Truth? I hate bad weather. Storms (snow or rain — no bias here!) and extreme temps have me hiding out in my apartment, waiting for it all to pass. As it relates to times of transition however, I’m the first to admit that this isn’t the best approach.
Read MoreI recently heard a beautiful analogy in a guided meditation class about our thoughts, and it was so good that I had to share it: think of the mind as something akin to a snow globe.
Read MoreI love getting lost in a good story — I was a sociology major in college, worked in marketing and am an avid reader (book recommendations welcome!). Hearing or watching a great story unfold transports us to another place and time and allows us to get lost in another world. I believe there’s a special kind of power in storytelling — especially the stories we tell ourselves.
Read MoreThis phrase stuck with me and has been rolling around in my mind for a few days now. It stood out — and I’m sharing it with you now — because it is such a beautiful metaphor for coaching.
Read MoreWe all undoubtedly do a lot in any given day. Feeling accomplished and purposeful is wonderful and can be quite satisfying, but there’s a lingering issue here as far as I’m concerned.
Read MoreDecisions often feel finite. They feel risky, like there's no turning back. Once we take a step forward, taking a step to the side -- or perhaps even backwards -- feels and sounds alarming. Isn't the path forward supposed to be linear and always on the up and up? Be honest... even if you know the process isn't linear, do you still hold yourself to an unreasonably high standard, only considering your best decisions or choices to be those that created a 100% positive outcome?
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