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...]
How to Navigate Uncertainty and Indecision
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...]
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...]
Your Nature Rx for Chronic Stress
There's a nature Rx for chronic stress. It's one of the easiest, most enjoyable ways I know to mitigate the stressors of work and life; to elevate health and overall well-being; and to improve mental and emotional capacity and resilience. It makes me more creative and effective in my work and helps … [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...]
Thrive Thru the Holidays: Destress and Unwind
This is part 3 of the Thrive Thru the Holidays series. I've shared everyday food tips for eating healthy thru the season as well as food survival tips for holiday parties and family gatherings. Today, the focus is on stress. You know it and I know it. The holidays can be a busy, stressful time. … [Read more...]
I'm Julie Smith, Certified Life Coach, ADHD and Executive Function Coach. I empower others to create calm, clarity, and connection at work, school and at home. Together, we create a customized approach to help you focus, overcome obstacles, build confidence, and achieve your goals. My clients include both professionals and families (parents, children, teens).