Sometimes the little voice in your head isn’t so little. Sometimes it becomes loud, annoying, and downright aggressive, yelling “you can’t do that,” or “you’ll fail for sure,” or “don’t take the risk, there’s no reward.”

Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about what life could be like if you could just silence that voice? What amazing things could we accomplish if we were all free of judgment and self-doubt?

I’ve had the pleasure of coaching Julie twice. Our first engagement focused on her capacity to sense and feel her emotions more often, letting go of the urge to ignore or push down. She also did a great deal of work on managing her stress levels and anxiety.

Have you ever experienced a truly visceral reaction when someone offers help to you? A gift? Support? As a coach, I help and support my clients every day. So why can’t I accept these gifts myself?