Category: Personal Inspiration

Posted in Blog, Inspirational Moments, Personal Inspiration, Video, Work-Life balance, YouTube

A Little Reminder: You Don’t Have to Do It All Today

Posted on by Coaching for Inspiration with Patti

Click to watch the video.

I know how easy it is to look at everything that needs to get done and feel like you need to keep going until it’s all finished.

🦋 The emails.
🦋 The work.
🦋 The errands.
🦋 The things at home.
🦋 The things you’ve been putting off.

But what if everything doesn’t actually need to get done today?

Sometimes creating more calm and balance starts with simply deciding what really needs my attention right now.

🦋 Choose what’s important.

🦋 Let some things wait.

🦋 And give yourself permission to pause.

Pausing doesn’t mean you’re giving up or falling behind. Sometimes a pause is exactly what we need to step away, clear our minds, and come back with a little more energy and a new perspective.

You don’t have to finish everything on your list to have had a productive day.

Maybe today, instead of asking yourself, “How am I going to get everything done?” ask yourself:

“What is the most important right now?”

Then give yourself permission to let the rest wait.

A Self-Reflection or Journal Question

What is one thing you could let wait today so you can create a little more calm for yourself?

I would love to hear from you in the comments. 🦋

A little reminder:
You don’t have to do it all today.
Choose what’s important.
Let some things wait.
Give yourself permission to pause. 🦋

Sometimes that pause gives us the time to think more clearly, reconnect with what truly matters. ~ Patti

To schedule a coaching session or Reiki session, scroll down to the the Reiki or Life or Leadership Coaching sections.

Music: Believe by NEFFEX.

Posted in Blog, Business Inspiration, Career Inspiration, Leadership Inspiration, Personal Inspiration, Reiki, Video, Work-Life balance, YouTube

What Do People Come to Me For?

Posted on by Coaching for Inspiration with Patti
https://youtube.com/shorts/pPlDgTbslx4

Click to watch the video.

Sometimes people come to me because they’re feeling stuck and aren’t sure what they want next.

Sometimes they’re trying to create more balance between work and life.

Sometimes they’re working through a career decision or growing into a leadership role.

And sometimes they simply need time to slow down and reset.

That’s what I do.

I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life Coach, and I’m also a Reiki Practitioner. I work one-on-one with people who want support as they move forward, reach their goals, create more balance, and build a life that feels purposeful and meaningful.

Coaching:

Coaching can be helpful when you’re navigating a career decision, working toward a personal goal, looking for more balance, or growing as a leader.

My coaching work includes:

  • Leadership coaching
  • Work-life balance coaching
  • Life coaching
  • Career and personal goal support

Reiki:

Reiki offers another way to slow down and reset.

Sometimes we simply need time to step away from the busyness of everyday life, relax, and give ourselves a chance to pause.

If you’re looking for support through coaching or would like to experience Reiki, you can book a session using my online booking link below.

To schedule a coaching session or Reiki session, scroll down to the the Reiki or Life or Leadership Coaching sections.

If you are ready to make a change, work toward a goal, or create more balance in your life, I would love to work with you. 🙂

What would you love to create more of in your life right now? 🦋

🦋 Let’s create more calm, balance, purpose, and meaning in your life.



#CoachingForInspirationWithPatti #LeadershipCoach #WorkLifeBalance #LifeCoach #Reiki #CareerCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth



Posted in Blog, Personal Inspiration

What Makes My Coaching Style Different? 🦋

Posted on by Coaching for Inspiration with Patti

Have you ever wondered what makes one coach different from another?

It’s a question I’ve thought about, too.

There are so many wonderful coaches, books, podcasts, and courses available today. I’m grateful that people have so many ways to learn and grow.

So what makes Coaching for Inspiration with Patti different?

For me, it’s not about having all the answers.

It’s about helping you discover the answers that are already within you.

I don’t believe you have to work harder or keep adding more to your to-do list to create the life you want.

I believe it starts by making time to reflect, becoming more aware of what’s truly important to you, and taking meaningful steps toward the life you want to live.

Whether we’re talking about leadership, work-life balance, relationships, your career, or simply the season of life you’re in, my role is to walk alongside you, not to tell you what to do.

🦋 I will ask thoughtful questions.

🦋 I will encourage you when you need it.

🦋 I will celebrate your wins with you.

🦋 I will help you see possibilities you may not have noticed on your own.

🦋 And if Reiki is part of your journey, I can support you there as well.

I hope that every conversation leaves you feeling encouraged, inspired, and more confident in everything you do.

🦋 I would love to hear from you.

When you’re looking for someone to support you, what qualities matter most?

To book your Life or Leadership Coaching session with me, go to https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services and scroll down to the Life or Leadership Coaching sections.

#CoachingForInspirationWithPatti #LeadershipCoach #WorkLifeBalance #LifeCoach #PurposefulLiving #MeaningfulLife #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #MindsetMatters #LiveInspired

Posted in Blog, Personal Inspiration, Work-Life balance

🦋 Let’s Explore What’s Draining Your Energy

Posted on by Coaching for Inspiration with Patti

Have you ever reached the end of the day feeling exhausted, even though you didn’t do anything physically demanding?

It’s not because we’re doing too much physically. It’s because we’re carrying things that are draining us mentally and emotionally. What could you do to change this? Maybe take time to journal, meditate, or spend some time in prayer.

Four things that may lower your energy:

🦋 Saying yes when you really want to say no.

🦋 Replaying conversations or worrying about what might happen next.

🦋 Carrying others’ burdens that aren’t yours.

🦋 Taking on more tasks without finishing the tasks you already have.

Let’s Take A Pause:

Take a slow, deep breath and ask yourself:

• What am I feeling right now?
• What’s been draining my energy?

Taking time for self-reflection helps you realize what you want, which creates more peace, calm, and balance.

🦋 Today’s Affirmation:

I let go of what doesn’t feel right to me for more calm, balance, and purpose.

🦋 Self-Reflection Question

What has been draining my energy?

I would love to hear from you in the comments. Which of these energy drains resonates with you the most?

Until next time, keep exploring life and work, creating more calm, more balance, and a life that’s meaningful to you. 🦋

To book your Life or Leadership Coaching session with me, go to https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services and scroll down to the Life or Leadership Coaching sections.

#CoachingForInspirationWithPatti #LetsExplore #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Balance #Mindset #SelfReflection #PurposefulLiving

Posted in Blog, Leadership Inspiration, Personal Inspiration, Podcasts, Video, Work-Life balance, YouTube

From Chaos to Calm: Coaching Tools to Design a Life You Love

Posted on by Coaching for Inspiration with Patti

In this episode of The Coach’s Corner, host Davina Lyons sits down with Patti Oskvarek, a Life, Leadership, and Work-Life Balance Coach and Reiki Master, for a powerful conversation about confidence, boundaries, and creating a life with intention.

Click to watch this podcast episode of The Coaches’ Corner.

Patti shares her personal journey from shyness and people-pleasing to finding her voice and helping others design a life they truly love.


Through coaching, Reiki, affirmations, and reflective practices, she guides individuals toward calm, clarity, and meaningful personal growth, both at work and beyond it.


✨ In this episode, we explore:

Finding balance in a busy, demanding world, letting go of people-pleasing and honoring boundaries, leading with intention and inner peace

🔗 Learn more about Patti and her work:

To schedule a life and work-life balance coaching or Reiki session

If you would like to learn more about working with Patti for coaching services⁠⁠

Exploring Life and Work with Patti – From Chaos to Calm Podcast

To learn more about Davina Lyons | “Mama Lyons.” Empowering authentic growth through storytelling, mindset, and resilience.

Davina’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@risingresilience1

Davina was on Building Better Relationships at Home and Work with Angela and Patti podcast Episode 56 – Being Your Authentic Me in Relationships

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a little more calm and clarity in their life.

This video was streamed in StreamYard.

Posted in Blog, Leadership Inspiration, Personal Inspiration, Reiki, Video, YouTube

When Kindness Leads the Way – In Work and Life

Posted on by Coaching for Inspiration with Patti

Click to watch video:

Kindness is more than being polite or pleasant. It’s a choice, a way of moving through the world with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Every moment offers a decision:

  • Will I react with frustration?
  • Or respond with calm and grace?

When we choose kindness, we soften tension, build trust, and strengthen relationships in ways that feel natural and authentic.

Simple daily examples:

  • Smile at someone passing by
  • Say hello or thank you
  • Offer a compliment
  • Slow down long enough to truly see others

These examples have a ripple through our day and often uplift the people around us more than we realize.

Kindness in the Workplace: 

In the workplace, kindness is a powerful yet often overlooked leadership skill.

It may look like:

  • Listening without interrupting
  • Acknowledging others’ efforts
  • Offering help without expecting anything in return
  • Choosing calm communication, even in stress

When we pause before responding to a stressful email or a heated moment in a meeting, it can shift the entire tone of a conversation.

Kindness Toward Yourself:

Many of us freely offer kindness to others, yet struggle to provide it to ourselves. Self-kindness fuels resilience, clarity, and emotional well-being. Without it, we risk burnout, compassion fatigue, and inner frustration.

Self-kindness may look like:

  • Take breaks without guilt
  • Say “no” when you need to
  • Rest when your body calls for it

When kindness leads the way, others naturally feel safer, calmer, and more connected, and this is how compassion spreads, one moment at a time.

What is one small act of kindness you can offer today?

If you’re ready to bring more clarity, balance, and intention into your life, I would love to support you.
🦋 To schedule a Coaching or Reiki session with Patti.

#Kindness #MindfulLiving #ReikiPrinciples #SelfKindness #WorkLifeHarmony #PositiveLeadership #EmotionalWellness #CoachingForInspirationwithPatti

Posted in Blog, Leadership Inspiration, Life Lessons for Success, Personal Inspiration, Video

How to Get Out of a Rut: Simple Shifts to Feel Inspired Again

Posted on by Coaching for Inspiration with Patti

We’ve all experienced moments when life feels very heavy and our motivation is lacking. It’s a signal that something needs to shift.


To watch the full video on YouTube: How to Get Out of a Rut.

Recently, someone made a harsh comment that sent me into a spiral of self-doubt. For a few days, I felt unmotivated and creatively blocked, like I couldn’t move forward.

Eventually, I paused and reflected: Who am I really doing this for?

The answer became clear for me; it’s for all of you who are seeking encouragement and calm in the chaos of life.

When we’re in a rut, it’s tempting to think we need a complete overhaul at once. However, it’s often the small changes that make the most difference. Ruts thrive on sameness, so anything new, even small, helps.

Journaling is one of the most powerful ways to gain clarity. It helps you see patterns, release emotions, and focus on what truly matters.

Reflect on this question:

🖋️ What shift will I make today to inspire me and get me out of this rut?

Affirmation: I trust that ruts are temporary, and I have the strength to move forward.

You may be surprised how one thought can begin to create change, and your outlook shifts from feeling demotivated to inspired.

If you’re ready to rediscover clarity, balance, and purpose, explore my Coaching and Reiki services.

DISCLAIMER |These blogs and videos are from my point of view.

GetOutOfARut #FeelingStuck #WorkLifeBalance #Motivation #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #Affirmation #SelfReflection

Posted in Blog, Personal Inspiration, Video, YouTube

How Gratitude Reduces Stress and Creates Balance at Work and Home

Posted on by Coaching for Inspiration with Patti

Life is full of work deadlines, family responsibilities, and the never-ending to-do list. In the midst of all this, gratitude becomes a practice that can shift our perspective during the day.

👉 Click to watch the video

Stress can show up from decision overload, constant busyness, and the feeling that there’s never enough time. Gratitude offers a pause, a way to breathe and reframe our perspective.

By practicing the Reiki principle, ‘Just for today,’ I am grateful for my many blessings, which can help shift the focus from stress to peace.

This simple yet powerful reminder brings us back to the present moment.

Affirmation for Gratitude:

Just for today, I will give thanks for the little things.

Applying Gratitude at Work and Home:

At work: Before a meeting, silently name one thing you’re grateful for.

At home: Think of one thing you are thankful for.

Starting the day with gratitude, even on the most stressful days, feels better with a sense of thankfulness.

A Self-Reflection Journal Prompt:

How does practicing gratitude help lessen your stress?

If you tried one of these gratitude practices, let me know in the comments how it went.

Let’s work together! 🦋 To schedule a Coaching or Reiki session with Patti

StressRelief #GratitudeMindset #ReikiPractice #GratitudePractice #ReikiPrinciples #Affirmations #MindfulLiving #WorkLifeBalance #CoachingForInspirationwithPatti

Graphic Image made in Canva.

Posted in Blog, Leadership Inspiration, Personal Inspiration, Work-Life balance, YouTube

The Experience of Decision Burnout and Overwhelm

Posted on by Coaching for Inspiration with Patti

Have you ever thought, ‘I can’t make one more decision right now’?

Click to watch the video.

From the daily grind of work duties to juggling family time, the daily choices can slowly wear you down and may lead to decision burnout and overwhelm, which is more common than you think.

Decision burnout or overwhelm happens when your mind becomes overloaded with too many decisions to make within a short period.

As time goes on, you may be experiencing:

  • Irritable with making decisions
  • Procrastination or Avoidance of making decisions
  • Overwhelmed by making decisions

Taking occasional breaks or going for a brisk walk can help.

Affirmation: I allow myself to pause before making decisions.

Let’s work together! 🦋 To schedule a Coaching or Reiki session with Patti

#DecisionBurnout #MentalClarity #ReduceStress #WorkLifeBalance #Mindfulness #ProductivityTips #OverwhelmSupport #CoachingForInspirationwithPatti #LifeCoaching #EnergyManagement

Graphic Image made in Canva.

Made in Canva
Posted in Blog, Personal Inspiration, Polls

🦋 How Do You Reset After a Stressful Day?

Posted on by Coaching for Inspiration with Patti

Life is overwhelming at times, with busy schedules, constant demands, and unexpected challenges. But even on the hardest days, simple practices can help us pause, breathe, and reset.

What helps you find calm after a stressful day?

*A quiet walk outside?

*Talking to a loved one?

*Journaling your thoughts?

*Listening to calm music?

*Meditating

*Enjoying a hobby?

*All the above?

*Or something unique that works just for you?

I’ve created a quick poll to see what brings others peace. Your input might inspire me and someone else to try a new way to unwind and find peace.

Please take a moment to vote, and feel free to add your favorite reset ritual in the comments. Let’s encourage and support one another in finding more ease and balance in our daily lives. ~ Thank you, Patti 🙂

Polls Graphic Image made in Canva.