by Stephanie Benedetto | Feb 20, 2025 | Personal Development
A three minute walk from our apartment, just before Praia da Gaivota, is our favorite Indian restaurant, Tandoori Flames. It’s run by a group of people who come from the same town in India, and Sarab is always our server. Sarab, whose name means mirage, greets us with...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Feb 18, 2025 | Business, Coaching, Personal Development
Last week, we took A Fresh Look At Time in our free monthly gathering. You can watch the replay below. We explored time as a useful tool for showing up to appointments and organizing your days. One person shared how we have false memories of the past, and we...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Feb 17, 2025 | Personal Development
When I started pole dancing, I started at zero. I had no dance experience and couldn’t execute a pirouette or even a simple step-around the pole without looking like a clumsy idiot. Then I learned the fan kick. It’s a beginner move where you hold onto the pole, lift...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Feb 8, 2025 | Personal Development
For most of my adult life, I lived with a household full of animals. Three cats and two (big) dogs was the norm. This is one of my favorite photos of the animal crew begging back in my carnivore days. Animals bring so much joy to my life that even now with a lifestyle...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Feb 6, 2025 | Personal Development
Last week, I received an invitation for a pet sit in a nearby town in Portugal. My listing on TrustedHousesitters.com has over 35 five-star reviews from sits in multiple countries, and when someone searches for a pet sitter based in Portugal, I’m at the top of the...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Feb 5, 2025 | Business, Personal Development
I know what you’re thinking right now. Don’t believe me? I can prove it to you. *Imagine me with my eyes closed, fingertips on my temples, making a sound like a cross between a baby whale and a chainsaw* There! I’ve got it. You’re thinking… …of a calico cat wearing...
