• I asked @caleeshea to share a little how stress affects our bodies, and she spilled the tea about what’s ACTUALLY happening: “Our bodies are designed for minimal stress. We haven’t adapted to 21st century stressors like getting cut off in traffic, a rude email, or terrible customer service. Stress serves as something that makes us alert, turns on the adrenaline, and saves our lives. Little does our body know, we don’t necessarily need our lives saved from some jerk who forgot to use a blinker at 5pm in Atlanta traffic. Nonetheless, our bodies react by shutting down the “unnecessary” systems like digestion and reproduction. Here’s what happens: The adrenals are triggered to pump adrenaline and cortisol to keep us alert. Next, the liver is triggered to pump out extra glucose for energy. The heart beats faster and muscles tense. Ideally, this would save our lives every few months when running from a tiger in the woods. The problem? This is likely happening 2, 3, 4, 10, 25 times per day (hello fellow business owners and moms!). This can lead to digestive issues, reproductive problems, anxiety, adrenal fatigue, depression, headaches, and more. It can affect organ health and the health of entire systems!” No wonder our bodies go all to hell! Years of running from bears is a serious deal. She’s chats more about it at Amandacoker.com, and will get into ALL THE THINGS during her sessions at the retreat! 🌿 #revīvretreats
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    I asked @caleeshea to share a little how stress affects our bodies, and she spilled the tea about what’s ACTUALLY happening: “Our bodies are designed for minimal stress. We haven’t adapted to 21st century stressors like getting cut off in traffic, a rude email, or terrible customer service. Stress serves as something that makes us alert, turns on the adrenaline, and saves our lives. Little does our body know, we don’t necessarily need our lives saved from some jerk who forgot to use a blinker at 5pm in Atlanta traffic. Nonetheless, our bodies react by shutting down the “unnecessary” systems like digestion and reproduction. Here’s what happens: The adrenals are triggered to pump adrenaline and cortisol to keep us alert. Next, the liver is triggered to pump out extra glucose for energy. The heart beats faster and muscles tense. Ideally, this would save our lives every few months when running from a tiger in the woods. The problem? This is likely happening 2, 3, 4, 10, 25 times per day (hello fellow business owners and moms!). This can lead to digestive issues, reproductive problems, anxiety, adrenal fatigue, depression, headaches, and more. It can affect organ health and the health of entire systems!” No wonder our bodies go all to hell! Years of running from bears is a serious deal. She’s chats more about it at Amandacoker.com, and will get into ALL THE THINGS during her sessions at the retreat! 🌿 #revīvretreats
  • Just in case you forgot where we’re staying. Yes, that is a house and a pool and lots of hammocks, just for us. Which means not only are you getting resources, content, and (shh gifts) that will transform your frickin’ life (how do I know? Because it continues to transform MINE), but you get to hang HERE for 3 days. And yes, we have a space for you! 😍🙋🏻‍♀️💃🏻🌿 #revīvretreats
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    Just in case you forgot where we’re staying. Yes, that is a house and a pool and lots of hammocks, just for us. Which means not only are you getting resources, content, and (shh gifts) that will transform your frickin’ life (how do I know? Because it continues to transform MINE), but you get to hang HERE for 3 days. And yes, we have a space for you! 😍🙋🏻‍♀️💃🏻🌿 #revīvretreats
  • Imagine a one-woman circus: 🎪 the Ringmaster running from stage to stage attempting to perform at each. She has the elephants dancing, while spinning plates and juggling a few knives. Someone needs popcorn! She runs to the stands to deliver food while simultaneously blowing fire to keep the show going. Wardrobe change! It’s time for the trapeze extravaganza—her expertise. Yet she’s only capable of a very halfass performance because she’s exhausted from instructing the elephants, spinning plates, juggling knives, running popcorn, and blowing fire. Sounds crazy right? Why would anyone try to do that? But then you’re like, oh wait, that’s me. What makes a circus the spectacle it is? It’s all the people and colors and movement happening in a magically synchronized and cohesive way. Performers are doing what they were created to do—living in their purpose—and excelling in the most fascinating ways! 🤹🏻‍♂️ THIS is what we want for you. THIS is what we are creating this time to be for you. A space you can reconnect to your purpose so you can step back into the circus and PUT👏🏽ON👏🏽A👏🏽SHOW! It’s so much more than pool time and naps. It’s a time for your mind, your body, and your spirit to rest, reconnect, and revive. 🌿 #revīvretreats
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    Imagine a one-woman circus: 🎪 the Ringmaster running from stage to stage attempting to perform at each. She has the elephants dancing, while spinning plates and juggling a few knives. Someone needs popcorn! She runs to the stands to deliver food while simultaneously blowing fire to keep the show going. Wardrobe change! It’s time for the trapeze extravaganza—her expertise. Yet she’s only capable of a very halfass performance because she’s exhausted from instructing the elephants, spinning plates, juggling knives, running popcorn, and blowing fire. Sounds crazy right? Why would anyone try to do that? But then you’re like, oh wait, that’s me. What makes a circus the spectacle it is? It’s all the people and colors and movement happening in a magically synchronized and cohesive way. Performers are doing what they were created to do—living in their purpose—and excelling in the most fascinating ways! 🤹🏻‍♂️ THIS is what we want for you. THIS is what we are creating this time to be for you. A space you can reconnect to your purpose so you can step back into the circus and PUT👏🏽ON👏🏽A👏🏽SHOW! It’s so much more than pool time and naps. It’s a time for your mind, your body, and your spirit to rest, reconnect, and revive. 🌿 #revīvretreats
  • Do ever feel like you can’t be honest about the stresses and pressures of being self-employed or running a small creative business because to everyone else it’s a “dream job”? Or maybe you’re viewed as hashtag goals, and guilt creeps in when you find yourself wanting to be transparent about your stress levels or those symptoms you know aren’t normal. Do you ever stop yourself from asking for help or sharing with someone that it’s not as glamorous as the 9-5 corporate world thinks? Or maybe you are convinced you’re just suppose to live with abnormally high stress levels for months (maybe years?) at a time and that’s just “part of it”? Can I remind you? A racing heart, shortness of breath, irregular sleep patterns and drastic mood swings are not part of your job description. It’s ok to feel the pressures and weight of what you do. Being an entrepreneur, or a business owner, or a self-employed creative is NOT for the faint of heart, and just because you need to readjust and ask for help in managing it all along the way doesn’t mean you’re not cut out for it. It means you’re human. What if I told you that you could be even better at your job, managing EVEN MORE than you are now, growing and scaling, and actually feel like yourself in the process?! THAT is what our women will not only realize, but truly believe, after their time with us. And because of that, January can’t get here fast enough. #revīvretreats
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    Do ever feel like you can’t be honest about the stresses and pressures of being self-employed or running a small creative business because to everyone else it’s a “dream job”? Or maybe you’re viewed as hashtag goals, and guilt creeps in when you find yourself wanting to be transparent about your stress levels or those symptoms you know aren’t normal. Do you ever stop yourself from asking for help or sharing with someone that it’s not as glamorous as the 9-5 corporate world thinks? Or maybe you are convinced you’re just suppose to live with abnormally high stress levels for months (maybe years?) at a time and that’s just “part of it”? Can I remind you? A racing heart, shortness of breath, irregular sleep patterns and drastic mood swings are not part of your job description. It’s ok to feel the pressures and weight of what you do. Being an entrepreneur, or a business owner, or a self-employed creative is NOT for the faint of heart, and just because you need to readjust and ask for help in managing it all along the way doesn’t mean you’re not cut out for it. It means you’re human. What if I told you that you could be even better at your job, managing EVEN MORE than you are now, growing and scaling, and actually feel like yourself in the process?! THAT is what our women will not only realize, but truly believe, after their time with us. And because of that, January can’t get here fast enough. #revīvretreats
  • Stillness is hard for me. Believing rest is productive is hard for me. My definition of productivity has been thrown in a blender. I still wrestle with choosing to invest in rest, health, or anything that makes me feel like my focus is solely on myself. I thought it made me selfish or self-centered to need a minute to get my life together, but there’s nothing selfish about taking care of your mind, your heart, and your body; the health of each allow you to love and serve others more fully. I had no idea investing in myself actually is an investment in my family’s future 2, 5, 10 years down the road. The best me—what a gift I have the opportunity to give. ⠀⠀ More than likely, you can relate to that… Especially if you’re in charge of a team, whether that’s employees or your babies. Consider it choosing to be a good steward of the life you’ve been given so you can serve and love to the best of your ability! ⠀⠀ I hope you find a moment of stillness today, even if it’s just a couple minutes. Small investments over time create change. #revīvretreats🌿
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    Stillness is hard for me. Believing rest is productive is hard for me. My definition of productivity has been thrown in a blender. I still wrestle with choosing to invest in rest, health, or anything that makes me feel like my focus is solely on myself. I thought it made me selfish or self-centered to need a minute to get my life together, but there’s nothing selfish about taking care of your mind, your heart, and your body; the health of each allow you to love and serve others more fully. I had no idea investing in myself actually is an investment in my family’s future 2, 5, 10 years down the road. The best me—what a gift I have the opportunity to give. ⠀⠀ More than likely, you can relate to that… Especially if you’re in charge of a team, whether that’s employees or your babies. Consider it choosing to be a good steward of the life you’ve been given so you can serve and love to the best of your ability! ⠀⠀ I hope you find a moment of stillness today, even if it’s just a couple minutes. Small investments over time create change. #revīvretreats🌿
  • If you’ve been on our website recently, you’ll notice a tweak to the schedule! I’m thrilled to add another session with Dr. Emily Shupert!! Emily will host a live Q+ A, and answer questions our ladies submit, anonymously, with the group! I can’t wait to hear her tackle your questions on topics ranging from stress + anxiety to time management and everything in between. Read more about Dr. Emily Shupert below.🌿 _____ Dr. Emily Shupert is a licensed professional counselor and founder of a boutique counseling and coaching company in Atlanta, Simplify Life Counseling + Coaching (www.simplifyatlanta.com). In her practice, she works with high level executives and professional women to grow, develop and accelerate as marketplace leaders. Her goal is to help professionals, specifically women, to experience greater fulfillment at work and in life. Using a highly personalized strengths and solutions based approach, she’s been an invaluable counseling and consulting resource to hundreds of women both regionally and internationally. She’s often asked to speak to groups ranging from the classroom to the boardroom, helping women leverage workplace complexities to create dynamic solution in a practical and dynamic manner. From Fortune 500 companies to universities, she discusses topics that help women achieve their goals and find satisfaction and fulfillment in life where it matters the most. Recently, she’s partnered with respected businessman and innovator, Anthony Flynn to write The Happiness Map. This book was written with the executive woman in mind, offering a personalized navigation tool to find happiness in life, now. When she’s not working with clients, Emily is serving as an Atlanta board member for Global Health Outreach—an international non-profit organization committed to serve the medical, dental, and spiritual needs of patients both in America and around the world. During her free time, she enjoys running, reading, spending time with her family, friends, and traveling the globe. #revīvretreats
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    If you’ve been on our website recently, you’ll notice a tweak to the schedule! I’m thrilled to add another session with Dr. Emily Shupert!! Emily will host a live Q+ A, and answer questions our ladies submit, anonymously, with the group! I can’t wait to hear her tackle your questions on topics ranging from stress + anxiety to time management and everything in between. Read more about Dr. Emily Shupert below.🌿 _____ Dr. Emily Shupert is a licensed professional counselor and founder of a boutique counseling and coaching company in Atlanta, Simplify Life Counseling + Coaching (www.simplifyatlanta.com). In her practice, she works with high level executives and professional women to grow, develop and accelerate as marketplace leaders. Her goal is to help professionals, specifically women, to experience greater fulfillment at work and in life. Using a highly personalized strengths and solutions based approach, she’s been an invaluable counseling and consulting resource to hundreds of women both regionally and internationally. She’s often asked to speak to groups ranging from the classroom to the boardroom, helping women leverage workplace complexities to create dynamic solution in a practical and dynamic manner. From Fortune 500 companies to universities, she discusses topics that help women achieve their goals and find satisfaction and fulfillment in life where it matters the most. Recently, she’s partnered with respected businessman and innovator, Anthony Flynn to write The Happiness Map. This book was written with the executive woman in mind, offering a personalized navigation tool to find happiness in life, now. When she’s not working with clients, Emily is serving as an Atlanta board member for Global Health Outreach—an international non-profit organization committed to serve the medical, dental, and spiritual needs of patients both in America and around the world. During her free time, she enjoys running, reading, spending time with her family, friends, and traveling the globe. #revīvretreats