“Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Magic! That’s how I often describe coaching. It feels that way to me and it feels that way to my clients. Just last week one of my clients resigned from a stagnant, unfulfilling job that she’s hadContinue reading “You Have to Believe We Are Magic”
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Are You Forgetting Someone?
“Live as though life was created for you.” Maya Angelou A friend of mine is going through a divorce and while the change is amicable, it’s still a very challenging time. She’s doing things she’s never had to do on her own before, she’s learning on the fly, she’s having to speak up for herselfContinue reading “Are You Forgetting Someone?”
The Power of Taking Responsibility
“It is only when you take responsibility for your life that you discover how powerful you truly are.” Allanah Hunt, Coach & Author My mom likes to tell me this story. When she was pregnant with me, she dove into learning about conscious parenting because she wanted to do things differently than her own parentsContinue reading “The Power of Taking Responsibility”
There’s Something Special You Need to See
The lantana flowers are in full bloom in Central Texas right now. They’re commonplace in the front yards here growing so profusely it’s easy to walk on by without giving them any thought. But if you just pause and notice, you’ll see something really special. Look closely and what appears to be one pretty, colorful flower is actuallyContinue reading “There’s Something Special You Need to See”
She Let Herself Go
On my way home from preschool drop-off the other day, the George Strait song She Let Herself Go came on the radio. After loudly singing along for a few bars the meaning of that saying started to sink in. The song is about a woman who, after a breakup, “let herself go.” Though not in the typicalContinue reading “She Let Herself Go”
My Morning Routine
A good morning routine fills your cup so you’re ready for the day. You start the day intentionally, tuned in to yourself, rather than having your thoughts and emotions run on default, filled with the turmoil of the news of the day and social media. What works for me and makes my morning routine somethingContinue reading “My Morning Routine”
The Story of How I Got Unstuck
“Who we become by going after our goals is even more important than achieving them.” – Allison Burch Six years ago this month I sat down for coffee with a woman who would change my life. At that time I often felt like I wasn’t a good enough mom or a good enough employee. I had aContinue reading “The Story of How I Got Unstuck”
What Are Your Essential Needs?
Since we’ve started sheltering in place I’ve been going on an early morning walk almost daily. Two to four miles, rain or shine. No music, no podcasts. Just me, the rising sun, the waking birds, and a few neighbors from afar. The solitude and peace have been quite glorious, honestly. Then, a couple of daysContinue reading “What Are Your Essential Needs?”
A Simple Way to Make a Big Impact on Your Relationships
Here’s how acknowledging and validating improves your communication and strengthens your connection.
Are You Ready to Create a Year You Love?
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.” – Goethe Happy New Year! Here’s a fun little game to play at this time of year. What’s something wonderful in your life now that a year ago (or longer, you make the rules)Continue reading “Are You Ready to Create a Year You Love?”
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