Years ago, I sat in a chair, head down and resting in my hands. "Something needs to change in my business, but I don't know exactly what or how. The model and pace isn't sustainable in its current capacity. How can I walk away from something steady and lucrative? What do I really want? What if I … [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...]
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...]
With a Spirit of Generosity
It was a morning from you-know-where. We all got up as usual. It was a mad dash to get all three kids ready for school, my husband and I ready for our day, and everyone out the door on time. About thirty minutes after they left, I discovered our 12-year old forgot his math book and assignment at … [Read more...]
Uncommon Thankfulness: Gratitude from a State of Sleeplessness and Mindfulness
As I lie awake at 4am today and realized that I wasn’t going to fall back asleep, I decided to accept this time as a gift and reflect on my surroundings; to be really present and to see where that would lead me on this early Thanksgiving morning. First, I become aware of the soft, comfortable bed … [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...]
Renew Your Mind for Lasting Change
NOTE: The video mentions InspiredLifeAndWellness.net. I no long use that website. You'll want to keep visiting www.JulieSmithCoaching.com. When you think about making a change in your life, health, work, or relationships, you often think it begins with a physical effort. But the truth is, in order … [Read more...]
Connecting with Others: Emotions and Our Bodies
In an earlier post, Don’t Believe Everything Your Thoughts Tell You, we talked about how neuroscience shows that every thought you have causes complex chemical reactions in your body that affect how you feel. Through a chemical reaction, in your body, your thoughts interact with your emotions. This … [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. 
