Nicole Bensen

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I used to think “mindfulness” meant I had to sit in total silence, legs crossed, trying to “empty my mind.” But…I have ADHD, and my brain doesn’t DO empty. Thankfully, mindfulness isn’t about shutting down your thoughts. It’s just about noticing the present moment without judgment. One of my favorite ways to do that is a playful […]

This week’s note is simple. Just something I wanted to share in case you’ve been feeling off—annoyed, reactive, over it. Here’s a ~17-minute video someone close to me shared that is such a good reminder to let go of the stuff that doesn’t deserve your energy: ▶️ Nobody and Nothing Will Affect You Again I don’t know […]

This past weekend, I attended the Burnout Relief Wellness Retreat hosted by my friend, Kelsey—it was a gorgeous couple days filled with yoga, a sound bath, meaningful conversations, and much-needed space to breathe. And while most of the weekend I was soaking it all in as a guest (yes to solo hotel rooms!), I also had the […]

Last week, I had a 90-minute Strategy Session with a client; let’s call her M. Before each session, I ask clients to come in with two things: 1. A big-picture goal 2. A clear intention for what they want to walk away with that day M’s big goal = To live her most luxurious lifeHer session goal = Develop […]

Wanna hang out the weekend of April 25th? My new friend, Kelsey, is hosting her Burnout Relief Wellness Retreat on a beautiful, peaceful property outside Seattle, The Lodge at St. Edward: This is actually where I spent my birthday last year with two of my friends, and I’m so excited one of those friends is flying back […]

One of my 2025 Bingo Card goals is to attend more networking events both in person and online. And in the first two months of this year I’ve been to SEVEN in person, group networking events (with two more happening this week). And I’ve noticed a lot. Some good, some not-so-good, and honestly some really bad mistakes people tend […]

If the world feels overwhelming right now, you’re not alone. I’ve rounded up some simple ways to protect your peace, so you don’t burn out. Here are 3 articles from the Greater Good Science Center: And here are 5 simple ideas, even if you only have 20 minutes: I took this pic in Barnes and […]

How are you feeling today? When I look at this feelings wheel, I’ve gone through the gamut this past week: disappointed, confused, inquisitive, hopeful, worried, resentful, appalled, playful, creative, eager, loving. Some of those feelings have been stronger than others, but this is life, right? There will be times to stand up and fight, and there […]

Waaay back in May, I introduced my 12-week series, “Reclaim Your Dreams: Reignite Your Spark” designed to put YOU back in charge, friend, of defining success and the dreams you want in just ~10 minutes a week. Although we officially had our 12th week last week, I had to share this bonus idea (who doesn’t […]

Hi friend! I recently promised you: Over the next couple weeks I’m going to share resources I’ve created based on frequently-asked questions and common challenges I hear from my clients—typically driven, Type A, Millennials. This week I’m sharing the Goal Strategy Sheet, designed to help you organize your thoughts into a clear plan to accomplish a […]