Hi Reader, Sometimes the tension isn’t in your schedule—it’s in your breath. And most of the time, you don’t even notice it. Until suddenly, you do. Like during a long tennis rally—snap-reaction volleys at the net, deep baseline shots, and one final lob with a silent please stay in, stay in 🙏. My heart was pounding.The point ended.And that’s when I realized... I wasn’t breathing. Not deeply, anyway. Not enough to register.I had been bracing—without meaning to. Later, my opponent and I laughed...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, When I saw that May was National Celiac Awareness Month, it got me thinking—not just about Celiac, but about perspective. Last summer, my daughter was diagnosed with Celiac.Like many parents, I worried about how it would make her life harder.🥳 Birthday parties, school events, playdates—it’s one more thing to plan for.And then there are the future experiences… pasta in Italy? Croissants in Paris? Beer during Oktoberfest? 🍝 🥐 🍻 She, on the other hand, adjusted quickly—faster than...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, You ever look around and think, “Is this it?” Not because things are terrible.But because something feels... smaller than it should. Sometimes playing small looks like: Not speaking up, even when you have something to say Shrinking your ideas to make them more “realistic” Second-guessing yourself before you even begin Staying busy with things that feel productive—but aren’t meaningful Playing small isn’t a flaw. It’s a strategy.It helps you stay safe. Stay steady. Avoid risk. But...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, My middle schooler had a school assignment last week: write about a job that’s undervalued. Always my cheerleader, she chose coaching. During our "interview", I told her the biggest challenge is that so many people still don’t understand what coaching actually is — or when it’s exactly the kind of support they need. And honestly, sometimes as a coach, it can be hard to articulate. That got me thinking: how would I explain this nuanced, powerful work to a middle schooler? Here’s...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Have you ever noticed how the desire to control can make things feel more chaotic? You try to calm the uncertainty by controlling the outcome—but instead of feeling steady, you start spinning. Suddenly, you’re: Overanalyzing every option Doubting yourself Tensing up like it’s all on you to get it right It’s exhausting. And that's the lie. The outcome was never yours to control anyway. What is in your control? The step you take today The energy you bring to it The way you speak to...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, My family and I recently went on a desert safari in Dubai, where I learned that falcons wear little hoods to cover their eyes. The hood helps with overstimulation, keeping them calm and focused by blocking out distractions. Honestly… same. We don’t walk around with hoods (although, I wouldn’t mind one some days), but our nervous systems are constantly dealing with noise, screens, decisions, and pressure to be on. Sometimes what we need isn’t more discipline or effort.It’s less...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, As an ENFP, Type 9, Manifestor… I know a thing or two about loving personality tests. Although some feel "woo woo"- there's value in exploring our patterns, strengths, and challenges. It is especially helpful when these tests are used not as permission to stay stuck or excuse behavior- but as a guide for moving forward with more intention, like putting together pieces of a puzzle. A few helpful things I've learned about myself As an ENFP (Myers Brigg's)- although I'm an extrovert-...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Have you ever had a red sock sneak into a load of lights? You open the washer, expecting fresh, clean perfection… and instead, everything’s tinged a little pink. Not ruined—just off. That’s how self-talk works, too.One small, critical thought— “I should be further along.”“I don't belong here.”“I’m probably not cut out for this.” It slips in quietly… but before you know it, it’s coloring everything: Your confidence. Your motivation. Your next steps. And just like laundry, it’s hard...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It’s been a while since I studied for a test—Highlighters, flashcards, nerves and all. But I recently earned my ACC coaching certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), which is the regulating body for professional coaching. Even though I was certified through my program, I knew I wanted the ICF credentials as well. Yet, I kept pushing the test off. I wasn’t applying for corporate coaching roles, so I didn’t need it. But once I set a deadline and decided to...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read