A woman should be two things, who and what she wants. ~ Coco Chanel I couldn’t agree more except to add that she should be those two things – without apology. To step into the shoes of your best future self and create the most expansive version of your life imaginable, you must become a …
Every setback is actually a set-up for my future success
If you want to transform your life, one of the most powerful things you can do is change how you think and feel about your setbacks. Instead of seeing setbacks as a sign of failure, or a sign you’ll never achieve what you want, see them as an invitation to gather the information that is …
Reasons to downsize and simplify your life
Every time I’ve moved Home, I’ve downsized and as stressful as it has been at the moment, I am reaping the benefits now. Downsizing taught me how little I actually needed to live a well and meaningful life. Over the past 3 years, I have parted ways with at least 70% of my overall belongings. …
5 tips on how to build a life you don’t want to escape from
Get clear on what you really want in life – what are your truest, deepest desires? Give yourself permission to want what you want – become a woman who is unapologetic. Be open & honest with yourself about what’s holding you back – what are you telling yourself about your dreams? Commit to doing the …
Do you approve?
It’s such a powerful question and it’s who you’re asking that will either keep you playing life small or help you step up into a more fully expressed version of you. When you ask for everyone else’s approval you outsource your emotional well-being and your outcomes. You give away all your power. You stay stuck …
The most important relationship in your life is the one you have with yourself
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟, 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝. 𝐁𝐮𝐭, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐨. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 …
The Art of Homemaking
I remember when I was younger the last job on planet earth I wanted was to be a “homemaker.” It seemed like such a trite, ridiculous word and something I never, ever wanted to do, but now, when I am in my mid-forties, I’ve come to appreciate the art of homemaking so much more – …
Mental Wellness: Are you doing these 5 things?
Positive psychology offers a helpful 5-step model for flourishing in life and staying mentally well called P.E.R.M.A. P – Positive Emotions: gratitude, intentions, focusing on the positive etc. E – Engagement: Participating in life R – Relationships: Connecting with others M – Meaning: Having a sense of purpose and meaning in everyday life A – …
Something to think about
How would you live your life if you stopped caring about what others thought of you? What types of experiences make you feel loved? How do you show yourself that kind of love? What do you feel life has been trying to teach you lately? Think back to a time when you were in a …
It’s my birthday and 45 Life Lessons
It is my birthday today and as I enter this new year, I feel more soft, whole, radiant and embodied than I ever have before. I feel more at home within myself, with a stronger feeling of grounding and inner peace. While old patterns still rise within me frequently, I am wise in how to …