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3 STEPS FOR AN ELEGANT SEASON Cultivating Memories That Last ﷯One of the most powerful recollections I have from my childhood is from a Christmas Eve when I walked through the woods after dark, with a group of people from the village I lived in seven miles outside of Henley-on-Thames in the south of England. We walked to a neighboring farm to take part in a nativity scene and carol service with live animals. It was simply magical. The poet T.S. Eliot, in his 1922 poem, The Wasteland, described April as “the cruelest month”, “mixing memory and desire”. I would say that December is the busiest month, mixing obligation and festivity. Superimposed on the stresses and strains of regular life and work we have the celebrations of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice to name but a few. And here in The Berkshire Hills the chances are we will have, like icing on a cake, our fair share of snow and ice to navigate. In short, it gets complicated! Navigating this maize of a month, with any kind of elegance, can seem like an uphill task when the spirit of the season gets buried in a blizzard of over scheduling and logistics. It’s way too easy to become overwhelmed and exhausted. When December comes around I am reminded that many years ago I had what seemed like the perfect answer for meeting some of my holiday obligations. My plan was to spend Christmas Day having lunch with my family in the south of England and dinner with my then in-laws four hours drive north, in Manchester. The result was predictably exhausting and stressful and, worse, left everyone involved disgruntled and disappointed, including me. The intention may have been good but the result was miserably inelegant. If the December avalanche of obligations, commitments, shopping, events and parties is threatening to bury you, here are three strategies to utilize from the Living with Inner Elegance tool kit that can help. Firstly, we need to pay particular attention to our physical health. Hard though it can be, getting enough rest and exercise is key, and tempting though it surely is, be mindful about over eating and over imbibing. It’s much harder to deal with a busy schedule when we feel out of sorts and hung over. Inner elegance is always easier to access when rooted in a well-balanced body. It’s hard to take life in stride, and be calm and peaceful, when we have a cracking headache and an upset stomach. Secondly, let’s connect with one another the “old fashioned way”. It is scientifically proven that talking and sharing experiences with others improves psychological wellbeing and literally strengthens our cellular body and improves immunity. However tempting it is to get on a train, an elevator or even sit down to dinner and take out a cell phone, turn it off and make conversation. You’ll be amazed by how much better you feel when you slow down and become present: Practice enjoying the moment instead of worrying about the next thing on the agenda. It may also save you from catching a cold or the ‘flu. Thirdly, December is a perfect time to strengthen our communities by getting involved. If we shop locally and support our independent businesses our towns will remain vibrant and this will encourage others to come along too. By joining local festivities we get to meet neighbors, we didn’t even know existed, which helps us feel more connected and invested in our surroundings. And a sure fire way to increase our own wellbeing and reduce our stress levels is by being of service to others, so make a point of connecting with local charities, churches and organizations who help those in need in the neighborhood. I find that by slowing down and taking the time to celebrating the simpler pleasures of this busy season creates memories that will stand the test of time. Looking back on it now the power of my childhood memories of the nativity scene, with live animals, on Christmas Eve remains with me becomes it came from a sense of deep connection and taking the time to do something unusual and adventurous. Let’s make a conscious choice about the kind of future holiday memories we will be shaping this December. By taking care of our own wellbeing we are in better shape to connect authentically with one another and to be of service in our communities. Instead of an avalanche of overwhelm, let’s create a snowball effect of elegant living that prepares us all for a healthy and productive New Year. And if you have the choice between routine and adventure, choose adventure the memory will last longer! I would love to hear about your experience of the joys and difficulties of navigating the holiday season. Sharing experiences is a wonderful way for us to inspire and support one another. Please share your stories through the contact form on my website and your story will remain confidential if that is your preference.' And for those of you who feel in need of guidance I am available for Life Coaching. Send me an email at caroline@carolinephipps.com for further details. Together we can make the world a more elegant place
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ELEGANT ASPIRATIONS
3 STEPS FOR AN ELEGANT SEASON Cultivating Memories That Last ﷯One of the most powerful recollections I have from my childhood is from a Christmas Eve when I walked through the woods after dark, with a group of people from the village I lived in seven miles outside of Henley-on-Thames in the south of England. We walked to a neighboring farm to take part in a nativity scene and carol service with live animals. It was simply magical. The poet T.S. Eliot, in his 1922 poem, The Wasteland, described April as “the cruelest month”, “mixing memory and desire”. I would say that December is the busiest month, mixing obligation and festivity. Superimposed on the stresses and strains of regular life and work we have the celebrations of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice to name but a few. And here in The Berkshire Hills the chances are we will have, like icing on a cake, our fair share of snow and ice to navigate. In short, it gets complicated! Navigating this maize of a month, with any kind of elegance, can seem like an uphill task when the spirit of the season gets buried in a blizzard of over scheduling and logistics. It’s way too easy to become overwhelmed and exhausted. When December comes around I am reminded that many years ago I had what seemed like the perfect answer for meeting some of my holiday obligations. My plan was to spend Christmas Day having lunch with my family in the south of England and dinner with my then in-laws four hours drive north, in Manchester. The result was predictably exhausting and stressful and, worse, left everyone involved disgruntled and disappointed, including me. The intention may have been good but the result was miserably inelegant. If the December avalanche of obligations, commitments, shopping, events and parties is threatening to bury you, here are three strategies to utilize from the Living with Inner Elegance tool kit that can help. Firstly, we need to pay particular attention to our physical health. Hard though it can be, getting enough rest and exercise is key, and tempting though it surely is, be mindful about over eating and over imbibing. It’s much harder to deal with a busy schedule when we feel out of sorts and hung over. Inner elegance is always easier to access when rooted in a well-balanced body. It’s hard to take life in stride, and be calm and peaceful, when we have a cracking headache and an upset stomach. Secondly, let’s connect with one another the “old fashioned way”. It is scientifically proven that talking and sharing experiences with others improves psychological wellbeing and literally strengthens our cellular body and improves immunity. However tempting it is to get on a train, an elevator or even sit down to dinner and take out a cell phone, turn it off and make conversation. You’ll be amazed by how much better you feel when you slow down and become present: Practice enjoying the moment instead of worrying about the next thing on the agenda. It may also save you from catching a cold or the ‘flu. Thirdly, December is a perfect time to strengthen our communities by getting involved. If we shop locally and support our independent businesses our towns will remain vibrant and this will encourage others to come along too. By joining local festivities we get to meet neighbors, we didn’t even know existed, which helps us feel more connected and invested in our surroundings. And a sure fire way to increase our own wellbeing and reduce our stress levels is by being of service to others, so make a point of connecting with local charities, churches and organizations who help those in need in the neighborhood. I find that by slowing down and taking the time to celebrating the simpler pleasures of this busy season creates memories that will stand the test of time. Looking back on it now the power of my childhood memories of the nativity scene, with live animals, on Christmas Eve remains with me becomes it came from a sense of deep connection and taking the time to do something unusual and adventurous. Let’s make a conscious choice about the kind of future holiday memories we will be shaping this December. By taking care of our own wellbeing we are in better shape to connect authentically with one another and to be of service in our communities. Instead of an avalanche of overwhelm, let’s create a snowball effect of elegant living that prepares us all for a healthy and productive New Year. And if you have the choice between routine and adventure, choose adventure the memory will last longer! I would love to hear about your experience of the joys and difficulties of navigating the holiday season. Sharing experiences is a wonderful way for us to inspire and support one another. Please share your stories through the contact form on my website and your story will remain confidential if that is your preference.' And for those of you who feel in need of guidance I am available for Life Coaching. Send me an email at caroline@carolinephipps.com for further details. Together we can make the world a more elegant place
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TO ADVERTISE WITH US To advertise or sponsor a segment please send your request to the email below or call 518-329-0840 advertisement@carolinephipps.com TO HIRE CAROLINE Life Coaching Workshop Speaking Engagements
Caroline Wears Annie Walwyn-Jones Photos Alex Lage Film, Video and Audio Ringo Films Media Production
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3 STEPS FOR AN ELEGANT SEASON Cultivating Memories That Last ﷯One of the most powerful recollections I have from my childhood is from a Christmas Eve when I walked through the woods after dark, with a group of people from the village I lived in seven miles outside of Henley-on-Thames in the south of England. We walked to a neighboring farm to take part in a nativity scene and carol service with live animals. It was simply magical. The poet T.S. Eliot, in his 1922 poem, The Wasteland, described April as “the cruelest month”, “mixing memory and desire”. I would say that December is the busiest month, mixing obligation and festivity. Superimposed on the stresses and strains of regular life and work we have the celebrations of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice to name but a few. And here in The Berkshire Hills the chances are we will have, like icing on a cake, our fair share of snow and ice to navigate. In short, it gets complicated! Navigating this maize of a month, with any kind of elegance, can seem like an uphill task when the spirit of the season gets buried in a blizzard of over scheduling and logistics. It’s way too easy to become overwhelmed and exhausted. When December comes around I am reminded that many years ago I had what seemed like the perfect answer for meeting some of my holiday obligations. My plan was to spend Christmas Day having lunch with my family in the south of England and dinner with my then in-laws four hours drive north, in Manchester. The result was predictably exhausting and stressful and, worse, left everyone involved disgruntled and disappointed, including me. The intention may have been good but the result was miserably inelegant. If the December avalanche of obligations, commitments, shopping, events and parties is threatening to bury you, here are three strategies to utilize from the Living with Inner Elegance tool kit that can help. Firstly, we need to pay particular attention to our physical health. Hard though it can be, getting enough rest and exercise is key, and tempting though it surely is, be mindful about over eating and over imbibing. It’s much harder to deal with a busy schedule when we feel out of sorts and hung over. Inner elegance is always easier to access when rooted in a well-balanced body. It’s hard to take life in stride, and be calm and peaceful, when we have a cracking headache and an upset stomach. Secondly, let’s connect with one another the “old fashioned way”. It is scientifically proven that talking and sharing experiences with others improves psychological wellbeing and literally strengthens our cellular body and improves immunity. However tempting it is to get on a train, an elevator or even sit down to dinner and take out a cell phone, turn it off and make conversation. You’ll be amazed by how much better you feel when you slow down and become present: Practice enjoying the moment instead of worrying about the next thing on the agenda. It may also save you from catching a cold or the ‘flu. Thirdly, December is a perfect time to strengthen our communities by getting involved. If we shop locally and support our independent businesses our towns will remain vibrant and this will encourage others to come along too. By joining local festivities we get to meet neighbors, we didn’t even know existed, which helps us feel more connected and invested in our surroundings. And a sure fire way to increase our own wellbeing and reduce our stress levels is by being of service to others, so make a point of connecting with local charities, churches and organizations who help those in need in the neighborhood. I find that by slowing down and taking the time to celebrating the simpler pleasures of this busy season creates memories that will stand the test of time. Looking back on it now the power of my childhood memories of the nativity scene, with live animals, on Christmas Eve remains with me becomes it came from a sense of deep connection and taking the time to do something unusual and adventurous. Let’s make a conscious choice about the kind of future holiday memories we will be shaping this December. By taking care of our own wellbeing we are in better shape to connect authentically with one another and to be of service in our communities. Instead of an avalanche of overwhelm, let’s create a snowball effect of elegant living that prepares us all for a healthy and productive New Year. And if you have the choice between routine and adventure, choose adventure the memory will last longer! I would love to hear about your experience of the joys and difficulties of navigating the holiday season. Sharing experiences is a wonderful way for us to inspire and support one another. Please share your stories through the contact form on my website and your story will remain confidential if that is your preference.' And for those of you who feel in need of guidance I am available for Life Coaching. Send me an email at caroline@carolinephipps.com for further details. Together we can make the world a more elegant place
PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ADDRESS CONTACT
TO ADVERTISE WITH US To advertise or sponsor a segment please send your request to the email below or call 518-329-0840 advertisement@carolinephipps.com TO HIRE CAROLINE Life Coaching Workshop Speaking Engagements To contract Caroline's services please send your email to connect@carolinephipps.com or call 518-329-0840
Caroline Wears Annie Walwyn-Jones Photos Alex Lage Film, Video and Audio Ringo Films Media Production Website Ringo Films Marketing & Advertising
NEWSLETTERS To Subscribe to our newsletters please fill out the form on the contact page SUBMITTING YOUR STORY We encourage you to submit your story and we will love to tell it, however due to the great volume of requests we reserve the right to choose the ones based on the criteria that fits the website purposes.
3 STEPS FOR AN ELEGANT SEASON Cultivating Memories That Last ﷯One of the most powerful recollections I have from my childhood is from a Christmas Eve when I walked through the woods after dark, with a group of people from the village I lived in seven miles outside of Henley-on-Thames in the south of England. We walked to a neighboring farm to take part in a nativity scene and carol service with live animals. It was simply magical. The poet T.S. Eliot, in his 1922 poem, The Wasteland, described April as “the cruelest month”, “mixing memory and desire”. I would say that December is the busiest month, mixing obligation and festivity. Superimposed on the stresses and strains of regular life and work we have the celebrations of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice to name but a few. And here in The Berkshire Hills the chances are we will have, like icing on a cake, our fair share of snow and ice to navigate. In short, it gets complicated! Navigating this maize of a month, with any kind of elegance, can seem like an uphill task when the spirit of the season gets buried in a blizzard of over scheduling and logistics. It’s way too easy to become overwhelmed and exhausted. When December comes around I am reminded that many years ago I had what seemed like the perfect answer for meeting some of my holiday obligations. My plan was to spend Christmas Day having lunch with my family in the south of England and dinner with my then in-laws four hours drive north, in Manchester. The result was predictably exhausting and stressful and, worse, left everyone involved disgruntled and disappointed, including me. The intention may have been good but the result was miserably inelegant. If the December avalanche of obligations, commitments, shopping, events and parties is threatening to bury you, here are three strategies to utilize from the Living with Inner Elegance tool kit that can help. Firstly, we need to pay particular attention to our physical health. Hard though it can be, getting enough rest and exercise is key, and tempting though it surely is, be mindful about over eating and over imbibing. It’s much harder to deal with a busy schedule when we feel out of sorts and hung over. Inner elegance is always easier to access when rooted in a well-balanced body. It’s hard to take life in stride, and be calm and peaceful, when we have a cracking headache and an upset stomach. Secondly, let’s connect with one another the “old fashioned way”. It is scientifically proven that talking and sharing experiences with others improves psychological wellbeing and literally strengthens our cellular body and improves immunity. However tempting it is to get on a train, an elevator or even sit down to dinner and take out a cell phone, turn it off and make conversation. You’ll be amazed by how much better you feel when you slow down and become present: Practice enjoying the moment instead of worrying about the next thing on the agenda. It may also save you from catching a cold or the ‘flu. Thirdly, December is a perfect time to strengthen our communities by getting involved. If we shop locally and support our independent businesses our towns will remain vibrant and this will encourage others to come along too. By joining local festivities we get to meet neighbors, we didn’t even know existed, which helps us feel more connected and invested in our surroundings. And a sure fire way to increase our own wellbeing and reduce our stress levels is by being of service to others, so make a point of connecting with local charities, churches and organizations who help those in need in the neighborhood. I find that by slowing down and taking the time to celebrating the simpler pleasures of this busy season creates memories that will stand the test of time. Looking back on it now the power of my childhood memories of the nativity scene, with live animals, on Christmas Eve remains with me becomes it came from a sense of deep connection and taking the time to do something unusual and adventurous. Let’s make a conscious choice about the kind of future holiday memories we will be shaping this December. By taking care of our own wellbeing we are in better shape to connect authentically with one another and to be of service in our communities. Instead of an avalanche of overwhelm, let’s create a snowball effect of elegant living that prepares us all for a healthy and productive New Year. And if you have the choice between routine and adventure, choose adventure the memory will last longer! I would love to hear about your experience of the joys and difficulties of navigating the holiday season. Sharing experiences is a wonderful way for us to inspire and support one another. Please share your stories through the contact form on my website and your story will remain confidential if that is your preference.' And for those of you who feel in need of guidance I am available for Life Coaching. Send me an email at caroline@carolinephipps.com for further details. Together we can make the world a more elegant place
3 STEPS FOR AN ELEGANT SEASON Cultivating Memories That Last ﷯One of the most powerful recollections I have from my childhood is from a Christmas Eve when I walked through the woods after dark, with a group of people from the village I lived in seven miles outside of Henley-on-Thames in the south of England. We walked to a neighboring farm to take part in a nativity scene and carol service with live animals. It was simply magical. The poet T.S. Eliot, in his 1922 poem, The Wasteland, described April as “the cruelest month”, “mixing memory and desire”. I would say that December is the busiest month, mixing obligation and festivity. Superimposed on the stresses and strains of regular life and work we have the celebrations of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice to name but a few. And here in The Berkshire Hills the chances are we will have, like icing on a cake, our fair share of snow and ice to navigate. In short, it gets complicated! Navigating this maize of a month, with any kind of elegance, can seem like an uphill task when the spirit of the season gets buried in a blizzard of over scheduling and logistics. It’s way too easy to become overwhelmed and exhausted. When December comes around I am reminded that many years ago I had what seemed like the perfect answer for meeting some of my holiday obligations. My plan was to spend Christmas Day having lunch with my family in the south of England and dinner with my then in-laws four hours drive north, in Manchester. The result was predictably exhausting and stressful and, worse, left everyone involved disgruntled and disappointed, including me. The intention may have been good but the result was miserably inelegant. If the December avalanche of obligations, commitments, shopping, events and parties is threatening to bury you, here are three strategies to utilize from the Living with Inner Elegance tool kit that can help. Firstly, we need to pay particular attention to our physical health. Hard though it can be, getting enough rest and exercise is key, and tempting though it surely is, be mindful about over eating and over imbibing. It’s much harder to deal with a busy schedule when we feel out of sorts and hung over. Inner elegance is always easier to access when rooted in a well-balanced body. It’s hard to take life in stride, and be calm and peaceful, when we have a cracking headache and an upset stomach. Secondly, let’s connect with one another the “old fashioned way”. It is scientifically proven that talking and sharing experiences with others improves psychological wellbeing and literally strengthens our cellular body and improves immunity. However tempting it is to get on a train, an elevator or even sit down to dinner and take out a cell phone, turn it off and make conversation. You’ll be amazed by how much better you feel when you slow down and become present: Practice enjoying the moment instead of worrying about the next thing on the agenda. It may also save you from catching a cold or the ‘flu. Thirdly, December is a perfect time to strengthen our communities by getting involved. If we shop locally and support our independent businesses our towns will remain vibrant and this will encourage others to come along too. By joining local festivities we get to meet neighbors, we didn’t even know existed, which helps us feel more connected and invested in our surroundings. And a sure fire way to increase our own wellbeing and reduce our stress levels is by being of service to others, so make a point of connecting with local charities, churches and organizations who help those in need in the neighborhood. I find that by slowing down and taking the time to celebrating the simpler pleasures of this busy season creates memories that will stand the test of time. Looking back on it now the power of my childhood memories of the nativity scene, with live animals, on Christmas Eve remains with me becomes it came from a sense of deep connection and taking the time to do something unusual and adventurous. Let’s make a conscious choice about the kind of future holiday memories we will be shaping this December. By taking care of our own wellbeing we are in better shape to connect authentically with one another and to be of service in our communities. Instead of an avalanche of overwhelm, let’s create a snowball effect of elegant living that prepares us all for a healthy and productive New Year. And if you have the choice between routine and adventure, choose adventure the memory will last longer! I would love to hear about your experience of the joys and difficulties of navigating the holiday season. Sharing experiences is a wonderful way for us to inspire and support one another. Please share your stories through the contact form on my website and your story will remain confidential if that is your preference.' And for those of you who feel in need of guidance I am available for Life Coaching. Send me an email at caroline@carolinephipps.com for further details. Together we can make the world a more elegant place
To advertise or sponsor a segment please send your request to the email below or call 518-329-0840
Ringo Films Media Production
To contract Caroline's services please send your email to connect@carolinephipps.com or call 518-329-0840 Ringo Films Marketing & Advertising
NEWSLETTERS To Subscribe to our newsletters please fill out the form on the contact page SUBMITTING YOUR STORY We encourage you to submit your story and we will love to tell it, however due to the great volume of requests we reserve the right to choose the ones based on the criteria that fits the website purposes.