The Power of Saying “No”
Saying yes to everything may feel safe, but it often leads to burnout, frustration, and work that doesn’t reflect your true strengths. Learning to say no with intention isn’t rejection it’s redirection. In this post, discover how to set boundaries, say no gracefully (even when your boss can’t accept it), and create space for more yeses to joy, purpose, and alignment in your life.
How to Silence Your Inner Critic
We are often our own worst enemies. The inner critic tells us we’re not good enough, replays stories that no longer serve us, and convinces us to settle for lives we don’t love. In this post, I’ll share how to recognize that voice, separate facts from fear, and shift toward self-compassion, confidence, and the courage to create a new chapter.
The Courage to Share and Live Your Dreams
So many of us keep our biggest dreams hidden — not because they don’t matter, but because we fear what others might think. In silence, we hand away our joy before it even has a chance to grow. The Courage to Share and Live Your Dreams explores why we hide our visions, the hidden cost of staying quiet, and simple steps to reclaim joy by giving your dreams the voice they deserve.
Coping With a Layoff: Staying Grounded While Creating Your Next Chapter
Being laid off can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. Beyond the financial strain, it often stirs up fear, doubt, and a loss of confidence. But the layoff doesn’t define you—what matters is how you steady yourself, refocus on your goals, and take action toward your future. In this post, I share practical tools for emotional regulation, daily coping rituals, and ways to build resilience so you can navigate the job search with clarity and confidence.
What a Storm in Desolation Wilderness Taught Me About What Really Matters
On a five-day backpacking trip in Desolation Wilderness, I carried a heavy pack through granite peaks, weathered a violent storm that flooded my tent, and ended with a sunrise over Lake Aloha I’ll never forget. Along the way, I learned how nature strips life down to essentials stay dry, stay safe, find your footing and how teamwork and stillness remind us of what really matters.
Creating Micro-Adventures – Fun Without a Plane Ticket or Big Budget
Adventure doesn’t have to mean plane tickets, big budgets, or weeks away. Sometimes the best adventures are the small, intentional ones we create in our own backyard. Micro-adventures bring play, curiosity, and joy back into everyday life—reminding us that fun doesn’t have to wait for “someday.”
Rewriting Your Inner Script: Escaping the Loop That Keeps You Stuck
We all carry inner scripts—those messages that play on repeat in our heads. For some, they’re supportive. For others, they’re destructive loops like, “You’re not good enough” or “Why even try?” These thoughts aren’t facts—they’re old stories. And the good news? Stories can be rewritten. Learn four simple steps to break the loop and create a new, empowering script.
The “One Beautiful Thing” Daily Practice
Beauty isn’t rare—it’s everywhere. The “One Beautiful Thing” practice is a simple daily ritual: notice and name one beautiful thing. That’s it. A flower, a smile, the way sunlight filters through a window. In slowing down to notice, we shift from rushing through life to actually living it.
When in Doubt, Follow the Waterfall (and Your Joy)
Sometimes joy shows up when plans fall apart. Trails twist, maps fail, and what feels like “lost” becomes waterfalls, redwoods, laughter, and unexpected beauty. Nature has a way of turning detours into the reset button we’ve been searching for.
I Tested a Digital Detox App for 30 Days—And It Changed the Way I Use My Phone
I downloaded a digital detox app thinking it would just limit my screen time—but it ended up shifting something much deeper. For 30 days, I used ScreenZen, an app that made me breathe before I could open Instagram or Facebook. What started as a small pause turned into a powerful daily reset—one that helped me reclaim time, presence, and clarity.
The Myth of “I’ll Be Happy When…” – Why Joy Isn’t a Finish Line
Think you’ll be happy when you get the job, lose the weight, or move into your dream home? That’s the Happiness Gap talking—and it’s lying to you. Joy isn’t a finish line. It’s something you can claim right now, in the middle of the life you already have.
When the Doubt Creeps In: Trusting Your Inner Voice When Everyone Else Says Stay
When everything looks “fine” on paper but feels wrong in your body, it’s time to listen. That restless nudge? It’s your soul calling for more. But change is scary — and doubt gets loud. I’ve been there. I left a high-level job, traveled, meditated, and found my joy again. Now I help women do the same. This blog is for anyone standing at the edge of change, frozen by fear but craving freedom. Doubt doesn’t mean stop — it means you’re on the verge of something real. Let’s take the next step together.
Networking Your Way Into a New Job: Strategies That Actually Work
Tired of applying to jobs and hearing nothing back? Networking may be your missing strategy. In this post, I share practical, proven ways to build authentic connections that help you land your next role. From informational interviews to online communities, these techniques go beyond job boards to unlock real opportunities.
What to Do When Job Boards Aren't Working: 9 Smart Strategies That Actually Move the Needle
Job searching can feel like shouting into the void—especially when job boards go silent. If you're feeling discouraged, you're not alone—and you’re not out of options. In this post, I share 9 proven strategies that go beyond online applications to help you build momentum, boost confidence, and land a role that aligns with who you are.
AI Tools My Clients Use for Job Tracking, Resume Matching & More (2025)
Job searching can feel like a full-time job—with none of the pay and all of the stress. As a life coach, I’ve seen how easily burnout, rejection, and self-doubt creep in during this process. That’s why I recommend AI-powered tools that simplify the search, from resume tailoring to job tracking. In this blog, I share the top platforms my clients are using in 2025 to stay focused, confident, and one step closer to landing the right role.
Digital Overload Is Draining You—Here’s How to Reclaim Your Life
Feeling fried by your phone?
Between nonstop news, work notifications, and social scrolling, digital overload is quietly stealing our focus, peace, and presence. This blog explores how digital overwhelm impacts our political awareness, productivity, and personal joy—and offers simple, powerful ways to reset. Ready to unplug and think clearly again? Start here.
Self-Sabotage Is Sneaky—Here’s How to Outsmart It
Ever feel stuck in a cycle of setting goals… and then somehow getting in your own way? You’re not alone. Self-sabotage often hides in our everyday habits—patterns that prioritize short-term comfort over long-term growth. In this post, I’ll share the latest science on why this happens, how the habit loop keeps us stuck, and simple, proven ways to finally break free and move toward what you truly want.
Stop Ghosting Your Own Goals (They Miss You!)
Ever notice how you can show up for everyone else’s priorities—but when it comes to your own goals, you ghost? You’re not alone. Many of us get stuck in this cycle of guilt, stress, and self-neglect—especially when we’re juggling life’s transitions. But there are real (and fixable!) reasons why we do this. In this post, you’ll learn why it happens, how to shift it, and simple ways to finally start honoring your own goals—with a lot more self-compassion and a little less overwhelm.
The Necklace That Flies: Honoring Maggie Gee and the Legacy of Powerful Women
At a time when Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs are being eliminated or silenced, our stories become even more vital. They are living proof that history is more than a single narrative—that courage, brilliance, and service have always come from all walks of life.
The story of Maggie Gee—a Chinese American WWII pilot, physicist, and community leader—is one of those stories. And it lives on not just through medals or archives, but through a necklace, a friendship, and a chain of powerful women passing courage from one generation to the next.
We must keep telling these stories. Because when systems try to erase them, it’s our voices, our memories, and our sharing that keep truth alive.
"You can make changes. I think just one small person can make a little bit of change." – Maggie Gee
Rest: The Secret Weapon You’re Too Stubborn to Use
Rest? Overrated. Or so we tell ourselves while running on fumes and wondering why we put our phone in the fridge. The truth? Rest isn’t laziness—it’s a life hack.
Science says it lowers stress, boosts focus, and keeps us from turning into cranky zombies. So, schedule that guilt-free nap, take a deep breath, and embrace the radical act of doing absolutely nothing. Your future, well-rested self will thank you.