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"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile is the source of your joy." —Thich Nhat Hanh Whether it's joy or sadness, emotions aren't good or bad Reader. They FEEL good or bad, but feelings are not facts - & you can have a massive impact on them. Part of your human experience is to feel sad, happy & everything in between Reader. If you follow my posts on Facebook or Pinterest, you are learning that emotions aren't good or bad, they just "are." Letting yourself feel them does not have to mean you will get lost in your emotions. Just the opposite! Making space for your feelings builds your ABILITY to BE with them in a way that builds your CONFIDENCE. This email briefly touches down on what it means to direct your emotions & create what you want to experience - regardless of what is happening now, or what has happened in the past. You aren't denying sadness or grief when you smile. Part of a healthy mind is knowing how to take a break from painful emotions by learning to give yourself laughter - before the grief passes! The strategy of waiting for things to "pass," or yourself to "grow more," leads to hopelessness & lack of agency. Joy doesn't wait for the right circumstance. It doesn't wait for, something funny to happen, or for life to "get better." Joy comes from your actions & decisions to find & utilize whatever supports your happiness & then you smile & laugh. Situations don't create your happiness, you create it. 👉🏻Thank God life situations don't make happiness - then you also don't have to wait for it. When you create a moment of happiness you:
Reader, when did you choose to smile lately & how did you feel afterwards? Do You Feel... If You Do...: Cheering you on - Always,✨ |
I am a Therapeutic Coach which means I have added my training in clinical psychotherapeutic modalities to the action-oriented landscape of coaching. This multi-disciplinary approach benefits my clients with outer change, as well as inner transformation. I approach growth from the physical, behavioural, mental, spiritual & emotional levels. Building self trust is a focus in my practice, so that the changes you make with my guidance are sustainable. My functional approach gives you the tools to change what hasn't been working, notice what HAS been working, & learn to trust & value who you are. You don't have to know specifically where you need help, you only need the desire to feel better. Together, we work to uncover the areas that hold you back & create a plan to help you break through & enjoy your life more. Our work together reveals what prevents you from feeling & doing what you want to be, both as an individual & in your most important relationships. I unlock your potential & maximize your performance by helping you to learn more about yourself & how to manage your particular challenges in a way that honours your individuality & build your resilience. Your guide to mental fitness is different from anyone else's, & your plan needs to be tailored to your needs, blocks & goals. My premium coaching program is dedicated to your personal goals & increasing mental wellness. I deeply honour you for your willingness to live your life on your terms.
A few weeks ago Reader, I was driving through the Rocky Mountains, one of those endless winding roads that seems to rise and fall with its own heartbeat. "When the road disappears, trust the next turn..." Fog rolled in suddenly, soft and thick, hiding every curve ahead. My shoulders tensed, my breath shortened, and I caught my mind whispering its old familiar stories:What if the road gets worse? What if I miss a turn? What if I can’t see what’s coming? That’s catastrophizing: when fear grabs...
It's so easy to put joy on hold, waiting for life to deliver the next big moment. You don’t have to wait for the big milestones to feel joy Reader. Promotions, holidays, falling in love… they’re wonderful, but fleeting. The truth? Joy isn’t an experience you sometimes get, it’s a way of being, an art you create. That’s why I fill my own days with micro-moments. One of my favourites is delightfully simple: balloons. Yes, balloons! I keep them around my home and office just to bat into the air....
Forgive this earlier-than-usual send Reader, but 2 of my clients asked if part 3 of this series could drop earlier. If they were feeling impatient you might be too, so let's go... Ever tried to logic your way out of panic? “...I know they’re probably just busy so why do I feel like I’m being rejected, judged or abandoned?” That’s the moment we hit the limit of what awareness or 'thinking' your way to a solution can reach. 🌿Welcome to Part Three of the Fear of Abandonment Series: We dive into...