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How to reframe basic chores as self-care. Stop procrastinating on your chores with this simple mindset trick.

How to Reframe Basic Chores as Self-Care

Did you know that a simple mindset shift can help doing chores feel better to you?  Keep reading to learn how. I recently visited a friend who was having a hard time emotionally. We spent some quality time together, and after a good heart-to-heart conversation, they looked around their room,

a life coaches perspective on Shy Away by Twenty One Pilots

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 who wants to find their

real rest in limited time, here are 3 lies people tell themselves about rest and 12 ways to get rest without sleeping

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 for rest and recharging that

the downside of doing your best, if your dont define what it means to do your best, you can work too hard and burn yourself out, how to avoid making this mistake

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 you identify as a busy

baby turtle steps, small steps to achieve your biggest goals easily and stress free

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 are milestones towards a more

do more and stress less using this mindset trick

One Simple Mindset Trick to Do More and Stress Less

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

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The Importance of “Blip Days”

Before I get into an in-depth explanation of what blip days are, imagine this: You’ve recently decided to start a new routine or habit. On day one, you tell yourself, “From here on out, I will do this every single day, and in (insert amount of time), I will achieve

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Celebrating Small Wins: A Surefire Way to Boost Motivation

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

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7 Ways to Start the Goal That Scares You

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