. It can empower. It can connect. And if it’s NOT feeling that way to you, I encourage you to stop... to pause... to put your phone down and begin to move back into what’s actually real - your life. 

I’ll be posting more #slowyourscroll images and I encourage you to share... help me interrupt the scroll that is crushing so many people who have so much to offer the world.