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“What’s Mindfulness Got to Do with It–Recharging when business/life has drained our batteries”

As a culture, we have subscribed to a way of life that’s fast and furious, and often quite stressful. To quote Brené Brown: “It takes courage to say ‘yes’ to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol.”

So, how does mindfulness come in? How can we jump off the hamster wheel and honor our energy levels regularly? What are some “non-negotiable” behaviors and rituals that contribute to a well-balanced life?

Being mindful means being present and aware, moment by moment. Being intentional about how and what we eat, how we arrange our day, how we set healthy boundaries, what we feed our mind and how we relax our nervous system.

Being mindful and emotional self-care go hand in hand. When we are mindful of our emotional needs and take good care of our hearts, we can assess what we need to add to our lives and what to let go of.

Petra Beumer will introduce us to some valuable tools for our mindful self-care toolbox, and guide us through a brief mindfulness meditation during her presentation.

Petra Beumer is a mindful living expert and founder of the Mindful Eating Institute in Santa Barbara. With a master’s in clinical psychology from the University of Hamburg, she has two decades of experience promoting positive lifestyles. She’s a pioneer in blending Eastern and Western therapeutic approaches, especially in the realm of emotional eating, weight management, and self-care.

Petra has curated unique programs that champion holistic well-being, integrating principles of positive psychology and mindfulness. She held influential Work-Life Balance workshops at the California Health & Longevity Institute and served as a health educator in Santa Barbara. Petra is a keynote speaker for the American Heart Association on Stress and Eating and has presented at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

As a Self-Care Specialist, she worked with prestigious resorts like Golden Door and Ritz-Carlton Bacara. Her guiding principle is to love and honor yourself wholly and authentically.

When
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time
8:15 am – 10:00 am
Where
The University Club
1332 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara, CA
How Much
Attendees – $35, and $40 when you pay at the door without RSVP
Sponsors & their guests – No cost
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