Why I Chose to Work with People and Organizations
Entrepreneurship Helped Me Recognize Pressures I Later Observed in Others When I opened my dance school, I started a highly demanding business without truly knowing what entrepreneurship involved. During the most stressful periods, I sacrificed my self-care. I once went almost two days without eating, perfectionism took over, and I found it extremely difficult to […]
Balance Is Not Perfection
Balance Does Not Mean Giving Everything the Same Amount of Attention When we talk about balance, we often imagine a perfect distribution: the same amount of time for every project, responsibility, or important area of our lives. At work, however, not every priority requires the same amount of attention—or requires it at the same time. […]
When High Standards Become Unrealistic Demands
The Difference Between Pursuing Excellence and Demanding the Impossible The word perfectionism comes up constantly in my sessions. What lies behind it is not always simply the desire to do something well. Often, it involves the expectation that we should never make mistakes, should be able to control every variable, and must achieve an ideal […]
Clarity Under Pressure
How Urgency Distorts Our Perception You have probably noticed that when you are facing a real emergency—or a sense of urgency you have imposed on yourself—pressure can change the way you interpret what is happening. You begin to doubt your abilities, anticipate worst-case scenarios, and perceive everything as more chaotic than it actually is. The […]
Techniques for Better Balance
Achieving balance isn’t a daily feat, but it’s absolutely possible over time. I talk a lot about balance because I’ve seen how life-changing it can be once you build a routine that harmonizes family, work, and personal needs. Finding this balance often comes from flexibility and understanding that your agenda may need adjustments for unexpected […]
Managing Expectations from Others
Do you struggle to say no when asked to take on extra responsibilities? Do you sometimes feel like you have to be a superhero—never showing your kids or others that you can’t do something? Expectations, expectations, expectations! Add guilt and self-judgment to the mix, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Take a deep breath. Balancing […]
Dealing with High Expectations and the Pursuit of Perfection
Are you constantly striving for perfection—at work, at home, and even in your self-care? Perfectionism can be an overwhelming pursuit, and many people find themselves stuck in its grip. But is it truly worth it, especially if it comes at the cost of your health and well-being? Take a moment to consider what drives you toward perfectionism. What […]
Avoiding Burnout Through Mindfulness Now That Kids Are Back To School
The kids are back in school, and while the chaos of summer is over (YES! I was there too), a new kind of stress can creep in. Between managing school schedules, extracurricular activities, and your career, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And if we add to that the fact that, as women, we sometimes feel […]
Why Focussing as a Coach in Someting so Intangible Like Stress?
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an almost inevitable part of our daily lives. As a coach passionate about mental health, I often find myself confronted with the question: “Why focus so much on something as intangible as stress?” The answer is simple yet profound. While stress may seem like an abstract concept, its […]
WHY I DECIDED TO BECOME A COACH?
When I first opened my dance studio, I envisioned a space teeming with creativity, self-expression, and joy. Little did I know that my journey as a coach would take a turn that extended far beyond teaching choreography and perfecting routines. I was confronted with challenges among my students that stirred a profound sense of responsibility […]
Sleep Soundly, Stress Less: Unlocking the Secrets of Restorative Sleep
In the delicate dance of life, the quality of our sleep holds profound implications for our overall well-being. Yet, for many individuals, the elusive embrace of restful slumber remains but a distant dream, overshadowed by the relentless grip of poor sleep or insomnia. As we unravel the intricate interplay between sleep and stress, we uncover […]
Beyond the Surface: Unmasking Anxiety as the Silent Stressor
In the tumultuous journey of life, nervousness and anxiety often lurk in the shadows, silently gnawing away at our mental well-being until they manifest in physical symptoms too loud to ignore. While stressors like looming deadlines and financial pressures are readily identifiable, the insidious nature of anxiety can often go unnoticed until it reaches a […]
Pause, Breathe, Thrive: Navigating Reactivity and Rush with Mindfulness
In today’s demanding modern life, it’s easy to find ourselves trapped in a perpetual cycle of reactivity and rush. From the moment we wake up until we finally lay our heads down at night, the never-ending to-do list and the pressure to meet deadlines and obligations can feel overwhelming. But what many of us fail […]