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Today marks 13 months living here, in this house,

Today marks 13 months living here, in this house, in Virginia Beach. It’s officially the longest we’ve lived in one place in the past 6 years. 5 moves in 6 years. 😅⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I can remember a time where I so badly craved a lot of the things I live in right now. It was almost painful to have those wants and dreams because I just didn’t know if it would ever be possible for me, or how it would happen. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I can remember waking up day after day ridden with anxiety, frustration and fear. I didn’t always know exactly what was “wrong” but I knew that life just didn’t feel great. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I was working so hard - whether it was in my relationship, in grad school, with my body, at my job or to find a community that felt right - but I still felt an aching pain and a longing for more, for something different. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Looking back I know I was seeking more ease, more joy, more freedom, more flexibility, more space, more love, more gratitude.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ So today, I’m reflecting a lot. I’m savoring all that is, and how this journey has unraveled as we’ve moved about and navigated SO much change and uncertainty. It feels real good to be right here, while also holding space for the continuation of those ever evolving dreams. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Let this be your reminder that you can both be grateful for all that is, for where you are now, AND be working towards more, in any aspect of your life. A reminder that you don’t always have to know the “how.” That uncertainty and change aren’t always bad…⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ And if you’re in the space that I remember being in, where everything feels hard, scary, or off, hang tight. Keep going. Hold the trust and try new things. You are doing just fine. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Here’s to change, to presence, to joy and compassion through it all! 💕✨

Words, concepts, offerings for you if you find you

Words, concepts, offerings for you if you find yourself feeling lost or stuck right now. Can we take our foot off the gas pedal of pressure to have it all "figured out?" Let's be real, no one does! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Take a breath, my friend. You are okay. You are beautiful, amazing and worthy JUST the way you are! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What from this list is resonating with you most? Drop the word/concept below!❣️

If I asked you to rate how you feel about your wor

If I asked you to rate how you feel about your work life/career (whatever that looks means for you) on a scale of 1-10, where would you fall? (1 being not very good at all, super unhappy/unfulfilled and 10 being the absolute best you could dream of). ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Seriously. Pause. Check in. How does it feel for you?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I invited The Practice Members to reflect on this throughout the past week. General consensus was about a 4 - a number that is fueled with mixed emotions. Gratitude to have work and for the needs that it provides for but ALSO a deeper knowing that it's possible to have more, to feel better and more fulfilled. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Sometimes my clients tell me that they feel guilty for wanting more (whether it be in their career, finances, relationships, or out of life in general). ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Regardless of what number came up for you, I'd challenge you to think about what could be possible if you allowed yourself to truly lean into what you're wanting for your life, and your work in this world. Would you want someone you love to trade places with you here? Would that be enough for them?! If not, why are you telling yourself it "should" be enough for you? ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I know that it's all possible for you, and yet this is an area I see people holding themselves back so often. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ If you're looking for more support exploring this key area of your life, to unpacking some of the layers we tend to carry about what is/isn't possible, come join us in The Practice Membership! You can join us TODAY via the link in my bio.

Change can feel so contradictory, can't it? Like o

Change can feel so contradictory, can't it? Like on the one hand, you want so badly to change, for things to improve, to get further, to be human-ing “better” and yet at the same time, change can feel so hard. ⁠We can resist it SO much.⠀ ⁠⠀ I know. It's a lot. There's been so much changing lately - maybe some good, maybe some not so good. It’s a lot to sit with, to accept or to welcome in.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Change is often loaded with things we struggle against - the uncertain and unfamiliar. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ An offering for you today is to remember how beautifully strong and resilient you are. Think about how many changes you have ALREADY been through in your life. We can cause ourselves soooo much more pain when we don't allow change to come in. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Whether it be in your career, your relationships, who you are as an individual, how you respond to certain things in your life, the world around you...⁠⠀ Change is happening, and it'll likely continue that way. ⁠⠀ Let yourself free by allowing it to just be. ⁠⠀ How might you flow with change today, lean into it a bit more, set yourself free? ⁠✨

I remember the first time someone told me that jus

I remember the first time someone told me that just because I thought something ,or felt something, that didn't necessarily mean it had to be true or that I had to continue to believe and think that thing. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ "You mean, not every thought I have is helpful and true?!"⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Nope. Certainly not. Learning to explore and question our thoughts, especially the ones based in fear and anxiety, can be such a LIBERATING practice to cultivate.⁠ You, incredible being, are so much more than what your anxious thoughts may be telling you! ⁠⠀ Share this post with someone you love who may just be needing this loving reminder. Happy Monday Beauties!⚡ How are you fueling your soul with good things this week?

A lil throwback photo here from my first photoshoo

A lil throwback photo here from my first photoshoot for this dream business when it was still just that, a dream (+ look at those BANGS!!🤦‍♀️)⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Tomorrow I release new content for The Practice Membership for the month of August. We're talking about career & work, a practice in life work (one of my main pillars). ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ We're diving deep into things like...⁠⠀ - How to make a career/job pivot when you recognize that you're not happy or that this isn't how you want work to be in your life⁠⠀ - What it looks like to let yourself get curious, dream, and explore options, naming what you really want from your work in the world⁠⠀ - What to do when you feel like you are constantly working and feel like you need to be doing "more"⁠⠀ - How to re-evaluate your values as they apply to the work you do in the world⁠⠀ - Exploring how to disconnect your self worth from your work and productivity⁠⠀ +++ more⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ All the goodness! 🌟 We spend a lot of our time at work, and thinking about work. It doesn't have to be so hard/painful. Let's explore together. I can't wait to dive into conversation in our monthly training, live office hours calls and community channel!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ If this resonates with you, I invite you to join us! Link in my bio to sign up for The Practice Membership (or send me a DM with questions).