Ever have a troublesome thought that just spins in your head and won’t leave you alone? If you’re an anxiety sufferer, like me, this probably happens to you more than you care to admit. It’s like a leech that latches onto your brain and sucks the life out of you. And that’s the biggest problem with it – it takes … Read More
Feeling Blah and Uninspired? How to Go From Fizzling to Sizzling in 2023!
You know what the best feeling in the world is? When your life feels sizzling! It’s that feeling of waking up in the morning and being excited about what you get to do that day. It’s that feeling of being on purpose. The feeling of passion – like you’re doing something that fills you up. Something that’s meaningful to you, … Read More
What To Do When You Don’t Feel Grateful
I get it. This isn’t what you’re supposed to say this time of year. And I’m sure your social media feed is filled with gratitude posts and reminders to be grateful for all you have. Let me say, I LOVE those posts! And I sincerely hope you’re filled with gratitude! Even if this hasn’t been your best year, I hope … Read More
How To Be the Hero of Your Own Life
What makes a hero a hero? What is it about someone that compels us to assign them with the “hero” label? Why do we call Superman, Wonder Woman, and James Bond heroes? Why do we feel so much awe and reverence for George Washington, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, and Martin Luther King, Jr.? The first time I reflected on … Read More
My Gratitude Gift for You
(Originally published Nov. 1, 2022) Today marks the beginning of November – the month of Thanksgiving. And I have a LOT to be grateful for! In another month, it will be 5 years since I went into a nervous breakdown that lasted for 6 months. It was the darkest, most terrifying time of my life. When I was going through … Read More
Coaching Q&A: What Are You Passionate About When It Comes to Coaching?
There’s a saying that goes, “the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t.” And I think too many of us live our lives that way. We cling to situations marked by hum drum adjectives like “fine”, “ok”, and “pretty good” because we’re too afraid to go for what we truly want. At times we even cling to … Read More
Is Your Life Feeling Lifeless? This Might Be Why
What would it look like to bet on yourself today, instead of your fear? What if you put your money on you this week…this month…this year…and this lifetime? It’s so easy to go all in on our fear. It’s so easy to take the safe route and make the comfortable choice. It requires no courage…no vulnerability…no risk. And that feels … Read More
Coaching Q&A: What Happens In a Coaching Session?
If you’ve thought about getting a coach, but held back because you’re not sure what even happens in a coaching session, this post is for you! To get the most out of each session, you’ll want to bring a goal you want to work towards, or a topic that’s bothering you, spinning in your head, causing you to suffer in … Read More
How to Feel Grounded When Uncertainty Has You On Edge
Raise your hand if you love uncertainty! Anyone? No? Ok, now raise your hand if you’re dealing with uncertainty in your life right now. Yeah, that one’s universal. I don’t think there’s anyone on planet earth who loves uncertainty. Some people deal with it better than others, but I think we’re hardwired to crave certainty. I’m guessing that’s stored somewhere … Read More
Is There a Big Scary Thing Between You and Your Highest Potential? Here’s How to Move Forward Anyway.
I’m speaking on stage in a couple of weeks. Without notes. I’ve spoken on stage before but never without notes. That freaks me out. What if I forget what I’m supposed to say? What if I go blank? That’s my biggest fear: being up on stage…delivering my speech…and then suddenly going blank and having no idea what I’m supposed to … Read More