When you were a young child, what did the people around you teach you about your own emotions? Were you told that they were useful? Useless? Irrational? Reactive? Valid? Or Unreasonable? The labelling of emotions as “irrational” has led many people to suppress their feelings and conclude that they are
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 are milestones towards a more
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 the same. More staying home,
We say “I need to…” when something has been assigned at work or school. We say “I need to…” when we have chores that are overdo. And we say “I need to…” when we’re avoiding the next thing on our to-do list. Usually when we use this language, we’re referring to
TW: Mention of death during the Coronavirus pandemic The longer this pandemic lasts, the more our lives are affected. Graduations, weddings, family gatherings, new experiences; so much of it has been cancelled, rescheduled and changed that almost nothing in 2020 is what we expected. This is loss. Even if you
Whenever I found myself frustrated or anxious as a child, my dad would ask, “Are you using your Thinking Brain or your Feeling Brain?” This was his way of encouraging me to pause and acknowledge my thoughts and feelings and process whatever was going on in my mind. Surprisingly, most
Affirmations are one of the most commonly cited tools in the self-help industry. Almost everyone in the 21st century has heard of them. Yet, many authors and bloggers in the industry miss the most important tip when explaining how affirmations work. As a result, many people attempt to use affirmations
