Conventional wisdom is changing. Rather than believing you need to say yes to everything – people are starting to use a previously forbidden word. “NO.” They are drawing the line in the sand, setting mindful boundaries. And even better – sticking to them.
Read MoreIt is so easy to become distracted, overwhelmed and drained. I bet that you are actually intimately acquainted with all three, maybe even simultaneously.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to live authentically?So many of us are striving for authenticity in our lives. We deeply desire the space to step into our own skin, drop the facade and live in a way that is deeply fulfilling. And yet we often fall short. Why do we fall short?
Read MoreTwo Januaries ago I walked into my office after a long winter break filled with dread that I would waste another year in a job I didn’t like.
Read MoreBurning out had caused me to lose touch with my very core. For the first time ever, I found myself questioning how able I was, if I could ever find motivation again and even what value I provided. It was a horrible horrible place to be.
Read MoreA good friend just returned from a retreat in California; where she spent seven days (168 hours) in silence and mediation. A totally unfathomable idea to most of us. Vacations are for unplugging, relaxing and exploring right?
Read MoreDARE to DISCONNECT. forgo your smart phone or other glowy screened device for large periods of your day. Spend time with yourself and those that you care about, without interruption. Wait until work hours to answer that Sunday afternoon email from your boss.
Read MoreGrowth only happens when we let go and surrender to the unknown. It turns out we’re a bunch of scaredy cats when it comes to loosening our grip on the world we know. Even when we’re deeply unhappy with the way things are, the thought of surrendering to the unknown is more discomfort than we’re willing to tolerate.
Read MoreMost people are confused about the purpose of work in their life. Terms like passionate, purposeful and meaningful are thrown around very loosely in career discussions. Which can lead to a lot of confusion about why you show up to work each day.
Read MoreIn a perfect world you’d have 100% control over your career. You’d have the power to do what you wanted, how you wanted and when you wanted to. But I’m guessing you don’t always feel 100% in control.
Read MoreYou’ve done everything right. You graduated (maybe a couple of times). Chose a career. Plotted out a 5 and 10-year plan. Set goals. Achieved those goals. So why does something not feel right?
Read MoreDo you wake up feeling as if the day got started without you? Like you’re already running behind? Like you might never catch up? Is the list of all the things you thought you would’ve accomplished by now – but haven’t – growing by the day?
Read More“If it was supposed to be fun – they’d call it fun – not work. It’s called work for a reason.” – someone somewhereI literally can’t count how many times I’ve heard that. Maybe there is some truth to it.
Read MoreI was having a conversation recently with a young professional when she said these words. My ears perked up immediately. This is a vibrant, engaging, intelligent young woman. How could she not like who she is?
Read MoreI have a confession-I struggle with being mindful. Oh you too?
Read MoreRest is not something that comes easily for me. I am the sort of person that is perpetually in motion. Even after a full day of teaching and work, it’s really challenging for me to sit down.
Read MoreFocus on one thing at a time. These seemingly simple and yet powerful words hold the key to minimizing overwhelm when you have an overloaded plate.
Read MoreI was once in class with Rodney Yee, when he encouraged us to focus on bringing the asana (yoga poses) to life, rather than seeking to attain a pose and then hardening into it.
Read MoreOne thing’s for sure, it’s a slow arduous road to burnout. Each person’s journey is different and yet there is at least one thing those of us who’ve walked this road have in common; we’ve stopped taking pleasure in life.
Read MoreMy clients are often dealing with large amounts of ambiguity in their lives. Many are working to switch careers, reprogram their stress response, and find more passion and joy within their life.
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