In the past month, I have found myself falling into old patterns of working too hard, of not making time for me, of burying myself in busyness. In the middle of all of that, I would ask myself: Is this want I want my life to look like? I would remind myself: Remember how you […]
Self-care: Usually defined as a massage, a pedicure, alone time, meditation, a yoga class, a treat, a retreat when the world gets a little too complicated, when you need to go back to yourself These are all great ideas. My self-care practices run along the same lines: 1. Doing something everyday that gives me joy 2. […]
This month, we’re learning all about marketing from my life coaching program. What I love about it is it allows you to get really clear about what you can offer and the kinds of clients you want to attract. It allows you to reach your customers in creative ways, to make a compelling offering and discover […]
So I set these goals, these commitments to myself and my business. They’re great. They are forward-thinking, doable, measurable, clear, not too ambitious—everything that a goal should be. And yet they still don’t get done. For example, blogging three times a week. In terms of the “strategies” to make sure I write the blog posts, […]
Oh, your wild mind. So much brilliance, capable of creative ideas that no one else has thought of, amazing at making connections between unrelated things to come up with something new. And yet, its wildness—its biggest strength—can also be what keeps you from moving forward in your life. It makes connections with your past and […]
I was once in a dark dark dark dark dark place. I felt broken and alone and didn’t know if I would ever stop being sad. There was separation, sickness (and looming death) and the stress of being a new mom. And I didn’t have a Pacific Crest trail to hike through. My counsellor suggested […]
