Summer's a Sh*t Show - A Perfectionist's Guide for Surviving Summer

122 Summer is never perfect, and yet we expect it to be. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or unexpected twists, summertime is often anything but a vacation, especially for type A personalities. In this episode, Nadine shares her own summer sh*tshow story as well as 5 approaches for handling summer shenanigans. Covered in this episode:

How your expectations are ruining your summerDiscovering the seasonal rhythm that works for youHow to still love your family and friends even when you’re spending a LOT of time togetherWhy “vacation” looks different for everyone and figuring out what your relaxation non-negotiables are Why you might still feel exhausted even if you’re getting solid sleep - the 7 different kinds of rest

About Nadine:

Her new book, Come Home to Your Heart, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.

Award-winning author Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. Her articles and interviews have appeared in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, HERE, Urban Wellness, Natural Awakenings, and more. Nadine is the podcast host of Heart of the Story, where she shares stories from the heart as well as interviews with today’s most impactful female creatives. Pulling from her vast experience as a writing, meditation, and yoga nidra instructor, Nadine leads women’s workshops and retreats online and around the U.S.

In the past 2 years alone, Nadine has helped writers in her community develop and publish 12 books and more that 200+ pieces in places like The New York Times, Vogue, the Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Longreads, and more.

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