Until the last few years, my faith wasn’t something I talked about much, even with my closest friends. It was deeply personal. Private. Something that developed over time, especially during challenging seasons when I was...
What Betty White Reflects About Living a Meaningful Life Do you have a role model? Maybe not someone you want to be exactly, or whose career or life you want to replicate, but someone who reflects how you want to show up in the world. How you want to be experienced by...
This time of year, vision boards are everywhere. People are flipping through magazines, scrolling Pinterest, cutting out pictures of beautiful homes, dream cars, flawless bodies, amazing vacations…perfect lives. And listen, I love vision boards. They can be a powerful...
So many ambitious women burn out without realizing it — here’s why it happens and what you can do to take your power back. As women — especially ambitious women building businesses — there’s something almost all of us struggle with… and many don’t even realize it...
Do You Have a Hard Time Asking for Help? So many strong, capable people struggle with one simple thing — asking for help.Whether it’s at work, in relationships, or in life, we often believe strength means doing it all on our own.But what if true strength comes from...
A Powerful Reminder from Rodney Atkins’ “Watching You” I’ve loved country music since the ’90s, and I just found out that Rodney Atkins re-recorded his #1 song “Watching You”—twenty years later, with the son he originally wrote...
I Believed Vulnerability Wasn’t Safe—and What Changed Everything There was a time in my life when I believed vulnerability wasn’t just weakness—it was weakness on steroids. At a young age, I decided that Happy Nicole was the only...
Scarcity mindset isn’t just about money—it’s the hidden reason behind burnout, overthinking, and never feeling like you can slow down. I was talking with a client the other day about having a scarcity mindset.She asked me what it...
Our comfort zone gets a bad rap, doesn’t it? You’ve probably heard it before… “Great things never come from comfort zones.”“Comfort is the enemy of progress.”“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” But here’s the...
Can you imagine going on a road trip without a destination in mind? Deciding at each light which direction to go—should you turn left or right? You’d likely go in circles or get lost. Yet, that’s exactly how so many people live their lives—on autopilot, making...
Have you ever been stuck in a car wash? Well, it just happened to me! On my way home from a meeting, I decided to pop in for a quick car wash. Everything was going great until midway through, when I literally started bouncing off the huge truck in front of me! It took...
We all have unconscious programming, created from our past, that influences how we see the world, other people, and ourselves. Sometimes, the hardest lessons come from those we love the most. That's what's what happened to me. A couple of months ago, my brother said...
Have you ever noticed how your thoughts shape your reality? Our brains have their own operating system. And just like a computer, it's always running in the background.Let's break it down:Our beliefs create our thoughts.Our thoughts create our feelings.Our feelings...
In today's world, where technology is our primary source of communication, it's essential to remember the role human connection plays in communication and the importance of being present and truly listening. Listening isn't just about hearing the words someone...
Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to stick to your New Year's resolutions? You're not alone! Most people have a hard time staying committed to their New Year's resolutions. Why? Because goals are the key to success, not resolutions. And successful goals are not...
Having a healthy life balance is crucial to our happiness and well-being. Yet, it's impossible to allocate our time evenly between all the important areas of our lives, especially when we are pursuing BIG career goals. So, how do we create more balance?!? It starts...
To help me get clear on my vision and goals for the year, I do a fun exercise where I write myself a letter from the end of the year. I describe the future vision of my life as if I'm talking to a close friend. I dig in deep, starting with how I feel when I wake up in...
When was the last time you took the time to acknowledge, let alone celebrate everything you have? So many of us lose sight of all the things we have and everything we accomplish because we're so focused on the future and the next goal. It's human to want more: more...
Public speaking. Networking. Applying for a new job. Asking for a promotion or raise. Starting a business. Sharing your feelings.Do any of these freak you out a little? It's totally normal if they do, they're some of the most common fears. But if you take time to dig...
Some of us think that self-care is something we need to do when we are unhealthy or depleted. I used to too. But I've learned it's more about the things we do to prevent ourselves from becoming unhealthy or depleted.Self-care is made up of the consistent and...
If you ask people what they want most in life, many will say, "I just want to be happy!" Although people are quick to say they want happiness, very few spend time thinking about what that means to them or how to make it happen.We...
“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. MaxwellFor many of us, change can be hard. Even when you know that the change you want to make is going to lead to bigger...
Being super connected to my vision is my compass. It pulls at my heartstrings and keeps me on track. When I'm connected and committed to my vision I’ll risk judgment, rejection, and failure. Being connected to my vision allows me to shift my mindset and look at...
“Caring for your body, mind, and spirit is your greatest and grandest responsibility. It's about listening to the needs of your soul and then honoring them.”– Kristi Ling The most important thing you can do for yourself is to make your well-being your number...
“Unclutter your life. Unclutter your home. We feel best when everything and everyone around us is in harmony and in balance. The peace and the beauty of your home will raise you up, and give energy to your goals.” - Eileen AnglinDid you know that when you eliminate...
When I decided to read, “The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman as a way to support my clients in creating more fulfilling marriages, I had no idea it would also change the future of all my relationships.Chapman's theory is that each one of us has one primary and one...
Most people define living a balanced lifestyle by how they allocate their time...But let’s be honest, how many of us can say that we truly spend 50% of our time focused on work and 50% on our personal lives? It’s just not the world that we live in. What if instead,...
“A comfort zone is a beautiful place. But nothing ever grows there.” ~unknown I have always dreamt of being up on a big stage empowering others. There was only one problem…I was petrified of public speaking. I'm talking the pit in your stomach, I’m going to throw up...