It’s 3:00 a.m. and you’re wide awake — again.
By every external measure, you’re a success. You’ve checked the boxes, climbed the ladder and built the kind of life others envy. Yet, there’s that little tug, a quiet whisper suggesting that something isn’t quite right.
This isn’t a crisis or a breakdown. It’s a subtle, insistent knowing that you’re meant for something more.
Read MoreThe year-end pressure lingers, bringing with it the tired ritual of the New Year’s resolution. It’s a cycle built on the nagging feeling that something needs fixing — that if we just worked harder or optimized better, we’d finally arrive.
But you know the truth: these January efforts rarely survive the month. That’s because resolutions are about improving the past. What’s called for in these times is a way to claim your future. This is especially true if you’re contemplating your next life chapter and dreaming of moving from what is to what’s possible.
So this year, consider replacing goal-driven resolutions with a more soul-powered process. This year – make a vow to your future self.
Read MoreI gave myself an unexpected gift a few weeks ago, and it had a ripple effect that has radiated throughout my life. It wasn't an expensive piece of jewelry or plans for an exotic vacation. Quite the opposite. It was a change in my daily schedule.
I kept an iron-clad calendar during my corporate career. It was the only way to ensure all my personal and professional responsibilities were executed without fail. But the curious thing is that intense discipline over my schedule never eased when I started Athena Wellness – until recently.
Here’s what changed.
Read MoreTo build a successful life, you need to develop an identity that’s robust, reliable and suited to manifest that success. But what happens to that identity when you make a life change?
This moment of searching isn’t a problem to be solved – it’s a powerful invitation. Identity transformation is necessary to adapt to new circumstances, such as a major career change, an empty nest, or a shift in your partnership. And when you approach it mindfully, it empowers you to design your next chapter with clarity and confidence.
Read MoreWhen you spend years building a successful career, you learn to trust one thing: the continuous ascent. You master the sprint, strategize for the long game, and enjoy the achievement that comes in its wake. But what happens when that climb no longer feels compelling?
This isn’t something to dread. The restlessness you may be feeling isn’t a sign of failure. It’s a sign of growth. Think of it as an invitation – a permission slip – to shed the rules that no longer fit and start walking a path that’s truly your own, beyond the unspoken constraint of success.
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