How To Stop Seeking Validation From Others

How do you stop seeking validation from others?

Why we talk ourselves out of the things we want, and how we can stop

Let’s get real for a minute and talk about why we talk ourselves out of the things we want in life. The term self-sabotage seems to place the blame on us, but I suppose you could see this as a form of unconscious sabotage. In truth, our habits are formed as a way of keeping

How to Recognize Survival Mode and Get Out of It

I’m sure you’ve heard of the expression “I’m in survival mode” a few times in your life. Maybe you’ve even used it to describe yourself. When you feel like you’re just existing and constantly dealing with stress or hardship, you’re probably in survival mode. Survival mode implies a feeling of lack rather than abundance. People

How to Step Into Your Leadership and Nail A Public Speaking Gig

As a leader, we want to keep our vulnerable side close to us. To make a real connection, however, a balance is needed between showing strength and opening up. It’s normal to want to show people your best self. But, what if your best self includes your compassion, your honesty, and your ability to connect with others by being real?

A Gracious Mind and Clear Heart Can Transform Your Life

If you’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, and a chronic unease in your life, you probably wished, like me, that you knew how you could get out of this negative pattern but didn’t quite know how. Over the years, I’ve learned that you CAN change this! If you create new habits and work to transform your

How do I Figure Out What My Life Mission Is?

Let’s talk about why so many life coaches and authors out there are recommending a personal mission to their clients, and why it might be one of the most powerful things you can do in your life or in your career. Creating a personal mission is an important step to giving yourself some direction, and

6 ways to create more chill in your life

Do you wish you could learn to be more easy going? Are you a type-A personality or workaholic who’s struggling to figure out a work-life balance? This article offers tips on how to create a more laid-back atmosphere and reduce overthinking and stress. Here are 6 habits that will teach you how to be a

How to be more authentic with others

What keeps us from being authentic with others? A few years back, before my coaching business existed, I was brainstorming ideas with a group of friends. One of my friend asked me about the courses I planned to offer my clients. I told her one of my ideas was to develop something for people who

How-to Master Self-Compassion

When you think about someone who cares about you and is showing you compassion, how do you feel? How do you imagine them behaving towards you? Isn’t it crazy how we allow others to be compassionate towards us, but don’t give ourselves the same courtesy and kindness? I’m talking to all of you hard asses

“Mindset is everything when it comes to health”

The latest episode of The Authentic World Podcast is out! Don’t miss my conversation with Lori Johnson of Hello Healthy. She shared some great advice on how to shift your mindset about health, how to manage stress, and how to build your support system so you can get healthy and stay that way. Lori has