Shine First Today

Danette admits that it's not easy to focus on our own positive traits as we tend to think about what other people like about us.   However, taking a minute to write down what we love about ourselves can be so impactful in checking in with our relationship to ourselves. When Danette did the exercise, she found it easy to think about what other people liked about her.   But when she started writing...

"The world is run on the backs of women without boundaries." In this episode, we discuss what boundaries are, how to maintain them and why we also need to respect boundaries put up by others. You can't expect someone else to enforce your boundaries. That gives them undue power over your life. Today we'll discuss boundaries, why they're necessary, how to set them, and why you need to honor your own...

Whether you use a digital app or old school pen and paper, journaling can have amazing benefits when it comes to stress.  Writing uninterrupted can allow you the time and space to process what's on your mind, both good and bad, and help you figure out where you might need extra help.   In this episode, I share a simple 3-step exercise for journaling that will help you reduce stress and anxiety.  3...

A few years ago, I signed up for an art class after I struggled to capture the beautiful visions I wanted to remember from my guided meditation class. Although my intention was to learn "Drawing 101", I realized the class taught me so much more about myself and life than just how to sketch.  In this episode, I share the 7 life lessons I gained from taking an art class and how taking any class you...

Taking care of yourself is the first step to achieving work life balance.  However, between work, family and social obligations, it's not always easy to prioritize yourself.  In this episode, I highlight three simple ways to build time for self-care into your busy schedule to bring more joy and balance to your life.  3 Ways to Build Time for Self-Care into a Busy Schedule: 1-Create a morning ritua...

'You are the only one that can allow yourself to get triggered' is not an easy concept to accept.    Life constantly throws circumstances our way that are completely out of our control that may come with a triggering effect, and it's natural to respond in anger or frustration or sadness.    In this episode, I share three ways to respond to triggering events and how life-changing it can be to know...

It's easy to confuse patience with waiting around and doing nothing, but patience is a very powerful action that makes a world of difference when working towards your goals.  Having patience means making intentional choices about how you want to spend your time, money, and energy on what you hope to achieve.  In this episode, I recall the consequences of being impatient as well as the beauty that...

Welcome to Shine First Today! I am so excited to share this podcast with you.   Juggling a career, family, relationships, and trying to accommodate everyone and everything in your schedule can lead to overwhelm, anxiety, and panic attacks.   I know this because I experienced it myself but thankfully found a solution that allowed me to move out of overwhelm and chaos to being calm, centered, and gr...