I know exactly what it’s like to put in relentless effort toward your goals, only to see them continually slip away...

Growing up, I didn't have much, but I was a big dreamer. I wanted a better life, so I spent most of my adult years working toward that goal. However, I soon fell into the trap of thinking, "I'll be happy when..." I believed my life would really get good once certain things changed. After decades of running on the hamster wheel, my career collapsed, taking all my dreams with it and leading me to the happiest I've ever been in my life.

In many ways, I felt like I had it all: a strong marriage, healthy kids, a beautiful home, deep friendships, and a meaningful coaching career where I helped hundreds of women feel good in their bodies.

Even though I expressed gratitude for these things, there was still a deep internal drive for more. The voice in my head prevented me from living in the moment and truly appreciating what I had. Thoughts like, "This is good, but it will get WAY BETTER once you [fill in the blank]. So keep your head down and work towards that."

As a result, I made work my main focus, prioritizing it above everything else, including my marriage and children. This imbalance created significant cracks in my life. After 15 years of running my business, everything collapsed. I decided to close the current version of my business and embark on a deep soul-searching journey.

Why couldn't I be truly happy with what I had? Why did I constantly feel like something needed to change or improve? What was this addiction to busyness and inability to relax and enjoy my life? 

The bottom line is that I couldn't live in the moment, so I embarked on a journey in August 2023 to heal that, and everything changed.

Like...

* Being the least stressed than ever in my life. My stress stemmed from worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. Since learning to be present, I can enjoy our everyday moments together as a playful mom and a loving wife.

*Appreciating the small things. The sound of birds chirping in the morning, the feel of fresh sheets, or the smell of rain on a warm day all turn my belly in gratitude. Before, I didn't even notice these things because I was so focused on "moving forward in life." Now, I feel progress by enjoying those small details.

*Being able to move through anxiety or depressive thoughts at lightning speed. Life still grabs hold of me, but when it does, I've learned to hit the mental pause button and step outside of the spiral. I can find a sense of calm and clarity as I navigate those adversities more resiliently.