Gratitude has a many benefits, most of which you’ve probably heard before. With all these benefits, it’s surprising how little respect gratitude gets throughout the year. Despite it’s value, most people only actively practice gratitude one month (November), one week (Thanksgiving week), or one day (Thanksgiving) each year. Is it time to up your gratitude skills? How does your current gratitude … Read More
28 ways to play!
I recently started a daily play practice. Along with meditation, walking, and gratitude, I’m intentionally adding play to my daily routine. There are many benefits of play for adults as well as children, yet play isn’t something I often include in my day. It’s all too easy to get wrapped up in to-do lists to give much thought to play. … Read More
9 Secrets to Shift Your Money Mindset
What’s the deal with this money mindset trend? Is it for real? Does it work? I took it upon myself to find out! I’ve workshopped my money mindset, read money books, and engaged in discussions about money mindset. Over the past 6 months I’ve had a lot of fun increasing my money mindset and my monthly income has doubled! I’m … Read More
Life is hard. Or is it easy?
I’ve had a particularly hard life. I grew up in poverty and experienced trauma at an early age. I had to fight, and work hard, and earn for everything I have. I bootstrapped my life and my success. My life story has taught me life is hard, and it’s true, life IS hard. But what if life is easy? What … Read More
Overcoming Self-doubt
Self-doubt is a bitch. And yet I don’t know anyone that doesn’t experience self-doubt. Why is this experience so universal? What is self-doubt, really? Most self-doubt begins in childhood, but these experiences may continue or occur in adulthood. Some common causes of self-doubt include: Being criticized as a child by a parent, teacher, or trusted advisor Being told not to … Read More
How to get what you deserve
I recently had a life-changing ephiphany around deserving. All my life I have worked hard for everything I have. I prided myself on my hard work and my work ethic. I am dedicated and motivated and I get shit done. My work ethic has lead to my success, no doubt. Yet I can look around at the world and see … Read More
Be true to you
I went to a writing retreat in Hawaii and had a terrible time. My experience was terrible because I wanted a different experience than the one I had. I thought I SHOULD have a different experience. I had a terrible time because I didn’t allow myself to be true to my actual experience. I didn’t allow myself to be true … Read More
How to believe in yourself when life gets hard
It’s easy to believe in yourself when things are going well. When you’ve just been hired in an exciting new job, when you sign your first client, when you start a new relationship. Everything seems possible. The world is open to you and good things are happening. But what about those times when things aren’t going well? When you’ve been … Read More
Why it’s better to receive than to give
My biggest lesson this past year has been learning it is better to receive than give. This is the lesson that has contributed the most to my business success. Yeah, you read that right, I said it is better to RECEIVE than GIVE. I was raised to believe the opposite is true- that is better to give than receive. And am … Read More
When not to follow your dreams
I’m not your hope dealer. One of my biggest pet peeves in the personal development world is inspirational leaders selling people on the idea of following their dreams… and then leaving those people hanging without the skills or tools to follow through. It’s not enough to want it. It’s not enough to be amazing at your work. It’s not enough … Read More