Let’s take some time to soothe your body. I want you to begin by slowing and deepening your breath. With every exhale, we’re going to focus our attention on a different part of your body, and imagine it deflating and collapsing in rhythm with your lungs. Take a few deep breaths to start, and when you’re ready… Inhale… […]
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Today, I would like to encourage you to be vulnerable. Don’t worry – I’m not asking you to be terribly vulnerable, this is just a little practice and it shouldn’t weigh heavy on you! I want you to share something silly or embarrassing with someone today. Something you’ve done that you’re not sure how it will be received. Not anything […]
I come to you today with a challenge. For today only, I challenge you to change your vocabulary with these three words & phrases: Instead of please, today, say “I would love,” “allow me,” or “will you.” “I would love to try…” “Allow me to show you…” “Will you pass me the salt?” Wherever possible, use verbs to describe […]
Let’s take a moment away from your buzzing thoughts, endless mindless scrolling, or cluttered atmosphere before your return. Place the world on pause with me – I won’t take much of your time. Listen closely to the space around you – find the quietest, subtle sound that exists. Let it captivate your attention for a minute. Are you able to […]
Let me ask you something: how many of the things that you want to do and aren’t doing come with a prerequisite? “I will do this if…” “I will start this when…” If this applies to most or all of the things you wish to begin or continue, I have bad news for you: you’re your obstacle. Likely, something else inside of you is burdening you […]
While you can’t predict whether the day will be good or bad, you have some choice. While you may not have control over when the bad comes or how terrible it will be, you can create good – and good can act as armor so the impact of the bad isn’t, well… so bad. The more good you can create, […]
