Anxiety

Shades of Gray

by Kathy on March 10, 2015 · 7 comments

in Anticipation, Anxiety, Background, Change, Decisions, Game Changers, Inspiration, Life, Social Media, Transitions

I have a love/hate relationship with gut feelings. When they come over me, they are so hard to ignore. I feel pulled to embrace them and yet struggle with other factors that play into my perspective. Recently I learned that my friend Jen, from  Born Just Right, was getting ready to transition, from dying her […]

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Anticipatory Grief

by Kathy on February 27, 2015 · 5 comments

in Anticipation, Anxiety, Background, Change, Communication, Coping, Friends, Game Changers, Grief, Hope, Journey, Life, Love, Memories, Reality, Relationships, Sadness, Time, Transitions, Writing

I was sitting across the table from her, in their kitchen. I asked how she was doing. She said, “really busy.” I said, “I know what you mean.” She replied, “I’m not sure that you do…” And then she told me. He got an amazing new job offer, the opportunity of a lifetime. High risk […]

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Consistency

by Kathy on February 10, 2015 · 0 comments

in Accountability, Anticipation, Anxiety, Expectations, Frustration, Game Changers, Life, Our Home, Parenting, Planning, Time

It’s my word for today. Really, it should be my word for this year. It’s the thing I struggle with most as a parent. It’s also something that I need to focus on more in other areas of my life. From keeping our home clean and organized to my work as a health and fitness coach, […]

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Start Now

by Kathy on January 16, 2015 · 2 comments

in Anxiety, Change, Coping, Frustration, Game Changers, Inspiration, Life, Mistakes, Reality, Time

How is your day going? Mine is going well. I taught Yoga Sculpt this morning and then headed home to shower, eat lunch, and get some things done around the house before picking up our daughter from a play date. However, there are many days that don’t start off like this. You know what I mean. […]

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Words Matter

by Kathy on October 14, 2014 · 0 comments

in Accountability, Anxiety, Balance, Change, Communication, Coping, Decisions, Game Changers, Life, Peace, Reality, Time

Is this part of your vocabulary? Do you think often about what you *should* be doing? I had a great session with my therapist today. She encouraged me not to should so much. She suggested I replace that word with something else. For example: What would I like to do? What would you like to […]

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Jumping Through Hoops

by Kathy on October 7, 2014 · 3 comments

in Accountability, Anticipation, Anxiety, Balance, Change, Coping, Decisions, Exercise, Frustration, Journey, Just Write, Life, Mistakes, Optimism, Reality, Relationships, Writing

I am frustrated. I was hoping to get to a certain place, a level in my coaching business this week, and it’s not going to happen (or at least it is highly unlikely at this point). It isn’t for lack of effort, drive, creativity, and support from those around me. It’s a learning curve. There […]

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