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How to stay positive amidst all the bad news

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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The Assumption Assassin: stopping negative thoughts

February 4, 2025

Our experiences shape us and if something was highly emotional it’s engraved even deeper in our brain. You don’t even have to consciously remember the event for it to have an impact on you. Most of us have our fair share of experiences where we felt rejected or even abandoned. Two of our biggest fears are “I 

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How to stay centered in time of crisis

January 28, 2025

The world is changing at an ever-increasing pace and it seems crises have become so common that they’re to be expected. Whether that’s at a world scale, in your own home or even the privacy of your mind. Here are five powerful tips to help you navigate life when you're faced with a crisis. Let’s start by ro…

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3 things I wish I knew before I burned out in my career

January 21, 2025

I was burned out at the age of twenty-three. When I look back it was not a matter of if I would get burned out, but when… Here are three things that might’ve helped prevent my burnout, had I known this sooner. I recommend you keep these tips in mind to ensure your health and well-being. 1. You’ll be the last per…

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