Summer is a great time for memories. One of my favorite memories from when my kids were little was something we called a “kidnap breakfast in the park.” The moms in our neighborhood coordinated a surprise morning adventure—we woke our kids up at the break of dawn, didn’t tell them where we were going, and took off on a stroll…
Personal Development
Just like a garden needs water and sun, relationships need care and attention to grow, and communication is the lifeblood that makes it all happen. Whether you’re leading a team, having a tough conversation, or simply trying to connect more meaningfully, small shifts in how you communicate can create a big impact. This month, we’re sharing three practical tips to…
Hi there! Coach Miki here. There’s a lot happening in our world right now – both locally and globally. Building a supportive community of friends (and family), mentors, and coaches to navigate life’s challenges can be incredibly grounding and empowering. Friends are at the heart of community, bringing comfort, familiarity, shared history, and joy. Friendships are where mutual care grows…
Recently, I revisited an exercise introduced by Dorie Clark—a personal branding expert and author of Reinventing You—that’s as simple as it is powerful. It’s called the “Three-Word Exercise.” Originally described as a shortcut to a 360 review, the exercise invites you to ask a small group of people who know you well, “If you had to describe me in only…
I don’t talk about money a lot, and I certainly don’t claim to be a financial expert. However, as someone who believes in whole-person well-being, I know that finding fulfillment in our personal finances is something we all need to pay attention to. From an early age, our beliefs and behaviors around money take shape. That’s why the lessons we…
“I’m just ordinary.”That was the response I got when I asked a client to tell me about herself. I smiled and said, “Tell me more about your uniquely ordinary life.” As we talked, I quickly learned she wasn’t ordinary at all. She had incredible experiences, quirky traits she thought were flaws, and passions she had buried deep inside. It reminded…
Hang tight — we’re heading into spring, a season of refreshing renewal! What energy do you want to bring into this new season? Now’s the perfect time to reflect on your first quarter. How are your goals shaping up? Do any need adjusting? Take a moment to align your next 31 days with intention and focus — grounded in our…
Lately, emotions have taken center stage in my life. Through events and situations that have misaligned with my values, I’ve experienced the full spectrum—anger, frustration, helplessness, and everything in between. As a lifelong learner, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on emotional intelligence—not just as a coach, but as a student of life. What does it mean to truly understand and…
Time is precious. And while we tend to focus on productivity, efficiency, and doing more with less, there’s also something to be said for dolce far niente, an Italian phrase that means “the sweetness of doing nothing.” At ithrive31, our three core principles provide a model for positive and healthy living. Core Principle #2 is, “Be deliberate with your time…
Hi all, Coach Lauren here! Have you ever heard the phrase “assume good intent”? It seems a bit self-explanatory, but I wanted to take some time to dive into this phrase. This is a helpful lens for unlocking more good energy in our lives. What does “assume good intent” mean? Assuming good intent means taking a pause, giving folks the…