I’m starting a set of articles for September called The Courage Series featuring women who have pursued their dreams with courage, persistence, perseverance and devotion so you can be inspired to pursue yours. Apol Massebieau charts her journey from selling soft sculptures during the early days of Etsy to crafting furniture, jewelry and fashion accessories […]
Have courage, be kind
These words from the live-action movie Cinderella is one of my favorites. Its message is prominently placed on our bookshelf where I see it as I work everyday. It also neatly summarizes my philosophy on coaching. As a coach, my mission is to help you take courageous action so you can make the changes you […]
Tips for journaling #4: Six benefits of a regular journaling practice
1. It clears your mind. This is the biggest gift of regular journaling. By placing your thoughts and feelings on the page, you can leave it there instead of letting it to take up valuable space in your mind and spirit. It’s like talking to a trusted friend where you feel lighter after unloading all […]
Take one small step: Take mental health hours
Instead of a mental health day, what if you take some mental health hours? From dinner time onwards, switch your phone into airplane mode. Switch it back on when you wake up in the morning. Then savor analog pleasures, such as playing a board game with your kids, taking out the watercolor palettes that have […]
Tips for journaling #3: If you can’t find the time to journal…
Sometimes finding time to journal is another thing on your to-do list. Journaling is one of my favorite self-care rituals and it should never feel like a burden or obligation. If daily journaling is starting to make you resentful, then take the pressure off by doing it once a week. I created a journal-planner-and-self-care ritual […]
Five lovely things: August 2017
1. This prayer. I was struggling about what to write today. This prayer (that you can both read or listen to) is my intention for this day and my business. Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous Teach me to serve you as I should To give and not to count the cost To fight […]