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Be Confident of Who You Are
When working with high-achievers who have struggled with perfectionism one common theme I see time and time again is what I call: comparisonitis.
The Power of Intentionally Showing Up to the World
Most of us struggle in reaching out like we are afraid to be judged and make wrong decisions but what we are missing is the power of doing something and moving in some direction.
Why your Relationship to your Thoughts and Feelings Matter
There are times when you feel anxious, it is tempting to get upset when you start thinking that you hate this feeling of anxiety, or you shouldn’t be having them, or wishing they would go away which might end up with a bad experience. That means, how you relate to your thoughts and feelings really does matter.
Celebrate a Mental Health Day Every Once in A While
I think we can all agree that a lot of people can easily call off when they don’t feel well. But there’s a bit of stigma when it comes to calling off for mental health reasons, hence, we just shrug it off.
Enjoying the Beauty of Transitions
This an interesting time in the mid-west, weather-wise- transitioning from winter to spring. The sunny 70+ degree days that revert to snowy days and back again have had me strongly consider how I and many of my clients navigate smaller transitions throughout a day.
Meet the Author
Melanie Shmois, LISW-S, is a licensed therapist and multi-certified coach working with high-achievers who've built real success on the outside and want the same strength on the inside. As founder of Mind Your Strength Coaching, she helps driven professionals close the gap between performance and fulfillment, with the same precision they'd expect from any high-level advisor.