I don’t sleep well. I haven’t in years. The minute my head hits the pillow, my brain decides it’s time to party. The other night, despite my best efforts, I let self-doubt creep into my thoughts and steal a good night’s sleep. The thing about self-doubt is that it...
“I don’t want to be put into a box.” “I already took that test online.” “I feel like I know myself.” As career and educational consultants, we utilize assessments regularly and sometimes hear statements like these. Contrary to what one might think, we also recognize...
Hiking the mountains of Sapa I’ve always been drawn to the outdoors and the connection it provides between myself and creation. As someone who also loves movement, I’ve been fortunate to experience some substantial hikes over the years. The most intense ones were in...
I loved doing jigsaw puzzles when I was little. I still do actually, but I rarely create time for them these days. The final product was rewarding, but the process was more enjoyable for me… finding a strategy for how to begin, then feeling the satisfaction of...
Human beings are wired for connection. It’s in our DNA. While it can come from a variety of places, its presence is a key element to what allows a person to survive and flourish. A critical aspect of someone’s relational connection to others is feeling known. Feeling...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a relationally-driven person. Even when I was young, I felt the most alive when I was active (playing just about any sport or exploring outside) and connecting with others. It’s just how I was made. This combination led me to...