“The word I want to see in you…which I actually think would change the world and that women could embody is: relaxed”, said Elizabeth Gilbert an American author. We know stress and challenge comes in many forms and can make us feel overwhelmed. It is important to have wellbeing strategies that can help us to regain calm and peace. We explored ideas in this podcast including some from an amazing workshop facilitated by Elizabeth Gilbert. Some ideas shared from a recent workshop with Elizabeth Gilbert, best selling author of Eat, Pray Love (which sold over 13 million copies and was turned into a movie), Big Magic, City of Girls and more:- rates of anxiety are really high- “the most relaxed person in the room holds all the power”- when we are relaxed: can see a field of possibilities whereas anxiety narrows what you see- being relaxed is not the same as being lazyHer strategies to achieve a relaxed outcome:1. Set your priorities and what you are willing to give up. Don’t focus on your purpose and passion because it will make you anxious; focus on what and who matters to you and where is your time going?2. Protect your priorities; make it sacred; think of it like a circle and everything and you that is sacred is in it; hold that boundary in a relaxed state3. Mysticism - transcends religion; “you are so loved…it is safe…it’s going to be alrightlet go of control and don’t force outcomes “ I am here to serve only when my service is useful; be realistic - it has taken her 20 years to have a daily meditation practice4. Write your own story; it will make it better and it will free others; memoir5. be aware how culture is merciless with rules; so much shame when fail or don’t master something; have mercy to yourself; take good care of you nowOther information shared:* our ability to collect information * how to work towards your best possible self and life * stay focused on your values and beliefs * set your achievable goals and ensure they are measurable, relevant and timely * ask yourself - what does a pleasant event mean to you? * mastering wellness is an ongoing focus