The term ‘work-life balance’ suggests an illusion that we can divide the many parts of our lives into neat boxes, each receiving an even distribution of the time, energy, and focus they require. However, life is not containable; it’s fluid, complex, and unpredictable. This was true even before the global pandemic. Read More >

Now, we recognize the elusive boundaries between work and life have crumbled to non-existence. We are on our way to becoming a population of burned out, busted up humans who feel like the bottom has completely fallen out. So, what do we do? Rachel Macy Stafford advocates we flatten the box into a piece of cardboard and use it to make a map—a map to help us navigate this uncharted territory together, one with pathways wide enough to include all parts of ourselves. From surviving to thriving… from competition to community… from unhealthy expectations and relentless pressure to healthy boundaries and inner peace. Read Less ^

Today’s young people are facing issues no previous generation has ever faced. Rachel Macy Stafford has a gift for showing us how to become a truth-teller, encourager and guide to support kids and teens as they navigate the stressors of today, including academic pressure, technoference, lack of purpose, isolation and the absence of effective coping skills. Read More >

The new realities of parenting are challenging, but if we are willing to live a life anchored by truth, presence and connection, there is great hope. Rachel weaves tools of her trade as a special education teacher with the daily rhythms of life and brings practical strategies straight to the weary hearts of anyone who loves young people. Whether parent, educator, neighbor, or friend, audiences will leave encouraged and hopeful. Read Less ^

When you have children, parents, partners, friends, and colleagues that constantly depend on you, it’s easy to abandon your own needs and become stuck in a loop of depletion, resentment, and despair. Living in this state leads to burnout, which is never sustainable. Over time, the stress builds up, wreaking havoc on your health, well-being, and relationships. Read More >

Although the idea of shifting from constantly pouring from yourself to routinely investing in yourself may feel impossible, uncomfortable, or even self-indulgent, Rachel Macy Stafford knows the quality of your life depends on learning to make this shift. Inspired by her hugely popular bestselling book, Only Love Today, Rachel invites participants to expand their capacity for self-compassion and build a foundation for true self-care using the power of awareness and boundary setting. Attendees will leave with a practical plan designed to prioritize the relationship they have with themselves and finally begin giving themselves the same care they give others. Read Less ^

As we get farther and farther away from childhood, the demands and stresses of life increase. We tend to forget that we have the power to say yes to the delights of our heart and soul. We tend to forget what makes us feel alive and what brings us peace. But in order to live a present, joyful, and fulfilling life, we must remember. Read More >

Rachel Macy Stafford shares five key insights that spark a wondrous self-discovery process, enabling us to make small, sustainable habit shifts towards joy without overhauling our lives. Participants will be equipped with tools to overcome self-defeating habits using practices rooted in self-awareness, healing, and compassion. This presentation will speak to anyone longing to break free from self-limiting beliefs and daily distraction to grasp the joy found living as our most authentic selves in the here and now. Read Less ^