by Jessica | Jun 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
We grow up thinking the more you sacrifice, the bigger reward right? We wear our exhaustion as a badge of honor because society says thats what it should be like. The busier you are, the more successful you must be, right? WRONG. I’m calling BS. Maybe you...
by Jessica | Feb 27, 2017 | Confidence
Tenacity is the dedication to go on when the most attractive proposition is to give up. Perseverance over time and persistent determination. Newsflash: You will need this in every area of your life to be successful. Career, love, parenting, health, your...
by Jessica | Feb 10, 2017 | Confidence
I like this attitude. I like it A LOT. Many of my clients come to me as people pleasers. Afraid to ruffle any feathers, they choose instead to quietly resent. Suppressing their inner truth so much that they lose touch with what they actually stand for....
by Jessica | Jan 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
I had a manager who, in a performance evaluation, once listed my strengths and interests as the complete opposite of what I thought of myself. Things that I know are not my strengths were listed as my top skills. The things that I know I am amazing at, I got mediocre...
by Jessica | Jan 12, 2017 | Confidence
Are you a good teacher? I heard this on Dr.Phil years ago and it’s always stuck with me. People will get away with what you let them get away with. You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what you reinforce. It’s really that...
by Jessica | Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
There is a lot of talk on the internet right now about how 2016 has been the “worst year” to date. I’m not really buying it though. Again, saying that is nothing more than a perspective. And we know that perspectives are not fact based, but really...
by Jessica | Dec 23, 2016 | Confidence
Somewhere along the way in my childhood, I became a people-pleaser. Most of my decisions were based on whether or not it was going to make someone like me or not. If I sensed that I had not charmed my way into someone’s heart, it would literally keep me up at...
by Jessica | Dec 16, 2016 | Confidence
So I used to be embarrassed about the fact that “fun” is one of my core values. I would think, “oh people are going to think I’m such a flake or a party girl . I should care more about world peace and politics than fun.” And I do...
by Jessica | Dec 9, 2016 | Vulnerability
According to my verrrry mathematical estimation, all of us are going through some kind of transition right now. If you think about it, life is just one big giant, ever-evolving transition. Maybe a relationship just ended, you got laid off, or you are just waiting for...
by Jessica | Dec 1, 2016 | Self Sabotage
“Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn’t happen” – Alice P. Cornyn-Selby HA! How true is that ?! I see and hear about this all the time with my clients. Overeating when you’ve been making...