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Coping Strategies for MELTDOWNS
We all know that stress is a natural part of life. What if instead of investing our energy in avoiding it we learned how to use it as a teaching tool? What if each of us had our own mental health tool box full of coping strategies that work for our personality?...
Burnout Prevention Plan
I know we don't typically associate BURNOUT with summer but depending on how strong your drive for productivity and achievement is, it doesn't matter what season it is. If you keep moving the finish line, you forget to rest and appreciate the present moment....
Sneaky Warning Sign: Burnout is Imminent
It’s summer, are you taking a REAL break? A REAL BREAK includes time for rest, rejuvenation and reflection. Last month I decided I would take the 1st week of July off from my business and be in vacation mode. I did step away from my business but most of the...
The Mountains Are Calling
It’s really happening! One week from today we will be driving a U-haul to our dream town. It’s a place we frequent often on weekends but have never seriously considered moving to. We are being called to PLAY more in the beloved Rocky Mountains,...
Now is the Perfect Time
Does it seem like there are TWO CAMPS right now? CAMP #1: Let’s get back to “normal” ASAP. We are falling behind/missing out.CAMP #2: This time has been a GIFT. We don’t want to go back to “normal”. I love the idea of everything being a “yes” or a “no” but...
Meet Nicola
Transformational Story - Meet Nicola More! Nicola and I have been working together for 3 months. 1. Tell us about yourself so readers can understand who you are and what your life looks like.I've always been a motivated and goal oriented person. I like to be...
How The Enneagram Changed My Life Part 2
Last week I shared Part 1 of how The Enneagram has changed my life. It’s given me the opportunity to become aware of my subconscious thought patterns so I can understand why I do what I do. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here. Now that I’m aware of...
How The Enneagram Changed My Life Part 1
I’ve explained the nuts and bolts of The Enneagram with you, start here if you missed it, but I haven’t shared how The Enneagram changed my life. Have you ever wondered why you do what you do? Or Have you ever wondered why people do what they do? This is...
Your Future
I wanted to dive into some BIG questions with you since you’ve probably had lots of time reflect this month while spending so much time at home. Ha ha! What? You’ve been busy? Spending your precious time worrying about the future? Not the best use of your time,...
Body Center
My biggest take-away for this week has been, “It’s a marathon not a sprint.” This means we need to train accordingly and pace ourselves. Our habits matter. We must invest in our mind, body and soul in order to thrive. If you had some great habits before the...
Head Center
Another week of "social distancing" which should really be renamed "physical distancing". I've had more virtual gatherings and chats than ever before. I feel more connected with friends, colleagues and family than before life got turned upside down. If I had to...
Heart Center
If I am to use the roller-coaster analogy again, this week has had a few more ups than downs. Yay! The biggest down has been the weather deciding to go to back to winter. I’m beyond ready for spring and more sunshine. I also realize that if I'm complaining about the...
3 Centers of Intelligence
The roller-coaster ride continues. I thought by week 2 of the pandemic, I would have found my groove. The universe had other plans for me and my family. I thought I would briefly share what the 3 most important things I learned this week before continuing on...
The Enneagram
Investing in Your Most Valuable Asset What do you ACTUALLY have control over? Your MINDSET Your mindset is your BELIEFS. What you believe about yourself and the world. What you value. How you respond to your thoughts about what’s happening or what’ll happen in the...
Time Tax
Last post we dove into our MINDSET and how we can manage and invest in it. MINDSET is such a huge topic and I feel super passionate about it so we are going to continue this conversation. An important part of developing your mindset is to surround yourself with...
Mindset
Last post we explored needs and desires with the emphasis on owning them. I invited you to let go of guilt, perfection and comparison AND be unapologetic for having needs and desires. What I wish for you is to have clarity on the following 4 items: How you...
Needs, Wants and Desires
Last post was all about identifying our passions and how often we engage in them. We reflected on how common it is to ignore our passions and put the wants of others ahead of our own. We need to have a chat about GUILT especially “mom guilt”. I invited you to...
Personality Frameworks
I love to geek out on all things personality. I can’t resist books on personal growth and on-line quizzes that promise to tell me who I am and what I’m good at. I've been a fan since I was a teenager trying to figure who I wanted to be when I grew up. I've always...