Stand Tall Coaching

01/06/2026

😊I'm starting 2026 by remembering that what I do every day defines and shapes who I am more than the big, sporadic things. The breakfast I eat, the walks I take, and the "thank yous" I say... have a real impact. 🎉 📅

12/15/2025

i think a lot of us need this reminder.
It's Monday
It's the begining (middle?) of a holiday season
It's the end of the year ....

There's a lot going on andwe might get judgy with ourselves.
Just stop.

I'm reading "The PLAN" by Kendra Adachi (aka The Lazy Genius) and I came across this line and it STRUCK ME to the core.
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12/08/2025

One of my favorite reminders—for myself as much as anyone else. Big goals don’t require perfect plans. They just need a first, tiny step.
Whether it’s a home project, a work project, or a personal one, don’t wait until you have it all figured out. Start where you are, take the smallest step you can, and celebrate every bit of progress. That’s how momentum is built. 💛✨

11/19/2025

Marc Brackett's essay in the most recent issue of TIME is a worthwhile read for everyone (or at least everyone who experiences overwhelm and exhaustion from the news and state of the world). Key points:
1) Regulating your emotions is NOT a code word for suppressing or dismissing them
2) Steps you can take are "Naming", "Shifting", "Anchoring before Acting", and "Choosing Renewal"
3) Emotions are contagious; choose to co-regulate in a healthy direction with others
4) Regulating emotional response to big and important conditions is the only way you can sustain the energy and focus to do something meaningful.

“Emotion regulation is how we turn fear into courage, outrage into justice, and grief into solidarity."

10/28/2025

Enjoying my final morning!

10/27/2025

Sometimes it’s super awesome to just go find the empty room in a favorite bar (or coffee house) and do what you can’t when others are around

10/15/2025

An awesome episode about how to use a zone defense to keep your home manageable with the help of your family!

This is a great example of how containment and compassion make a BIG difference.

Everyone can get something from this episode. The Lazy Genius offers a ton of options and ideas.

https://spotify.link/HFLUkdB9tXb

The Lazy Genius Podcast · Episode

10/11/2025

Big joy can come from little choices. I’m choosing to sit outside where I can soak up some sun, smell the leaves, and feel the wind on my face while I wait for my kid to finish a Saturday morning class. It barely feels like waiting- it almost feels indulgent. ☀️🍁☺️

10/06/2025

Good Morning! If you feel yourself crashing into into this week: pause to breathe, looking around, and see something beautiful. Then breathe again. Maybe you will feel a bit more like you are sailing, navigating, or driving. How does this pause shift your mood?

09/12/2025

Anyone else feel like September came in at full speed? Like you’re drinking from a firehose and just need a chance to catch your breath?

This article in the girlfriend by Danielle Braff shares 5 ways to slow down the chaos and reclaim your sanity this fall — and I was thrilled to be quoted for two of the tips!

Check it out here:

These quick tasks will make the transition oddly satisfying.