Intelligent Intoxication

When we believe that something is not reasonable, what we’re really saying is that it’s not: sustainable sensible I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice being expected to do something that you can’t sustain? When do you notice getting frustrated because something doesn’t feel sensible? When do you notice that something feels “too much” or “too little”? What isn’t worth invest...

Being or feeling anxious can be fueled by: uncertainty unpredictability imagining worst case scenarios I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice struggling with uncertainty? When do you notice trying to predict or control how you will feel? When do you notice doubting yourself? When do you notice persecuting or criticizing others? When do you notice feeling suspicious? When do y...

When you work with a coach or mentor, you will not be given advice - you will be offered options for your consideration.  I invite you to consider these questions: What might inspire you to reach out to work with a coach? What might prevent you from doing so? When have you benefited from bouncing ideas off of a mentor or coach?   If you have something you’d really love to hear on the podcast, I wo...

If a commitment is maintainable, you’ll be able to consistently continue being or doing it. If something is sustainable, you’ll be capable of and willing to invest your limited time and energy into this commitment.  I invite you to consider these questions: What aren’t you capable of maintaining in your life? What aren’t you willing to maintain? What aren’t you capable of sustaining in your life?...

We must be intentional about the roles we’re willing or not willing to play during special occasions.  I invite you to consider these questions: What roles am I willing to/capable of playing during special events: parties? holidays? vacations? something else? How willing are you to communicate these roles to those who will be impacted by your decision?  What might prevent you from communicating th...

If we want to create and maintain intimate connections with others, we must address and overcome these three obstacles: crappy communication skills unwilling to be emotionally vulnerable lack of boundaries I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice trying to communicate when you’re emotionally reactive? When do you notice avoiding communication? How willing are you to improve you...

We intentionally must create and carve out space in our busy lives for rest and downtime or we will end up in burnout, depletion, and overwhelm.  I invite you to consider these questions: How willing are you to create space in your busy life - rather than waiting for space to come to you? What habits can you take a break from in order to create more space? What can you say NO to in order to protec...

When we focus or concentrate on the “wrong” details, we become blind to the “bigger” picture and waste our valuable, yet limited energy and time.  In his best-selling book, Essentialism, author Greg McKeown reminds us how important it is to focus on the “essential few” rather than on the “trivial many”.    I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice losing sight of the bigger pict...

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Today I’m whole-heartedly celebrating teachers and educators. Sadly, it’s common for our teachers to be burnt out, depleted, and overwhelmed.  I invite you to consider these questions: When do you argue with your physical, mental, or emotional capacity? What are you thinking that prevents you from honoring your capacity? How might you create some space within the chaos of teaching? When do you not...

Time to get curious about why you say YES when you want to say NO - or, why you say NO when you really want to say YES.  I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice saying YES when you mean NO? What prevents you from saying NO? When do you notice saying NO when you mean YES? What prevents you from saying YES? If you’re intrigued by human design and curious about experiencing it wi...

When we feel SHAME, it’s because we’re labeling, criticizing and persecuting ourselves. When we feel GUILT, it’s because, according to us, we’re out of integrity. When we feel DISCOMFORT, it’s because we’re incapable of or unwilling to meet the expectations of others.  I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice feeling ashamed of your capacity? When do you notice feeling guilty a...

When we’re aware of our core values, we will know what we refuse to put up with or tolerate.  I’m not willing to put up with: others making decisions for me others putting words in my mouth having to anticipate other people’s emotions being responsible for other people’s emotions difficult friendships I invite you to consider these questions: Which actions or behaviors do you refuse to put up with...

When we’re “sure” of something, it means that we’re certain of something or someone.  I invite you to consider these questions: What are you really sure of? What is your authentic self sure of? When do you notice your Inner Critic getting triggered because it feels safe to find and achieve certainty? Do you know how to feel “sure” in your body? How willing are you to have your own back? If you’re...

You may be reluctant to tell yourself the truth about how you really feel or what you really want because you think if you admit, you’ll somehow be forced to act on that truth.  I invite you to consider these questions: What do you really need to tell yourself the truth about? Who can you trust with your truth? Are you ready or willing to live your truths? What might prevent you from acting on you...

When we live in “time scarcity”, it’s because we believe that we are: lacking sufficient time running out of time I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice telling yourself that “there are just not enough hours in the day”? How might it feel to believe: “I have plenty of time for what really matters”? When do you notice waiting to do things until you have “more time”? When do yo...

We all tip into some type of “over” habit: overeating overdrinking overspending over-scheduling over-committing over-thinking over-whelming I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice getting overwhelmed or saturated with: time with others? listening to or watching TV/Movies/Podcasts? too many texts/calls/emails? too much food or drink? How willing are you to carve out space for:...

When we avoid “feeling” our emotions, we tend to become emotionally reactive. Being emotionally reactive can look like “acting out” in an emotion rather than feeling and responding to what you’re feeling.  I invite you to consider these questions: How willing are you to feel any emotion? Which emotions do you avoid or resist feeling: anger? sadness? hurt? fear? weakness? Where do you notice feelin...

When our lives are cluttered and “too full”, it may be because we have “too much” in our: minds bodies homes schedule/calendar I invite you to consider these questions: How willing are you to write “morning pages” in order to ditch mental clutter? How willing are you to take a break from what might be cluttering your body: overeating? overdrinking? How willing are you to create more space in your...

When we’re in limbo, we often feel pulled into directions - do we stay, or do we leave: a relationship? a job or career? a location? I invite you to consider these questions: Where in your life do you need to assume a holding pattern to buy yourself time to decide whether to stay or to leave? What are the benefits and costs of staying? What are the benefits and costs of leaving? If you leave befor...

In coaching, I invite my clients to “start where they are” by accepting their beginnings.  I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice judging your “starts” or your “beginnings”? When do you pressure yourself to be further along than you are? Where are you currently in a new “beginning” or in a “start”? If you’re intrigued by human design and curious about experiencing it with oth...

When we tell ourselves that we’ll feel better if others change or if our circumstances change, we are blaming others for our emotions.  I invite you to consider these questions: What is your responsibility in your relationships? When do you notice expecting someone to change who they are or what they’re doing or saying in order for you to feel better? When do you notice giving the responsibility f...

Our friendship circles may get smaller as we age as we become more discerning about who we’re really compatible with or genuinely connected to.  I invite you to consider these questions: Who is in your inner friend circle? What do you have in common with these friends: activities? interests? values? passions? proximity? history? Which of your wants or needs are currently unmatched? If you’re intri...

We’re hard-wired to make decisions in our bodies. However, it’s very normal for your Inner Critic to get triggered post-decision and create doubt and regret.  I invite you to consider these questions: What flavor of Inner Critic chatters at you post-decision-making: Perfectionist?  Saboteur? Pessimist? Martyr? What time of day do you notice your Inner Critic chatter? How do you tend to respond to...

In his best-selling book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, author Deepak Chopra teaches: The Law of Pure Potentiality The Law of Giving The Law of Karma The Law of Least Effort The Law of Intention and Desire The Law of Detachment The Law of Dharma The Law of Dharma reminds us that we’re ordained to use our inherent gifts and talents to BE our purpose. Purpose isn’t something we find outside o...