Life lessons. Have you ever been told that the crappy stuff that just fell in your lap is the universe, or life or god teaching you the lessons you need in life? Honestly, I used to adhere to that line of thinking too. It makes some sense because I do think there are things we are here to figure out. Still, sometimes shit just happens. No lesson, no cosmic reason…just a roll of the dice. So what’s the point of…
It can seem an awful lot like splitting hair between the two concepts, but there is one really big difference between self-care and self-soothing. Hint: The difference lies in how you feel AFTER the fact. Learn more about how to spot which one is which before you make the choice (and it IS a choice!) to continue. Raising your awareness about self-care or self-soothing is going to help you make better choices for yourself. Ones that support your vision of…
I was talking to a friend of mine about this series on Netflix and she was telling me about the finale and she said that classic line “I wasn’t ready for that!” I (mostly) laughed and said: “I know, I just was not emotionally prepared for that!” And for a moment I was transported to all those times when I said: “I wasn’t ready” and yet here we are! All the way home I kept thinking about that sentence. I…
Ever decide you need to do something but then can’t seem to get started or keep going? You are not alone! In this video I talk about 2 big blocks that come up when we find we SAY we want to do something but then fizzle out and don’t. What is going on? Why don’t we get done what we say we want to? Where did my motivation go? Most of the time, if we just stop and listen…
I learned something interesting last weekend about my spider plants. You see, I have two of them. One was at my home in a nice cozy spot on its own pedestal (like literally, I’m not treating it like some sort of plant god or anything!) The other was usually outside of my home and was often (and I mean OFTEN) moved around, bumped, placed in a bag for transport…it traveled! Guess which one was growing like crazy pants? You might…
Benjamin Franklin once said that “energy and persistence conquer all things.” That guy knew a very big secret to success and happiness. It isn’t just about talent or skill set, it more often is about persistence. This is true in every aspect of life. Have you ever heard something like ‘his overnight success took 10 years?’ It’s really bang on. There are so many examples of people who are successful who were not especially talented, educated or extra smart. They…
I’m telling stories, making metaphors and sharing the one thing we do that often prevents us from getting what we want in life. I also share a very special tool I use almost every day! How do you find you tend to get in your own way? (let me know in the comments below) We all do it sometimes and in SO many different ways. Staying aware, taking time to reflect often can help us move out of that…
2018 is a Year 11 in numerology (2+0+1+8 = 11). It brings with it some interesting energy and connections. In the video below, bring to you some through provoking insights that you can journal/reflect on that might help you step into your brilliance and your truth for this brand spanking New Year. Actually, this decision-making reflection that is being inspired by the master number 11, the tarot card justice and the energy of the cycle we are in is one…
Have you been hearing your friends talking about their word of the year? The idea is to sort through your goals and intentions and create a word (or a phrase) that encapsulates those things. One word is easy to remember and can trigger the emotion and motivation behind you. Sounds fun and brilliant right? So you figure out your own personal word, but – then what? Just like our New Year resolutions they only work if we do. In the…
I have encountered a fair number of new clients or friends who get upset when I talk about being in control of your own life. Like, really upset. In fact, one person called me out on it pretty harshly. I’m okay with that. I’ve found the blessing in this. When someone calls you out on your beliefs you have a choice to make it work for you or get really upset and defensive. You see, it can cause you to…