Category: Emotional Health
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Read more: Why Willpower Fails: Building Nervous System Capacity for Lasting Change
If you’ve already hit a wall with your January goals, it’s not a lack of discipline—it’s your biology. Discover why willpower is a finite resource and how ‘tripping your internal circuit breaker’ is actually a survival strategy. In this post, we explore the science of Nervous System Capacity and how to build a foundation that…
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Read more: Gratitude Beyond the Buzzword: How to Make It Transformational
Are you a person who keeps a gratitude journal, who spends time counting their blessings, but when they look away from the page, that persistent, anxious feeling of “never enough” still hangs around. You’re saying the words, but you’re not feeling the shift. I want to challenge you: Stop saying you’re grateful, and let’s start…
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Read more: Breaking Free from the “Good Girl” Syndrome
Hey everyone, Life Coach Carisa here! This is for the person who feels like they’re running on empty. The one who carries the weight of everyone else’s needs on their shoulders. The one who says “yes” when their soul is screaming “no.” This isn’t just about being polite. This is a quiet, devastating form of…
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Read more: Silencing the Inner Critic: How to Stop Holding Yourself Back
Hey everyone, Life Coach Carisa here! Have you ever felt like you’re your own worst enemy? That critical voice in your head, the one that tells you you’re not good enough or that you should just give up, is a powerful force. It’s often easier to be nasty to ourselves than it is to be…
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Read more: The Daughter Wound: Healing the Weight of Generational Expectations
Hey everyone, Life Coach Carisa here! Do you constantly hear words in your mind that were never truly yours? “You’re too sensitive,” “You need to toughen up,” “You’re not good enough.” These unspoken messages, often ingrained since childhood, can silently shape who we become. Many of us find ourselves parenting and living not from our…
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Read more: Guilt, Obligation & Saying No: How to Reclaim Your Precious Energy
Hi Everyone, Life Coach Carisa here — how often do you find yourself nodding “yes” to requests, commitments, and favors, even when a resounding “no” echoes in your mind? As women, we’re often conditioned to prioritize the needs and expectations of others, sometimes at the expense of our own well-being. This ingrained tendency can lead…
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Read more: How to Lighten the Invisible Load: Building Emotional Resilience for Women Carrying It All
Hi Everyone, Life Coach Carisa here — and if you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders… this message is for you. As a Transformational Life Coach, I work with women every day who are exhausted — not just from what they do — but from what they carry…
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Read more: Fear of Abandonment & Childhood Conditioning: How to Heal
February is a month where love, connection, and self-worth take center stage. But for many, these themes bring up deep-rooted fears—especially the fear of abandonment and rejection. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling unworthy of love or like you need to earn acceptance, you’re not alone. I know this journey personally. My own fear of…
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Read more: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Start Thriving in the New Year
Hey everyone! Life Coach Carisa here. As the New Year approaches, many of us feel a mix of excitement and apprehension. The idea of a fresh start is invigorating, but it can also bring a sense of heaviness—especially if burnout has taken root in our lives. If you’re feeling stuck or drained, know this: you’re…
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Read more: Breaking the Holiday Survival Mode: Small Shifts to Reclaim Your Energy
Hey everyone! Life Coach Carisa here. The holidays are a magical time of year, but let’s be honest—they can also feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in what feels like “survival mode,” just trying to make it through without losing your mind, you’re not alone. I want to explore what survival mode looks…
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Read more: Overcoming Holiday Perfectionism: Managing Expectations to Enjoy the Season
Hey everyone! Life Coach Carisa here. The holiday season is here—a time filled with joy, connection, and, for many of us, a touch of stress as we strive for that elusive “perfect” celebration. But what if I told you that the magic of the holidays doesn’t come from perfection? Instead, it comes from being present,…
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Read more: How to Set Boundaries for a More Peaceful Holiday Season
Hey everyone! Life Coach Carisa here. As we approach the final weeks of the year, the holidays often bring a mix of joy and stress. For many of us, the season can feel overwhelming—filled with endless commitments, gatherings, and responsibilities. While it’s natural to want to make the holidays special for everyone, it’s equally important…
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Read more: Shift From Friction to Freedom: Stop Feeling Stuck
Hey everyone! Life Coach Carisa here. Do you ever feel like life is full of little roadblocks—those moments when everything feels off, heavy, or overwhelming, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? You’re not alone. Many of us get stuck in these cycles of frustration, tension, or procrastination. But here’s the truth: that…
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Read more: Unlock Your Best Life: The Golden Secret to Starting Your Day Right
Hey everyone! Life Coach Carisa here and I am back with a new topic I’d like to share with you. How are you feeling today? Do your days feel like they’re on autopilot? Are you constantly caught up in the rush, feeling like time is slipping through your fingers? You’re not alone—many people struggle with…
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Read more: How to Live a More Joyful Life: 3 Simple Mindfulness Tips to Reduce Stress
Hey everyone! Life Coach Carisa here and I am back with a new topic I’d like to share with you. How are you feeling today? Is everything falling into place, or does it seem like you’re caught in a whirlwind of setbacks? Life isn’t always easy, and that’s completely normal. A concept I often discuss…
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Read more: How Your Emotional Energy Impacts Your Kids
Hi everyone, Life Coach Carisa here! Today’s topic feels particularly heavy given the heartbreaking news that happened recently—a school shooting in Georgia where two 14-year-olds and two teachers were killed by another 14-year-old student. As a mom of a 15-year-old daughter, this tragedy really hit home, reminding me just how much emotional weight our kids…
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Read more: Grief Support
Hi everyone! Life Coach Carisa here. Today I am going to be talking about grief. Grief is an inevitable part of life, deeply personal, and often challenging to navigate. While I’m not a grief specialist, I’ve had several clients dealing with loss, and I want to share some insights on this profound experience. The Nature…
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Read more: Wake Up: Stop Living on Autopilot!
Hi everyone! Life Coach Carisa here. Today I want to talk about living a life on autopilot. Many working moms find themselves moving through their daily routine without much thought, simply trying to get through the day. This is so common. Juggling work, family, and personal responsibilities without truly engaging or being present in any…
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Read more: Navigating Boundaries: Creating Healthy Relationships.
Hey everyone, it’s Life Coach Carisa! Today, let’s dive into the powerful concept of boundaries. What comes to mind when you think of boundaries? Does it tend to feel controlling and negative? I know it used to be that way for me. Like I have to protect myself from others. Boundaries really should be looked…
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Read more: Embracing the Middle.
Hey everyone, it’s Life Coach Carisa here! I’m thrilled to dive into a topic that’s close to my heart and incredibly important for moms everywhere: finding balance. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing insights drawn from personal experiences and the journeys of the amazing moms I work with. Together, we’ll explore the concept of…
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Read more: The Strength of a Mother.
I wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate women for International Women’s Day. International women’s Day was founded on March 8, 1911. That is 113 years this day has been set aside to honor the labor movement in the early 20th century where women advocated for better working conditions, suffrage, and women’s rights. It made…
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Read more: Coping with Life’s Curveballs.
You know, life has this funny way of throwing us curveballs. Sometimes things go smoothly, and other times, well, not so much. It’s like we’re all living this 50/50 life, where half the time things go well, and the other half, not so much. Ever wonder if celebrities and famous folks have perfect lives? I…
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Read more: Fear and Worry.
Let’s talk all about fear and worry. I believe this is a super important topic because, in our overstimulated and often uncertain world, it can bring up feelings of fear and worry in many of us. A lot of the moms I work with, fear and worry always seem to come up. Now this can…
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Read more: Never Good Enough – Eyebrowgate.
This is going to be all about never being good enough. I am adding some humor to this message with a personal story about eyebrows. My eyebrows. This is my eyebrow gate scandal story. But I don’t want that to take away from the seriousness of this message I intend to convey. I want this…
