Staying motivated is hard. I mean, think about it. There are A LOT of things to stay motivated to. Working out. Studying for exams. A promotion at work. A relationship milestone. Learning an instrument. The list goes on. So with all these things swirling, it can be a tall order to remain focused to ensure our actions align with our priorities.

Our lives and careers are an on-going, ever progressing, newly surprising journey. If you’re ready to take the pressure out of the figuring out process, identify the triggers that are holding you back from your next steps, and learn how to develop tools to get out of your own way, this episode is for you, sister.

Embarrassment. Failure. Mistakes. What lengths do you go in effort to avoid all the above? Maybe you turn down business opportunities? Or play small in relationships to remain feeling ‘safe’? It’s a natural reaction to want to protect your ego – but what is the cost you are paying for that? Answer? Too high. The […]

‘This isn’t how it’s supposed to go down.’ Ever said this to yourself? After a tumultuous time of heart break, rejection, or betrayal, we’ve all found ourselves thinking this at some point or another. You turn to self-protection mode, feel as if you can’t trust anyone, and start asking the questions, ‘Am I smart?’, ‘Am […]

We’ve all been there. Those weird ‘in between’ life seasons where everything feels transitional and nothing seems solidified. Remember the old school cartoons where the characters’ feet were running so fast, but they weren’t actually getting anywhere? (Scooby Doo? Flinstones, anyone? Okay, maybe it’s just me.) Life feels like that though sometimes, doesn’t it? You’re […]

Have you ever experienced high frustration levels with your significant other over something that is quite trivial? Something seemingly small likes the dishes, or arriving somewhere on time, or everyone’s favorite: laundry?  You wonder why your emotions seems out of proportion to the situation at hand. It just shouldn’t be this difficult, right?! If you’ve […]

Have you ever had that moment when you realized you’ve just said yes to yet another thing – when your schedule is ALREADY full?! You’re rushing around to complete your tasks and fulfill promises, but at some point, something has GOT to give. You’re holding one too many things, and it’s only a matter of time before something falls […]

If someone asked you, ‘Do you consider yourself a ‘Boss Lady?’ – how would you answer? ‘Yes’, because you own a business? Or ‘one day’ when your talents make you feel more confident, vocal, and strategic? Or perhaps you’d answer ‘no’ because you believe you should be more aligned with the Virtuous, Proverbs 31 Woman […]

Have you ever stopped yourself from asking a friend for a favor because you didn’t want to be a ‘burden’? Or how about something simple like texting a friend to catch up and grab coffee – do you find you hesitate before hitting ‘send’ because you question if it’ll just be a bother to them? […]

Have you ever felt the need to fake it until you make it?  Do you find you’re turning down opportunities because you tell yourself that you’re not ‘qualified’? Or maybe you’re a bit fearful to act on that dream of yours because you think you don’t have what it takes? Welcome to what is known […]

Have you ever been on an awkward date? Do you feel intimidated or frustrated by the dating scene? Have you felt emotionally invested after date #1, just to realize you two weren’t on the same page?   You’re not alone, girl. While you will most likely still have awkward dates (that’s where the best stories […]