At the age of 42, I've come to understand the significance of self-acceptance and finding joy in the simple moments of daily life. Through my personal journey, I've realized the importance of being present in little moments and actively choosing to engage with life. Connecting with others on a recent walk on our nature trail has shown me the power of community and the happiness that comes from everyday interactions. Hoping you find the joy of connecting in everyday interactions as you listen ...
Mar 16, 2024
10 min
As we approach a new year, it is an opportune time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. I challenge you to make time for this reflection and planning, incorporating gratitude into the process. By reviewing your progress, setting new goals, and moving forward with gratitude, you can create the life you desire.
Nov 29, 2023
4 min
One of the main tradeoffs involved in challenging milestone-based happiness is the need to let go of societal expectations and external validation. Society often tells us that we need to achieve certain milestones, such as getting a promotion, buying a house, or reaching a certain level of success, in order to be happy. However, I believe true happiness comes from within and can be found in the present moment, regardless of external achievements.(00:00:45) Living Abundantly Without Waiting fo...
Nov 22, 2023
2 min
The key to developing an abundance mindset lies in consciously choosing positive perspectives and flipping scarcity-based thoughts. I encourage you to view your life from a state of gratitude as this will attract more of what you desire. I understand that shifting to this deliberate thought process may not be easy, especially when facing challenging circumstances. However, I promise you that by working to see the blessings within each of your circumstances, your burdens will be lifted and you...
Nov 15, 2023
8 min
I am excited to introduce you to my new friend Thais Fernandes. I felt inspired to leave this conversation as raw and natural as possible as I edited it. This was the first time Thais and I had met and it was amazing to see how our thoughts came together in real time. Inspiration is real as women seek to grow, develop and share their light and talents with others. I loved this quote from our conversation:"You have this amazing team in Brazil, and you said you have to be surrounded by the righ...
Nov 8, 2023
42 min
Lizzie Johnson has been awarded "Best of Boston Wedding Cakes" by Boston Magazine in 2021 and 2023. Lizzie believes that her success is not only due to her skills and products, but also her mindset of abundance and community-building. She views challenges and fears as opportunities for growth and learning, and maintains an optimistic and resilient outlook, willing to take risks to achieve her goals. Join Lacey and Lizzie Johnson on this episode of the Elevate the Individual podcast to hear mo...
Nov 1, 2023
43 min
How you view your obstacles will either make or break your ability to move forward as you pursue your goals and dreams. Today's episode is loaded with questions as you ponder on your beliefs about the challenges you face in life. Time to listen and reflect.
Oct 24, 2023
2 min
When we take certain actions to avoid feeling our emotions, this is called buffering. It can be easy to spot in some instances, but other times it takes a little digging to see what's really going on below the surface. By reflecting on instances where we've used buffering to escape feelings of sadness, disappointment, or frustration, we can gain insight into our emotional avoidance and the reasons behind it.
Oct 23, 2023
4 min
I need you to understand that I am not shy about coaching people through questions of faith. It is actually something that I feel honored to do, as I feel it is very close to the heart and brings a certain level of vulnerability that can be difficult to navigate. So, if you have questions about your faith and don’t have anyone to turn to who feels safe, please reach out. I am happy to facilitate that for you. My faith is personal and unique to me and it doesn’t have to be the same faith as wh...
Oct 22, 2023
3 min
If you know me in real life, you know I am a big proponent of kids packing their own bags for vacation and letting the natural consequences play out. That doesn't mean I just say 'go pack your bags' and wash my hands of the outcome. I typically write a list, reference the list several times, ask follow up questions, confirm certain details before we head out and then I attempt to wash my hands of the outcome. Thus the reasoning behind my son tromping through a college campus with his extremly...
Oct 21, 2023
5 min
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