We all seem to accept the invitation to a pity party from time to time, but then we don't really like the event. We end up feeling bad about ourselves and then feel stuck and don't know what to do. If you're in a place where you're ready to move past the pity party and find out what's next, listen in to some powerful questions and then do your work. Sit down with a pen and paper and journal what comes out. Seeing on paper what's in your brain helps you manage it better and helps you come up with a plan on what to choose next. You'll also learn the difference between having compassion for yourself and the dreaded pity party. Anyone that's ever felt bad for themselves will find some great tips in this episode.

Want more help? Want to take this work deeper so that you finally create the relationships and life that you love? Book a beginning call on my website. www.mariahwickham.com

This is a very imperfect episode. I had a distraction midway through and didn't bother to re-record. That's the power of moving through imperfections. I wanted to leave it and let you know that any action is better than no action. When we get stuck in wanting it perfect sometimes we spin around and never move forward or don't continue after we start. Listen in as I share some thoughts on starting something new. Whether it's a new year, a new school, a new habit, a new routine, or a new relationship, there are a few things to be aware of to be sure to maintain the momentum you feel in the beginning. And guess what? Nothing has gone wrong when your excitement for your new thing has ended. Starting something new is fun but knowing how to make sure and finish it is even better. 

Have big goals for something new and want to invest in yourself to insure your success? Hiring a coach is the best thing you can do. Just think of how different you'll be in a year from now. Go ahead and book a first call with me -- www.mariahwickham.com

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If every time you go to gather with family or co-workers and you dread it because of that one annoying person, this episode is for you. I describe certain labels that might be the type that annoys you & what to do. More importantly, I also show you the pattern that applies whether you know the label or not. Humans will always be humans, which means that not everyone we interact with will be our favorite people. This doesn't mean you have to sit there and suffer. Learn the root of your suffering and deal with difficult people in new ways!

I'd love to carry this work even deeper with you. Have a difficult mother-in-law that drives you crazy and has for 12 years? Get a life coach! I am positive that working with a life coach can help you improve this relationship and improve each interaction that you have in the future. Go to my website and book now! www.mariahwickham.com

What does it take to be involved in all that the holiday season offers but do it without being overwhelmed, frustrated, or frazzled? The answer is a managed mind so let's dive in so you understand how to do it. Bringing awareness to this is your first step, then it will take a lot of practice. Our default settings tend to be what others are doing around us and so many don't realize that it's optional to feel this way. Start paying more attention to your thoughts and you'll gain more management over how you feel. I want you to have a Merry Christmas and I also want you to know that more is in your control than you realize. Listen in, learn, and fa la la la your way to a pleasant and joyous celebration. Lots of love to you!!

Taking this work into 2023 and making it a priority will completely transform your life! I'd love to be your coach as you navigate you and your growth. Go ahead and book a beginning call at www.mariahwickham.com

Did you know our brains have a default setting to see the negative? Our brains also really want to conserve energy. This and other things make it so your brain will tell you certain things are hard. When we think something is hard we're less likely to do it. Listen in today as I explain how awareness around this will change things for you. We become more powerful as we take charge, allow our brains to do their job, and manage what it's telling us. I conclude the episode with some specific tips to end the battle of things being hard and not wanting to do them because they are hard. You will restore a lot of energy in your life when you start making more conscious choices about what you want to do and what is worth your energy.

Creating change isn't always easy but it happens at a quicker pace with a coach as your support. If you're ready to have someone guide you on this process, go book on my website www.mariahwickham.com It's not hard ;) and you'll end our session with more awareness and more energy.

We all tell stories, it's in our human nature to make sense of what goes on around us. But did you know that your default settings may mean that the stories you tell may keep you stuck, make you feel awful, or keep you from progressing? Bringing more awareness to this is going to help you feel more confident, feel more in control of your life, and help you see how powerful you really are. Listen in to learn the difference between facts and stories and then what happens when we tell certain stories. As you make a habit of bringing more awareness to this -- I present a challenge to you in the episode -- you'll need some compassion and grace. No judgment is necessary! We're all learning and we're all working to create a better world, one story at a time.

When you're ready to take this work to the next level, hop on over to my website and book a beginning call. I'll coach you on whatever is going on in your life and offer you clarity for what's next. www.mariahwickham.com

As a human being, you'll experience pain, it's impossible to avoid. Learning to process it is one of the greatest skills you'll learn in this life. It doesn't take much to notice that the world at large does not do a good job of managing its emotions. You can change the world by doing this, but more importantly you can also improve your everyday life and the relationships that mean the most to you. You can become more present for the people in your life and the goodness that exists all around you. Listen in while we take a stroll down the lane of what it takes to process pain. You might be surprised at the role rest has to play in this and how you are likely deficient in it. Also, look forward to the list I share with all the ways your life will improve when you make this a habit!

These kinds of habits aren't usually acquired by just listening to one podcast. If you're ready for more support or just want to get on a coaching call for some help with something specific you're facing right now, go book a call at www.mariahwickham.com

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Gratitude may be on your mind right now since Thanksgiving is right around the corner. In this episode, I share some of the transformative things I've implemented in my life to incorporate gratitude. These habits, if done consistently, will change your life. They will increase your power to overcome hard things, increase your confidence, and cultivate more peace in your soul. I truly believe this because I've done it myself. If you do this work you can expect good things, I promise!

Working with a life coach will also change your life in innumerable ways. It's learning these types of habits and so many other things that are specifically relevant to the circumstances in your life that upgrade your relationships, help you reach your goals, and boost your confidence. Coming home to yourself looks different to everyone, but once there you know all the work was worth it. Want to know what it's like? Book a beginning call on my website www.mariahwickham.com See ya there!!

To feel more in charge of your life and live the way you desire, this information is critical. Come listen in as I give examples of thoughts that may have hung out in your brain and how to go through the process of deciding whether you want to keep that thought or not. This is not to say that we should only think positively, we'll have lots of times when feeling emotions is an important step in our process of growth. This episode is not about only choosing positive thoughts, it's more like a tutorial on how to be more in charge of your brain and how to intentionally direct it to thoughts and beliefs that help you create a life you are proud of.

This work isn't done well alone, especially if you are new to it! After you listen you'll need some guidance on how to do this effectively and in a way that is sustainable. That's what a coach is for! Please go to my website and book a call, I'll give you the help you need as you experience the power of coaching. www.mariahwickham.com

Don't forget: you are in charge! No one gets to write your story of self except you!

Today begins a new series where I interview other people on the podcast about what it takes to come home to yourself and how that feels. We also go into the role coaching has played in this process. You'll love Kathleen and her thoughts about her mid-life pivot, how she's gone from a psychiatrist to a life coach, and the changes she's made in her business and why. If you've been afraid to do something (or not do something!) because of what others think, you'll also be interested in what we share about how this has come up for each of us and how we've handled it. This interview is useful for you and anyone else who wants to live an authentic life and wants to seek after a life they are proud of.

For more help and to hire me as your life coach, go ahead and book a call on my website www.mariahwickham.com