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The Hidden Energy Drain in Your Video Calls
As the holiday season swirls around us with its festive demands and endless to-do lists, we’re all searching for ways to preserve our precious energy. If you are in virtual meetings a lot, I’ve got a simple tool that is pretty painless to implement and backed by TONS of science.
Every time you join a virtual meeting, you’re likely facing not just your colleagues, but also yourself. That little window showing your own face might seem harmless, but it’s actually creating a subtle but significant energy leak in your daily routine.
Have you ever had an in-person conversation while holding up a mirror to your face?
Burned Out on Battling? Science Suggests Another Way
There’s something fascinating happening in the scientific world. Researchers studying everything from forest ecosystems to business innovation are uncovering an unexpected pattern – one that might just change how we think about success itself. For generations, we’ve been taught that getting ahead means being the strongest, most assertive, most relentless. It’s a narrative that runs deep in our culture, loosely borrowed from a simplified version of Darwin’s theories. And we can certainly find plenty of evidence for this explanation of success in our world today.
My love letter to the too long to-do list
For well over 6 years now I have been actively pushing back against toxic productivity in my own life.
And I’ve been skeptical of the “I’m So Busy” badge of honor for much longer than that.
Not because I am a relaxed-easy-breezy-who-cares kind of lady…
I am aware of the pressure to achieve and produce because I find it so alluring and I’ve lived through it’s pitfalls.
Perhaps not surprising then, that I occasionally…
What can I do that isn't toxic positivity and isn't complaining?
If you are facing any tough times - I have a little 3 step process to help you below.
And just to show you I only recommend "medicine" I'd take myself...
Here's a little slice of what's up in my neck of the woods and how I am using those 3 steps to find some peace.
This question changed my life.
When I first started working with a coach some years ago she asked me, "When you are 80, 85 years old sitting on your porch in a rocking chair - what memories, experiences, or accomplishments will be most important to you? What will really matter? "
Even now this question feels a bit hokey. But in the quiet, dedicated time of our session, I reflected on it carefully and answered as honestly as I could.
You might take a minute to do the same.
"This is a lot harder than I thought..."
Imagine yourself on a low stakes walk around your neighborhood.
One third of the way through, a section of sidewalk is dug up for repair.
You have to walk around.
Do you consider quitting the walk altogether?
Is the universe sending you a sign that you shouldn't be on this walk?
Do you feel disrespected or betrayed by your neighbors for this inconvenience...and plan your revenge?
My guess is that - unless you've already had a real $hi!!y day - you calmly walk around the construction and keep on truckin'.
What's your signature style for "beginnings"?
What's your attitude toward the beginning of the new year right now? It may give you some insight about the habitual way you treat beginnings in general.
"I can feel you rushing."
At the risk of sounding creepy, I can feel you rushing ahead right now.
Ok, maybe it's not you personally.
Maybe it's just the vibe out there.
Maybe it's the vibe in here.
📍 Where are you?
Do you remember the last time you felt terribly lost?
I find there is a similar feeling whether I recall a time I was lost on a hiking trail or the times I've been lost psychically - like when I was a learning to be a mom and struggling professionally.
In those moments I feel desperation mixed with obsessive alertness. (Charming.)
So busy managing our lives...
Are you longing to hustle less? Rest more? Create space?
I've been feeling it too. And I think it's a calling for our times. An inclination toward something more true than the cult of achievement via maximum productivity.
Adjusting to Fall, Preparing for Winter
How are you and those around you different than 6 months ago? How have surroundings or circumstances changed? How have you been asked to grow?
Remembering to remember
So how do you remember to remember?
Think back to other times you’ve made a change.
I’m sure you have lots of good tricks for this that have actually worked for you.
Here are a few ideas I’ve already collected from friends & clients.