What kind of conversations do you want to have in 2021? Talk about why others are wearing their masks wrong, have weird haircuts or looks, or aren't doing what they "should", e.g. eat healthier or workout? Talk about why the government wasn't reacting faster in the covid crisis or why borders are still not open? Or that discussion that happened on TV the other day that you don't agree with?
A few years ago, I used to get sick pretty much every time I went on vacation... All I was doing was working. And when I wasn't working, I would still think about work. I was a store manager at Apple and loved my job, the people, my responsibilities. I had put all my heart and soul into work, but had very weak boundaries with myself, and struggled with switching my mind off after work.
While I’m sitting at the pool in the middle of the jungle in Bali, I had to think of something that I shared with my clients in our workshop last month:
Did you know that 92% of New Year's goals fail by January 15th?
That was just last week. This means that most people have already thrown their New Year’s intentions over board. If that’s you, here’s how to readjust your goals to make sure you can create your dreamy glow life this year:
Go over your goals and make sure you find them EXCITING! Don’t work on things you feel like you “have to”, because others tell you to, or you force yourself, because you want to please others or receive validation from someone.
Here’s an example: if you want to feel better in your body, look leaner, and have more energy, do it, because YOU want this, not because some beauty standard says you should weigh x kg/lb with your height, or because you want your partner to compliment you.
Make the action steps so small you can actually achieve them consistently, get first results, and celebrate the small successes.
Here’s an example: If you want to get into a habit of moving your body, don’t go from not moving at all to expecting yourself to work out 5 times a week. Start with simple steps like booking a class a week, or make it a commitment to move your body for 20mins a day including walks.
When we set goals, it’s not enough to just say something like “I want to be healthier”. I’ve been using the S.M.A.R.T. goals method for years for myself and with my clients to set goals that are exciting, realistic, and get us into actually taking action. The letters S.M.A.R.T. stand for the following criteria:
S: specific
M: measurable
A: attainable
R: relevant
T: timely
Here’s an example: “just working out more” isn’t a SMART goal. Make it specific. Make sure you can measure it, so you actually know when you can tick it off, make it attainable, choose a relevant goal, and set a time frame to it.
Something that’s important for you to know, beautiful, is that you can always adjust your goals. You can always make them bigger. You can always expect more of yourself. But first, we want to make sure that you set yourself up to win. You want to be on your own team, have your back, and see yourself make progress.
What if this year became the healthiest year of your life yet? Let it sink in. It is 100% possible, and I would love to support you on your journey. You so deserve to live your best life.
Head over to the Work With Me page to find out how we can work together this year.
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Happy International Womxn’s Day! It wasn't so long ago that we as womxn were seen as "less than"; the weaker gender; not equal. But times have changed. I was recently in a coaching program where out of the top seven most successful individuals, six were womxn. It's so empowering to see how womxn around the world are coming together to support each other and lift each other up. The work that I do provides me a front row seat to the brilliant show that occurs when womxn decide to take their power back and put themselves first, and I can't tell you how incredible it has been to watch my sisters rise up over the last few years.
Many women say to themselves: „I am useless and unworthy“. Hearing how mean some of the women in one of my most recent free trainings are to themselves fills me with so much sadness. It breaks my heart to see how they talk to themselves, in a way they would probably not even talk to their worst enemy.
In this video, I’m sharing with you… How your creativity is connected to your emotions, how past trauma can impact the way you speak up today, what to do when you’re feeling emotionally stuck or numb, the no. 1 thing that helped me get back into flow after weeks of feeling uninspired, and so much more! Click below to watch the full IGTV and let me know what your best tips are to get in flow again!
If you’re struggling to get out of your pajamas this Monday morning and just don’t feel motivated to work from home, try these 3 tips that always get me into super productive moods! I’ve been working from home full time for two years now. And part time for five. I just know what works and what doesn’t.
Jeans have never been more important than in the last few weeks. Sometimes, working in Yoga pants on the couch makes you feel like a lazy couch potato, and wearing jeans makes you feel like oh-so important! I also made a commitment to not wash my clothes until I have worn every single piece of clothing! So I’m also wearing my Bali inspired flower dresses right now. Try it and you will thank me later!! ;)
Honestly, I just discovered this hack this week. I hadn’t worn makeup in suuuuuch a long time, and as I put on this flowery dress, I was like „I may as well just put on some makeup!“. And oh did the day go differently! It shifted things so much and I felt so much more confident! (Click here to learn more and get a discount for the Kylie’s Professional Makeup I use!)
Just because your office is now in your living room doesn’t mean you need to open your computer and check your emails first thing in the morning. Continue (or even extend!) your me-time before you start working. Recharging first is so key! You also can’t use use phone when the battery is empty. So do that meditation and journaling, drink your coffee on the balcony, do a little yoga flow, followed by a shower and a face mask.
These tips may sound really silly or superficial. But they really work!
I created a free self-care guide if you’re someone who always puts everyone else - especially work! - first and needs some tips for perfectionists to slow down again! Click the button below to download your self-care guide for free:
Let’s talk about self-trust: A super important quality to have if you want to leave self-doubt behind and live a truly fulfilled life. 💡 yeah, it’s not the daily yoga or zen meditation session that makes your life fulfilled.
„I will meditate tomorrow“ - then you don’t do it. „I will make my bed after breakfast“ - then you forget.
I remember coming home from school, slamming the door, and hiding under the covers trying to force myself not to cry. Once again, the other kids didn't wait for me to ride home together after school. I grew up in a small village in Switzerland, and we had to go to school by bicycle. I felt left behind, betrayed, lonely, and sad. It was a regular thing. Sometimes in the morning, sometimes after school. I can't even put this feeling of abandonment into words, it left me feeling so empty.
This filter couldn’t be more needed right now. The third eye chakra is the energy center on your forehead in between your brows that’s responsible for the clarity and intuition in your life. Most people who lack clarity about what to do, where to go, what to say, etc have a cluttered third eye chakra - because all they do is think and analyze and strategize in their brain.
Here are some of the things I used to say to myself about being a successful woman in the 21st century... I have to work really hard in order to be successful. What my boss thinks of me is my no. 1 priority at work. My career is more important than my mental and emotional health. I first need to finish work, and then I can meditate.
There’s only one real problem that is an actual problem: You know that something in your life is off and out of alignment, out of integrity, not going the way you desire... AND YOU’RE NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. Maybe you’re working overtime every day - and it feels exhausting. Maybe you’re saying hello to strangers on Instagram before you say good morning to your partner (or even to yourself!) - and you feel like a phone addict.
I get that a lot that people are “jealous” of my lifestyle. People looking at my life, my stories and thinking “she’s so lucky to be able to workout in the afternoon”. Or “I bet all she does is Instagram and smoothies and workouts and chill in her lounge, such a good life!”. Sometimes, it’s a mix of curiosity and jealousy I think. Inspiration and jealousy. Or maybe even inspiration only.
Maybe you’ve been waiting for a „sign“ to show you that moving forward and signing up for Perfectionist Rehab. Waiting for signs to take action in your life is spiritual bypassing. Thinking that the universe will magically show you something is the opposite of owning your decisions. Just like having another reading and another reading and another reading thinking that your answers will come forward there.
This week, I had a session with a client, and we spoke about the high stress levels and exhaustion she was experiencing at her new job. I shared with her how I recently got really angry at something. I was cleaning my dishes and somehow spilled water over my clothes. I got so angry at myself about this and couldn't believe I spilled dirty water over my favorite yoga pants. I took some deep breaths and realized: I haven't felt this way in a VERY long time.
