Today, I want to talk to you about one of my favorite F words - no, it’s not fuck (though there’s a post on that f word coming soon, so stay tuned!), but instead that word that’s so often talked about in the spiritual community: forgiveness. 

How many times have you heard the phrase “forgiveness will set you free?”

Likely, a ton. But if you’re really honest with yourself, how tapped in are you to the feeling and practice of forgiveness?

For so many of us, not very tapped in at all.

In the coaching world, everywhere we look someone is telling us to find a niche, hone in, find your people, be clear.

And I don’t think that’s bad advice. Especially with my background in marketing, I know that targeting too wide of an audience is a problem.

But, I’ve struggled with defining my niche myself - and particularly struggled with what the hell to call myself.

See, when I first started out as a coach, I saw myself a 100% a health coach. Looking at physical health, but also touching on mental, emotional and spiritual health as they related to the body.

But as my work, development and business grew, things shifted, and slowly but surely I’ve expanded my work and my practice.

About three months ago, I stood on the banks of the lake near Kripalu, surrounded by my Spirit Junkie brothers and sisters, and released the belief that I am not enough. That my truth isn't valuable.

That I'm not here for a greater purpose than showing up to an office, working for the weekend, struggling to move beyond self doubt and negative self talk, saving up for the day when I get to retire and finally enjoy my life fully. 

At least, I thought I did. 

The other day, a friend and incredible healer told me about a huge breakthrough in her business this month. She rocked out her first $10k month, and was in total awe of her own manifesting powers. 

And she asked me, 'what do you do to celebrate?' 

As I spoke with this beautiful human, I remembered one of the practices I've been sharing with my clients recently: it's what I call a celebration practice. 

Have you ever found yourself thinking “Who are you to deserve/be that?”

Whatever 'that' is. Financial abundance. A wildly successful business. Great sex. Incredible confidence in your sexy body. Huge amounts of self love. Rocking relationships. A beautiful home. Tons of energy. A solid meditation practice. 

I could go on for hours - and so many of us go on with this way of thinking for not only hours, but years and years of their lives. 

And it kills me, because I know there's a better way. 

It seems like everywhere we turn, there's more suffering, more trauma, more tragedy and stress and hate showing up in the world. It's enough to turn even the most stable, grounded people into an anxious mess.

In my Facebook feed and my client conversations, I've been hearing a lot about struggles with stress management, anxiety and panic attacks, so I pulled out this training on my top three strategies and tools for reducing anxiety and coping with panic attacks, naturally. Remember, you have tremendous guidance and support available to you at all times - all you have to do is remember how to tap into it.

Watch this video for my three strategies and techniques you can apply in your day-to-day life, or click through to keep reading.