Why Take a Vacation?

Hi Loves!

 

I just returned from a wonderful vacation with my family. Here is a photo from the beautiful beach, where we felt so serene, present, and at peace! I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend some quality time with my family. We laughed, we relaxed, we indulged, we played...it was PERFECT!

 

If you haven't already noticed, She Lives Inspired unplugged from social networking for a week. Though I deeply enjoy connecting with each and every one of you everyday, I needed quality time to rest and renew...and that meant I had to make a conscious, internalized decision: BE PRESENT & DISCONNECT.

Well, it sure worked! This morning I was so READY to return to work! My family, however, was dreading the thought of coming home. They had the "Vacation Blues," but I was excited to come home! Which really got me thinking: Do I not know how to shut my mind off? Can I really enjoy vacations? Do I really need to feel connected at every single minute of the day?

It's not that I didn't enjoy our trip, I just felt that a few days was sufficient time to recharge my batteries. It really got me thinking about how we choose to spend our "time off." I found this quote, which really resonated with me:

"I do not really like vacations. I much prefer an occasional day off when I do not feel like working. When I am confronted with a whole week in which I have nothing to do but enjoy myself I do not know where to begin. To me, enjoyment comes fleetingly and unheralded; I cannot determinedly enjoy myself for a whole week at a time." ~ Robertson Davies

For me, it's all about holistic wellness, which means daily habits of moderation in mind, body, and spirit. I need to take a break regularly. Obviously we can't take a vacation everyday, but if given the opportunity to take time "off" from our work, I'd prefer to take a day here and there! Stepping away from my desk keeps me grounded, grateful, and connected.

So, how do YOU choose to spend your time off?

 

Drop a comment below or post to my Facebook page with any questions or comments!

 

xo, health, and happiness,

Noel

Wellness Weekend to Present Workshops Focused Around Healing After Recent Tragedies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Noël O’Donnell 

info@shelivesinspired.com

WELLNESS WEEKEND TO PRESENT WORKSHOPS

FOCUSED AROUND HEALING AFTER RECENT TRAGEDIES

Four-hour workshop to include

progressive speakers, healers, and authors

May 6, 2013, Staten Island – She Lives Inspired’s founder Noël O’Donnell announced that her Self Confidence Series will expand into a Wellness Weekend.  The Wellness Weekend will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 11am-3pm at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden.  The indoor/ outdoor Wellness Weekend will include workshops in Building P and the Richmond County Savings Foundation’s Tuscan Garden.

“We have an extremely inspiring roster of speakers, authors, and healers who wish to uplift the Staten Island community, especially in the wake of Hurricane Sandy,” said She Lives Inspired’s Founder Noël O’Donnell.  “I hope that participants will take advantage of the empowering concepts presented to them and live happier and healthier lives.”

Wellness Weekend will incorporate different types of alternative medicine and routes to healing including Life and Wellness Coaching, Reiki, Meditation, Massage, Yoga, and Whole Nutrition which have all been shown to promote wellbeing, enhance mood, and improve quality of life.

In addition to the Life and Wellness Coach Noël O’Donnell, the program also features Spiritual Author Blanca Beyar, Holistic Health Counselor Linda Principato, and Crystal Healer Karyn Annette. For an additional cost, Reiki Healings and Massage Therapy will be available. Handmade jewelry by Bracelets by Breanna, Inspirational Books by Blanca Beyar, healing jewelry by Seanora Lopes, and Crystals by Prisms of Light & Vibration will also be available for purchase.

Participants can register on http://www.shelivesinspired.com/events. Tickets to the event are $75 per person. 

For more information and a detailed workshop schedule, please see attached flyer or visit www.shelivesinspired.com.

About She Lives Inspired

Noel created the brand, SheLivesInspired, to empower you to live your best life through holistic wellness, positive psychology, and everyday spirituality. Noël is here to answer your questions and help you figure out what's standing in the way of getting to the place you want to be in life!

About Noël O’Donnell

Noël O'Donnell B.S., CLC, CWC received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Purchase College and her Life and Wellness Coaching Certification through World Coach Institute. Noel is also a Certified Reiki Practitioner. Noël coaches men and women who are open to living an inspired life, ready to make positive changes, and willing to invest in their health, wellness, happiness, healing, and personal development. Currently Noël spends her time seeing private coaching clients, motivational speaking, and running group workshops in NYC. Noël also hosts a video blog on YouTube and "Inspiration Station with Coach Noël" on Blog Talk Radio.