When my child was handed to me after birth, I didn't fall madly, deeply in love.

I felt relieved that he was healthy. 

I felt relieved and grateful that childbirth was over.

I felt infringed upon that I now had to breastfeed even though it was my choice to do so. My body has just...

Did you know that a 5 year plan hurts more people than it helps?

In my experience, I see this to be true.

Younger people especially, aged twenty to thirty, that I coach, have the need for a plan. (If you're not in this age range, keep reading)

They say things like, I need to be prepared for...

Please stop being modest.

It's boring, antiquated, and bad advice.

Modesty comes from the Latin, modestus, meaning "keeping within measure."

A quick Google search reveals modesty to mean, "the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities."

Being...

Happy New Year.

I am feeling so much better. Many thanks to those of you who sent me words of encouragement and love. They helped me so much.

This was my first time getting the 'vid and it was no joke.

As I was ill I kept thinking, what is my body craving?

Here were my answers:

- A good night's...

I know that you’re energized by the idea of growth.

You like the idea of living into your potential, and as one client, Nina, put it this morning “opening myself up more to life.”

In order to grow, to live into your potential, to fully experience the awe and wonder of life, you...

Whoever preaches, “Do something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life,” is talking absolute bollocks. 

It’s one of these motivational sayings that leads people astray.

Firstly, life isn’t supposed to be easy.

Secondly, being human can be hard.

Have...

I’m really getting into spiritual/christian music and I love Goodness of God by Cece Winans. 

I was belting it out, over and over again while working at The Union Jack (our short term rental house) a few weeks ago. I even called my cousin who is a professional singer...

Thank you for continuing to be a part of this community.

Thank you for being you.

Thank you for the work you do everyday to be a better you.

Thank you for the ripple effect of goodness that creates in this world.

Thank you for learning more and more about how to love yourself well.

...

At some point In most coaching calls I utter the words, "Sounds like you're being hard on yourself and that there's room to go easy."

Goooo eaaasssy.

Say it again, nice and slow.

I said to Preston that I do most everything with force. I even realized that I wipe myself after weeing...

Are you going through life doing what you should be doing or, are you committed to living a life doing what you choose to do?

In coaching sessions I hear should, should, should, should, should, should……..all day long.

When I hear the word should, I...

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Today we're talking about Intention. 

If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there. 

"Any road" does not lead to mastery, to a sense of inner...

Today, I want to encourage you to be ok with getting a C grade.

Why?

Since you’re here, I know you tend towards perfectionism.

Perfectionism is a form of armor. You can dress it up as wanting to do your best, being a high-achiever, being detail-oriented...