Have you ever heard advice like, “dress for the job you want, not the job you have?” Or read somewhere that people will take you more seriously if you wear dark colors instead of bright ones? Have you tried to build a capsule wardrobe to look “more professional” but felt flummoxed because you still didn’tContinue reading “How to Dress for Authentic Confidence.”
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“I don’t know what I want” isn’t true.
I frequently encounter people who state that they don’t know what they want. They’re not satisfied with their current circumstances, but they claim they don’t know what else they would do. They’re usually bored with their job. They find a lot of fault with they person they’re dating. They’re not particularly engaged with the moviesContinue reading ““I don’t know what I want” isn’t true.”
Why Are Professional Women Quiet Quitting?
Quiet Quitting is a first world problem. And, it doesn’t have to be your problem. They say 50% of workers are quiet quitting. What that really tells us is that 50% of us are burned out and not happy at our jobs, and doing just the minimum. “Another day, another dollar. Ho hum.” And whileContinue reading “Why Are Professional Women Quiet Quitting?”
Feminine Power Wisdom From Stevie Nicks
I came across a Stevie Nicks quote the other day that really got me thinking about feminine power. “When you grow up as a girl, the world tells you the things you are supposed to be: emotional, loving, beautiful, wanted. And then when you are those things, the world tells you they are inferior: illogical,Continue reading “Feminine Power Wisdom From Stevie Nicks”
Feminine Energy and Horse Medicine
Even highly sensitive, feminine energy women can be influential leaders. Here’s how. It’s a cloudy day in September in eastern British Columbia. I’m standing in a field with dozens of horses. I have minimal experience with horses, and don’t know how to ride them. Suddenly, a large male horse approaches me from behind and startsContinue reading “Feminine Energy and Horse Medicine”
Feminine Energy, Mental Health and Earth-Centered Values
The Mental Health of Professional Women is Inextricably Tied to Embracing Feminine Energy and Earth-Centered Values A series in the New York Times published September 20, 2022 called “It’s Not Just You: A Times Opinion Project on mental health and society in America today” explores the myriad ways the increase in mental illness in ourContinue reading “Feminine Energy, Mental Health and Earth-Centered Values”
Quiet Quitting Isn’t the Real Problem
They say that professional women are “quiet quitting.” Why? Have you ever worked so hard that you subconsciously silenced your soul? Workaholism is often a sign that we’re we listening to culture and family expectations instead of ourselves. And it is very disorienting when we jump to meet those expectations but find that there isn’t energyContinue reading “Quiet Quitting Isn’t the Real Problem”
How To Get More Done — So You Can Have More Fun
A lack of work-life balance is why so many professional women are unhappy. Are you tired of feeling like you spent all day “working” but crossed only one or two things off your to-do list? Do you take work home with you on the weekends, or spend half of your vacation at the desk insideContinue reading “How To Get More Done — So You Can Have More Fun”
Flower Essence Coaching: For When Positive Thinking Is Not Enough
Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit requires more than just thoughtwork and positive thinking. Are you tired of having to get coached on the same issue again and again? Do you beat yourself up for not “getting it” because “it’s just a thought” and you should know better? Do you sometimes feel worse after gettingContinue reading “Flower Essence Coaching: For When Positive Thinking Is Not Enough”
How to Recover from Burnout
Do you think you might have burnout? Feeling overwhelmed, constantly stressed about work, and often feel like quitting? Waking up in the middle of the night full of dread and worry about work? Is it also taking its toll on your physical energy, weight, health and wellbeing? You might have burnout. And it’s very commonContinue reading “How to Recover from Burnout”