Ever wonder why you second guess your abilities at work or underperform even though you know you’re capable of so much more? Have you ever looked in the mirror after a fight with your partner and asked, “Why did I add to this drama between us?” Or maybe you keep waking up each morning hopeful for some passion and a skip in your step, but instead it feels like you have kettlebells strapped to your ankles and …
“I’m grateful for butt cracks and farts…” I never thought that sentence would fill my heart with joy, but now that I have two little boys, it does. Here’s why: I’ve adopted four views on parenting that help me parent with more joy. #1 I deeply desire my boys to shine bright and be their authentic selves. 🌟I never want to dim their light. This is one of the top reasons that I got trained to …
Most of us humans are people pleasers and worry too much about what other people think of us. One of the main reasons for this is that we are a tribal species. In the earliest days of our species, our tribe (especially the alpha, or leader) had to like and accept us so we could maintain our place in the tribe, which meant food, safety, and survival. If someone, especially the alpha, didn’t like us …
My whole life people have described me as strong. In my early career, with an aspiration for success, I emulated the strength of those in top business positions who were mostly male. The masculine style of leadership that dominated our culture until this century was more about using managerial power over others to get them to do what they wanted (“Do it because I’m the boss and I say so.”), rather than connecting to a …
Sometimes we think it’s easier to put other’s needs or schedules ahead of our own and adapt to make them happy or keep the peace. While in the moment it might seem easier than speaking our truth or honoring our authentic desires, in the long-term it’s harder. Here’s why: #1 When we ignore our truth and don’t express our feelings to others, resentment builds within us. Resentment leads to bitterness in general, and eats away …