Theresa Henriksen, Leadership & Career Coaching

Spring - while it's naturally a time of renewal, in 2020 there is such a deeper meaning to 'new beginnings'. I've certainly been reflecting on decisions I've made, how I'm showing up for my family and what I'm planning for the future. What have you experienced? It's time to be very intentional and mindful of our interactions. Wishing everyone good health (physical and mental) as our world rides out this pandemic.

September always retains a feeling of new beginning for me - wishing you all have maximized your summer adventures and are ready to embrace the last few months of 2017!

When you grow, change your perspective or outlook, and start showing up and behaving differently, it's interesting to watch how others react and reflect on your relationships. Not everyone will understand your journey. They don't have to, it's not their life to live, it's yours. They'll have their own things going on. Not everyone will support you and that may be challenging. People have a hard time accepting something they don't understand, and that's a shame. Staying true... to yourself and sharing what you're going through may help. There's a phrase out there about friends or relationships that says we may have them for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. While it's challenging to acknowledge when a reason or season has passed, moving on will bring you new energy. After all, another reason and season will be ahead. And for those lifetime friends, nurture them, love them, and let them know how much they mean to you. See more

Patience... It can be a gift. It can be challenging. We usually always want more of it! Really, have you ever heard anyone say they have an abundance of it? ;-)... Boy, life is busy. At this time of year with holidays approaching, we often hear reminders to pause, breathe, reflect... And those are all excellent practices. Through the year, as life happens, we've become accustomed to instant gratification... Self-service, getting things 'on demand'... It's like we've been conditioned to not wait for much in our lives anymore. I don't know about you, but I have certainly found having patience to be pretty darn challenging! Especially over the last year or so. I've been conscious of it, trust me. There's a vision I'm holding, and it fuels me. When my thoughts are focused on it, I can breathe. It's where I find the strength to wait, anticipating in my heart the wait will be so worth it. Recently, a big step was taken, moving closer to realizing the vision. In a moment, there was an amazing rush of gratitude and elation... The payoff for staying true to my goal and finding the patience to continue the journey. We have it within ourselves, all of us. To be who we want to be and reach the goals we set. It may not feel like it at times... there have been many conversations reflecting on the theme that anything worth doing takes effort and its usually not always easy. Where do you find strength? What fuels you? How do you tap into your support network? Happy Holidays everyone. Enjoy, indulge, and intentionally make memories you'll cherish. ;-)