What are the first signs of burnout?

March 15, 2022

I was suffering from burnout at the age of twenty-four. Looking back, it wasn’t a matter of if I would run into that brick wall, but when. My father-in-law had passed away a few months earlier and his loss had hit us all hard. Being the only in-law made me feel not just responsible for the well-being of my boyf…

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Why our past stops us from seeing the present

February 9, 2022

Living in the present—and being fully in the moment—is one of the hardest things for humans. Or I should say for most adults. Children seem to excel at being in this moment. What often takes us away from the now is either worry about something that might happen, or revisiting a past event. Last week an intera…

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Why we need hibernation, too

January 31, 2022

We often forget—or perhaps ignore—the fact that we are tied to the seasons. Our body is connected to the rhythm of this planet. The more we move in sync with our natural rhythm, the more we will reap the benefits from a balanced body. In winter, nature slows down. Everything is happening beneath the surface. …

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How to have more energy in the winter

January 20, 2022

Winter is a time of year where we naturally have less energy because there is less sunlight. You might know this. But do you act accordingly? I had to remind myself this week, as I was working on the final edits of my book Radiant: How to Have All the Energy You Need to Live a Live You Love It's my experience …

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A twenty-five year adventure aka my career

November 11, 2021

Never in my life had I pictured my career the way it actually happened. If you would’ve told me the story beforehand, I probably would’ve thought it was both unbelievable—and unenjoyable. Life had a few surprises in store for me, most I didn’t see coming. Quite a few were only enjoyable with hindsight—and …

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This #1 creative rule should govern your life

September 2, 2021

I'm celebrating 19 years in business and will share several creative thinking (aka brainstorm) tips in the coming days. Because I know many of these principles are important—not just for a powerful brainstorm session—but to meet any goal in your life! The first and most essential rule for brainstorming is to p…

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When your heart ❤️ says yes, but your mind says no

July 9, 2021

It’s a very common situation. I often see this happening with clients—and of course I have my fair share of experience with this as well. You see something or you have an idea. It could be to purchase a book, an online program, a house, or go out for dinner with your best friend. And your heart says YES! This…

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How to distinguish between your fear and your intuition

June 28, 2021

It's one of the most common mistakes I see. You are trying to make a decision and you want to listen to your intuition. So you listen to the signs of your body. You ask yourself "How does it feel?" And you notice a nervousness or tension in your stomach. So you conclude this thing is not for you, because your inn…

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I was afraid to be seen

June 23, 2021

We’re all afraid of sharing some part of ourselves with the world. For me it’s a continuous evolution of sharing with an increasingly larger crowd that I am the spokeswoman for the Carriers of Light. I noticed that when I host live meditations on Insight Timer, I avoid mentioning the Carriers. I pretend I’m…

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How to be in large groups again without being drained

June 18, 2021

Things are starting back up again, in some countries more than others, and a lot of people struggle being in larger groups. Many of us have been sequestered in our home or only been in physical contact with a small number of people, and it simply isn't the same. Where first you had to get used to working more fro…

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