Author name: Kit Hayes

Do you ever have moments where you just feel off—irritable, annoyed, impatient etc? Next time it happens, you might check if self-abandonment is the culprit. It’s a top way we self-sabotage without realizing it. Self-abandonment happens when we repeatedly override our needs. Every time we do, we drain our internal reserves, often leading to a blow-up […]

Today, we’re talking about one of my favorite naughty self-help tricks: Googling instead of only listening to the voices within. A lot of people will tell you all the answers are within. That’s true to an extent – you know what’s true for you, you know what your gut says. But, do you always have the most empowering reframes

Not going to talk about the T word, but I am sending hope for your 401k. Now — let’s talk about something FUN: The What Would Bob Dylan Do game. I like the idea that we’re all the creative directors of our lives, but sometimes that can be a tall order. Should I launch this or that?

Have you ever had days when you were a jerk? Or maybe your version of ‘jerk’ is being stuck in worry. Or self-doubt. Or resentment. We all have days like this. I had a pretty ‘jerky’ day Sunday, so I’m inspired to share the tool I use to reign in my inner punk. This one combines

Hello there! It continues to be a pretty wild moment, so today we’re talking about unmanageability – a treasured concept from the 12-step world. Unmanageability can look like: It’s not a fun place to live. But based on the coaching conversations I’m having right now, my sense is that we’re experiencing a shared sense of unmanageability in

I learned a new mental health hack this week, which is a rare and joyous occasion for a wellness junkie. I give you: under-scheduling, defined by Workaholics Anonymous as: I got to this idea after doing 36 coaching sessions for laid off workers in 4 weeks. I never intended to do that many sessions. A post on LinkedIn

I’ve been a little scrunched up lately – over-traveled, under-slept, and finally hit by wedding stress. As I was dancing around my house just now (really – I am still sweating), I remembered I’ve got to dance more. Dance when the news is tough to watch. Dance when you’re super stressed. Dance when you feel