Tag: Self-Work

Mastering what it means to show up for yourself

By Kate Hesse

I end each of my podcasts by reminding you it’s not about changing your life, it’s about changing the way you show up for your life.  And I’m not the only person who uses that type of languaging, which is what prompted today’s question. Today’s questioner asked me: I heard someone say recently that -“when…

Why it’s so beneficial to understand your stress response

By Kate Hesse

Today’s topic is one I wish I understood better years ago.  I’ve talked a lot about what happens when you get stressed and the physiological reaction your body has to it.  But today we’re diving into the psychological side of the stress response. Over two decades ago, Pete Walker coined the term fawn as the…

Sanity-saving tools to stop your overthinking

By Kate Hesse

Today we’re talking about techniques to control overthinking.  And to say I’ve got some experience with overthinking might be an understatement.  Here are just a few examples. . . I once spent 30 minutes trying to pick between two nearly identical sheets of paper when selecting new letterhead stock.   I’ve had emails sit in my…

How to stop feeling overwhelmed by your social obligations

By Kate Hesse

Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by your social calendar. So in this post, we’re diving into the best way to manage all the social activities in your life without feeling overwhelmed. The secret the words you use tells Sometimes the way we say things is as…