What To Do When You Are Surrounded By Darkness

Lately, I’ve had a low grade fever of sadness and grief. It’s not overt. I’m not shedding buckets of tears or unable to get out of bed. Instead, my body feels achy. I avoid the news of the day. When I hear an update on world events, it feels sticky and heavy. My heart takes…

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How to Prepare for a Big Day

You know the feeling. It’s something that’s been on your calendar and taking up mindshare. Maybe it’s a big presentation at work that’s anxiety inducing, or a highly anticipated vacation away, or a medical procedure that you are dreading. How do you prepare when faced with a situation that feels uncertain and significant? In the…

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Pure Joy

Recently, I spent the day at a nearby retreat center. Designed as a day of self-renewal, this Franciscan center on 70 acres offered solitude among beautiful oak trees, holistic bodily treatments (think sound healing and massage), nourishing meals, and spiritual guidance. My fellow participants and I met with a facilitator in the morning to talk…

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Want More Connection? Try This.

I often hear people say they would like to have more connection in their lives. Whether it’s with friends or family or significant others, connection is nourishing. It’s a basic human need. What I hear less of is the need to connect with oneself. I know from my experience of burning out that if you…

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Two Uncomfortable Questions to Lean Into

“My confidence and excitement have increased by 100%.” A client, Jennifer, was giving me feedback on our work together. Jennifer is an experienced coach. The best coaches are never finished with their growth. They seek out resources that can help them fulfill their potential, becoming more of who they are meant to be. The feedback…

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