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Ep 101: When to Walk Away from a Work or Personal Relationship (And How)

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When Is It Time to Walk Away From a Job or Relationship?

Sometimes, we know something isn’t working anymore.

Maybe it’s a job that leaves you drained and dreading Monday.

Maybe it’s a relationship where you no longer feel respected, supported, or even like yourself anymore.

And yet, knowing something isn’t right doesn’t always make it easy to walk away.

We may stay because of fear, security, history, guilt, or hope that things will change for the better, but they never do.

One question from Episode 101 of Building Better Relationships at Home and Work with Angela and Patti really stood out to me:

Am I staying because this is right for me today, or because it was right for me yesterday?

Sometimes the answer isn’t about leaving. It may be about looking at what’s happening, setting boundaries, having a difficult conversation, or deciding what you want to help make the best decision for you.

🦋 Let’s Take a Pause and Self-Reflect or Journal:

If you’re thinking about a relationship, job, or situation in your life, take a few moments to reflect:

What relationship or situation have I outgrown?

What would happen if I walked away?

What kind of relationship or life do I want to create?

You don’t have to decide immediately. Sometimes, giving yourself time to pause and explore is the first step toward deciding.

Watch or Listen to Episode 101

In this podcast episode, Angela and I explore when it may be time to stay, when it may be time to make changes, and when it may be time to walk away from a work or personal relationship.

We also share healthy ways to leave, create a transition plan, exit plan, deal with mixed emotions, and find closure when we don’t get the ending we hoped for.

Sometimes walking away isn’t closing a door on someone else.

Sometimes it’s opening a door to yourself.

Watch or listen to Episode 101 – When to Walk Away from a Work or Personal Relationship (And How).

If this topic resonates with you, I hope you will take a few minutes to watch or listen and explore what may be possible for you.

Podcast Episode Affirmation:

“I release relationships and situations that keep me stuck and unhappy and keep those relationships that bring me joy, peace, calm, growth, confidence, love, trust, and hope.”

Discover the Building Better Relationship Journal & Meditation to Empower you for Beautiful Relationships.⁠ Video made in Lumen5.

Patti’s Links:

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 ⁠⁠

Angela’s Links:

Angela’s new eBook, The Empath’s Guide: How to Stop Taking on Other People’s Energy ⁠https://bit.ly/empathebook1⁠

Join Angela’s online Movement Class 7 pm Mondays, Sydney time ⁠https://classbento.com.au/dance-healing-feel-more-relaxed-and-at-home-in-your-body⁠

Join Angela on Facebook: Energy and Dance Healing for Intuitives⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/⁠

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Posted in Blog, Inspirational Moments, Personal Inspiration, YouTube

Why I Love My Work as a Coach

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Hi, I wanted to share about why I love coaching so much and I love coaching work.

The reason why I love it so much is because when I see my clients succeeding in what they really want in life, it brings so much joy to them as well as to me.

I’m going to give you an example. I had a client that she was getting ready to go on a trip solo, and she hadn’t gone on a trip on an airplane for 20 years.

And she was experiencing fear of the technology, fear of going alone, fear of anxiety of the trip. And she was going to see her daughter. So it was very important that we work together to get her over the fear and to have a plan of action to take to go on this trip.

So we started with talking about her anxiety and fear of going on the trip because she was really ready to back out.

So I helped her download the apps and plan her route, plan everything to help her feel confident and comfortable going. So we did all of these different techniques and was able to get her to feel comfortable and go on the trip.

And when she came back, she was so happy that she went and she now knows that she can go on the trip again by herself. I wanted to share this because so many times we think we can’t do something and it holds us back.

But if you find the way to confidently do it, and have somebody to help you. You can succeed in what you want. And she did. She learned how to put apps on her phone. She learned how to use them. She learned how to get to the airport, where to park, how to pull up her ticket on the app, and to go through the checkout and everything and able to change planes if needed.

All of those things brought her confidence with technology, as well as confident in herself to be able to travel solo.

I just wanted to share that today as inspiration that sometimes we hold ourselves back, but we can do things that we didn’t think that we could.

Self-Reflection or Journal Question:

Take a moment to think about something that you have been holding back from doing.

What steps you could do, to make it happen?

If there’s something you’ve been wanting to accomplish but fear, uncertainty, or self-doubt has been getting in the way, coaching can help you turn that goal into manageable steps and move forward with greater confidence.

Let’s explore what’s possible together.

How about scheduling a coaching session with me?

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

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

What Do People Come to Me For?

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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



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One Of My Favorite Parts Of The Day

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☕ One of my favorite parts of the day is enjoying my coffee outside on my patio. 🦋

This is one of my favorite places to slow down, relax, and enjoy a little quiet time. I might listen to a meditation, an audiobook, or nothing at all. Sometimes, just sitting quietly with my coffee is exactly what I need.

🦋 What is one of your favorite things to do each day that helps you feel happy and calm?

Share it with me in the comments. I would love to hear what brings a little more calm into your day. 🦋

P.S. Sorry the audio is a little echoing. 🦋

🦋 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, 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.

✨ Want To Work With Me ✨

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What Makes My Coaching Style Different? 🦋

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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

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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.

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Posted in Blog, Building Better Relationships Podcast

Episode 99 – How to Stop Overthinking Conversations and Find Peace

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Sometimes the conversation is over, but our mind hasn’t let it go.

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Have you ever walked away from a conversation only to replay it over and over in your mind?

Maybe you wished you had spoken up.

Maybe you wish you had stayed quiet and not reacted out of character.

Perhaps someone didn’t respond to your email or text, a coworker dismissed your idea or treated you unkind, a friend stopped calling, or someone never gave you the closure you wanted.

I have definitely been there. How about you?

As a coach, I often hear others say things like:

“I can’t stop thinking about what happened.”

“What if I said the wrong thing?”

“Why can’t I stop thinking about it?”

The truth is, overthinking conversations is something many of us experience. The good news is that we don’t have to stay stuck there.

Let’s explore why this happens, and how we can move toward peace and calm.

Why Do We Overthink Conversations?

When we replay conversations, we often believe we’re searching for answers.

In reality, we’re usually searching for something like resolution.

We want to understand.

We want closure.

We want reassurance that everything is okay.

Sometimes we receive those answers.

Sometimes we don’t.

Learning to live peacefully with unanswered questions is a great gift we can give ourselves.

Reflection Creates Growth. Rumination Creates Exhaustion:

One of the ideas I shared in this podcast episode is the difference between reflection and rumination.

Reflection sounds like:

  • What did I learn?
  • What would I do differently next time?
  • What boundary do I need?

Rumination sounds like:

  • Why did they do that?
  • Why don’t they care?
  • What if I had said something different?

Reflection helps us grow.

Rumination keeps us emotionally attached to a moment in time we can no longer change.

Whenever you notice yourself replaying a conversation, pause and ask yourself:

Am I learning something new, or am I simply reliving the same thoughts?

That one question can shift your entire perspective of the situation.

Not Every Conversation Needs a Solution

As coaches, we often encourage people to take action when action is needed.

But sometimes there isn’t going to be another conversation.

There isn’t an apology coming.

There isn’t an explanation.

And that’s a hard thing to accept.

I’ve learned that peace doesn’t always come from receiving closure.

Sometimes peace comes from deciding that I no longer need the conversation to continue inside my mind.

That doesn’t mean what happened didn’t matter.

It means I choose not to let it continue stealing my peace and joy.

The Power of Healthy Boundaries:

Many caring people struggle with overthinking (me included) 🙂 because we care too deeply about others.

We want people to feel heard.

We want relationships to work.

We want everyone to be okay.

But here’s something I’ve learned through coaching:

You are not responsible for carrying every relationship by yourself.

Healthy relationships involve mutual respect, communication, and effort.

Healthy boundaries remind us that we can care deeply without carrying everything and everyone. It takes effort and practice to stop the habit and behavior.

A Reiki Priniciple:

As a Reiki Master Practitioner, one of my favorite Reiki Principles is:

Just for today, I will not worry.

I love this principle because it gently reminds us to return to the present moment.

Many of our worries involve things we simply cannot control:

  • What someone else meant.
  • Whether someone approves of us.
  • Whether they’ll ever respond.
  • Whether we’ll ever receive closure or an explanation.

When I notice my thoughts beginning to loop, I often pause, take a slow breath, place my hands over my heart, and repeat:

Just for today, I will not worry.

It helps me reconnect with the present moment instead of becoming lost in that previous conversation.

Practical Coaching Tips to Stop Overthinking:

Here are a few strategies I often share with coaching clients:

Separate Facts from Assumptions:

Ask yourself:

What do I know to be true?

What story am I creating?

Decide if Action Is Needed

Do I need to apologize?

Do I need clarification?

Do I need another conversation?

If yes, take action.

If no, practice letting it go.

Give Yourself a Reflection Time Limit:

Spend a few minutes reflecting.

Learn the lesson.

Then choose to move forward.

Return to the Present Moment:

Take a walk.

Recite a Reiki Principle.

Journal.

Breathe deeply.

Repeat an affirmation.

Your peace lives in the present, not in replaying the past.

Journal Prompts

Spend a few quiet moments reflecting on these questions:

  • What conversation am I still carrying?
  • What lesson is this experience teaching me?
  • What assumptions might I be making?
  • Is there any action I truly need to take?
  • What healthy boundary would create more peace?
  • If I stopped replaying this conversation today, what would become possible for me?

This Week’s Affirmation

I can learn from my experiences without reliving them.

Repeat it whenever you notice your thoughts beginning to spiral.

Final Thoughts

One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is that peace isn’t found by replaying the same conversation one more time. Peace comes from trusting ourselves. Trusting that we did the best we could with what we knew at the time. Trusting that every experience has something to teach us. And trusting that we can move forward, even without all the answers.

Thank you for reading this blog post, or watching the video or listening to the podcast episode. I hope this message encourages you to be gentle with yourself and reminds you that growth is not about perfection, it’s about learning, healing, and moving forward one step at a time.

Discover the Building Better Relationship Journal & Meditation to Empower you for Beautiful Relationships.⁠ Video made in Lumen5.

Patti’s Links:

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 ⁠⁠

Angela’s Links:

Angela’s new eBook, The Empath’s Guide: How to Stop Taking on Other People’s Energy ⁠https://bit.ly/empathebook1⁠

Join Angela’s online Movement Class 7 pm Mondays, Sydney time ⁠https://classbento.com.au/dance-healing-feel-more-relaxed-and-at-home-in-your-body⁠

Join Angela on Facebook: Energy and Dance Healing for Intuitives⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/⁠

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Episode 98 – Stop Absorbing Your Partner’s Energy (Stay Connected Without Losing Yourself)

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Do you absorb your partner’s or others’ emotions or feel emotionally drained after difficult conversations? 

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Many caring people find themselves carrying more than their share of emotional weight.

You want to help. You want to be supportive. You want the people you care about to feel better. But along the way, you may begin to absorb their stress, anxiety, frustration, or overwhelm as if it were your own.

This can happen in relationships, with your partner, in friendships, families, and even in the workplace.

Before you know it, you’re emotionally exhausted.

For example, someone shared a challenge they were facing. Your spouse is stressed, a coworker is frustrated, a family member is overwhelmed, or a friend needs support.

Hours later, you realize you’re still carrying the weight of that conversation and rethinking it over and over. 

Many caring, compassionate people unintentionally absorb others’ emotions. While empathy is a beautiful gift, carrying everyone else’s emotional load can leave us drained, overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted, and disconnected from ourselves.

There is a difference between supporting someone and carrying others’ emotions.

Supporting someone allows us to:

  • Listen with compassion
  • Offer encouragement
  • Be present

Carrying someone else’s emotions often looks like:

  • Worrying about them long after the conversation ends
  • Feeling responsible for solving their problems
  • Absorbing their stress as if it were your own
  • Feeling emotionally exhausted afterward

Self-Reflection Questions to Ask Yourself:

The next time you feel emotionally overwhelmed after a conversation, pause and ask:

  • What emotions belong to me?
  • What emotions belong to the other person?
  • What do I need right now to feel grounded?
  • Am I supporting or am I carrying the emotions of others?

These questions can create awareness and help you reconnect with yourself.

The strongest relationships are not built by carrying everything for one another. They are built through connection, communication, respect, and emotional awareness.

Thank you for being here.

Discover the Building Better Relationship Journal & Meditation to Empower you for Beautiful Relationships.⁠ Video made in Lumen5.

Patti’s Links:

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 ⁠⁠

Angela’s Links:

Angela’s new eBook, The Empath’s Guide: How to Stop Taking on Other People’s Energy ⁠https://bit.ly/empathebook1⁠

Join Angela’s online Movement Class 7 pm Mondays, Sydney time ⁠https://classbento.com.au/dance-healing-feel-more-relaxed-and-at-home-in-your-body⁠

Join Angela on Facebook: Energy and Dance Healing for Intuitives⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical.

Posted in Blog, Building Better Relationships Podcast, Podcasts

Episode 95 – What Healthy Support Actually Looks Like in Teams and in Families

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Many of us capable, reliable, and caring people find ourselves becoming the “go-to” person.

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In this Building Better Relationships at Home and Work with Angela and Patti Podcast in Episode 95, we explore the difference between helping and over-functioning and how to support others without taking over.

At work, that might look like finishing a task for someone because it feels faster.
At home, it might mean solving a problem for someone you love to make things easier for them.

Most of us genuinely want to be supportive. We want to help the people we care about. We want to make things easier for our team, our family, or our friends. And often we step in because we see a problem and we know we can fix it.

But sometimes support can quietly turn into something else.

It can turn into carrying more than our share.
It can turn into stepping in too quickly.
And sometimes, without meaning to, it can even prevent someone else from growing.

As you think about support in your own life, you might reflect on a few questions:

• When do I tend to step in quickly to help?
• What signals show up in my body when I feel responsible for solving something?
• What might change if I paused and asked what kind of support is actually needed?

These small moments of awareness can help us create support that builds confidence rather than dependency.

Sometimes, a thoughtful conversation and a fresh perspective can open the door to meaningful change.

Thanks for listening to or watching this video. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe. 🙂

Disclaimer: This podcast and blog content are for educational and reflective purposes and not intended to replace professional medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice.

Patti’s Links:

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 ⁠⁠

Angela’s Links:

Angela’s new eBook, The Empath’s Guide: How to Stop Taking on Other People’s Energy ⁠https://bit.ly/empathebook1⁠

Join Angela’s online Movement Class 7 pm Mondays, Sydney time ⁠https://classbento.com.au/dance-healing-feel-more-relaxed-and-at-home-in-your-body⁠

Join Angela on Facebook: Energy and Dance Healing for Intuitives⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/⁠

Discover Dance Healing In-person in Sydney or Online ⁠https://dancewithangelahealing.as.me/dancehealing⁠

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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

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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.

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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.

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