Author:Laureen Nowlan Card

You’re Not Crazy For Wanting More: A Quiet Awakening in Midlife

"I just want to feel like I’m not crazy for wanting a different kind of life.”If that sentence lands in your body like truth, you’re not alone.So many smart, capable women whisper this in coaching sessions, journal pages, or quiet car rides home.You’ve done the mindset work. You’ve built the career. You’ve kept it all together.But still…There’s a quiet ache.A...

My Grandmother’s Memorial Is This Weekend

My Grandmother’s memorial service is this weekend.  She lived to be nearly 95 years old.  So, I am looking back on her life and the many beautiful memories I have with her.  I am sorting through old letters and photos and spending time remembering many moments with her.   Of course this has me reflecting on my own life and asking a...

Do You Remember Who You Were Before The World Told You Who To Be

“Do you remember who you were before the World told you who to be?”   I first heard this quote from Danielle Laporte, maybe 6 years ago.  It was exactly what I was working on at the time.  I wanted to find my authentic self again - to forget everything I had learned about who I was supposed to be and all...

3 Questions That Make Goal Setting Easier and More Meaningful

It’s that time of year again.  The New Year. People are reflecting on the past year and planning for the future.  It’s a time of excitement, and also sometimes of bewilderment because of all the many things we want for our future life.    I want to share with you the most impactful questions I’ve been asked over the last couple...

5D PRESENCE

I’d like to share a concept with you that I’ve been rolling around in my head for awhile.  It’s become a practice for me. Let me know how this lands for you and whether it resonates. This idea is about “mindfulness”, but not just any kind of mindfulness, it’s about tuning in to 5 dimensions of your being, and connecting...

PARENTING IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR

My Top Pieces of Advice for Parents I don't usually give advice (unless it's legal advice), because I believe we all have our own journeys and our own answers within. However, I myself have often been heard to say "I wish I'd known that when I was...

Emotional Wellness

I want to bring something to the fore that doesn’t get a lot of air-time – Emotions and our Emotional Wellness.   We talk a fair amount about mental health and physical health, but do you know what has a lot to do with both of these? Emotional Wellness.  Even if we are strong mentally, emotional overwhelm can take us down pretty...