A Wholehearted Welcome to YOU and our awesome community of professional women who are creating balanced success through a restorative lifestyle by Working Smart, Playing Hard, and Resting Well--as best we can--in the midst of life's challenges.  

Life has a way of putting "rocks" in our path. They can show up as pebbles that are just a temporary annoyance; bigger rocks that force us to slow down or find another path; or a rockslide of boulders that stop us in our tracks.

 Tears filled my eyes when I saw Joan Lunden's beautiful bald head and smiling face on the cover of People magazine this morning.  "You-go-girl", I said out loud.  It was the exact same feeling of awe and respect that washed over me when Robin Roberts revealed her fierce battle with breast cancer and when Angelina Jolie disclosed her brave decision to undergo a double mastectomy after testing positive for the BRCA1 gene.

 What really chokes me up is that in the midst of this potentially life-threatening diagnosis, they each moved far enough through uncertainty, fear, discomfort and vulnerability to allow their stories to be told, procedures filmed, and treatment choices documented. Instead of shrinking back, they stepped forward in service to raise awareness, promote early detection, create a spirit of community, and save lives.

 We all struggle sometimes. Obstacles show up in many different ways, but eventually all paths will lead to rocky terrain. We have a bike accident, are struck with an illness, a loved one leaves, the job falls through, or fear blocks us from moving forward. We can't always control our circumstances, but we can always choose how we think about them.

 Our thoughts are powerful! And because the actions we take are driven by our feelings which come from our thoughts, it's important to adopt a positive outlook on our challenges. A fixed/ negative mindset may allow the "rocks" in our lives to Define us or Destroy us.  However, an open/growth mindset will allow the "rocks" to Develop us.    

 We're here for such a short time, and life is too precious to waste on negativity! Let's shift perspective and decide right now to see obstacles as "stepping stones of opportunity" that will lead us to deeper empathy and the motivation we need to blast through our barriers.

 Remember, the more obstacles we overcome, the stronger we become.

 What "Rocks" are you facing in your work or life? Try "Flipping it" until you see the opportunity to uplevel. May you find the strength to believe in yourself, and discover the power inside you that is greater than any obstacle.

I'd love to hear... how you will Stay Open, Keep Going and Keep Growing?

Christina Kunkle, CTA Certified Life & Wellness Coach, R.N.

Master Reiki Practitioner, EFT Advocate

"Resilience Coach for High-Achieving Women

who want to thrive by building a life, not just a career." 

 

p.s. Whether it's through private coaching, attending SOAR, coming to a workshop, or making great friends while networking at the Synergy Success Circle, my goal is to provide inspiration, motivation, partnership, and proven tools to create balanced success.