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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 because of how much joy

the unique shape of your life purpose and five characteristics to descibe how purpose shows up in our lives.

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 felt like I was searching

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

hope for 2021

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 the same. More staying home,

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How to Add True Joy to Your Life

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