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...]
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...]
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...]
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).