What exactly is a life coach? And how do you know when it’s time for you to find one? A recent conversation with a prospective client inspired me to write this post. Despite that life coaching is a growing industry, it is still quite young and many people still have lots of questions! I hope this post helps answer some of them.
Read MoreThere are two major components to the equation of mindfulness: Applied Awareness + Compassion
Let’s start with some definitions...
Read MoreThank you.
Read MoreRedefining failure and some starting places to help you overcome these obstacles.
Read MoreMindfulness can be applied in all aspects of our lives— have you tried incorporating it with exercise? Being mindful when moving our bodies can help us care for our bodies more deeply.
Read MoreIn any transition, we must stay in touch with ourselves. Right now, it is the best we can do for each other and our immune systems. Routines and rituals are a simple and effective way to integrate and maintain self-care throughout our day and week.
Read MoreThis week, I wanted to expand on our insight last week with the concept of energy management as a key component of self-care. For many of us more energy is the main objective of our self-care pursuits but we are not being clear enough about it!
Read MoreThough often talked about in terms of bubble baths and desserts, self-care can be much more than that.
Simply put, self-care is about how we take care of our relationships with ourselves.
Read MoreThe Empowerment Triangle (read last weeks post!) is all about choice and mindfulness. We can choose to stop the cycle of hurting, even if it’s just this once.
Read MoreHave you ever been in a complicated, “bad,” or toxic relationship, of any kind? Of course, we all have. This concept helps us better understand these relationships AND how to get out of the negative cycle.
Read MoreFind yourself getting tired and unmotivated as the day goes on?
The key to more energy, clarity, and healthy recovery is simple yet subtle. Knowing your energizers and drains, effective ways to settle down in the moment, and clear stoke-builders can help you feel energized after a long day of responsibilities.
Read MoreFeeling out-of-sorts in the midst of COVID-19? It is important that we maintain connection with others, make time for movement, and take care of ourselves. Here are some of my favorite wellness resources. Even better— they're all FREE.
Read MoreDuring these complicated times with COVID-19 impacting all of us, it is important that we stay connected. When we say "social distancing," what we mean is "physical distancing." We humans need community as much as we need air. Right now, one key to wellness is staying connected when you need it most. Need social medicine? Join us on Wednesdays!
Read MoreHow do you truly connect with the people you love? Not everyone shows and feels appreciation in the same ways and it can make a heap of difference to know what resonates. Thankfully, there’s an easy quiz you can take to find out!
Read MoreAll well-intentioned, vague praise misses a crucial opportunity - learning and growth.
That’s right. Positive feedback has the powerful potential to help us learn about ourselves, our strengths, and possibly room to improve if we only ask.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I had a very powerful and fun conversation with two special women. Nina and Liz, hosts of the Wine and Shine Podcast, asked me some really great questions about how I work with clients in behavior and lifestyle coaching.
Read MoreYou’ve gotten yourself through another week at the office and finally the weekend is here. You have been looking forward to disconnecting from the screens and living your life all week.
Then…
Read MoreWe are in relationship with everything in our lives and all relationships require some amount of effort.
There is something very enticing about self-development. “Yes, of course I should be moving forward and growing! It’s called being an adult! I want to be my best self…”
Sound familiar?
Read MoreIntuitive eating may be your solution to a healthy weight and healthy lifestyle.
Read MoreIt’s summer! My favorite season, hands down. I’m pretty solar-powered, so these long, sunny days bring out even more energy than I thought I had. If you’re like me, and keen to get the most out of these warming days, being physically fit is one of the keys to that stamina.
Today, I offer up a simple approach that is friendly and motivated!
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
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