As a reader of my blog, you will remember that I have been spending the past four months in a program designed to help me connect to my creativity, grow as a photographer, and explore new tools I can share with my coaching clients.
The journaling and writing prompts were helpful, but the art was challenging. Then, one day, I decided to create my art a little differently by taking an image I had made and reimagining it with the help of AI as a Van Gogh painting. You see the result – Mountain Brothers Coffee Shop- the picture accompanying the blog.
Category: MENTAL FITNESS
Your Why in 2025
Four years ago, inspired by Simon Sinek’s groundbreaking TED Talk and his book, Start with Why, I dove deeply into defining my own “Why.” It was transformative, shaping my purpose and profoundly influencing how I interact with others professionally and personally. It became the compass guiding my life and relationships and serving clients as a coach.
However, recently, I discovered something critical: our “Why” isn’t static—it evolves alongside us. Recognizing this, I revisited my previous work, and the process brought renewed energy and deeper clarity.
Your Creativity In 2025
You Know You’re Creative When…
Somewhere along the way, you may have started believing creativity belongs only to artists, photographers, actors, musicians, or writers. But here’s the truth: You use your creativity every single day. Whether you’re at work, home, or just figuring out how to get through the day without spilling coffee on your shirt, your creative brain is hard at work.
Don’t believe me? Let’s take a look…
Start Setting Your 2025 Intentions
In 2024, these three words became more than an intention for me. They became tools—lenses through which I examined uncertainties, challenges, and opportunities.
For the first nine months of 2024, I navigated various medical issues. None of them were individually severe, but in succession, they were draining, distracting, and limited my ability to live fully. The most disruptive was a torn meniscus that required surgery—not exactly part of the plans I had envisioned when booking trips to Alaska, Santa Fe, and Ireland. Despite my injury, I resolved not to let it derail those experiences.
Take Steps Towards Your Goals
When I meet someone for the first time, and they ask me what I do, I tell them I’m a coach dedicated to helping them unlock their creativity and bring their most important dreams into focus.
Their curiosity usually leads to the next question, “How do you do that?”
Instead of giving a simple answer, I ask them a different question: What do you want to create for yourself, personally or professionally, that you don’t have yet? With an emphasis on the word “yet.”
I love watching what happens next.
Create Your Story Your Way
You’ve likely heard about the importance of storytelling in your work, but what does that really mean? And more importantly, where else is storytelling shaping your life?
The short answer is we tell stories for many reasons, including to create a vision, share information, motivate/influence ourselves and others, leave an impression, or share an experience. We create stories to deal with uncertainties and make sense of all going on around us.. Stories are used to create safety, justify why we do or do not take action, and go after what we want in life. More about that below
“Stop Doing Heavy and Live Lighter”
This insight brought a rush of new energy that helped me get out of the weeds and move beyond the limiting stories I’d been telling myself. As a result, I am now refocused on what is important to me and what I want to do next.
The Retired Achiever
I had a fantastic conversation with my coach today, leading to an insight that unlocked a new stream of possibilities for me. I’d like to share it with you.
“Stop Doing Heavy and Live Lighter”
This insight brought a rush of new energy that helped me get out of the weeds and move beyond the limiting stories I’d been telling myself. As a result, I am now refocused on what is important to me and what I want to do next.
Stop Doing Heavy
I had a fantastic conversation with my coach today, leading to an insight that unlocked a new stream of possibilities for me. I’d like to share it with you.
“Stop Doing Heavy and Live Lighter”
This insight brought a rush of new energy that helped me get out of the weeds and move beyond the limiting stories I’d been telling myself. As a result, I am now refocused on what is important to me and what I want to do next.
Silencing Your Inner Critic
Do you ever feel like there’s a barrier between you and your aspirations, something that seems to keep you from fully reaching your potential?
Often, this barrier isn’t visible; it’s a voice inside your head – your inner critic – that casts doubt on your abilities and ambitions.
Taming Your Inner Critic
Taming Your Inner Critic Being Mindful and Present Slow down and trust the process… I recently returned from an inspiring trip to Sitka, Alaska, where I aimed to master photographing eagles in flight. I am delighted to say it was a successful trip, and the Achiever in me is happy with the final results. The… Continue reading Taming Your Inner Critic
