While gearing up for a Women in the Wilderness retreat, I felt fueled with anticipation for the positively powered adventure – and leadership and life lessons awaiting me amidst the untamed beauty of nature. 

Packing my essentials for camp, I pondered the timeless wisdom of Mother Nature deeply rooted in her principles of harmony, resilience, and sustainability. As my thoughts wandered freely, like a walk in the woods, my instincts as certified leadership values coach naturally sparked my curiosity:  ​  

Plug into a "Back to School” spirit to infuse a fresh surge of energy into your year-end professional goals and corporate endeavors. Whether you lead an organization, manage a team, or are just seeking to motivate yourself, you can energize the following five strategies to fuel a strong finish to the year and lay the foundation to ignite your future accomplishments.

Enjoy these three three whimsical ways to shift your worries away – along with a playful affirmation for each one to help unwind stress, joyfully calm your mind and renew your energy in the moment: