Hi Reader If you're like me, you have the best of intentions when it comes to planning out self-care. You promise yourself you'll do things like journal, walk, or hydrate and you are so excited to start! But let me ask you this...have you made that self-care plan only to watch it fall apart as soon as life got busy? One urgent deadline, one bad night of sleep, and suddenly all those good intentions disappear along with any benefits the self-care had to offer. Ugh. The reason this happens is...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader Ever had one of those days where the checklist is complete (we’ve read the emails, done the laundry, completed the errands, finished the projects) and yet, somehow, you still feel unsatisfied? Conversely, you may have had a day where not much gets done on paper (that poor checklist goes largely unchecked) yet you end it feeling fulfilled? (You don’t think you should but you can’t help it because what you did was meaningful to you.) What’s the difference? It comes down to two sides...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader When you think of burnout, do you picture exhaustion and overwhelm? Being "tired" (weary and worn out to be sure) is often part of it, but there is much more to it and the root cause is much deeper. To understand better, we need to look to your nervous system. Your nervous system is your body’s command center. It’s meant to rev you up when there’s danger, and then settle you back down once you’re safe. But here’s the challenge: your brain doesn’t distinguish between a wild animal...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader Do you ever feel like you’re running around all day just putting out fires? You end the day exhausted, but when you look back, the most important things still aren’t done. That constant cycle of urgency keeps you reacting instead of intentionally choosing what matters. The fix: prioritizing. The reason: if everything is urgent, then nothing is urgent. Without a clear way to prioritize, you’ll always feel behind. When it comes to how to prioritize, there are many ways to decide what...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader When you hear the word mindfulness, do you think of sitting perfectly still for 30 minutes, following a guided meditation on an app, or finding total silence (which isn’t exactly realistic in a busy household)? We’re led to believe that a mindfulness practice is this BIG thing, when in reality it’s the little things that bring us present (the little things that are already part of our routine). Mindfulness can happen in the smallest, simplest routines you already have in place, with...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader Have you ever felt like the small steps you take toward your goals just aren’t enough? It's understandable when you can't see results right away. Here’s what I’ve learned: it’s the little things we do, day after day, that truly create lasting change. The hardest part is trusting the process. In my latest podcast episode, I dive into the power of small, consistent actions. Inspired by books like The Slight Edge, The Compound Effect, and Atomic Habits, I share how these tiny choices...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader Change. It’s the one constant in life, and yet, it’s something we naturally resist. Even good changes can feel uncomfortable when the future is uncertain. Over the years, I’ve experienced plenty of change from evolving my podcast, to caregiving for my mom, and the aftermath of surviving a financial upheaval that had us moving across the state with no idea what was next. You can be sure much of it wasn't welcome, but the only way out is through. What I’ve learned is you don’t have to...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader Do you ever feel like you’re jumping from one thing to the next, barely catching your breath? You’re not alone! I know how that feeling and that tendency to push through, barely coming up for air. I see it in my clients and myself. (I'm not immune!) This overwhelm comes from feeling like you have to maximize every minute, but there is an essential part of what you do with your time that has a huge impact of what you make of it: how you move between the things you do. It's the moments...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader If you’ve ever tried time blocking and felt frustrated, or even resisted it completely because you feel like it just doesn’t work for you, read on... I know personally how overwhelming it can be to manage a schedule when you’re already stretched thin. When I was caring for my mom and young kids, I remember feeling furious at advice that expected me to show up at the same time each day for the same thing when I couldn’t guarantee I would have the availability or the energy. My...
2 months ago • 1 min read