The definition of anxiety can be reductive, assuming a person is dwelling on small problems, making mountains out of molehills. What do you do when your problems are big, and the resulting anxiety can’t be smoothed away with “perspective”?

Competition isn’t categorically positive; the need to ‘win’ outside of defined situations is fueled by deep insecurity. The best way to disarm a narcissist is to be really gracious, GRACIOUS AF.

We extend empathy and compassion to everyone around us, but rarely to ourselves. Instead of normalizing or excusing someone else’s butt headed behavior today, let’s try some self-empathy...or a new lipstick technique. Need a mantra? Facing a frustrating situation? Email [email protected] and tell me about it! Would love to make a mantra for you!

Most of us have been conditioned against burning bridges; Coach MK offers you a different perspective. ***if you have mantra ideas or requests or want totally unprofessional help navigating a situation with a subversive chant, send details to [email protected]***

Today, we are going to travel back to 1981, when a group of cartoon bears threatened to shoot lasers outta their bellies at everyone in a bad mood. HOW FUN WOULD THAT BE IRL?!?!?

Drawing on the wisdom of T Bone Burnett and Justin Bobby, Coach MK reminds you that honesty is the best policy when dealing with a toxic person. They can’t handle the truth!! Recognize their game and refuse to play- there are no winners in the prisoner’s dilemma.

Here is an empowering command to kick start the countdown to year-end: *smile* GIMME A TOWEL! We will attack this mess called Monday morning, together, with a smile and a towel.

Sad and nostalgic that my final training plan is for sale at www.trainlikeamother.club , I decided to stick my face in my happy place- Abby Wambauch’s Brain. I came out wondering what certainty really is. Spoiler alert: it’s less a loud, noticeable “YASSSSSS!” and more like relaxation. Absence of YASSSS is not presence of doubt, that’s what certainty can look like.

Thanksgiving often becomes a performative should-do gratitude THROWDOWN that can leave us feeling empty. If you feel a little numb today, Coach MK wants you to have the mantra that helped her feel again.

Whether you are spending the holidays alone and REALLY don’t want to talk about it, or are surrounded by relatives whether you like it or not, you may find solace in today’s mantra (Or at least a creative idea to scare your drunk Uncle away).