My coach today said something in our Voxer chat, she said: "It sounds like the thing you're seeking won't even fill that hole." I was seeking external validation. And she was so right. Those thoughts I was thinking? Weren't mine. They're the voice of my inner critic, and here's how I rewrote them.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's all too easy to become consumed by our daily responsibilities and forget to take a moment for ourselves, isn’t it? However, amidst the chaos, there lies a simple—yet profound—way to unwind, relax, and foster creativity: COLORING.

When you focus on self-discovery, you’re building your self-awareness muscle so you can identify and know things like your triggers, values, and what lights you up. And subsequently you can begin to master things like your time, energy, and mind (the self-mastery piece) and then all of a sudden there’s more room for joy, play, rest, and your creative passions (the self-expression piece).

Which builds self-love, which builds confidence.

We just had a group book club challenge inside the Creating Confidence Society, where we read Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Naturally, it was an incredibly eye-opening read, and a reminder of the importance of taking care of ourselves and dealing with our stress and stressors. (They’re different—did you know that? I didn’t.) Let’s dive in.

Having difficult conversations can be daunting and challenging, but they are an important part of building and maintaining healthy relationships (as well as setting and effectively communicating boundaries). In this post, I’ve compiled ten tips for having difficult conversations in a constructive way to help you get started.

Listen, having healthy boundaries is crucial for our well-being. Without boundaries, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and undervalued, and you might even develop resentment towards the people in your life. Setting boundaries helps us to take care of ourselves and our needs, and it also allows us to respect the needs of others.

Here’s the thing about life + business. The more you get uncomfortable + step outside your comfort zone, the more you’re going to learn and grow. Every time you don’t give up - every time you choose to see the learnings + lessons instead of accepting defeat, YOU ARE LEVELING THE F UP!!

Over the last year, I’ve noticed one thing - that you absolutely love my book recommendations. Well ask, and you shall receive!

Is there something in your life that’s causing you to experience negative side effects, feelings, or behaviors? In this post, I’ll share my methods for how to get unstuck and let go of what’s holding you back, even if you love it.