Today is story time. Let’s take a journey back to 2018 – the year I launched the one and only instance of The School of Social Change – Weekend Retreats to Learn About the World’s Biggest Problems and Their Most Promising Solutions. The experience was amazing – I recruited professors, nonprofit leaders, movement builders, authors, and […]
How letting go of one dream made space for what I actually wanted Read More »
Hi there! Let’s talk about one of the most terrifying things in the world: the horror of posting on LinkedIn. Why would you be contemplating this heroic feat? It’s often one of these three: you’re looking for a job, changing careers, or building a business. To get to this moment, you probably went on a
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One of the most vexing parts of trying to build a life you love is creating the vision for it – and actually sticking to it. As I was dutifully reviewing my own vision this morning, a swirl of scary thoughts came up: One option for dealing with this kind of self-talk is to just
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While most high achievers are buzzing around trying to learn AI, they’re leaving the most valuable tool on the table – the power of our minds to cultivate energy. Focusing on your goals – visualizing them – is one of the oldest tools in the book, but few people use it. Want it all harder,
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I hope you’re finding ways to indulge lavishly in the summer season. This is the first in a series that focuses on the most common blocks I see in clients, starting with procrastination. If you’re a procrastinator, you’ve probably tried a million things to address this pesky issue. Here are the novel ideas I’ve seen
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Let’s talk about sourcing safety from within. There’s a lot of spooky stuff out in the world – from the big (AI, politics, the NYT homepage today) to the small (personal finances, health concerns, dicey relationships). In the midst of all this, it can be incredibly freeing to remember that none of these things are
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When my husband and I moved, I got to practice my favorite tool – The Desire Map. I created this about 10 years ago and have been using it religiously since. It’s wildly fun and straightforward, and acts like a shortcut to more fulfilling, yummy days. Start by thinking about a topic and mind map your desires
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
5 hidden ways you self-sabotage and how to stop sent Read More »
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
I asked myself for guidance. She ghosted. (what to do when you’re stuck) Read More »
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?
“You got laid off from YouTube and built THIS? That’s your headline.” Read More »
