I remember the first time I held a set of tarot cards in my hands. My heart was pounding. I felt like I was betraying my strict Catholic school girl upbringing by even asking to have my fortune told. But tarot was something that had always fascinated me—the beautiful art, the meanings, the stories, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
