Browsing Tag: inner child

Why We Shrink & Dim Our Light

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 …

4 Conscious Parenting Mistakes To Avoid

If you’re a parent or a parent-to-be, you’ve likely heard of the concept ‘conscious parenting’. BUT, ▪️ How do you know if you’re parenting UNconsciously?▪️ What are examples of these so-called UNconscious parenting ways? ▪️ What are you do if you *are* parenting UNconsciously? We’ve put together a free workbook titled ‘4 Conscious Parenting Mistakes to Avoid‘, which encapsulates the teaching and exercises of our conscious parenting workshop. This is a guide to what may be holding you …

What Unmet Need Is Causing This Behavior?

Kyen gripped the edge of the Target shopping cart with his little hands like a prisoner clutches the bars of a jail cell. He rocked his body back and forth as if the rocking would bust him out into freedom. At the same time, Maverick crawled underneath the shopping cart and wedged his body into the bottom shelf where I usually place cases of sparkling water. He dragged his feet like a door-stopper, making the …

“A Radical Awakening” – My Top Takeaways

Dr. Shefali’s latest book A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain Into Power. Embrace Your Truth. Live Free hit shelves in May. I finished her book yesterday and, as expected, it challenged my edges and expanded my thinking as all good books do! (Dr. Shefali is one of the most impactful teachers that I’ve studied with and am certified in Conscious Parenting Coaching from.) Here are a few of the new insights I became present to while …

Why It’s Actually NOT Easier To Keep The Peace

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 …