Are your New Years' resolutions still going strong? People set New Years' Resolutions every January. Then, by mid-February, those new habits and health goals seem to go by the wayside. Does this happen to you? If so, you're not alone. Let's see if we can press the reset button on those resolutions, … [Read more...]
Goal Setting: ‘Just Do It’
NOTE: This post contains updated content from the original published in 2015. Let's talk about goal setting. Remember the Nike 'Just Do It' advertising campaign? Launched in the 80's, with its no-excuses slogan and iconic swoosh logo, it encouraged consumers to associate their purchases with … [Read more...]
Grace and Life’s Tapestry
My desire is to weave my life's tapestry with grace and integrity. With this in mind, I haven't sent holiday greetings to friends and family in years. Occasionally, I get them sent to clients on time. Every year, I say that I'm going to do it. Every year it doesn't happen. This year was no … [Read more...]
Life Lessons Learned From My Dog
I began this writing in 2022, about life lessons I learned from my dog. It’s time I finished it… for Jack. On March 25, 2022, we had to say good-bye to our beloved dog, Jack. It was also my dad’s birthday. Dad passed away in 2017. It wasn’t a banner day, and it was exactly a week ago as I write … [Read more...]
Straight Paths and Winding Roads
Finding your way in life never seems like a straight path, does it? It’s more of a winding, twisting and turning sort of trail. At times it can feel disorienting. And yet, it’s this incredible, exciting journey that you get to take into unknown terrain and bold discoveries! Yes, it can be both … [Read more...]
Have I Gotten Complacent?
“Have I gotten complacent?” This is the question that has come up, recently, in a number of conversations. Talented individuals who’ve worked hard to achieve a notable level of success in life and career find themselves in a state of unrest. Not experiencing the same level of drive they once knew … [Read more...]
Be Still and Listen
Be still and listen inside yourself. As we step into 2022, like every year my thoughts turn to possibilities and what I’d like to change and accomplish. This year is no different. Yet, you and I… we’ve been through a lot in the last two years. We all have. Be still for just a moment. Where do you … [Read more...]
Pondering Big Challenges and Life Lessons
I’m a ponderer. While everyone has already moved on to something else, I’m still thinking about what we were discussing one or two subjects ago. Though it frustrates me sometimes, it is a gift I’ve come to appreciate about myself. My thoughts run deep below the surface. It’s the water I swim in. As … [Read more...]
The Trifecta of Shame, Courage and Vulnerability
Shame. We all have it. Nobody likes to talk about it. Yet when we don’t, it can take control of our lives. It keeps us worried about what others think. It keeps us small. It tells us we’re not worthy because we’re not ________enough (pretty, skinny, successful, smart, talented, tough, creative, … [Read more...]
Emotions on Autopilot: managing our emotional triggers
Do you ever find yourself responding to certain situations, things or interactions with an immediate response? Perhaps similar situations, things or interactions almost always result in the same automatic response in you? Yep, me too. Emotions are automatic. Often, how we respond is automatic too. … [Read more...]
Julie Smith is a certified Life Coach, Leadership Coach and Health Coach. She empowers others to create calm and clarity through work and life transitions. Together, they build confidence, create postive change, and greater well-being so they can lead themselves and the organizations and families they serve. Her clients include purpose-driven professionals, leaders and organizations. 
