what's available beyond either/or thinking?

Does everyone else feel sucker-punched that we’re in December already? A wise friend of mine, Victoria Cumberbatch, ACC , once said: “what is time?” That is the ultimate question.?

But, not the question for today. Today, we will follow my session structure again and see what opens up for us:?Celebrations. Explorations. Insights. Commitments.

what are you celebrating?

Sincerely. Stop for a moment to give yourself credit for something. Anything. At. All.?

Today, I'm celebrating my graduation from a 6-month 200-hour master life coaching program this past weekend.?

The program started on June 2. My due date was June 1.?

Was I crazy? Possibly. Was I committed? Absolutely.

Before the program started, I wondered…?

Can I do it? Can I do both??Be a new mom AND start this next new chapter of my career??

I wasn't sure. I didn't know HOW but I surrendered to the WHAT. The dream. The possibility.

I released guilt, shame, and fear of being a bad mom. The worry I was being selfish. I got to show up as best I could in both spaces. I didn't kill myself hustling or burning out trying to strive for perfection in both arenas. That alone is a personal breakthrough.?

I am proof that anything is possible when we trust ourselves, give ourselves permission, AND we ask for support.?More on the "AND" later.

So, what are you celebrating? Comment below. Allow us to celebrate you.?

how can I support you?

After celebrations, I check in with my clients: how can I support you today? In this format, I decided to create a Q&A opportunity. Share your career or life question in the comments below, or drop your question in this one-field google form for more privacy, and I'll share a personalized video response. Ask away.?Ask me anything.

what are you walking away with?

This is where I ask my clients to reflect. What are you taking with you from our session?

I hope my personal story of becoming a new mom AND simultaneously starting a life coaching program shines a light on the possibility of your AND reality.?

Consider this a great example of not falling into the trap of either-or thinking.

We often think: I can have this or that. I can only choose this or that.?

The truth is we can often have both, blended options, or we can create a third way.?

When we limit our thinking to two possibilities, we immediately restrict our options.?

May Busch , an Executive Leadership Coach, shares 5 Ways to Solve Dilemmas and Make the Right Choice. Check out her post here, and let me know what you think.

Is it odd that I'm linking to another coach's business? Not for me. I don't know May, but I love her perspective on this topic and supporting other women-owned businesses.

what are you committed to?

My commitment for the next week: Integrity.

I have missed deadlines I've set for myself and essential to-dos without acknowledging it, and I see the impact it's having on me and others. For example, when I tell my husband I'll clean up my side of the room, and I don't do it, I bet he no longer believes me. I don't need to ask him, I already know.

This is a breakdown of trust. I didn't do what I said I would. It's that simple. These small breakdowns in our life, work, and relationships can have a BIG impact - known and unknown. I plan to write my following newsletter on this very topic. For now, I'm committed to creating an out-of-integrity list - everything I need to clean up in my space.

care to join me?

For an upcoming free masterclass...Radically Resourced: How to Fill Up Your Cup.?A 90-minute session to uncover your needs so that you know what fills you up and what drains you. You'll walk away with a clear, doable plan for better self-care.?

To graduate from my program, I was required to produce a practicum - a 90 min coaching experience and this is what I created. And I couldn't be more excited to share it.

While I pull together the tech (registration landing page, etc.), I wanted to officially invite you. Drop your email here, and I'll be in touch with the final details (January date/time) as soon as they're locked in.?#selfcare #boundaries #oxygenmaskfirst