by brigid | Jun 30, 2020 | Self-Care
I used to be SO HARD on myself. I would set the bar high, and then jump over it. Anything less than the best was unacceptable. The world reflected back to me that this was a good thing. I was ambitious. Driven. A high achiever. I was praised and rewarded for believing...
by brigid | Jun 26, 2020 | Authenticity
I knew I was a perfectionist from a very early age. In this video, I share my first memory of my perfectionism, and the very important lessons I’ve learned over the years as I learned to unsubscribe from my inner critic’s fears. If you’re ready to...
by brigid | May 11, 2020 | Boundaries
It’s Inspiration Week! Please vote for me here. Thank you! I am so thrilled to be competing in Speaker Slam’s first-ever online Inspirational Speaking Competition! The stakes are high and I’d love your vote! 💜 I recorded this video on what was a tough day...
by brigid | May 6, 2020 | Self-Care
I conducted a poll on social media the other day, asking people what symptoms of stress they’re experiencing. The top 5 responses were: Trouble focusing/concentrating. Short temper. Increased reliance on unhealthy coping strategies. Trouble sleeping. No energy,...
by brigid | Feb 28, 2020 | Boundaries
On a Sunday afternoon last July, I watched Nanette for the second time. It’s a Netflix special featuring Hannah Gadsby, a Tasmanian comic whose entire set is about how she can’t do comedy anymore. What a roller coaster! I laughed…oh, how I laughed! I was deeply...
by brigid | Sep 8, 2019 | Boundaries
Do you ever find yourself giving, giving and giving some more, trying your best to please people and keep the peace? Cassandra is planning a celebration for her father’s birthday. She was trying to make bookings and solidify plans, but she ended up changing the date a...
by brigid | Sep 3, 2019 | Boundaries
Is balance even possible in life? The question has been asked a million times or more, and for the most part, I think we’ve decided that it’s not attainable, even as we continue to crave it. Somewhere along the line, work/life balance started to mean “having it all,”...
by brigid | Aug 29, 2019 | Boundaries
Do you feel like you have time and energy for what matters most to you? We’re under so much pressure to be there for people, and to fit it all in. Sometimes others are putting the pressure on, and sometimes we do it to ourselves. Regardless of where it’s coming from,...
by brigid | Aug 18, 2019 | Podcast
Do you feel depleted from all the effort you’re putting out there into the world? Do you find yourself on the edge of burnout? Or maybe you’re already there? Do you wish you could find a way of being that allowed you to accomplish what you want while also...
by brigid | Aug 4, 2019 | Podcast
Are you a control freak? Cory Thomsen was, and it complicated her life until she had her big aha. In this conversation, we dive deep into the urge to control and how it affects our lives and our inner world, as well as how to overcome it. Cory Thomsen is a recovering...
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