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APRIL- June Intention Empowerment Series Tele-Summit (Free) ~ Guest Interview with Ann Drew Yu. Hosted by nutrition coach Jill Grunewald Interviews with experts in health, wellness, spirituality, and intentional living. Register today and listen to a recording of Ann’s April 18 interview with Jill. Ann shares her personal intention journey, tips to start your own [...]
I Surrender ~ I Am Enough
I usually love the task of picking my New Year’s Resolutions and intentions. But this year, I just wasn’t feeling it. Maybe it’s because I’ve been going 110 miles-an-hour for months…doing doing doing…and adding to my to-do list just didn’t appeal. Maybe it’s because, with the passing of my dad this August, I’ve been in [...]
Why Should We Pay Attention to Girls?
Are you familiar with The Girl Effect? I wasn’t until recently. Now, I can’t stop thinking about it. The Girl Effect is a movement to solve the problems of our time by educating girls. All girls. It sounds overly simple. Ridiculously Polly Anna-ish. But it’s not. It’s attainable. It’s doable. And it lifts us all [...]
Just One Thing
My mind has been swirling lately. So many things to do. So many intentions. Apparently, I’m not alone. A friend recently told me she’s been avoiding her Intention Box for that very reason–overwhelm. Maybe you’re feeling the same way? If so, this is what I recommend. Pause. Remember The Intention Box is a warm invitation, [...]
New! The Intention Box for Girls is now available!
This new version of The Intention Box is a self-discovery tool that empowers girls (ages 10+) to take action on their hopes and dreams. The twenty Intention Cards by Ann Drew Yu speak to girls’ universal desires and interests. Sample topics include: Courage, Being Me, Kindness, Calm, Strength, Friendship, and My Future. See the sample [...]
Intentional Living Can Be Messy
Here’s a recent email conversation I had with Shelly, a woman who just began her Intention Box practice. When she wrote, things weren’t going as she’d hoped. Her situation is a very real one, and she gave me permission to share it with you. Shelly: Hi, Ann. I look at my intention every day, but [...]
Rethinking Date Night
After many failed attempts, Raymond and I have finally found a date night formula that works. My criteria is stiff: recapturing the butterfly feeling I had when we were first dating. That’s a tall order, sixteen years and two kids later. But, it was time to put some intention into our relationship. Here’s the forumula [...]
Feng Shui Your Bedroom
Want to live a better life? Metro Magazine has you covered. In this month’s issue, they share 101 fun ideas, ranging from how to butcher a chicken to Feng Shui Your Bedroom. Below is my section of the feature. (To read the other 100 ideas, click on the link at the end.) Feng Shui Your [...]
Great Gift Ideas
This year, give the gift of warmth, laughter, and encouragement. Below is my personal list of things that made my life better in 2009. Each would make a wonderful gift. The Gift of Warmth – I get cold easily. That is, until I purchased a Smart Wool micro-weight crew shirt. It changed my Minnesota-in-the-winter life. [...]
Create a Sense of Welcome for Guests
The front entrance to your home is important. It sets the tone of “welcome” for guests. With the holiday season underway, now is a good time to refresh for holiday entertaining. Here are 4 easy tips to create sparkle and flow. 1. Clean the door and window. Say goodbye to summer dirt and grime. 2. [...]
