We spend a big part of our lives doing as we’re told. We’re learning from teachers, peers, books and the world. This is called social conditioning. We can’t help it. We get rewarded and punished as children. Ultimately we want to feel safe, loved and like we belong. That follows us into adulthood. This is……
“Why do I keep saying yes, over-committing myself, and feeling overwhelmed as a result?” You’re wondering right now. You are, aren’t you? When was the last time you said “no” to an opportunity, ask or time-consuming project? “How do I even say no!?”, you might be wondering. Trust me, it IS possible. We don’t say……
Imagine the biggest dream you want to achieve this year.What would you say is helping it? What is hindering it? Turning ideas into action isn’t easy. Life is full of fences, speed bumps, detours, and – sometimes – even barbed wire! You didn’t sign up for this – right?! You know those distractions that keep you……
Are you a multi-talented, creative person suffering from anxious, incessant mind chatter? Doubting yourself by saying, ‘you’re going to mess up!’, ‘are you *sure* that’s right?’ or (my favorite) ‘one day you’ll get caught, and everyone will know you’re just a mess!’ That inner voice isn’t an alien phenomenon, but a side effect of being……
I recently reflected on why it’s important for women to stop feeling guilty for choosing ourselves. Throughout a big part of my life, that guilt (often doubled with shame, anxiety, or fear) stood in the way of what I really wanted. It kept me small. Silent. Like it does with so many other women. And……
Setting personal boundaries is unfortunately something a lot of women struggle with. I know I do. As women, we grow up with the idea that in order to be valuable we have to be *of* value and service to others. This belief has become so ingrained in us, that setting boundaries and learning to put……
With my upcoming Dream Bigger Course + Program it’s all about goal-setting and planning the year ahead for me right now. What I love most about this season is the promise of all the dreams that will come true, and the joy of merely thinking about them. But with that comes one of the most……
There are two things in the world I love more than anything else (well, almost): learning and experimenting. In my pursuit of figuring out what a soul inspired life might look like, growing into my best, happiest and most productive self often requires using myself as a guinea pig. Today included. One of the nuts……
I get a lot of emails from people who want to partner with me or have *irresistible* offers for me. They’ve got THE app that will quadruple my productivity or the system that will boost my website traffic into the millions. Usually I dismiss those emails (because you know what… you don’t have to reply……
May always feels like the most wonderful month of the year. Not only is it often the month when the Sun comes out and Nature is in full bloom, but also – and most importantly – because it’s my birthday month! Even without the birthday celebrations, May counts as the best month of the year……
