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How to get things done when exhausted - 5 energy hacks

April 15, 2025

When you’re exhausted, you’re doing too much for how much energy your body has. It would make most sense then to listen your body and adjust accordingly, right? As I mention in my book Radiant: How to Have All the Energy You Need to Live a Life You Love, the solution is simple but not so easy to execute. Or most of…

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7 things you need to know about being Highly Sensitive in the workplace

April 9, 2025

At least twenty percent of the population is highly sensitive. Take a look around. If you can see (or think of) five people, statistically one of you is a highly sensitive person. It could even be you. That matters because highly sensitive people are wired differently. Their brain processes information in more depth…

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How to keep smiling in a world that's gone crazy

April 1, 2025

Life’s too short to be miserable. In a world that’s gone crazy, I believe it’s your job to manage your focus and how you’re feeling so that you are actually enjoying the life you are living as much as you can. It’s not easy to keep a positive outlook when you’re surrounded by negativity. But it’s possi…

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Mindful media consumption to reduce stress

March 26, 2025

I sit in front of my MacBook and I feel like hiding from the world. I don’t want to know about another war, natural disaster or crazy action by whatever moron is in charge of things. I want to be able to focus on what’s important for my life and business—and not be derailed by the overwhelming chaos that’s out …

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5 hidden dangers of our urge to be productive

March 18, 2025

Our society often equates worth with output, but true fulfillment comes from a more balanced approach. By recognizing the hidden dangers of our productivity obsession, we can begin to redefine success on our own terms. There are various reasons that explain our desire to be productive and—aside from wanting to mak…

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Are you afraid of the answer?

March 11, 2025

There’s probably at least one question that you don’t want to hear the answer to or you wouldn’t be reading this 😉. I know there’ve been plenty of times I didn’t want to know the answer. Does my partner still love me?  Is this job still the right fit? Is this the right decision? Today we’ll e…

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How to experience more joy

March 4, 2025

With everything that’s happening in the world I wanted to focus on something positive 😊. To honor the 3-year Book Anniversary of Radiant, I’m happy to share more about one of my favorite topics from the book. And that is: Joy. I think we can all use more joy in our life, especially now. So let’s look …

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Do this before you quit your job or end your relationship

February 25, 2025

I’ve had clients who were so stressed, exhausted or unhappy that they thought changing jobs, taking a sabbatical or getting a divorce was the only way to solve the problem. The good news is that that’s rarely true. Chances are you can’t see the forest for the trees and you need some support getting centered and f…

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Practical Self-Care: what your body & mind really need

February 19, 2025

In an ideal world, we’ve all been taught how to take care of our health and well-being. We know what our body and mind need not just to function, but to flourish. Sadly, that’s rarely the case. For a long time, I treated self-care as an afterthought. Getting things done always seemed more important. Until I real…

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Winter Fatigue? Your body clock has answers

February 11, 2025

It's natural to have less energy in the winter. But have you optimized your daily routine to align with your circadian rhythm? Your circadian rhythm is basically about following your natural biological flow. Doing so improves your energy level, quality of sleep and overall well-being. I'll share practical tips you c…

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