The Marble Jar Challenge
Who this challenge is useful for 😀 Anyone interested in developing a new habit. The story… A brilliant client came up with a really fun idea to help themselves develop
Ending Addictive Thinking
Imagine a small white cigarette on a table in front of you. That little cigarette is completely harmless as long as it just lays there, right? Cigarettes are like your
A 2-Step Process to Help With Anxiety When You’re Feeling Judged
Each time Kristy thought of going back home for the holidays, her stomach lurched and her chest felt tight. Kristy pictured the disapproving tense look on her mother’s face when
A Simply Mindset Change to Stop Feeling Weighed Down by Past or Future
Danny’s gaze fell on the crystal hourglass set on the wooden table in front of her. She watched meditatively as the tiny grains of sparkling golden sand collectively flowed from
Transform Anxiety with Lovingkindness
The darkness had not yet been disrupted by the dawn. Emma sat draped in her vibrant patch quilt blanket. The aroma of mint drifted up through the steam, rousing her
One Question to End Recurring Negative Thinking
The black Ford van pulled up to the curb at Terminal 3, door C. The Lyft driver came around to open the back hatch. He was medium height with a
Desire is Not a Dirty Word
I often hesitate to share certain material because what I’m suggesting is the emotional equivalent of free falling off of a bridge. It’s like I’m asking you to close your
Results-Based Leadership: Harnessing Failure to Unleash Growth
How to Influence Your Colleagues to Achieve Shared Goals Leadership and failure are not often thought to go hand in hand, but once we conquer the heart-pounding fear of failure,
If You Aren’t Motivated To Start It Now, Then It’s The Wrong Goal! How To Set 2017 Goals That Stick (Dec Newsl’t)
Okay, so we all fall victim to creating goals around what we think we “should” be doing. STOP it! As soon as you hear yourself thinking “I should______ (work out,
Goal Setting: The Allegory of the Hiker
Listen to Heather’s guided reflection on 2017 and goal-setting for 2018 Let’s close out 2017 with a touch of reflection and a mountain of intention. Let’s chart out where
Battling S.A.D.
Battling Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) has been a lifelong challenge around this time of year when the wind chill is crisp and the clouds transform California’s gold to green. There
My Struggle with Dyslexia: How I Became the Writer I Always Wanted To Be
Have you noticed how the things we are most embarrassed or scared or feel shameful about are often a big-fat-red-sharpie arrow pointing us in the direction of growth and passion?
Loneliness in Silicon Valley
Helen’s shoulders drooped during her coaching session. “I’m so overwhelmed. I know I should go out, but going out feels like such a hassle. I’d rather go home to relax
Do You Get Stuck in Looped Thinking
Do you ever find yourself thinking the same frustrating thoughts? Does it feel like you’re stuck in a Groundhog Day of the mind? There’s actually a scientific explanation for looped
5 Tips for a Balanced and Fresh 2018
As we turn the page to 2018, here are some of my top tips for getting a great start on the new year: Clear your space. To feel fresh and energized,
5 Simple Steps To A Better Night’s Sleep
Let’s start with the simple and sweet necessities: bedtime and morning routines. Most haven’t given much thought to these pinnacle routines, yet I have found them to be one of
Do You Trust Yourself?
“Having never received any life coaching in the past, I was reluctant and hesitant to participate in a life coaching session, however, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself opening
Longest Testimonial Ever
How the Spiral Changed My Life By: Sasha Bailyn I really wanted to see the castle. Ever since we arrived in Bavaria, all I could think about was reaching this
How to Survive Valentine’s Day
According to my team, the number one search on Vday is “how to survive Valentine’s day.” Well shit, talk about counterproductive, a day set to celebrate love and it winds
Series: A World Beyond Denying our Needs.
Needs: A Burgeoning Awareness Most of us would not say that we are particularly skilled at identifying our needs; even fewer would feel comfortable asking for their needs to be
Saying No and Setting Boundaries
Have you ever had the thought “I’m always so busy but there’s always more to do!” You’re soooo not alone. Achieving balance is one of the most common aspirations I
Why Marriages Fail
This summer will mark the 12th year that my partner and I have been together. I’ve learned a few things over the years, one of them being how foolish I
The Perfect Traveling Partner
I have the good fortune of a few great travel buddies. Here are the 3 essentials I’ve learned about the perfect traveling partner: 1. Flexibility: A mutually easygoing attitude creates
The Passport: A Harrowing Start to Summer Vacation
His alarmed face made my blood pool in my feet before he finished the sentence, “Your Passport is expired!” “What!” I half screamed, grabbing the passport, “what does that mean!?”
The Stories that I Told Myself
Originally published on the occasion of International Women’s Day As a little girl I grew up in a family where everyone was trying to survive so I told myself that
Gift List: Top 5 Books to Give this Holiday Season
From one bookworm to another, here are my top 5 Books to give this holiday season: Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown An awe-inspiring read! In between tears, all I
Ahhh I Get It, That’s What I’ve Been Missing!
Wow, mind blown! Now I get it. All this time, I didn’t understand why I got so uncomfortable talking to others about how I love myself. Each time I mentioned
3 ways to test a hunch that it’s time to let go…
We all get caught up in thinking patterns. I often associate continuity with safety and change with being out of control. Our stomachs can tighten up at the mere thought
The Mirror Effect: Handling Relationships With Authenticity
We’ve all been there; someone acts in a way that triggers us. Sometimes we catch ourselves before we lash out, internally or externally, and other times we lash out and
Special People
“I would highly recommend Heather to others and not only is she a great coach, she is an inspiring human being!” -Dawn Surround Yourself With People That Help You Care-Less
