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Welcome, friend! If you’ve Googled your way here and are looking for magic ways to set a goal and get it done in record time, please save your time and press the back button to return to your search results. …
When you’re a naturally quiet person, authentic communication can feel really vulnerable. It can turn everyday conversations with friends, coworkers and clients into challenges that can leave you feeling like there’s no room for you to be fully yourself. On…
It’s up to you to do the things that make you strong – oh how, Monday mornings often remind me of this. Like today. I woke up feeling anxious, as I often do. A part of me resisted the anxiety…
Hi *|FNAME|*, How easy is it for you to make decisions? Do you get stuck or overwhelmed or do you tend to make rapid fire choices that you later regret? I’ve found that making decisions is so much easier when…
Ahhhh, decisions…..Most of us spend waaaay too little time thinking about how we make decisions. Instead, we get caught up in hemming and hawing about what’s the right decision, weighing the pros and cons, calculating our budget and sitting on…
What’s an easy way to improve any relationship? Be it with your mom, your partner, your kids, your crazy coworker, or even yourself? Unconditional love. Yup, 100%. While that might seem obvious, when it comes to actually practicing unconditional love,…
“Why does doing new things have to be sooo hard??” I found myself spastically asking myself this question the other day as I navigated myself up and down a mountain in Alaska’s Turnagain Pass. My husband and I picked up…
I had the great pleasure of my first radio interview last week! We talked about my journey to coaching introverted women and how coaching helps people create self-confidence. The introvert in me was surprised by how easy it was to…
Emotional well-being arises from how you take care of yourself. This easy habit will help you to direct your emotions where you want them to go so that you feel more ease and focus in your day. It’s especially helpful…
Today is an historic day. Emotions are running high. Hopes and fears intermingle in a volatile mixture that’s ready to blow. We say we want good leadership… then NOW is the time for US to practice good leadership. Because if…
This is the last post in the series “A holistic guide to troubleshooting your overwhelm”. The control center for your body and emotions, the mind is where it’s at when it comes to reducing overwhelm. By understanding the mechanisms…
This is the second post in a series called A holistic guide to troubleshooting your overwhelm. See the first post here. Your feelings create the experience of your life. Whether you feel joy, focus or overwhelm determines how your day…
In this blog post, I offer a holistic perspective on where overwhelm comes from, how it affects you and how you can feel better. Oh overwhelm! It’s one of those human states of being that just feels awful. Plus, it…
What if YOU are creating your overwhelm? Wouldn’t you like to know that answer to that? In fact, before I go any further, I invite you to pause, take a deep breath and ask yourself: “How might I be creating…
Self-confidence is a skill – which means that you CAN learn it. Like jogging or playing the piano. And like learning anything new, when you follow a process consistently, you get results. In this blog post, I’m going to teach…
Many of us point to our past as the source of our low self-confidence, saying things like: My parents didn’t give me enough attention I didn’t do well in school I wasn’t a popular kid, other students were mean to…
Self-confidence can come from surprising sources. As a life coach, Ayurvedic Health Counselor and yoga teacher, I’m gifted with the perspective of seeing how mental and emotional states interrelate with the body. In fact, unlike the typical western approach where…
Self-confidence doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. Self-confidence is a result of how you live your life, externally and internally. So, if you feel held back by confidence issues or imposter syndrome or just know that you’re capable of more,…
Would you say yes to having more self-confidence in just 3 minutes? You’re reading this so the answer must be – yes! Message received. Challenge accepted. Put your thinking cap on. Get ready for some rapid fire questions. And commit…
Welcome to this powerful guide to help you heal imposter syndrome and build your self-confidence. If you’re not sure what the imposter syndrome (aka imposter complex) is or how it relates to confidence, you can read about it in the…
If you’re tired of dealing with the imposter syndrome, you’re in the right place! This series is all about healing it so that you can get on with living your life to the fullest. If you’re not sure if imposter…
This series is all about healing imposter syndrome so you can be the most amazing version of yourself, no apologies. If you’re not sure if imposter syndrome is a problem for you, check out the Top 6 signs you suffer…
A blog series that gives you actionable steps to heal imposter syndrome and create the life you want. If you’re not sure if imposter syndrome is a problem for you, check out the Top 6 signs you suffer from imposter…
If you experience imposter syndrome, you know it can be debilitating. That’s why I’ve put together this blog series to help you heal longtime patterns and step into a more empowered life. Whether you get overwhelmed by anxiety or feel…
Imposter syndrome & self-confidence go hand-in-hand One is the chronic negative belief that you’re never enough, while the other is the steadfast belief that you’re capable even when challenged. These two beliefs exist on opposite ends of a spectrum. This…
Prepare for the big reveal… It’s probably not what you thought. Or what you want to hear. It’s actually something quite simple. And something that you already have. … It’s your feelings. Yup, the secret to taking action is…
“Well, that didn’t work.” … How many times have you thought those words, when it comes to a goal or a change you want to make? I am the queen of starting something new with gusto, being super committed, then…
There’s been a lot of crying happening lately. By my clients, my colleagues and myself. And undoubtedly by many, many other people. How about you? The tears I’ve seen represent pain, grief, anger and shame. They’re not the kind of…
In the midst of uncertainty, one of the most powerful things you can do is breathe. Here’s how… — Pause your doing. Get still. Focus your mind on the movement of your body as you inhale. Notice the air as…
The bandaid’s been ripped off and the wound beneath seeps with unhealed pain and racism. The protests and riots around George Floyd’s death have finally convinced me that this is a problem that needs to be addressed NOW. I’ve known…
How often do you criticize yourself? Daily? Hourly? Most introverted women that I’ve worked with have a constant habit of knocking themselves down by saying things like: This {thing that I did} isn’t good enough I should be able to…
What makes you feel awkward? Is it when you knock something over? Or stumble over your words? Or just don’t feel like you fit in with the crowd? (Hint: it’s not actually any of these things) — When most of…
What if this Monday is the beginning of a major change for you? What would it look like? Would it mean all of a sudden you’re living your dream? Speaking your truth? Being 100% authentic? I don’t think so. The…
You’re with yourself ALL. DAY. LONG. Most of the time, the voice inside your head chatters away without much notice. When you stop to listen to the conversation happening in your head, is what you hear supportive? Or self-sabotaging? Sometimes the self-sabotage…
I’ve noticed lately that a LOT of people get stuck in indecision. Sometimes it lasts just a few hours. But sometimes it’s days, weeks, even years. (Full disclosure: It took me years to finally change careers, so no judgement here!…
There’s a lot of talk right now about things have gone to pot. And there are a lot of numbers being thrown around to prove this. Data on unemployment, retail sales, closed businesses, retirement accounts, the number of days since…
In a crisis, all of the fears and patterns that you’ve struggled with come out to play, big time. This could be anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, scarcity around money, emotional eating or something else. They can intensify and become consuming. And…
I’m moving our women’s support group online so that we can continue to connect, no matter where we are! What Grow Together is about Connecting with like minds Listening and being heard without distractions Sharing your challenges, as well…
Setting goals. What does that mean to you? Is it saying “someday I want to lose 20 pounds” Or “this year I’m going to lose 20 pounds.” Followed by a grocery list that focuses on “allowed” foods and signing up…
It’s February. Can you feel it? I can. As I sit here, the warm sun is shining on me. I have to pull my blinds just so to keep the light out of my face. Each day, I can…