5 Ways to Overcome Obstacles

Have a Growth Mindset

Instead of allowing the obstacle to stop you in your tracks, find a way to shift your perspective on the situation. Though it may feel sticky, unpleasant, and uncomfortable, visualize all the ways in which this particular obstacle is helping you grow. What themes, lessons, and values have popped up through your challenges and setbacks? Often times our obstacles can show us what we want, but also show us what is not serving us. Take away these larger themes and allow it to inspire you with growth from the inside out.

Staying Motivated When Life Gets In the Way

Life will always LIFE all over us. So how do we come back to that spark that we felt in January on New Years Day? What is it about that particular day that is any different than June 1st or July 1st?

Coaching, Personal GrowthSamantha LawrenceJuly 26, 2017motivation, goal setting, intention setting, inspiration, mindfulnessComment

Inspired & Mindful Leadership

Being a leader is rewarding, challenging, humbling, and inspiring. As a leader, you are constantly holding space for others to transform and grow, while transforming and growing yourself. It can be extremely taxing energetically, while simultaneously rejuvenating. You do not have to possess a position of power to be a truly mindful and impactful leader. Leaders bloom at home, work, friendships, school, hobbies, you name it! The more mindful and aware that we are, the better leaders we will have....

Transforming Ideas to Action in Your Career

Everyone needs to learn 1,2,3's before fractions, right? As you approach your goals, business, or leadership skills, you have the ability to create an actionable itemized plan to set you up for success toward your goals, but enjoy the process rather than the prize.Here are some ways to get started with your point A without getting overwhelmed that you are not at point B (YET):

CareerSamantha LawrenceApril 13, 2017goals, goal mapping, intention setting, entrepreneurship, plansnotlistsComment

Flip the Fear of Failure

As a recovering perfectionist, this topic hits home. When I work with 1:1 clients, this is a consistent variable that frames plateaus, embarrassment, frustration, stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck.

What does failure really mean to you? If failure's definition is lack of success, then what does your picture of success look like?

Career, Personal GrowthSamantha LawrenceApril 4, 2017fear of failure, success Comment

The Art of Abundance and Joy

Many of us (including myself) have moments where we are living from a place scarcity, jealousy, and fear. There is so much suffering in this world, and it's easy to forget the amount that we already have. Abundance is defined: A large quantity of something. We have the chance to offer abundance in our love, money, career opportunities, talents, and so much more if we just put our minds in the right place.

When fear, anxiety, jealousy, and frustration takes over, what can you do to practice abundance?

Coaching, Personal GrowthSamantha LawrenceMarch 30, 2017abundance, joy, yoga off the mat, mindfulnessComment

Take your Power Stance

Like many others, I have always struggled with confidence. Fear can be a powerful barrier that holds us back from reaching our goals. When I was terrified skiing down the mountain, my body tensed up and I lost ability to breathe and stay focused. The moment that I let my physical body loosen and embody confidence, I finally felt freedom and happiness.

Personal GrowthSamantha LawrenceMarch 22, 2017fearless, power stance, body language, overcoming fear, confidenceComment

Is Coaching Right For You?

Coaching can be an incredible tool for accountability. I believe that every person has the answers, sometimes we need someone to help us find the glasses that are on our head. Coaching is a conversation that is open for you to uncover solutions with active listening and intentional questioning. However is coaching the right route for you?

CoachingSamantha LawrenceMarch 14, 2017coaching, development, growth, confidence, goalsComment