Why Trying Harder Often Doesn’t Work
What happens when you stop fighting yourself? “Don’t let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries.” — Astrid Alauda Have you ever found yourself really trying to change something in your life…only to feel frustrated that it still isn’t shifting the way you hoped? So often, when we want to change something in our lives, it can feel like we need to force those changes to happen. But that seldom works for long. Lasting change most often happens through support, awareness, and feeling safe enough internally to…
What Japan Taught Me About Stress, Change & Well-Being
Sometimes growth begins beyond the familiar! Spring is such a natural time for renewal, reset, and reconnecting. How’s Spring going for you so far? I hope where you live is offering you opportunities to get outside a bit more and enjoy the changes Mother Nature is making. I can certainly attest to the beauty of Spring here in the Pacific Northwest, where the trees are showing off their young green colors, shrubs are blooming prolifically, and the air is finally warming. And speaking of nature and renewal… I’d love to share a few reflections from…
Is Your Body Trying to Tell You Something?
How stress may be impacting your health in ways you don’t realize “Health is not just what you eat, but what you think, feel, and believe.” You’ve probably noticed… stress doesn’t just stay in your thoughts. It shows up in your sleep. Your energy. Your patience. And sometimes…your body. After everything we’ve been navigating in the world—and in our own lives—it’s no surprise that many people are feeling this in deeper ways. And one of the most common things I hear when I’m on a clarity call with someone is this: “I don’t understand… I’m…
Want to Feel Less Anxious? Try This…
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” — Albert Einstein A Gentle Way Back to Calm In my last blogpost, I shared how there’s been a feeling of “a lot” lately… and how that can quietly impact our nervous system, even when we’re doing our best to stay grounded. And while that’s real… so is this: There are ways to come back to yourself that don’t require efforting, figuring everything out, or fixing anything. Sometimes, it’s much simpler than that. Nature Has a Way of Bringing Us Back This time of…
When the World Feels Like A Lot…
“Your nervous system is not broken—it’s responding.” Lately, I’ve been noticing something… I imagine you have too. There’s just… a lot. A lot happening in the world. A lot coming at us through the news, social media, conversations. There’s even those darn taxes to deal with, if you’re in the U.S., and April 15th is lurking on the horizon! And it’s a lot to process—whether we realize it or not. And I’ll be honest with you— even after all these years of personal growth, and being very conscious of how I care for my mindset……
Spring is Here… but Are You Still in Winter Mode?
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” — Anaïs Nin Spring has sprung! Here in the Pacific Northwest, it feels like Mother Nature is letting out a quiet sigh of relief — slowly revealing her blossoms, stretching toward the light, and coming back to life. And just as nature begins to open and grow… this can be a powerful time for us to do the same. To invite a fresh start. To allow something new to emerge. And yet…