THE SHADOW SIDE OF COMPARISON

Published on: 16/03/2022

Let’s talk about comparison. A natural, primal behavior we all find ourselves engaging in from time to time. As with most words, I love to begin with a definition—Comparison: the representing of one thing or person as similar to or like another, an examination of two or more items to establish similarities and dissimilarities. How do we compare ourselves to...

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Learning Language & Returning to This ONE Powerful Emotion…

Published on: 09/11/2021

Hello, welcome back! I hope this email finds you in flow with the season, discovering meaningful ways to connect with yourself and those in your world. This week, I’m sharing thoughts about learning language and the number one emotion I return to every time. Learning: to be learning is to be in process of acquiring new knowledge or understanding of skills, values, attitudes, and/or preferences, an invitation for something new to transpire.

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JOY LIST

Published on: 09/11/2021

Hello and welcome back! One of my favorite exercises to do (and refer to others) this time of year is to update my JOY list. First, I want to share a few things I’ve learned over the years about experiencing joy. In Brenè Brown’s book, Daring Greatly, (a must read) she talks about foreboding joy. Foreboding joy is a defense mechanism, a holding back of allowing oneself from experiencing joy ...

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CREATIVITY 👉🏻 CONGRUENCY

Published on: 17/10/2021

Welcome back! Are you making time for creativity? Creativity has been at the forefront of many conversations lately and I have some thoughts I want to share with you. What does it mean to be creative? Creativity transcends beyond traditional rules, patterns, and ideas, it requires imagination. I believe a mindset of creativity is one that is open, curious, and adventurous. It’s one of the most vulnerable states to be in and it’s powerful!

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THE NEXT 90 DAYS

Published on: 17/10/2021

Welcome back! Let’s chat about the number one influence on your next 90 days. Mindset. Yes, yes, a word used a lot these days but stay with me. The quality of our mindset determines our disposition, our attitude and behavior. It’s the lens in which we filter our world--the challenges and the wins. Our mindset influences what we believe is possible.

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APPRECIATION vs Gratitude

Published on: 21/09/2021

Hello and welcome back! On our way to school this morning, my ten-year-old son and I shared a conversation about the difference between gratitude and appreciation. As with most of our conversations, it was a significant reminder for me and one I hope resonates with you too. The difference between gratitude and appreciation lies in our expression of what makes us feel grateful. When we express our gratitude with appreciation,...

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