finding gratitude in the chaos

Or what to do when it feels like everything is going wrong. Earlier this week, I led a workshop on the connection between joy and gratitude, the ways we push our happiness away and how to stop, and how to train our brains to be more grateful. The room was full, energy and engagement wereContinue reading “finding gratitude in the chaos”

form vs. essence

What are you focused on? Are you putting your energy into what brings you happiness? In the past week, I’ve heard the words “form versus essence” come up more than once. This phrase contains a clue to why so many of us feel unsatisfied so much of the time.  We tend to think we needContinue reading “form vs. essence”

takeaways from The Science and Spirit of Gratefulness

It was just six months ago that I awoke to a powerful purpose: to share the transformational power of gratitude. More than that, I awoke one morning knowing that, of all the transformational modalities I’d studied along the path to becoming a coach, and of all the life experience I could apply in serving clients,Continue reading “takeaways from The Science and Spirit of Gratefulness”

think you know what you need?

There was a time in my life when I was certain I knew exactly what I needed:– I was sure I needed to sell my sports car. – I was convinced I needed to buy real estate to round out my investment strategy. I wouldn’t have naturally chosen to practice gratitude — I had to beContinue reading “think you know what you need?”

Spontaneous Self Care

Massage, soaking in a warm bath, mani-pedis, yoga, a walk with girlfriends… I listened as all of these were brought into the conversation about self-care. But they all sounded like things to do on evenings and weekends, as if we can plan ahead when we’ll need self care the most. Don’t get me wrong, IContinue reading “Spontaneous Self Care”

How to Work through Imposter Syndrome

I pulled onto the parking deck at my client’s building, backed into the stall, put my car in park and thought, “Who am I to be here doing this?” I wondered what I’d be able to contribute as I felt doubt flood from my throat down into my chest and gut. You see, the nightContinue reading “How to Work through Imposter Syndrome”