This month we are diving into self care. And as the title suggests, it is SO much more than massages and bubble baths, although those are nice too and will play a part. My business coach, Elizabeth Tollis has developed a self care paradigm, and I give her credit for much of this month’s content. I also feel that in order to be a good, solid coach, you have to truly believe in the value of coaching, so of course — I have my own coach:)

I have decided to not add anything new to this month’s content, and instead pull it all together in a cohesive several steps. I feel like I have thrown a lot at all of you over the past few months — I have been excitedly researching and wanted to share what I’m learning! So I wanted to pause and make sure we are all caught up in what I intend for you all.

This month we are essentially doing another book study, loosely based on a book by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans called Designing Your Life . I have based a lot of my coaching strategies on this book, and have read it a few times. The authors are professors of engineering at Stanford, who teach students how to design their lives using engineering principals — curiosity, problem-solving, prototyping (trying stuff).

I love discussing behavior change and habits, and James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits  gives us the best framework I’ve found to discuss it in an easily digestible way. I want to start with discussing his overarching idea that there are 3 layers of habits (with the last one being at the center; at the core - so picture it like peeling back and onion):

Optimism. What comes to mind for you when I say that word? Is it picturing someone who is always happy, always cheerful, ready to shower you with their constant positivity? No one can really, truly feel that way all the time, right? It doesn’t seem real. My plan for this month is to shatter that image and teach you about true optimism. And maybe even challenge you to think more optimistically yourself.

I’m not a proponent of New Year’s Resolutions. You know the ones where you set a random self-improvement goal and completely forget about it three weeks into the new year.

It’s journaling month!

Welcome to the membership re-launch. If you haven’t done so already, I recommend scrolling down to the bottom of the membership posts to where it says “start here - How to Use the Membership” to give you an overview.

This month we are doing a book study! You are welcome to read the book - but the best part is - you don’t have to read the book .

E-Coaching Days for February:

E-Coaching Days for January:

Let’s start with taking inventory of where you are right now!

First of all, congratulations! I’m so happy for you. You have made the choice to commit to your personal growth and development this year. Thank you so much for entrusting me to support you along your journey.