Janice McWilliams

Therapist, spiritual director, mom, spouse, blogger, enjoyer of humor....I like to learn and write about living life AWAKE, GROUNDED, and CONNECTED.

[Janice McWilliams @JanMcWill]

Are you able to take care of yourself without being selfish?

As spring is rolling in, your self-care should be blossoming as well.

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How are you bringing pleasure into your life?

So excited to learn how doing what we love can make our lives more sustainable!

Let's enjoy the journey together!

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My book has been out in the world for SIX WHOLE MONTHS!!!

I feel so proud of it. I believe more deeply than ever in the message as I interact with people who have changed something or applied a skill that has helped them.

Keep the stories coming–I just love hearing them.

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These are my UBUers.

I lead them in a mentoring group and while I’m facilitating it, these women challenge and encourage me to LISTEN to Jesus and EXPECT his encouragement, affirmation, and nudges.

I love their faithful living!

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Try this!

Pick a tree near to examine every day for just a moment to see its transformation into springtime leafiness.

Be an observer of the miracle of God’s rhythms.

~ My contemplative idea

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Loved my reunion with these JMU pals last weekend. It’s fun to see how everyone’s personality is just like it always was, but how age has helped us get more settled and confident in who we are. Lesson?

Aging isn’t all bad!

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Today I’m celebrating Duffy’s retirement from his work as my therapy assistant.

He has gotten too old and confused to relax in the office, so he’ll spend the remainder of his days at home.

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20 more couples have graduated from my MARRIAGE STRENGTHENING workshop!

What a fantastic group!

#restoremysoul

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I can’t say enough what a difference considering regular infusions of fulfillment makes in overall self-care. And people don’t talk about it enough!

Two whole chapters devoted to this life-changing concept in my book! with essential skills you can practice right away.

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I love talking Enneagram! Amanda Davidson does too!
On this episode of her podcast, we talked about marriage, the Enneagram and soul-restoring self-care. What a wonderful woman and a joy to be a part of what she is doing in the world! Check her podcast on Youtube: A wife like me

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I think this is the 6th time that I’ve done my Marriage Strengthening Workshop and I will forever remember this one for the ATTENDANCE MIRACLES we have experienced!

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Our cat, Zelda, loves to take walks with us. She delights the neighbors by being “that cat that walks with her family” and truly, it is adorable. You can tell that she is watchful and anxious; “I’ve never been THIS far away from home before!!!!”

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The season of Lent is a great time to adopt a new rhythm.

Experiment and see how small changes can make a big difference in the way you feel.

#Restoremysoul #lent #spring

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Listen Now!

I had a wonderful conversation with Seth Shapiro on the Intersections Podcast and you won't want to miss it!

#podcast #inerseactionspodcast #restoremysoul

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It’s Ash Wednesday today

Don’t overwhelm yourself with a commitment you can’t keep. Just pick one thing! And enjoy the fruit of focusing on a small practice that could make a big difference in how you feel.

#lentpractices #ashwednesday

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My sweet old guy!

#doglovers #elderdogcare

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Here's a little word about self-care from The Monday Christian podcast that dropped last week.

Enjoy!

#themondaychristian #selfcare #restoremysoul

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The idea of a “better break” is something that I work on with clients nearly every day. It is a lost are for many of us who have become dependent on our phones for nearly every break or pause in the activity of our days.

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I was a guest on the Monday Christian podcast. Great conversation about the need for connection and soul-restoring self-care!

The link is in my bio to find the episode!

#restoremysoul #themondaychristian #podcast

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I spotted my book out in the wild! What a thrill that people actually own it!

Restore my soul is now available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble…⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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#restoremysoul #selfcare #NavPress