Create a Restorative Lifestyle

 to Lead Boldly and Burn Brightly without Burning Out

 "For Me, Balanced Success lies at the Center of Intentional, Playful, and Restful" ~CKunkle  

Greetings to YOU and a Warm Welcome to our strong community of high-achieving women who intend to thrive amidst the challenges of work and life while showing grace under pressure.

I'm amazed that just 2 weeks ago we were skiing for Spring break, and now the grass is green, trees are budding, and many flowers are already in bloom.  

Life is full of sudden changes, not only in weather temperature, but in ups and downs of emotional climates as well.  One minute you can feel great like everything is soaring.  The next minute you get slammed with bad news, a loved one falls ill, or tragedy strikes like last week's Boston bombing.

For better or worse, that's just the way it is.

But what's NOT just the way it is, is whether you will Retreat in fear, Respond with graceful resolve, or React in panic to these constant fluctuations.  

As the C.E.O. of Y.O.U. you're empowered to control your attitudes and interpretations.  Our ability to Respond quickly as part of the solution in times of crisis (as opposed to part of the problem) requires that we have a reservoir of resilience to draw from on a moment's notice.   

I have learned the hard way through burn out that in order to serve I need a reserve.  That's what has led me to promote a Restorative Lifestyle, which creates a clear mind, a healthy body, and a loving spirit through small steps and daily deposits of intention, playfulness, and rest.

As I watched the Boston trauma unfold in real time on the news, I sat in awe of those who immediately ran towards the explosions rather than away from them to help the injured.  They had the mental focus, strength, and compassion to look past the haters and became helpers, putting their own well-being at risk because they knew who they were and what they stood for.

We can be used as instruments of peace and healing wherever we are.  With our family, friends,and co-workers, as well as for strangers in need.  Living a more engaged, self-aware, and energetic life will give us the courage to jump into action with the helpers when our time comes.

Serving others in the highest way does not happen by default, nor does it exclude your self-care.  It happens by design, and includes giving your mental, emotional, and spiritual life the attention it deserves.

I'd love to hear from you ~ How do you design your life to lead boldly and burn brightly without burning out? 

Until then, may you work hard, play hard, and rest well. 

 Christina Kunkle, CTA Certified Life and Wellness Coach, R.N.

 "Resilience Coach for High-Achieving Women who want to thrive 

by building a life, not just a career."