Gentle practices to release invisible labor and reclaim your energy

Does this sound familiar? You move through the day running quiet inventories — mental lists of what’s empty, what’s late, what’s next....

Unpacking how invisible labor is taught, inherited, and chosen — shaping who we become at home and at work.

There’s a weight many women carry that has no single name. It’s the work you do and the work of holding everything together —...

Repair happens in motion — in the choices we make to turn toward one another. In the natural rhythm of human connection, we will hurt, misstep, drift. This isn’t failure — it’s part of being in relationship. But somewhere along the way, we’ve become less practiced in the return. We armor up. We withdraw. We stay fractured. We’ve grown accustomed to the falling apart. What we need now is the courage and skill to come back together.

Repair is about addressing both kinds of rupture. It’s about finding a way to reconnect, whether the tension has been building quietly or exploding suddenly. Without it, we risk letting temporary disconnection become a lasting divide. We need to learn how to come back together — how to bridge the gap when relationships feel strained or fractured. Repair isn’t just about mending what’s broken; it’s about building a way of being that prioritizes staying connected, even when

We don’t often talk about what happens when we bring our presence, our clarity, our care — and the conversation still falls apart.

What used to be friction has become fracture. What used to be dialogue has become disconnection. Whether you’re navigating long-held tension in a family relationship, difficult conversations about identity or power in the workplace, or simply trying to be more present in your closest relationships — the work of staying begins the same way: with awareness, regulation, and the willingness to remain open when it matters most.

Disengagement isn’t always conscious, but its effects are real. Understanding it is the first step toward reconnecting.

We’ve worked hard — in our lives and careers — to do the right thing, meet expectations, and project confidence, even when deep inside we feel something entirely different. So often we are told that leadership requires certainty and clear direction. Much of adulting tells us the same. So over time, we’ve taken on to meet the moment. Simultaneously, the gap between who we present to the world and who we truly are widens, and internal tension builds. It may start with a subtle

In leadership and life, many of us construct a version of ourselves that we send out into the world — a version carefully crafted to navigate societal pressures, avoid vulnerability, and gain approval. This version of being, which I call the Adaptive Self, often forms without us even realizing it. It begins as a survival mechanism, helping us meet external expectations and protect ourselves from discomfort. Over time, the Adaptive Self becomes reinforced by workplace dynam

For the introvert, the very idea of marketing ourselves can fill us with existential dread.

Contrary to popular belief, the second act of your life isn’t about chasing success or taking an entirely new path. It’s actually about realignment. It’s about listening to what your life is asking of you, listening to your inner knowing, and coming into harmony with your true self. This phase is about honoring your own way, free from external pressures and the word “should,” free from avoidance and numbing.

In several coaching calls this month, my clients have shared a common concern: “I want to write, but I have nothing original to say. I’m...

Here re some ways you can powerfully create space for your introverts.