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A gentle, delightful exercise to summarize your vision for the year ahead. In a riff off our Slow Sessions inside the Healing Burnout Course and Elegant Excellence Community, music will support you with space to think, write, and hear from yourself after the questions throughout. Whether you feel behind on your annual planning, or are already swimming in your "word of the year" or resolutions, use...

How to feel more joy, and hopefully a little less sadness this season, no matter what's swirling around you. Family drama, work stress, life losses – the holidays can be a bit bumpy emotionally with triggers big and small we're bracing for or didn't see coming. During a bit of a tough time over Thanksgiving this phrase of 3 G's came to me to explain what I was going through, how I was handling it,...

Anyone else struggle with this? Using charming life lessons from The Holiday , I'm sharing a mental game that brings me more peace, less comparison or fear of judgment.  We know we shouldn't care what others think of us, but that's easier said than done. Using charming life lessons from The Holiday , I'm sharing a mental game that brings me more peace, less comparison or fear of judgment.  Press p...

Rest and leisure is one way we avoid burnout, but what about when it leaves us drained or regretful? Doesn't feel the way we were hoping it would feel? Ever gone on a trip expecting to be rested and come home drained? Whether a vacation or family holiday, solo or group, simple long weekend or big financial investment.  Listen in for coaching on how to make the most of your time, money, and energy...

What should you rely on more when it comes to big choices? How often do we actually make a wrong decision? Which advice that we're given is sound, and which might we question? Gain wisdom through the final in this 3-part series on making better decisions with more confidence and clarity. As I say at the end, "I'm working on and growing in having more peace with complicated choices, feeling less an...

An equation to help in the moments of endlessly waffling back and forth: Should I? Or no?? The more you overthink, the harder it feels to make a choice. Here's why and a mindset that helps us make peace amidst challenging and important decisions. Links in this episode: Get on the waitlist for the 2023 Elegant Excellence Journal! Episode #112: Motherhood: Yes, no maybe?   Episode #98: The 2-Part Fa...

We spend so much time trying to make wise choices. How do we still get it wrong sometimes?! In this first episode of a three part series, we'll use the kismet story of meeting our new kitten Freddie Cappuccino to ponder how much we know about what will really make us happy. Plus where is the balance between planning, and leaving room for fate. Links in this episode: Get on the waitlist for the 202...

What's the #1 cause of these horrible feelings that create so much exhaustion in your life, whether self-loathing, shame, or anger and judgment – at yourself and others? I believe I've identified the one core scenario that exacerbates all of these or creates more grace and connection. Listen in to feel more peace, love, and ease for you and everyone in your life. Links in this episode: NEW Healing...

I've missed you! When the ground fell out beneath me this summer, here's what helped me swim back to the surface, plus kept me healthy during a challenging year before that. If you want things to feel a little easier, you are welcome here. If you're tired or grieving, you are welcome here. If you're looking for hope or healing, you are welcome here. Links in this episode: My 1st IG post about grie...

Behind the scenes as I walk the walk in making hard choices of less but better in this season. Join the wait list for the Elegant Excellence Goals Journal + Workshops ! Would love to hear your thoughts after on Instagram @HilaryRushford . Submit Q's or future topics at HilaryRushford.com/podvip .

They told me I wasn't sexy enough. Well not verbally, but I knew that was why I didn't get the job. When I was set to return to the same place years later, an unexpected bump took a hit to my confidence. At the last minute, I had a revelation about what the real change in me since that day was. Whether this brings to mind going to a high school reunion, running into an ex, or the person who didn't...

This is going to sound weird but this advice also applies to your relationship with your business, body, friendships, self. When this Q was submitted as a requested podcast topic, I realized two keys that genuinely do bless my marriage. And wouldn't have been the case if I had gotten married younger. In other words, if you're just starting out on a new chapter you wish had happened earlier, this w...

Have too much to do? This may be why. Often when we're deciding if we have the bandwidth to say yes to something, or feel stuck as to how we yet again are so behind, we're considering our time but not our energy. Today we chat about what that means, how you can tell, and how to choose more wisely. Get on the waitlist for the Elegant Excellence Journal Would love to hear your thoughts after on Inst...

If you feel behind, I'm with you. Honestly. Being "behind" is SO arbitrary. I'm "ahead" of 98% of my colleagues yet still struggle with it. We often talk about the highlight reel, how it often looks on social media like everyone has "arrived." What they don't share are their fears and struggles they went through to get there. Enrollment for my business program, Creative Business Accelerator, is no...

When there's just too much on your plate, what do you do? When we get overwhelmed it can feel like there's no option but to suffer. Actually, we have 5 options and I can get from helpless to hopeful in just a few minutes.  The 5 P's Priority: This won't happen now, I'll let it go to make space for what matters most. Patience: This will get done by a later date once I know I have space. Perfection:...

Getting specific on how to avoid burnout. In the midst of juggling big projects the past three months, I'm shocked and thrilled to find myself more rested and sane than ever before. How did I make this shift? I'll share as vulnerably as I can starting with this episode. Links mentioned in this episode: Ep 60: The Wand: Change your day in 5 min (+ your inner teen girl) Elegant Excellence Journal Jo...

Do you have a dream and don't know if it will come true? Finding your person, getting pregnant, or reaching a career goal? For me for many years it was marriage, and I'm deeply passionate about words and wisdom that did and didn't help me when I was single. Listen in for yourself or someone you love, to be more curious and compassionate about the very important desires of everyone we know and love...

Which path most describes you, as well as the people in your life or that you're considering in your life? Whether romance, friendship, or simply ourselves I've been observing this new aha in others around me and also asking what I can learn from it myself. Jeremy's IG profile @TheDronalist Would love to hear your thoughts after on Instagram @HilaryRushford or HilaryRushford.com/podvip .

I don't know any woman who won't be better for listening into this conversation. I'm so passionate about this topic. It's one of the reasons I've spent years working to write the book I'm working on now. Our culture has so many harmful messages about our bodies and our beauty. We are promised oodles of quick fix solutions. This one is free, easy, small, but deeply powerful for me. My greatest desi...

Ever see someone at a fab resort you cannot afford? I love a good travel daydream, and heck a good resort! But often I find myself wistful for one day, instead of empowering and inspired for what I can make happen with my budget and family as they are today. Visual inspo from my family vacay here Ep 18: Three Personalities For Your Dream Itinerary Would love to hear your thoughts after on Instagra...

In a culture permeated with so much productivity guilt, hustle narrative, so many options, ideas, and opportunities… My constant undercurrent is to feel guilty that I'm perhaps not working hard enough. I loathe that this is true! Because I know it's zero percent helpful, and only harmful. And on paper I know the facts: I've built a successful business and been running it for 11 years. I'm the only...

I was jealous of her, before I saw how our stories played out. I imagine you've had the same happen? But maybe forget when the next instance of jealousy arises subtly or swiftly? Whether marriage, babies, career, or finances, this short yet powerful reminder is a recipe for more gratitude and compassion for ourselves and one another... Come join the conversation. Submit a Q or topic HilaryRushford...

"We are certain that we were meant for more and that we don't even deserve what we have." -- Glennon Doyle How do we live in the guilt of abundance, and the longing for more? These 3 things help me (the 3rd one in particular!) Go forth and shine guilt free after this, friend. Then come join the conversation. Submit a Q or topic HilaryRushford.com/podvip and hang out with me on Instagram @HilaryRus...

Anyone else frustrated they aren't making more things happen? As quickly, smoothly, brilliantly as they envision? Press play for some wisdom, grace, permission and encouragement on why and what to do next. Then come join the conversation. Submit a Q or topic HilaryRushford.com/podvip and hang out with me on Instagram @HilaryRushford in Stories while I write my first book!

How do authors get a book deal? What does that even mean? What are the business elements behind the scenes of any creative endeavor? This is the stuff I geek out over! When you better understand the business mindset behind any creative endeavor, it demystifies other industries and pursuits. Plus, gives you great respect for those people you watch pursue and achieve it! How do you find an agent? Wh...