THOUGHTS &
NOTES

The other morning, I rushed into my day the way so many of us do—checking messages, making coffee, running through my mental to-do list before I’d even sat down. By the time I finally paused, I realized I hadn’t tasted the coffee in my hand or even noticed the sunlight coming through the window. Sound familiar? That moment reminded me of something I share often with the women I coach: mindfulness isn’t about adding more to your plate—it’s about being present with what’s alre

As an empowerment coach working with women 50+, I’ve witnessed a common thread among so many of us: we’ve spent years—often decades—caring for others first. Children, partners, parents, friends, even careers have taken center stage, while our own needs were quietly moved to the background. Then comes a moment of realization: If I don’t start caring for myself now, when will I? Self-care isn’t about spa days or scented candles (though those are wonderful). It’s about reclaimin