This past weekend I had an important mental breakthrough on something I had been trying to force for many months, too. The breakthrough came when I finally started to consider alternatives to my challenge- what else might work- instead of what I was trying to force, which clearly wasn’t working. Sometimes we can get so narrowly … Continued
I started to write this blog post and had a direction I was going in- stretch yourself- being bold means going beyond what you previously thought possible. It is a very valid way to intentionally take on a period of your life. Finishing this year strong which creates momentum for heading into 2024. As I … Continued
Admittedly, I am creating my own, “I grew up in Vermont so it’s okay to do this” meaning of “Falling”- which in my context today means doing Fall with all of the bells and whistles! I will start there. Think of all of the things that you know about fall, maybe even have experienced. I … Continued
We are over a third of the way through Personal Reinvention month at Kimberly DuBrul Coaching- if you’ve been in it with me, how are you doing? You can start today by reading the last two week’s posts and jumping right in! I am doing a lot better than I thought I would- I had … Continued
I can’t think of much that takes more courage than to be honest with yourself. I honor all people who do the hard work of personal development and growth. I have been privileged to work with so many great clients over the years who are doing this challenging work. Personal Reinvention month is the perfect … Continued
I want to get this out of the way first, so that your mind can be clear to take in this message. Yes, there are times when not following through is the right thing to do. Yes, I am all for you listening to yourself and taking care of yourself. Yes, I am all for … Continued
I decided that September would be personal reinvention month for me and then I started thinking maybe I would share the idea with you and maybe you would like to join me! I have taken a lot of time away from working in the past month. I made a list of things I wanted to … Continued
How about a great talk on cleanliness? What comes to your mind when you read that? Taking a shower? It is true, that is one kind of cleanliness- and an important one, too! I want to give you something to think about as you head into August and you might even decide to create a … Continued
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
I was thinking a lot about the word simplicity and contemplating my theme for this week’s newsletter and as I began to write, the word elegance popped into my head. This lead me on a little exploration which has been very enjoyable and enlightening. Coco Chanel famously said “Elegance is when the inside is as … Continued