The awareness that this uncomfortable feeling inside many of us is a movement through the grief process resonates with many of us. The lack of structure and finality to this pandemic has rattled many humans who have weathered the storm up to a point.
Read MoreA common observation and question from clients during the pandemic is “Where has my motivation gone to?” This prompted a great conversation with a summer intern here at Coaching Cville. High school senior Lindsay Simpson is no stranger to managing her own motivation, so I invited her to blog for Coaching Cville about the strategies that she finds useful to “get things done.” I hope this post inspires you to uncover ways to move forward when you are feeling stuck.
Read More16 hours later, we were in the ER fitting my husband with a splint for his leg. My immediate thought: ”We’re gonna need a vacation from the vacation.”
Read MoreWhen an ADHD brain is depleted, it can be hard to know that a break may be exactly what you need in order to replenish your energy stores. SMART Breaks have been a fun addition for both me and a few of my clients.
Read MoreEarlier this year, SOAR recognized me, Kate Barrett, as one of its Top 60 Remote ADHD Coaches in the U.S. for Teens & Parents. This list of remote ADHD coaches was created by SOAR to support those in the ADHD community who may not be able to meet in-person with a coach right now due to the requirements of social distancing.
Read MoreFreedom feels and looks different for each of us. That offers a certain beauty to the dance of life and the diversity of the community that we each inhabit.
Read MoreWhile flipping the switch and moving from one task to another is unavoidable throughout the day, understanding how to accommodate for these transitions can empower you to choose how you approach your tasks and accomplish daily goals.
Read MoreIf counting the days - or simply remembering what day it is - feels hard, you are not alone.
Read MoreWhat does “balance” even mean in work-life? Balance is perhaps the wrong quest. It is more of a quest for “flow” - finding that space and time to appreciate these areas of life that have collided as we shelter in place.
Read MoreMany of us are heavy with worry, sadness, overwhelm, sadness, immobility, confusion, guilt, and any number of intense emotions. Finding the space to process our thoughts, feelings, focus and roles is critical.
Read MoreA partnership is a practice. Just as we grow as individuals, so too can will we change and grow as a couple. It often takes practice to maintain the level of connection and appreciation that you felt for one another in those early months or years together. ..What is your weird? And how are you showing up with your own partnership?
Read MoreWhile distance learning may be working for some kiddos, it is not a cakewalk for everyone. Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled on this journey.
Read MoreFor each of these professions, COVID-19 has upended their typical day beyond their most challenging of moments.
Read MoreSome days, we parents are killing it, am I right? Everyone is fed, educated, and connected to the world. And then there are the days like the above scenario when we are hanging on by a thread, hitting the pillow exhausted, and possibly feeling a little defeated trying to lean into this whole scenario.
Read MoreOur students, children, spouses, and elders all need help processing this current status of isolation and upside-down feeling of uncertainty.
Read More“We are in the same storm, not the same boat” is not what I’m feeling or seeing. I liken it to the storm fronts that move across the states. What may hit as a stage 5 hurricane in some communities may morph into a gentle rain for those at the end of the storm. We are in neither the same storm nor the same boat, but we are all in the same season.
Read MoreThe streets are empty. Traffic is nearly nonexistent. Grocery shelves are empty. Toilet paper is being hoarded. Clorox wipes and Lysol spray is nowhere to be found.
Read MoreFor now, I am simply focused on that “one next step”. My clients are very familiar with this mantra. The first step in getting unstuck is figuring out where you need to go to move forward.
Read MoreFor me, the answer of “wine” solves the problem of choosing either chocolate or cheese. Why not have both?
Read MoreA bend in the road can signify more than one shift in perspective. Pulling over to appreciate the view might be just what you need to see where you’re going.
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