Remember your first day at a new high school? If you came from a small middle school, that first day might have felt overwhelming. The building was massive, the crowd of unfamiliar faces was intimidating, and the whole experience probably left you a bit on edge. But there were likely steps you took to prepare. …
The world seems to have regained its pre-pandemic pace—or at least the people in it have. Driving from place to place, I notice cars speeding past as if I’m standing still—even when I’m going 5 miles over the posted speed limit. In the grocery store, people rush through the checkout line as if aiming for …
In the 1993 movie Groundhog Day, the character Phil (played by Bill Murray) wakes up at 6 AM to his clock radio playing “I’ve Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher, only to realize he is stuck in a loop, repeating the same day—Groundhog Day—over and over again. The movie uses this concept to great …
I genuinely appreciate a good bout of frustration. At first glance, that might sound strange, but hear me out. I don’t actively seek situations that will trigger feelings of frustration. I don’t go out in search of things that will trigger feelings of frustration. I don’t love the hot under-the-collar feeling of the physiological response …
Life is cyclical, offering numerous symbolic opportunities for fresh beginnings. Recently, as I scrolled through my newsfeed, vibrant celebrations marking the Lunar New Year—the Year of the Dragon—across East Asian cultures caught my attention. The Lunar New Year signifies a time of cleansing, renewal, and the infusion of auspicious energies for the year ahead. It’s …
“Goal” is a four-letter word. What?! You may be thinking, did a coach just say that they don’t like goals? Indeed, I did. Isn’t coaching all about setting and achieving goals? Not exactly. Coaching is about change and changing does not specifically require you to create goals. If you have a comfortable relationship with goals …
I spent time earlier this week watching my 10-month-old puppy and another dog play a slow game of tug of war over a ball. As they went back and forth, my thoughts shifted from “I wonder who will win” to “Wow, look how much fun they are having with each other!” I took time to …
Transitions can be tricky, particularly when we feel resistance toward them. Last month, I was reminded that we were approaching what neuroscientist, Matt Walker, labeled the “global experiment” called daylight saving time. I instantly began dreading the 60-minute shift forward that I will go through. As I sat with thoughts of dread, marinating in my …
