Nicole Bensen

the Tea Time blog

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As I write this, I’m sitting in the gorgeous lounge of the Solage Spa in Calistoga on Monday morning. (How serene is this spot?!) I’m practicing some self-care and participating in a yoga/spa day. In about an hour I’ll be doing a 90-minute yoga class, followed by a hot tub break and lunch, and then […]

Do you know anyone who’s been impacted by a layoff recently? Friday was a funky day as my previous employer, Google, announced they’re laying off many folks, reportedly 12,000, and I have a lot of friends there. Earlier, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft all went through layoffs too. I felt sad and uneasy, then I felt […]

Today is the day I’m fulfilling a dream I’ve had for years: registration for my Switzerland retreat is now open!

Dreaming of wellbeing? It’s take to wake up; my luxe women’s wellbeing retreat is here (and it tastes like cheese and chocolate)!

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Think of a goal. I want you to choose a goal that’s so-easy-you-can’t-help-but-do-it. Need some help? Download my “Dream.Do.” worksheet!