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.
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
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or simply longing for a moment of stillness? This video is for you.
In this affirmation and coaching session, I gently guide you through a mindful reminder:
🦋 “I choose to schedule time to unplug each day.”
Why Unplugging Matters More Than Ever
When we’re always “on,” it’s easy to lose touch with:
Our energy levels
Our priorities
Our ability to be fully present
The choice to unplug, even for a few minutes, helps quiet the noise and nurture the calm within.
Gentle Ways to Make Unplugging a Daily Habit
Unplugging for five minutes can reset your nervous system.
Pick a consistent time – Mornings or evenings.
Create a calm space – Light a candle, play soft music, or take a slow breath.
Add unplugging to your calendar.
When you unplug, you’re not tuning out. You’re tuning in to peace, clarity, and balance.
💬 Self-Reflection:
👉 What’s one small way you can unplug Today and reconnect with what truly matters?
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🦋 Hi, I am Patti Oskvarek of Coaching For Inspiration with Patti. I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life coach, as well as a Reiki Master, who helps individuals achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations, and live more purposeful and balanced lives outside of work.
I share strategies for achieving work-life balance, practical work and life tips, work-life balance affirmations, building better relationships, navigating leadership situations, and more.
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If you’re an overgiving leader, caregiver, or someone who naturally gives so much to others, delegation might feel hard, even guilt-inducing. I understand because I’ve been there, too.
Hi, I’m Patti from Coaching for Inspiration with Patti, and I created this short video to remind you of something powerful:
“I delegate with trust, grace, and confidence.”
Letting go doesn’t make you weak. It’s an act of leadership, love, and self-respect.
In the video, I share a journaling tool called the 3-Column Clarity Method. It’s a gentle way to reflect on your responsibilities and gain peace around what’s yours to hold and what’s okay to let go.
✍️ Here’s how the 3 columns work:
Tasks that Inspire & Energize Me (Keep): What brings you joy, energy, or a sense of purpose?
Tasks Only I Can Do (Must Do): What requires you and your expertise?
Tasks I Can Delegate or Release: What can be shared, outsourced, paused, or a growth opportunity for someone else?
This simple journaling practice can shift everything. It clarifies, reduces burnout, and helps you move forward with intention and peace. This week, delegate one small task at work or home. Notice how it feels. Next week, try again. The more you practice, the more natural it becomes.
Let This Affirmation Inspire You:
“I delegate with trust, grace, and confidence.”
If this message resonates with you, please share the video or blog with someone who might want it today. 🦋
👉 About Patti
🦋 Hi, I’m Patti Oskvarek of Coaching for Inspiration with Patti. I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life coach and Reiki Master who helps individuals achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations and live more purposeful and balanced lives outside of work.
I share strategies for work-life balance, work and life tips, work-life balance affirmations, building better relationships, navigating leadership situations, and more.
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the habit of simply getting through the day, moving from one task to the next, always busy but rarely fulfilled. As a Leadership and Work-Life Balance Coach, I see amazing, hardworking people feeling like life is passing them by.
🦋 Work-life balance isn’t a destination; it’s in the little moments.
We will explore and reflect on this powerful Work-Life Balance Affirmation:
“I am creating happy moments and memories.”
This affirmation is more than words—it’s a call to pause, breathe, and truly live.
When was the last time you let yourself enjoy something simple?
A walk, a call with a friend, laughing, or being still are the moments that refill you and help you stay grounded in joy.
In the video, we explore:
How small joys help shift our mindset and energy
Why do we often forget to create happy memories
Simple ways to invite more peace and presence into your day
A gentle challenge to help you live with more intention today
What’s one happy moment you’ve created recently or would like to make this week?
🦋 Share it in the comments—I would love to hear your heart and celebrate your joy.
👉 About Patti
🦋 Hi, I’m Patti Oskvarek of Coaching for Inspiration with Patti. I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life coach who helps individuals achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations and live more purposeful and balanced lives outside of work.
I share strategies for work-life balance, work and life tips, work-life balance affirmations, building better relationships, navigating leadership situations, and more.
We all have moments where we try to manage every detail, every person, every outcome. But when we’re in that “control mode,” we lose something important:
🦋 Our peace
🦋 Our passion
🦋 Our joy
Trying to force things to go our way often blocks what we’re working hard to create.
When we let go, life starts to flow.
Letting go doesn’t mean we stop caring or trying. It means we release the grip on things that were never ours to control in the first place.
Instead, we start asking better questions:
What can I do today that feels aligned and peaceful?
What am I holding onto that’s draining my energy?
How would it feel to trust the process for a change?
When I choose to let go, I find myself feeling more:
🦋 Motivated
🦋 Positive
🦋 Open to growth and new possibilities
Sometimes, what we think we need or want isn’t good for us. When we loosen our grip, we create space for something better, something we had never even imagined possible.
Letting go helps us make room for transformation, whether in our relationships, work, or personal growth.
Self Reflection:
What’s one thing you’ve been trying to control lately that’s not working?
What would happen if you let it go, even just a little?
✨ “Let go… and watch what happens.”
I invite you to take a breath today, let go of what’s heavy, and trust that something beautiful may unfold even if you can’t see it yet.
💬 Share Your Thoughts
I would love to hear from you. What are you letting go of today?
Leave a comment below. Let’s support each other on this journey of letting go.
👉 About Patti
🦋 Hi, I’m Patti Oskvarek of Coaching for Inspiration with Patti. I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life coach who helps individuals achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations and live more purposeful and balanced lives outside of work.
I share strategies for work-life balance, work and life tips, work-life balance affirmations, building better relationships, navigating leadership situations, and more.
In this video, we explore simple, actionable steps you can take to start building your ideal life. We also cover practical ways to create more balance, clarity, and joy in your daily life, and what it means to have a work-life balance that supports your dreams, goals, and overall well-being.
I pulled an inspiring affirmation card. “My work-life balance plan is perfect for me.” I also share details about my digital 21-Days Optimal Work-Life Balance Workbook, which can help guide you through the process with prompts, journal exercises, and daily inspiration.
What’s one thing you’d love to add to your work-life balance plan?
💬 Please drop a comment, and let’s inspire each other!
🎙️ Thanks for watching this video. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe. 🙂
👉 About Patti
🦋 Hi, I’m Patti Oskvarek of Coaching for Inspiration with Patti. I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life coach who helps individuals achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations and live more purposeful and balanced lives outside of work.
I share strategies for work-life balance, work and life tips, work-life balance affirmations, building better relationships, navigating leadership situations, and more.
In this video, I’m sharing one of my original work-life balance affirmation cards to help you reset your mindset, create healthy routines, and stay on track toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
💬 “Each day, I’m developing positive work-life balance habits.” Let this affirmation inspire your day! Join me as I guide you through reflection, gratitude, and planning for a joyful and peaceful weekend. 🦋
Let’s talk!👇 ✨ How are you creating positive work-life balance habits? ✨ What’s your weekend plan—relaxation, recharging, or something fun? Leave a comment—I would love to hear from you!
This video invites you to pause, reflect, and ask: ☀️ Am I enjoying life, or just going through the motions?
Let’s bring back laughter, connection, and genuine happiness.
💖 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly videos focused on work-life balance and personal growth.
📣 I’d love to know in the comments: 🌼 How are you creating balance in your life? 🌼 What brings you true joy these days? 🌼 Are you laughing enough?
Each day, I’m developing positive work-life balance habits.
👉 About Patti
🦋 Hi, I am Patti Oskvarek of Coaching For Inspiration with Patti. I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life coach who helps individuals achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations and live more purposeful, balanced lives outside of work.
This video explores the importance of enjoying life and taking those little moments yourself. Whether it’s watching a TV show that’s been on your list or reading a book you’ve never picked up, it’s time to make space for things that bring you joy!
We all want to live our lives to the fullest. But sometimes, we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life that we forget to take the time for ourselves. It’s easy to let distractions take over, whether work, stress, or getting lost in the never-ending to-do lists.
What if there was a way to refocus, reclaim your time, and start living intentionally?
Here’s the good news: you don’t have to change everything all at once. Sometimes the key to living your best life is taking small steps to prioritize the things that bring you joy.
Don’t let distractions take you away from what truly matters. Take small, mindful steps each day to create a life you love!
Living life to the fullest starts with the choices you make today. 🌟
Let me know in the comments—what’s something you’ve been meaning to watch or read, but haven’t gotten around to yet?
🦋 Hi, I am Patti Oskvarek of Coaching For Inspiration with Patti. I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life coach who helps individuals achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations and live more purposeful, balanced lives outside of work.
In this video, let’s explore the importance of getting things done so you can free up mental space and focus on what truly matters. Whether you’re managing a busy schedule, balancing work and personal life, or just feeling overwhelmed by tasks waiting on the back burner, I explore the affirmation card with insights on overcoming procrastination and taking control of your to-do list.
How do you feel when tasks pile up? Are you an accomplisher who loves crossing things off your list, or is this an area where your work-life balance plan could improve?
Watch this video for inspiration, and don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments below!
This video is perfect for anyone looking to improve productivity, reduce stress, and build a healthy work-life balance. It will help you stay organized, feel accomplished, and move forward purposefully.
Let’s tackle those lists together!
This video’s Work-Life Balance Affirmation:
I get things done!
How does this card make you feel? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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🦋 Hi, I am Patti Oskvarek of Coaching For Inspiration with Patti. I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life coach who helps individuals achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations and live more purposeful, balanced lives outside of work.
