Are You Ready for a WILD Retreat?

• sarahucoach
• May 2, 2019

Two years ago, I hosted my 1st Extreme Self Care Retreat at the Elms in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. I had no idea the defining moments and life-changing events which would start happening at my retreats.

My sorority alumni magazine, The Alpha Phi Quarterly, recently heard about the power of my retreats and reached out to interview me for the Summer edition.   Today I’d like to share my interview with you.

What do you think makes “getting away from it all” so life-changing for people?

Getting away from it all is so life changing for people because you see life from a different perspective.  Taking time to rest, rest and reflect is very important.  So many of us are tethered to our technology.  Text, Email, Voicemail, Facebook, Instagram, You name it.  How often to you really take time to disconnect and power down?

Many women have the image of being Wonder Woman.  Trying to do it all, but rarely taking the much-needed time for themselves to take the best possible care of themselves and think about their life.  Taking time to think

Is this the path I really want to be on? 

What would my life look like if I did this instead?

What is really important to me?

Getting away from it all allows you to see your life through a different lens.

What makes a “good” life-changing experience? Why is nature so often involved?

I love to be in nature.  I enjoy seeing the beauty of a new place.  Red rocks, mountains, forests, rolling hills, endless beaches and looking out into the never-ending ocean. Taking a walk on the beach is very nurturing to your soul.  Listening to the sound of the ocean.  Getting up early to watch the sunrise.  Going for a hike.  Listening to the sounds of nature.  Laying on a blanket and watching the stars.

Take time to power down.  Unplug from technology and listen to the sounds of nature is very peaceful and calming.  Being in nature also helps to quiet the mind chatter.  We have over 80,000 thoughts each day.  80% are the same thoughts we had the day before and 80% of those are negative.  What are the things you tell yourself each day?  Calming your mind, taking time to listen to your breath helps quiet the mind chatter and helps you to replace the negative thoughts with more nurturing positive thoughts.  Taking time to write in your journal.  Reflecting on the life you are creating for yourself.

Why would you encourage women to do something like a “WILD” hike?

Giving yourself an experience to push yourself out of your comfort zone can be life changing because you don’t have the security of the familiar to fall back on.  Challenging yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually can really impact your life.  You can hike the Pacific Crest Trail.  Train for & run a marathon.  Bike across the state of Iowa during the hottest part of the summer.  Go on destination for a wellness retreat.  Travel to Europe.  What do you need to push yourself out of your comfort zone?

What would you say to women who argue they can’t afford the time or expense of something like this?

First you need to get really clear on how you are spending your money, energy and time. Second, check in with yourself to see how important it is for you to push yourself out of your comfort zone. What shifts or changes do you REALLY want to make in your life?  Finally ask yourself on a scale of 1-10, how important is it for you to make this change and have this type of experience? If it is a 9 or a 10, make it happen!

What Do You Really Want in 2019?

• sarahucoach
• January 1, 2019

Happy New Year!  Welcome to 2019!

I love January 1st.  It is a clean slate for the year ahead.

If you could do ANYTHING this year, what would it be?

Dream BIG.  The sky is the limit

I recently read a quote which said Goals are Dreams with Work Boots On.

What is one DREAM you want to turn into a GOAL?

Who will you become once you accomplish this GOAL?

How will you get there?

What support do you need to make this DREAM come true?

I have space to work with 4 new clients in January.

Message Me if you are ready to turn your DREAMS into your REALITY.

3 Ways to Bring in 2019

• sarahucoach
• December 31, 2018

As the sun sets on 2018, now is the time to think about how you will bring in 2019.

Is there something you want to release before you start 2019?

Who or What is not coming with you as you cross over into 2019?

Here are 2 great reminders from my Winter Solstice email.

1. Reflect, Release and Let Go.Write down everything you want to release in your life. Bad habits, negative thoughts, toxic relationships. What is really draining your energy?

Write it on a piece of paper and make a fire in your fireplace if you have one. If not take your piece of paper outside and light it on fire.  Watch the paper burn as you release what is no longer serving your highest good.

2. Open up your windows, quickly dust and sweep your house.This ritual is extremely helpful in releasing old, negative or stale energy in your home.

Remember each New Year is a clean slate.

What do you really want to create in the new year?

What If you could do ANYTHING?  What would it be?

Who will you become once you accomplish this GOAL?

How will you get there?

What support do you need to get there?

I am so grateful I made the decision on January 1, 2007 to invest in myself to hire my 1st coach.  At the time I had no idea the significance of my investment.  All the the lessons learned, shifts and changes I made in my personal and professional life.

Now, as I begin my 5th year as a Life & Career Coach I’d like to share my 3 personal favorite ways to Bring in the New Year!

3 Ways to Bring in 2019

1. Choose 3 Words for 2019.

Which words will guide you and inspire you to create what you want in 2019?

What do you want more of in your life in the new year?

Here are some words of inspiration to get you started.

Awareness                            Action                         Abundance

Believe                                  Build                           Balance

Communication                     Connect                     Compassion

Creativity                               Courage                    Clarity

Gratitude                               Grow                          Grace

Faith                                      Fun                            Forgiveness

Humor                                   Health                        Healing

Inspiration                             Harmony                    Honesty

Light                                      Love                           Listen

Peace                                   Persistence                 Patience

Purpose                                Passion                       Presence

Release                                Restore                       Reflect

Strength                                Stretch                        Show Up

Trust                                     Thrive                          Transformation

2. Start, Stop, Keep.  Take time to reflect on your habits.

What do you want to START doing in 2019?

What do you want to STOP doing in 2019?

What do you want to KEEP doing in 2019?

Would you like your personalized Start, Stop, Keep worksheet?  Ask Me and I will email it to you.

3. Create Your 2019 Vision Board

Creating a vision board is one of the most valuable visualization tools available to you. This powerful tool is a tangible representation of where you are and where you want to go. It represents your dreams, your goals and your ideal life. Your mind responds strongly to the visual stimulation-by representing your goals with pictures, words and images. You will actually strengthen and stimulate your emotions. The saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” certainly holds true here.

Message Me to receive your step by step plan on how to create your vision board.

Oregon Retreat – Celebrate Your Gorgeous Life in Cascade Locks Sept 20th – 23rd

• sarahucoach
• August 6, 2018

September 20th to 23rd  Celebrate Your Gorgeous Life

Join my mentor coach, Jennifer Anderson, and I as we co-host and lead our first long weekend retreat in Cascade Locks, Oregon September 20th – 23rd.

Cascade Locks is home of Bridge of the Gods and is located about 40 minutes east of Portland, Oregon in the Columbia River Gorge.

The theme for this retreat is Celebrate Your Gorgeous Life, Your Heart, Your Soul and Your Journey.

The retreat will kick-off Thursday night, September 20th with a welcome event and restorative yoga glass. Starting Friday morning will have daily retreat activities including hiking, yoga, meditation, intuitive life coaching exercises and wine tasting local wines from the Columbia River Gorge.

We are staying at the Best Western Cascade Locks with room rates range from $162 – $184. Please call 541-374-8777 to book your room today.  Only 6 spots left.

The retreat rate is $497 which includes all your meals, yoga, meditation, hiking, life coaching and retreat activities.

Questions?  Email me at sarahucoach@gmail.com or call me at 913-481-4791.

Lavender Yoga at Sweet Streams Lavender Farm

• sarahucoach
• August 6, 2018

August 25th  Lavender Yoga at Sweet Streams Lavender Farm

Join me for Lavender Yoga at Sweet Streams Lavender Farm on Saturday, August 25th from 10am – 12pm.

Start your Saturday morning naturally calm as I lead you through a 90 minute gentle yoga and meditation practice next to the lavender fields.

After class enjoy a glass of Sweet Streams organic lavender lemonade.  You will also receive a lavender sachet to take home.

$35 for Yoga, Meditation, Lavender Sachet & Lemonade.

All of Sweet Streams Lavender products will be available for sample and sale after class.

You will leave the experience refreshed and rejuvenated with more energy, focus, clarity, self-confidence, awareness, strength and peace.

Sweet Streams Lavender is located at 12233 W. Pawnee, Bucyrus, Kansas.

To RSVP please email me at sarahucoach@gmail.com or call me at 913-481-4791.

Last Call for The Extreme Self Care Retreat July 27th – 29th at The Elms

• sarahucoach
• July 13, 2018

Are you ready to let go of your Stress and Energy Drains?

Do you need a weekend to Rest, Reset and Recharge?

Do you crave Calm, Peace, Quiet, Time, Relaxation and Serenity?

Extreme Self Care Retreat

I invite you to join me at my 2nd Extreme Self Care Weekend Retreat at the historic Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri July 27th – 29th.

This weekend is designed for you to take the best possible care of yourself.

Please RSVP TODAY as there are only a few spots left and I don’t want YOU to miss out.

Below is the full weekend agenda.

Friday, July 27th

8:00pm – 9:00pm           Full Moon Meditation at the field beyond The Elms Gazebo

Saturday, July 28th

8:30am – 9:00am          Check In & Set Up at The Elms Gazebo

9:00am – 10:30am        Welcome & Introductions

Guided Meditation

Coaching Exercise – Identifying & Zapping Energy Drains

10:30am – 10:45am      Break

10:45am – 12:00pm      Beginner / Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga

12:00pm – 6:30pm        Free Time

Small Group Lunch options, Cafe at the Elms, Ventana Grill, Wabash BBQ

Grotto

Spa Treatments

Pool Time

6:30pm – 8:30pm         Optional Group Dinner & Wine Tasting at Van Till Winery

Sunday, July 29th

8:30am – 9:00am         Check In & Set Up at The Elms Gazebo

9:00am – 10:30am       Guided Meditation

Coaching Exercise – Living an Abundant Life

10:30am – 10:45am     Break

10:45am – 12:00pm     Beginner / Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga

The full weekend retreat rate is $149 for Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

If you can only attend Friday night & Saturday the rate is $79.

**Note** Meals, Spa Treatments and Hotel Rooms are NOT included in retreat price.

RSVP today as there are only a few spots left and I don’t want you to miss out.

During your stay at the Elms you will also have access to the Spa at the Elms which is the largest spa in Missouri and features advanced modalities, skilled service providers, and a spa grotto with eucalyptus infused saunas, a hot tub, steam shower, and cold plunge shower for hydrotherapy. Only guests with spa services have access to the grotto for the day of their service.

You will receive 10% off all Spa services.

To book your hotel reservation please call The Elms at 816-630-5500.  Please notify the hotel representative you are with the Extreme Self Care Retreat to confirm the $159 discounted rate.

You will be transferred to the Spa at the Elms to book your spa treatments.  Please notify the spa representative you are with the Extreme Self Care Retreat to confirm your 10% discount.

Questions?  Email me at sarahucoach@gmail.com or call me at 913-481-4791.

Extreme Self Care Retreat July 27th – 29th at The Elms Hotel & Spa

• sarahucoach
• June 28, 2018

Extreme Self Care Retreat

I invite you to join me at my 2nd Extreme Self Care Weekend Retreat at the historic Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri July 27th – 29th.

Do you need a weekend of Calm, Peace, Quiet & Serenity?

Are you ready to rest, relax and take the best possible care of yourself?

This weekend is designed to give you all of that and MORE.  Below is the schedule.

Friday, July 27th

8:00pm – 9:00pm           Full Moon Meditation at the field beyond The Elms Gazebo

Saturday, July 28th

8:30am – 9:00am          Check In & Set Up at The Elms Gazebo

9:00am – 10:30am        Welcome & Introductions, Guided Meditation, Coaching Exercise – Identifying & Zapping Energy Drains

10:30am – 10:45am      Break

10:45am – 12:00pm      Beginner / Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga

12:00pm – 6:30pm        Free Time

Small Group Lunch options, Cafe at the Elms, Ventana Grill, Wabash BBQ

Grotto

Spa Treatments

Pool Time

6:30pm – 8:30pm         Optional Group Dinner & Wine Tasting at Van Till Winery

Sunday, July 29th

8:30am – 9:00am         Check In & Set Up at The Elms Gazebo

9:00am – 10:30am       Guided Meditation & Coaching Exercise – Living an Abundant Life

10:30am – 10:45am     Break

10:45am – 12:00pm     Beginner / Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga

The full weekend retreat rate is $149 for Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

**Note** Meals, Spa Treatments and Hotel Rooms are NOT included in retreat price.

RSVP Today as there are only a handful of spots left.

To book your hotel reservation please call The Elms at 816-630-5500.  Please notify the hotel representative you are with the Extreme Self Care Retreat to confirm the $159 discounted rate.

You will also receive 10% off all Spa services.

Questions?  Email me at sarahucoach@gmail.com or call me at 913-481-4791.

The Power of a Retreat

• sarahucoach
• June 26, 2018

Today I’d like to share one of my favorite success stories from my 1st retreat I hosted last year at The Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.  The above photo is taken from inside the gazebo at The Elms where the retreat takes place.

Before I begin I want to share that Angela has given me permission to share her story as the coach / client relationship is private and confidential.

Angela and I met at Sprint nearly 5 years ago at an internal networking event.  At that time, I was just starting my coaching business part-time and beginning to grow my newsletter base.  Angela signed up to receive my monthly newsletter and has been a loyal reader ever since.

In May 2017, when I announced my 1st Extreme Self Care weekend retreat at the Elms, Angela was the first to respond.  She was thrilled to hear I was hosting an event in her hometown of Excelsior Springs and could not wait to attend.

At that time, she was beginning her yoga & meditation journey and wanted to continue to enhance her practice along with learning ways to incorporate more self-care into her daily routine.

After the retreat Angela was excited to start practicing and incorporating all the juicy knowledge she learned at the weekend retreat.  Two months later I received an email from Angela telling me that her life was shifting in ways which brought her more joy & happiness on a daily basis.  She signed up for yoga teacher training and wanted to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me.   Here is the rest of her story.

Angela’s Powerful Coaching Journey

What prompted you to hire Sarah to be your coach? 

I was not happy in my job. I wanted a change but was not clear on what I wanted or even why I was not happy. Learning more about Sarah’s background at the retreat in July 2017, I felt connected & decided to explore the coaching.

What are the tangible results of your coaching experience? 

I got a new manager, got promoted, got a raise and I am continuing to pursue my dream of retiring at 55. I finished yoga teacher training.  I have been hired by both the Excelsior Springs community center and The Elms to teach yoga.

What are the intangible results of your coaching experience? 

Clear Vision, Inner-Peace, Confidence, Abundance, Friendship

What are Sarah’s strengths as a coach? 

Great communication, clear expectations, organization, detailed, timely, genuinely vested in her coaching clients.

What was memorable or meaningful about your coaching experience?

The entire journey is something I will never forget. From the retreat at the Elms thru the entire coaching process. Sarah helped me navigate through the muddy waters & emerge! The most meaningful thing is that Sarah is always there for me, cheering me on, celebrating with me, holding me accountable.

Do you feel your coaching dollars were worth it? Why or Why Not? 

Yes, I learned so much.  I grew so much and to me that is PRICELESS.

Why do you think coaching works? 

Accountability, New Ideas, Resources, Structure, Vision

What I love about Angela’s story

Angela TOOK ACTION.  She made a big bold vulnerable move to come to the retreat by herself.  While she was there she connected with other like-minded individuals who also had the same intention to take the best possible care of themselves.

At the retreat she learned how to let go of negative beliefs and ideas which were holding her back from living her best life.  By releasing what was no longer serving her highest good she was able to allow more JOY and HAPPINESS to flow into her daily life.  She learned how to set healthy boundaries for her life and create a crystal clear vision on what she REALLY wants.

So many wonderful exciting things are happening for Angela right now.  I love that she is living an ABUNDANT life.  As I was preparing to share her story we both commented on how much she has GROWN over this past year because she signed up & took action.

Are you ready to Take Action?

Extreme Self Care Retreat

I invite you to join me at my 2nd Extreme Self Care Weekend Retreat at the historic Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri July 27th – 29th.

This weekend is designed for you to take the best possible care of yourself.

Here is the weekend schedule:

Friday, July 27th

8:00pm – 9:00pm           Full Moon Meditation at the field beyond The Elms Gazebo

Saturday, July 28th

8:30am – 9:00am          Check In & Set Up at The Elms Gazebo

9:00am – 10:30am        Welcome & Introductions

Guided Meditation

Coaching Exercise – Identifying & Zapping Energy Drains

10:30am – 10:45am      Break

10:45am – 12:00pm      Beginner / Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga

12:00pm – 6:30pm        Free Time

Small Group Lunch options, Cafe at the Elms, Ventana Grill, Wabash BBQ

Grotto

Spa Treatments

Pool Time

6:30pm – 8:30pm         Optional Group Dinner & Wine Tasting at Van Till Winery

Sunday, July 29th

8:30am – 9:00am         Check In & Set Up at The Elms Gazebo

9:00am – 10:30am       Guided Meditation

Coaching Exercise – Living an Abundant Life

10:30am – 10:45am     Break

10:45am – 12:00pm     Beginner / Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga

The full weekend retreat rate is $149 for Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

**Note** Meals, Spa Treatments and Hotel Rooms are NOT included in retreat price.

RSVP today as there are only 6 spots left.

To book your hotel reservation please call The Elms at 816-630-5500.  Please notify the hotel representative you are with the Extreme Self Care Retreat to confirm the $159 discounted rate.

You will also receive 10% off all Spa services.

Questions?  Email me at sarahucoach@gmail.com or call me at 913-481-4791.

Extreme Self Care Retreat at The Elms in Excelsior Springs July 27th – 29th

• sarahucoach
• June 14, 2018