One Year of One Thing

Becoming more myself through showing up here weekly.

Hi friends,

A year ago, I sent my first “One Thing” email. Election week 2024 had shown me how much my community was struggling. I felt pulled to share practical ideas and resources as invitations to move toward wholeness and feel more at ease, regardless of external circumstances.

Despite feeling certain, I was nervous. My inner critic had a field day. I’m grateful I quieted that voice, and grateful for each of you who have read along, because through this practice, I have become more myself.

I am bolder now. My writing is warmer, more personal, and more vulnerable than it was a year ago. This practice has brought me joy and has never felt like a burden.

Looking back at 52 posts, I asked: if this were a curriculum, what am I teaching? It lines up so clearly with my coaching approach:

• Mindfulness and slowing down: even just for a breath or five minutes of reflection

• The whole of the human experience: honoring emotions and the body’s wisdom as guides

• Life design: clarifying what energizes you, defining success on your own terms, building towards your unique happiness

• Sustainable performance: sustaining your energy through rest, recovery, and staying focused on what matters most

I’m staying open to where this goes. I don’t know what this will look like in another year, but I’m not done yet. For the next 8-10 weeks, I’m experimenting with a focused series on mindful holidays and year-end reflection, drawing on each pillar above.

And this week, I invite you to revisit the first practice I shared, which remains a favorite:

One Thing For Your Week

Take good care,
Lisa