Whether it’s relationships (friends, romantic, family) ending, clients leaving, getting passed up for financial opportunities/promotions or not getting tangible items we think we want, this is a mantra that I try to live by. I like it because it helps me remember that in order to make space for what I want in my life, I have to be okay with letting things go that are taking up that space. And that requires acceptance. Accepting that if it didn’t work out for me, that something better is simply on the way. And of course…smile.

Every morning, this is often what my kitchen table looks like. Actually, most of the time this is what my kitchen table looks like: - a notebook for my PR clients (I also run a PR firm) - a notebook for my Life Coaching Clients - notes from my M.A. program - a…

What areas of your life are you going to water this week? 🍀🌿🌱🌱🪐 For me, this week will have a huge focus on deep work, reading and meditation. Areas I usually ignore or push off because other things are *more pressing* — but ultimately, those are the things I need in my life the most to nourish my brain and body.

Setting them does not mean that you are mean, rude, insensitive, or do not like the other person. Especially over this holiday season, setting boundaries with a certain people pushing holiday food on you, alcohol, a conversation with a family member, or a friend…setting your boundary is one of the most important things you can do for your mental and physical health (YES, physical health). Ultimately you’ll be respected for it.

6:45am Wakeup 6:47am Warm water for pour-over coffee 6:48am Put on joggers, a sweater and my iWatch 6:51am Grind beans, finish coffee & transfer to my @yeti 6:55am Walk out the door I don’t wash my face. I don’t bring or look at my phone (iWatch is data only). Because the next 30 minutes are just for me. Me, my coffee, the cool morning air and the sand. That uninterrupted 30–40 minutes sets the tone for my day. Since implementing this morning ritual, I’ve found that I have more mental clarity throughout the day and am WAY less reactive.

I had the same exact question about 8 months ago. Honestly, I thought Life Coaching was ridiculous. I was super judgemental. In my mind, there was no way somebody could be an expert in helping people in the mental/emotional/wellness space if they didn’t have letters after their name. …

“I’m not here to be right. I’m here to get it right” — @Brene Brown Pretty much. Like most humans, I’m still trying to figure it all out. All I know that so many of my own life experiences, traumas, relationships, jobs and more have prepared me for something bigger…

Today marks my 2 year anniversary off of Xanax, and I am choosing to share my story in the hopes that it helps at least one other person. …

*Reposted from LinkedIn, April 5, 2017 Question. Are you working hard doing what you LOVE or working hard for the sake of someone or something else? It’s a grind out there. Hard work requires hustle and we all know, it’s rough at times. But, then you think of LOVE and…