Author: intentionallifecoaching
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šæ The Gift of Boundaries: A Path to Peace, Confidence & Connection
Yesterday, I spent the day volunteeringāgiving time, energy, and care to a cause close to my heart. What I didnāt expect was the beautiful bonus that came with it: connection. Reconnecting with old friends, chatting with familiar acquaintances, and meeting new faces who radiated kindness and shared values. As the conversations flowed, I noticed a…
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š My Intuition is My Superpower
It can be yours too. This week felt like a series of quiet victories ā the kind that donāt always make a splash on the outside, but shift everything within. From honoring my need for rest, to standing firm in my values, to making space for meaningful connections ā I leaned in. Listened. Chose not…
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šæ When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them the First Time
Reflections on clarity, self-trust, and honoring what you see Thereās a moment in life when you hear something that resonates so deeply, it becomes a compass. For me, this quote by the brilliant Maya Angelou has long been one of those guideposts: āWhen someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.ā At…
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š± A Garden Teaches You to Believe in Tomorrow
Reflections from an Intentional Life This past week, Iāve been deeply tuned in ā to myself, to my energy, to the quiet nudges that remind me Iām growing, even when no one else can see the roots taking hold beneath the surface. šæ Much like a garden, personal growth doesnāt always offer immediate blooms. But…
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š “To All My Daughters” ā Reflections on Unconditional Love Inspired by Maya Angelou
In her remarkable book Letter to My Daughter, Maya Angelou reminds us that love transcends biology, borders, and expectations. Although she had only one son, she wrote to the collective “daughters” of the worldāthose in search of guidance, strength, and affirmation. That sentiment resonates deeply with me. As a values-based, intentional life coach and yoga…
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The Gift of Being Seen: Community, Kindness & Connection
There are moments in life when something shiftsāquietly, deeply, and in a way that changes you forever. For me, one of those moments happened at the end of my yoga teacher training. During a closing reflection exercise, we were invited to share what we appreciated about each person in our group. One by one, heartfelt…
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š± The Near Enemy of Connection: Control
Have you ever found yourself trying to create closeness with someoneāonly to realize later that what you were doing was more about managing or fixing them, not truly connecting? This is the heart of what BrenĆ© Brown refers to as a ānear enemy.ā These are emotions or actions that appear similar to virtues we value,…
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šæ Intentional Pauses in Growth: Making Space for Reflection šæ
Recently, I found myself deep in conversation with a few different peopleāeach of us navigating our own pace in this whirlwind we call lifeāwhen a simple but powerful question came up: “When was the last time you were bored?” At first, we laughed. But then, silence. In todayās world, being āboredā feels like a luxury,…
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Doing Hard Things: Growth Through Discomfort
Thereās power in doing hard thingsāthe ones that scare you, stretch you, or stir that little voice inside that whispers āwhat if I canāt?ā That discomfort? Itās often the gateway to the exact growth you need. Facing challenges head-on with confidence and intention builds inner strength, resilience, and a deeper trust in yourself. It doesn’t…
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