There’s a common misunderstanding that can create a lot of unnecessary shame when we’re struggling: Read on to avoid making this mistake Sometimes when we’re struggling, we interpret the struggle as a sign that there is something wrong with us. We think, “If I can’t get myself to do this,
Warning: If you decide you want to make a 3 or 5 year plan, there’s something you should know. A plan is NOT a code of conduct. It’s not a law. It’s not a spell cast over you that you are therefore “bound to follow through on.” When we made
If you want to have an amazing life, you also want to make sure the goals you’re setting aren’t just stamps on a success passport. Success and fulfillment are very different things, but they often get conflated. If the only goals we set for ourselves are based on our culture’s
Are you wanting to finally start a project you’ve been putting off? Whether it be decluttering a space, creating something, or checking an intimidating task off our to-do list, there’s probably a part of us that would LOVE to avoid starting that project to the ends of the earth (if
Short version: I passed my coaching exam (CKA) and received my second certification/credential as a life coach! As of this month, March 2022 I am officially an ACC credentialed professional coach certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)! If you’re wondering, “what does that mean?” Great! Because in this post,
Since feeling like we’re not enough is something that most of us have felt often, I’ve got a metaphor to help you lean towards a feeling of enoughness (especially when you’ve fallen into the habit of comparing yourself to others). While the writing in this post is mine, I pulled
While we may rarely be in total control of our thoughts and emotions, there are some steps we can take to help set the course of our consciousness, to gain some semblance of control, and become the driver of our own thoughts. In this week’s post. I’m offering up some
Community service is one of many loves in my life. But I lost touch with it for a while over the course of the pandemic. Recently, I’ve been exploring ways to bring it back into my life, and I’m ready to reconnect with people who love service too… but after
After finishing the mentoring process of my life coaching training earlier this month, I’ve passed all the requirements to become a Certified Martha Beck Life Coach. Or as some people call us, “Wayfinders.” During my Wayfinder training, some things I’m proud of include… As you’ve probably seen, I’m a huge
One of the challenges many people face when pursuing ongoing personal growth is choosing what to work on next. Every time we achieve a goal or finish working on one thing, there’s a period of time where it’s like “okay… I did that, so what now?” And it would be
Whether it’s learning a new skill, taking care of our health and bodies, or working towards any other goal, almost all of us have started something we’ve never finished. In this post, you’ll find some simple steps to restarting something you’ve wanted to do, but never really followed through to
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 felt like I was searching
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
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
We tend to reserve celebrating for life events that are “a big deal” because we want those moments to feel “extra special.” But there is so much more about our journey through life that is special and deserves to be celebrated. Why We Should Celebrate Small Wins For my final
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
