Finishing the year strong: a year of practicing presence.

Presence was my word for 2023. I learned a lot of things practicing presence, living presence out each day,  when I remembered to! Each instance. when I remembered to. The biggest thing I learned is that presence will be a lifelong pursuit. It can be learned and helped with tools. It can be practiced and … Continued

Just Be You!

Authenticity is something I have written about here in the past. I am feeling the spirit of summer (again/still!) and the idea of letting things go, shedding things and getting back to the necessities is speaking to me right now. What is necessary? Know that for yourself is important. What is necessary- for YOU? If … Continued

Have You Been Celebrating?

Or have you been celebrating enough? Celebration is a necessary part of a happy, fulfilling, fully lived life. In fact, beyond the surface level of the good feelings it brings, there is another really fascinating piece. When you are working on changing habits, celebrating when you follow through on the action(s) you are committed to … Continued

It’s the Most Important Place to Start!

My last post of 2021!  Wow did this year fly by. I have heard it said that time is actually speeding up, which sounds like an odd idea, but it feels possibly true. I love planning and setting goals- especially at the first of the year- it is my favorite fresh start of the year! … Continued

Gratitude Ahead of Time

This is the last exploration of gratitude here on the blog for 2021- although it is sure to pop up here and there. This is a short, but powerful message as we wrap up this year. I talk a lot about mindset and how important it is. We have even learned that a consistent gratitude … Continued

Your Recalibration Retreat

A retreat is a great way to recalibrate. All it really is, is a pause. Stopping long enough to think, asses and discern if where you are at in any/all areas of your life are going the way you would like them to go. I am a big fan of knowing what you can control … Continued

Mindset May- Do I have a Growth or a Fixed Mindset

May is winding down, but the mindset work never stops! This month I have had the pleasure of doing several talks on mindset and I have realized something- there is so much to share about mindset!  Today I want to mention a few things you can think about, if you are interested in creating a … Continued

Why I Love Coaching, Celebrating Intl. Coaching Week!

This is one of the best week’s of the year- a special week where I get to celebrate my profession! Along with all coaches around the world, especially those who are members or credentialed with the ICF (International Coach Foundation) I am celebrating International Coaching week. There are so many aspects of coaching that I … Continued

What Did You Love?

About a year ago- aka another lifetime ago– I posted this on my Facebook page: What did you used to love to do that you know longer do? I received a landslide of responses! I had expected good engagement, but this was over the top. And really heartfelt, too. As people thought about the question … Continued