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 who wants to find their
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 or small, can be scary
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
Last week, I wrote about why there’s nothing wrong with being wrong. In the post, I said, “If we could somehow accept wrongness as a natural and integral part of our human experience, then perhaps we could be less hard on ourselves and allow our wrongness to benefit us rather
The most recent time I realized I was wrong, I was playing UNO with my family. I was down to the coveted single card, and had succeeded in saying “UNO” before anyone called me out on it. When my next turn came, I was so certain a win was in
Feelings of peace are technically available to you right now, but there is something getting in your way: urgency. It is perfectly normal to feel a sense of urgency when we have numerous responsibilities, approaching deadlines, or problems to solve. But as soon as these pressing matters begin piling on
So many of us feel like we’re behind in our lives. We glance around and see numerous examples of people achieving the things we want to achieve. Maybe we’re comparing ourselves to someone who has more financial stability than us. Maybe they have a skill we want to cultivate, a
Most people experience fear of failure in their lifetimes. It’s totally normal and understandable, but it’s also potentially harmful. As far as I’ve observed, a fear of failure seems to be the biggest factor that stops people from creating a life they love. If we let our fear of failure
I was having a conversation with my partner (Bradley) about the importance of being “present in the moment”, when I realized being “present” is something I fundamentally struggle with. As an over-involved and overcommitted extrovert, I’ve spent years constantly thinking about the next thing on my to-do list, planning for
Do you have something you’ve wanted to do for a long time, but could never quite muster the motivation to start? Well, you’re definitely not alone. This past week, I had a handful conversations with dear friends who are each in a transitional state in their lives. Some of them
