This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for more self-awareness. 😊

Here are some tips that help my clients and me navigate #family #relationships over the #holidays:

· Don’t expect other people to behave differently – they’ll act the same way they always have.

· Embrace your reality – if you think it should be different than it is, you’ll suffer because you’re arguing with the truth.

· Remember, you can always say ‘I love you and no.’

· Intentionally decide how YOU want to show up.

· Own your narrative – it’s the only one you can control.

· Your family doesn’t have to support, understand, or approve of you – only you need to do that for yourself.

· Love is always available, and choosing to feel it is a gift to yourself.

I help people drop their rules and requirements for others, stop blaming, and start #empowering themselves. 🤍 ...

How indifference stops you from making a difference.

What have you done for yourself lately?

What have you accomplished that contributes to your life and makes you truly proud?

If the answer is not a lot, you’re not alone.

It’s easy to get stuck in apathy or feel indifferent about your personal life.

It feels good in the short term, almost like relief. It feels safe.

You may think, ‘my life is fine already,’ or ‘I don’t really care about my growth,’ or ‘I’m just too exhausted.’

But #apathy costs you in the long run.

You’re quitting on yourself.

Be open to the possibility you can #change whatever you want in your life.

What would it look like to take a stand for yourself?

What matters most to you?

How can you make a #commitment and keep it?

I help people reconnect to themselves and create a #future they’re genuinely excited about. ...

I've been stuck in a shame spiral today.

The feeling of shame usually comes from a thought, 'there's something wrong with me.'

Shame likes to stay hidden; it can keep us silently beating ourselves up and wear us down.

If you find yourself stuck here too, get curious about why you're choosing to think this way.

Are your thoughts true? Are they helpful? Why are you committed to thinking them?

Next, lean into self-compassion.

Shame can't survive love. ⚡️

It's actually easier to think negatively about yourself than to love yourself on purpose.

Self-love is a radical act.

And it takes practice.

I help people learn the skill of self-love so they can overcome unhealthy patterns and show up confidently in their relationships and careers. 🤍 ...

I’m having a tough time dropping my ego.

I’m confident about my coaching abilities, but my first month of Master Coach training has brought out that insidious voice that tells me I should be better.

I end up creating this unnecessary pressure on myself, which could lead to shame and hiding.

That’s the opposite of what I want. I signed on to learn and evolve – not to play small.

So, I decided to approach it differently.

When’s the last time you’ve allowed yourself to be a beginner at something?

Do you remember what that’s like?

· When you graciously accepted all feedback as a gift
· Approached things with a sense of playfulness and curiosity
· And stayed open to all the possibilities

Even if it’s something you’ve been practicing for years, it’s possible to reclaim that beginner enthusiasm.

I’m starting to let go of my preconceptions about coaching and my need to add value or be ‘right.’

Instead, I’m learning with the #openness and #mindset of a #beginner.

I can help you do the same. 🤍

📸: @blair.bax ...

My best friend is getting married next week, and I’m thinking a lot about love.

If I could choose any emotion to feel on a regular basis, it would be unconditional love.

Many people feel it for their children, their pets, their partners.

It’s deciding someone is 100% worthy and loveable no matter what. It’s powerful.

So why instead do we often choose to feel anger, disappointment, or frustration toward other people?

We set up these rules in our minds that other people should follow, and when they don’t, we ‘punish’ them by withholding love.

But we end up punishing ourselves.

Hate, fear, resentment – those emotions limit you.

Think about how differently you show up in life when feeling angry versus loving.

Love is always available.

I’m purposely choosing love more and more – even for the driver going 10 miles below the speed limit this morning.

Why? Because when I allow people to be who they are, I get to feel love more often and then take #action from that place. My #results improve when I choose love.

I help people learn how to #love unconditionally, including the person who’s often the most difficult – themselves. 🤍 ...

I want to thank Charlotte for her kind words here, but I can't take all the credit. The truth is Charlotte had everything within her the entire time; I only helped her realize it.

You have that same power. Let me help you realize it too.

Charlotte’s full testimonial:

“When I first started working with Katie, I felt lost, stuck, lacked direction, and spent a lot of time in my head.

Almost instantly, Katie identified patterns that were causing me anxiety, stress, discomfort, and unease.

During our work together, Katie was the most incredible coach and active listener. She helped me evolve into a version of myself I absolutely love.

The thoughts and beliefs I had before no longer trigger me or consume space in my mind.

Thanks to her coaching, I am now able to work through things at lightning speed.

My relationships with colleagues, family, and friends have dramatically improved. I feel clear, happier, and more focused.

Most importantly, I have learned about true, authentic self-love, which is HUGE for me.

Thank you for your wisdom, your love, and your teaching Katie; you are truly a gift to anyone who has the opportunity to work with you.” ...