What does creating more confidence look like for you? Simple? Agonizing? Lots of stops and starts and tail chasing? I think a lot about how to help my introverted clients (and myself!) create lasting change and I want…
I’m going to focus a lot on anxiety in the next few weeks, which is a topic that’s near and dear to my heart. So many of us experience it (including me!), coming at us in so many different ways.…
These three words – anxiety, confidence & living your full potential (ok that’s more that 3) – were the top areas of interest in a community poll I did earlier this week (thanks, by the way!). As an introvert, does…
I’m going to be talking about some of the harder things about being human over the next two weeks, so if you’d prefer to keep things light, feel free to skip this email. Otherwise, if you’re open to spending a…
Happy 2022, we’re here. It’s the future and, wow, what ride it’s been. It’s hard to believe all that has happened in the past two years. One of the great things that’s come out of these trying times, though, is…
That can feel like a biiiig question, bringing up images of lists of goals that feel really exciting but then quickly get complicated and overwhelming. (While I do love working with goals, all too often I see them fizzle out…
Self-doubt can be a persistent companion… Whispering sneakily in the back of your mind as you go about your day or sometimes screaming out loud as you try to psych yourself up to take action. Self-doubt might show up through…
Do you know the feeling of a downward spiral? When you can feel yourself dropping deeper into an emotional abyss of your own personal hell-mix of feelings? Anxiety, depression, despair, shame, {add your un-favorite emotion here}… If I charted the…
I’m excited to share with you some of my favorite people and products to help you turn your holiday buying into a deeply nourishing gift. I’ve chosen these recommendations in the hopes that they can help you strengthen your (and…
Oh gosh, was it dark this morning! We’re losing light like crazy, here in Alaska, AND it’s been an absolutely frigid November. On cloudy days, it can feel like waking up in a cave, which, for me, can make getting…
Thank you for being here – reading this blog post… and those before it for being welcoming to my words, & my energy and sharing your attention so that we may have a moment of connection be…
How do you feel about that? While the holidays can be time of fun and connection, I recognize that your experience might be different. So, if you feel like the holidays can be a mixed bag (of emotions,…
I’ve had several conversations with clients and fellow coaches this week about the emotional challenges of this time of year. I can certainly feel the effects of winter up here in Alaska (especially since I was just in warm and…
Who has energy to add more self-care to their day? If you’re exhausted, then trying to do more good things for yourself can easily become another reason to feel bad about the state of things. And this, my friend,…
Exhaustion doesn’t happen overnight. It builds up over time. As a result of your day-to-day actions. The question is, what are the actions that slowly deplete you over time? They might be things like: Consistently working late Checking email every…
This post is for all of my stressed out introvert friends who’re having a hard time getting through the day – and life in general. You probably already know of self-care practices or other habits that would make you feel…
Wow, I just had an amazing weekend co-leading a retreat. The time was about so much more than yoga and meditation and dancing. It was a safe space for people to connect to themselves, reflect and let the messy stuff…
Reducing stress requires your attention. I know, I know, it would be so much easier to just keep doing what you’re doing. Who has time to think about stress let alone take new actions to settle it? Your brain might…
Are you going back to work after months of working from home and finding that it’s hard to do things like you did them before? If so, you’re not alone. {If you want to skip straight to the guide, click…
Going after your dreams sounds beautiful, in theory, but it can be a topic that inspires frustration and self-criticism in many of us. There’s often an idea that it should be easy or magical. That if you think positively enough,…
Before I get into helping you identify your stress response type, I want you to know that in this post I’m going to make some assumptions about you. I’m going to assume that you experience stress. Almost every day. And…
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…
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…
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…