Nicole Bensen

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Don’t miss out of this week’s 10 Life Pillars: Recreational. What does that mean? We’re talking vacations, puppies, bags – bring on the FUN!

Job, career or calling – what’s the difference? Learn more inside as we dive into Week 8 of our 10 Life Pillars: Occupational.

What does the term “financial freedom” mean to you? Let’s break the silence and dive into the Financial side of the 10 Life Pillars!

Our goal isn’t to be happy all the time. What does that mean? Read on to explore the Mental Wellbeing aspect of the 10 Life Pillars.

Hi friend, If you’re feeling overwhelmed, drained, or just plain sad right now, you’re not alone. Sometimes life throws us a curveball (or five), and it’s hard to keep up. The to-do list seems endless; the weight of the world feels heavy; and even getting out of bed can feel like a big lift. I’ve been […]

Hi friend, Can you believe it’s already May 1st? May is Mental Health Awareness month, so each week I’ll share a simple, fun tool to support living your best life. To kick off strong, here are three ideas: If you want… Hope you’re able to take a 5-minute break to refill YOUR cup today! P.S. In […]

Finding wellbeing can mean getting comfortable with something new. Want to join this online class with me to find wellbeing through poetry?

Hi friend! Have you heard of the “36 Questions that Lead to Love”? It’s a set of questions put together by psychologists in the 90’s to see if two strangers could develop an intimate connection just by asking and answering these questions. They start pretty neutral (“Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would […]

Happy Women’s History month! A couple weeks ago I went to a Korean spa with some friends. Have you been to a Korean spa? You start by soaking in a hot tub; then you’re taken to a waterproof table (think massage table minus the privacy sheet) where every inch of your body is vigorously scrubbed […]

Remember when grocery stores used to give out samples?  I’m not sure if the post-Pandemic world still does this (also because we heavily use Instacart, DoorDash, UberEats, and Whole Foods Delivery…), but as a kid, Costco was my favorite. It seemed like at the end of every aisle was a hairnet-and-glove-wearing person filling up tiny […]