When we experience something painful, our first priority is often survival. Getting through the day. Making sense of what happened. Finding our footing again. And that’s appropriate. But over time, some people discover something unexpected: Not that they’re grateful for
So many of us move through life carrying around a constant stream of “shoulds.” I should have done more. I should have handled that differently. I should be further along by now. But “should” often creates shame, guilt, and self-judgment
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: 💭 Is this what I want? Or is this what I think I should want? From a young age, many of us learn to seek approval from parents, teachers, mentors, and other authority
One of the most powerful mindset shifts I’ve ever learned is this: ✨ Stop “shoulding” all over yourself. How often do you find yourself thinking: “I should have said something.” “I should have handled that differently.” “I should be doing
One of the most meaningful things I witness in coaching is the moment someone decides they are no longer willing to abandon themselves just to stay comfortable. Not because everything in their life is “bad.” Not because they’re failing. But
I’m honored to be speaking at the Women in Medicine Summit in Chicago, September 24–26. This gathering is more than a conference—it’s a space for physicians to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves in the midst of demanding careers. I’ll
Many of us spend our lives investing in everyone and everything around us. We take care of our families. We show up for our patients, clients, colleagues, and friends. We maintain our homes, our schedules, and our responsibilities. But how
Most of us want to live more intentionally. We want to be more present, more aligned, and more connected to the life we’re creating. But sometimes we turn personal growth into another item on our to-do list. We consume the
“I’ll be happy when…” It’s such a common thought pattern that many of us don’t even realize we’re living inside of it. I’ll be happy when the workload decreases. When the kids are easier. When I finally hit the goal.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking: ✨ I’ll be happy when my workload lightens up.✨ I’ll be happy when I reach that income goal.✨ I’ll be happy when the kids are more independent.✨ I’ll be happy when I finally get
