I was so caught in the hustle. I worked crazy long hours during the week, on weekends, and while I was on vacation. At dinner time, my phone was never too far off, so I could jump on notifications. I felt like a hamster on a wheel, churning and churning with no end in sight. In fact, the work...

Last week, we went to a dinner party. The hostess was wonderful and made all kinds of yummy foods. I have struggled with my weight since I moved to the US. Culturally, America was very different from my previous living experiences. I was 15 and felt like a fish out of water. To be honest, I was...

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others” - Brené Brown

Here I was. It was 2 am. I had been in the office since before 8 am, and I was on a conference call.

I was working for an international...

When I think about a time when I was happiest, it was in my childhood until I was about 13 years old. I didn’t think about the past. I didn’t worry about the future. I just lived. I enjoyed every moment. These are still some of the best memories of my life. 

You might ask, what...

The three reasons why you might be bored at work I discovered over the years and what my lessons were.

https://medium.com/@alexandranielcoaching/3-reasons-youre-bored-at-work-25e3e3afbb6d

51 years. That's how long it took me, not to find my purpose, but to understand when I felt most on purpose. See, for me, the piano of purpose didn’t one day fall on my head and wake me up with a grand, new ambition and desire. Until recently, I’ve lived most of my life in and out of...

"Ugh... I just don't have it in me..."
"Ugh... I just don't feel like it..."
"Ugh… I just don’t care…”

Do you find yourself saying that more often in the last few months? I have days when it seems to be all I say to myself and other days where it's not even a blip on the...

Have you ever had a day when things just can’t seem to go smoothly? You can't find your keys, the coffee pot is empty and so is the milk in the fridge, and then on top of it all you get stuck behind that one person who drives slow no matter what. It's enough to make anyone lose their...

Have you ever been in a relationship where there is little to no trust? It doesn't feel good, does it? It feels like you have to be on the defensive all the time. It colors the lens through which you see the other person. 

We all know that trust is essential in all our relationships, both...

What happens when things don't go your way? Do you react or do you respond?

Having the ability to respond is critical in managing your stress and maintaining healthy relationships.

My challenge to you this week is to take a step back next time a situation arises that throws you off your game.

Do you know your values and what you stand for?

It’s a question I ask myself often.

How about you?

Knowing your values and what you stand for helps you make the right choices and decisions.