If things feel like they are spinning out of control for you right now, please know that you are definitely not alone. What I’m hearing from a lot of clients at this point in time is that many feel like they are on a merry-go-round and they feel trapped. They don’t know how to get...
Overnight success is rare. In fact, most “overnight” successes are many times years in the making because that’s often what it takes to create something amazing. So don’t worry, you aren’t behind — you are right on time and can start right this very minute if you choose. I’d love to tell you that excellence...
As we move into a new month (where has the year gone?!), many people, both young and old, are returning to or perhaps just beginning their academic journeys. It’s a time that may feel overwhelming, but is in fact a wonderful period of mental and spiritual growth. It’s a time of transition not only for...
Ever get so burnt out that it feels like you just stuck your finger in a light socket? All you want to do is cozy up in bed, have a glass of wine, and watch a Law & Order marathon. However, life is calling and you have responsibilities. What do you do when you feel...
The Beatles had it right all along! We are entering a time of the year that is rich with relaxation and reflection. Summer can be full of life and fun — if we just let it be. If we just let it be, Jodie? Yes, if we just let it be. How many times has...
As a coach, I have people come to me for a number of different reasons, but one of the most common reasons is because life has become just too darn complicated. Trust me, I get it. In today’s world, it is so easy to get overloaded by the media, work and family obligations, and, of...
Your palms start to sweat, you get butterflies in your stomach. You know there is something you need to get done but you just don’t know where to begin or, what’s more, you just aren’t sure you have the courage to begin at all. You’re feeling a little like the Cowardly Lion and wonder where...
Are you one of those people who knows that it’s best to “go with your gut”? Do you somehow know who is calling before you even pick up the phone? Do you often feel like you have a sixth sense when it comes to new people and situations in your life? Count your blessings, my...
Anxiety. It seems like we’ve all been riddled with it for the past couple of months now. The bombings in Boston, the plant explosion in Texas, and now the devastating wreckage left behind in Oklahoma and Texas due to tornadoes. And that doesn’t even scratch the surface of our everyday lives and run-of-the-mill worries that...
I have to tell you all that I’m really excited about life right now. The kind of excited where I can’t wait to get out of bed in the morning and see what the day has in store for me. I’m bursting at the seams in anticipation of all the wonders God has put forth...
