The Risk of Joy Tunnel Vision
Last week, I almost made a decision I wouldn’t know I’d regret. Yeah, you read that right. What I mean by this is: I almost missed out on something that is now bringing me a lot of joy. And it’s kind of scary. Not scary
Redefining Success: How to Make Your Own Success Metrics
Over the last week, I’ve been reading “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle. And while every page of that book is overflowing with wisdom, there was one passage about how we measure success that really caught my attention. Eckhart writes, “Don’t let a mad world
Start A New Habit with Me!
In the last 24 hours, I’ve tried to read a book on three separate occasions. Each time, I flipped to my bookmark that hasn’t moved in weeks, read one paragraph, and somehow, the next thing I remember is waking up from an unplanned nap. “Hm.”
The Unique Shape of Your Life Purpose
When we ask ourselves the question, “what is my life purpose?,” it’s far too easy to get overwhelmed and overthink it. When I was in high school and college, I remember feeling a lot of pressure to find that one special, perfectly aligned thing. It
What the Universe Wants You to do with Your Slippers
Guest Post by Stephanie Polsky The other day I tossed away a pair of slippers I had bought last year at the start of Covid. By the time I finally put them out for trash day, the soles of both of them had already fallen
A Life Coach’s Perspective on “Shy Away” by Twenty One Pilots
Just day’s before I’m writing this post, Twenty One Pilots released their new song, “Shy Away.” The song explores themes of bravery and growth, and deeply corresponds to concepts life coaches explore with their clients. The lyrics include extremely profound pieces of encouragement for anyone
When Critics Disapprove of Your Life Choices
In this post, I’m sharing an attitude that will help you maintain confidence in your life choices, even when other people disapprove. Every time you make a conscious choice to live your life the way you want to live it. There’s going to be someone
The Intimidation of Taking Action: A Monologue
This post is very different from the other posts on this blog. Instead of being informational, it’s a guided visualization to help with overcoming the intimidation involved with “taking action” in our lives. Because let’s be honest, taking action to achieve something, no matter how big
Getting Comfortable with Saying No
Have you ever felt guilty for saying no? Or uncomfortable saying yes? Have you found yourself trying to please others at the cost of your own well-being? If you said yes to any of these, then you might benefit from getting comfortable with saying “no”.
What to Expect During Your Next Identity Shift
Having labels or identities that help explain who we are can give us a strong sense of self. But what happens when we lose one of our identities? What happens when something we once called ourselves no longer fits the picture of our lives? In
Finding Anchors in Hard Times
When life gets hard, where do you turn? Do you turn to friends? Faith? A therapist? A quiet place where you can be alone? Regardless of where you choose to turn, everyone needs something to lean on when times get tough. The things I turn
Real Rest in Limited Time
Why does it seem like a day off is never enough to make us feel rested? In this post, I’ll answer that question and explain 3 lies busy people tell themselves about rest that prevent them from actually getting it. I’ll also provide 11 suggestions
The Strength That Lies in Your Roots
Because of the isolation and distancing of Covid, many people are feeling more disconnected, alone, and unmotivated than ever before. But recently, I realized that mentally acknowledging our connection to our roots (i.e. the people who came before us) can create a strong sense of
Money Doesn’t Love You Back
Having a relationship with money is nothing like having a relationship with a real person. But if left unchecked, a relationship with money can start to negatively impact the other relationships in our lives (without us even realizing it!). In this post, we’ll discuss a
40 Healthy Alternatives to Time-Wasting Habits
One of the quickest and simplest ways to show yourself some love is to replace habits that don’t serve you with ones that do. In this post, you’ll learn how to locate time-wasting habits, and find a list of 40 things you can replace them
The Downside of Doing Your Best
When I was growing up, everyone told me to do my best, but nobody told me that doing your best could backfire, big time. Trying hard and doing your best can reap many rewards in your lifetime, but what happens if you overdo it? If
Redefining “Teammate”: For when your circumstances are limiting
When I think of the word teammate, my mind immediately goes to popular American sports like football and baseball. I picture each member of a team having their unique positions and roles to fulfill, and they fulfill them in concert with the other players on
Baby Turtle Steps: The Only Way to Achieve Your Biggest Goals
As I’ve begun practicing coaching over the last few months, I’ve found that many of you have some big and beautiful goals. Whether you’re aiming to pay for your current schooling, start a nonprofit, transform your relationships, or build your own career, your big goals
Self-Care Made Simple
Although self-care is becoming far more popular in recent years, there’s still some negative stigma associated with doing things for ourselves. This is a huge problem, because if we can’t view caring for ourselves in a positive light, chances are we will fail to maintain
A Dose of Hope for 2021
Today I’m feeling very weird about the new year approaching. Normally, the new year is a time for resetting, reflection, and celebration with friends. Normally, it feels like a beginning and an end at the same time. But this year, it feels like more of