Happy Friday, readers! This isn't me on the high dive (I'm afraid of heights) . . it represents the fear I had last week doing something I've been successfully avoiding for a few years. Have you ever had an opportunity that excited you and terrified you at the same time? Recently, I said yes to something that scared me: Being a guest on a podcast for the very first time. As a life coach, I spend a lot of time helping others step out of their comfort zones, so I figured it was time to take my...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Happy World Kindness Day! I didn't realise it was a thing until I heard it on the radio this morning. Being kind to others is fantastic, obviously. But a question for you: When was the last time you were actively kind to yourself? And no, I’m not talking about treating yourself to that extra slice of cake (but go for it if you want!) I’m talking about giving yourself the gift of joy, adventure, and fun - the kind that made your heart race when you were a kid. What was that for you? Maybe a...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Hello! I hope your week is off to a good start. Let's imagine something for a minute. We're five years down the road and your life is exactly like it is today. How does this make you feel? Does it brighten you up, or do you feel a bit of dread? Our brains are obsessed with the status quo Brains love routines. Your brain just wants to save energy, so it loops the same behaviours, thoughts, and reactions - anything that’s predictable. This is why we cling to even our bad habits; they’re...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Winter is coming! Depending on where you live, you either had your time change last weekend, or you'll have it soon. Am I the only one who wants to go to bed at 6pm this time of year? Last week I spent some time around someone who talked a lot. I love conversation, and my husband and I both talk a LOT. This person, though, stood out because they only talked about themselves. I'm a curious person and love to know people's backgrounds and stories, but I found myself honestly not even caring,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
How are we already thinking about 2025 and the new year? It doesn't seem possible that this year will be over in just 10 weeks. And with the new year comes the standard new year's resolutions. I've kept a whopping total of 1 resolution and it was to never make a new year's resolution again. We convince ourselves that the changing of a calendar date will give us the ability to transform into a whole new person. You’re ready to hit the gym five days a week, master a foreign language, or conquer...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! Almost 2 years ago (and with a lot of help along the way from my patient daughter), I made a sourdough starter. It took a few weeks of work and waiting before there was any payoff in the form of fresh bread. But now we enjoy it all the time, and it ended up being a lot less complicated than it seems. Try a search for how to start one, and you'll be overwhelmed with information! I've boiled it down to the most simple instructions, and you can get a copy at the bottom of this email. In...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! We just got back from a trip to sunny California. From the beaches, to the mountains, to the city, and everything in between it was fantastic! One thing we kept noticing was how many people were glued to their phones. We'd be sitting in a meadow looking up at Yosemite's breathtaking El Capitan, or at a dinner table, or anywhere else . . and the majority of people were staring at their phones. Real communication versus constant connection We’re always just a text or notification away...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello! I hope wherever you are this weekend, you're having good weather. We're home in Yorkshire and expecting a high of 19c today. After the "summer" we've had, this will feel like a warm day! I don't know about you, but this year has seemed to fly by. What are you still looking forward to doing in 2024? Ego versus mindset Last week I was having a chat with a girlfriend. She said that as she's gotten older, she's stopped caring about what people think of her. Then, she lowered her voice to a...
3 months ago • 1 min read