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Transform your state of mind in real time. Music is a catalyst for change… When you listen to music that resonates deeply, your brain floods with dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure, motivation, and emotional regulation. In other words, music directly influences your brain chemistry, mood, and mindset. Research shows that music boosts focus, enhances […]
THE WHY We’ve all done it… Toned ourselves down, shrunken our opinions, and softened our edges to be more acceptable in our crowds. Maybe it started young—when you learned that being too loud got you in trouble. Or maybe it happened later—when you realized that ambition made some people uncomfortable, that confidence could be mistaken […]
Do you have it in all parts of life? WHY RECIPROCITY GIVES AND TAKES AWAY ENERGY The best relationships—whether in friendship, family, or work—are built on mutual effort. A natural give-and-take. A quiet balance where both people want to show up, not just one. Reciprocity isn’t about keeping score. It’s about recognizing when energy, time, […]
We tell ourselves we’re protecting our peace by avoiding the hard things. The difficult conversation. The big decision. The risk that makes our stomach drop.
Avoidance doesn’t bring relief—it breeds worry.
When playing it safe holds you back WHY IT MATTERS Confidence feels safe. It tricks us into believing we need to feel 100% sure before we act. But waiting for that perfect moment? It keeps us stuck. Confidence follows courage, not the other way around. You don’t feel ready then take action. You take action then build confidence. Perfectionism disguises […]
THE WHAT Clarity is the absence of mental fog, self-doubt, and external noise. It’s the ability to recognize what matters, make decisions without second-guessing, and move forward with conviction. At its core, clarity is about truth—not the comfortable or convenient truth, but the raw, honest truth about your desires, fears, and next steps. It’s not just […]
THE WHAT Wins boost confidence.They remind us of our strength.They inspire us when we feel lost.They build resilience when things get hard. By focusing on wins, you’re training your brain to notice the positive—rewiring it to overcome negativity bias, building confidence and strong resilience along the way. REFLECT What are your top ten […]
MORE…yes, more….a 2025 goal! We are often told to be grateful for what we have. …but what if we are?…and what if we want more? REFLECT I was challenged by my good friend, Jenece, to find my word for 2025 at a retreat I led. I took her up on it and the word MORE came […]
Can take over your life.Hyper-vigilance means you’re on most of the time-which actually slows you down. It looks like: It amounts to I am not good enough; I need to keep going, striving, pushing…TO BE ENOUGH. REFLECT Why are you hyper-vigilant? Does something not feel safe in your life or at work, forcing you […]
Lifequakes…are seismic shifts that disrupt the way we know our world… THE WHAT Lifequakes are just that-quakes that rattle our lives asking us to pay attention and to make big choices. A career change, a lifestyle or family dynamic shift, a major life decision, an unexpected turn of events, a loss, a big gain or […]
What is one thing that would change today if you trusted yourself more?
Wondering…helps our nervous system slow down and chill out, while creating a state of flow REFLECT Can you set up a time this week to just wonder? No agenda, no goal, just letting your mind rest…
“We are born makers”…when was the last time you made something with your hands? THE WHAT When was the last time you created something…? How far back do you have to go? Yesterday, last week, last year…? If you cast your mind back to your childhood, do you have memories of making and creating? […]
THE WHAT What did you learn that is no longer relevant to you or your well being? WHAT OTHERS SAY: 1. The ‘grind” is overrated. Saying “I’m so busy” is overrated. Neither of these are going to get us to our goals faster. Rest. 2. Working “hard” doesn’t always equate to success. Working hard, […]
THE WHAT People are sometimes afraid of power. Afraid of their own power. Power means operating from a place of inner strength, confidence, and authenticity. It involves being true to yourself and your values while effectively influencing and inspiring others. It feels like inner peace, calmness, clarity, a grounded confidence, a deep belief in your abilities, […]
