When she moved to San Francisco, she was excited — excited to be in the beautiful city, excited to meet new people, excited to connect with a few old friends and family who lived relatively close. She found a job that paid extremely well that she knew she could do. There had...
The Why & How of Self-Compassion
I fanned the cards so she could pull one. She inspected the variety of colors and bits of images carefully, zoomed in on one and pulled it from the deck. “The Compassion card,” I said. “And that means Self Compassion.” Her eyes teared up immediately. “I’m not that good at...
What kind of Adventurer are You?
Adventure. Say that word out loud. Go ahead….say it now. How does it feel to you? I love the rhythm and feel of it. Somehow it feels eventful, playful and personal to me. How would you describe it? M-w.com says that Adventure is: 1. an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown...
Choosing with Choice
When I’m working with clients or I’m out in the world, I sometimes hear: “But I don’t have a choice.” I love it when people say this because it means there’s lots of juicy stuff to explore! Choice is something that we always have – we choose our actions, words,...
What Does Your Conversation with Creativity Sound Like?
I have a feeling that if we asked Creativity what she thinks about the way we talk about her and regard her, she would raise her eyebrow with that playful and curious way of hers. "Would you really like to know?....", I can hear her ask with excitement about the...
How Often Do You Play with Possibility?
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'm possible." -Audrey Hepburn Possibility. I just love this word. It's rich and juicy - full of potential. It touches the unknown, too, so feels a bit mysterious, which brings with it a touch of intrigue. Doesn't that all sound like fun? Let's...
Let’s Celebrate You
As 2016 comes to a close, there's no better time to slow down and check in and to take some time to Celebrate. Whether it was an excellent year or a challenging one, there is some part of you that would love to be acknowledged and celebrated. It's easy to...
Sink Into Connection
As we move into holiday mode, I can't think of a better time to sink into the concept that signifies the beginning if you ask the Mood Ladies. That concept is Connection and specifically, Connection with You. With the holidays and the end of the year, the focus is so...
3 Steps to More Ease
Ease might not be the first word you think of right now in the midst of Holidays and the end of the year. There's so much going on and we're being pulled in lots of different directions. When you look around, you might sense a frenetic energy - a push...
What Are You Inviting In?
The last month of the year. It's the perfect time to begin slowing down. I know, you're saying - "Slow down, Janette? It's the holidays!" And yes, it can be a busy time. It's also the darkest time of the year and so we're invited to hibernate a bit, go...
