Has someone ever said something that made you question something you loved doing?
Recently, I was watching a television show called Best Medicine, and one of the storylines really made me stop and think.
A character named Elaine is passionate about her YouTube show. She loves creating it, and people enjoy watching it.
Then someone makes a harsh and judgmental comment about her show.
The words affect Elaine so deeply that she stops doing something she truly loves.
As I watched, I started thinking about how often something similar happens in real life.
How Much Can One Comment Affect Us?
Sometimes someone says something about our dream, our work, our creativity, or something we’re passionate about.
Maybe they don’t understand it.
Maybe they don’t like it.
Maybe they have a very different opinion.
And sometimes their words stay with us.
We may begin questioning ourselves.
We may lose confidence.
We may stop sharing our ideas.
And sometimes, we may even stop doing the thing we loved in the first place.
That’s what made Elaine’s story stand out to me.
How many of us have had something like this happen?
Maybe it wasn’t a YouTube show.
Maybe it was a career choice.
A business idea.
Something creative.
A personal goal.
Or simply something that brought you joy.
But There Is Another Side
While thinking about this, I also started thinking about our own words.
Have we ever said something that affected another person more than we realized?
Sometimes we don’t intend to hurt someone.
We may simply be sharing our opinion.
We may think we’re being honest.
We may not understand why something matters so much to the other person.
But our words can still have an impact.
That doesn’t mean we can never disagree with someone or offer feedback.
It simply gives us something to think about.
How are we communicating with the people around us?
And what might they be taking away from our words?
What If It’s Time to Rekindle Something?
If someone else’s criticism has caused you to step away from something you once loved, I want to invite you to think about it again.
Is the passion still there?
Do you still think about it?
Do you still wish you were doing it?
If the answer is yes, it may be worth exploring.
You don’t have to return to it exactly as you did before.
You might approach it differently.
You might make some changes.
Or you might start again.
Someone else’s opinion is their opinion.
It doesn’t have to determine what you do with your life.
Many other people may appreciate what you do.
And just as importantly, you may still love doing it.
Self-Reflection and Journal Prompts:
Here are a few questions to think about:
🦋 Has someone’s criticism ever caused you to stop doing something you loved?
🦋 Is there something you have thought about returning to?
🦋 What would it feel like to explore that passion again?
🦋 Have you ever said something that you now realize may have affected someone else’s confidence or their willingness to pursue something important to them?
We all have opportunities to learn from our experiences.
Sometimes the reflection itself can help us see something differently.
Maybe you have set aside a dream, passion, or goal because of someone else’s words.
Maybe it’s worth taking another look.
Maybe it’s time to rekindle something that still matters to you.
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.”
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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.
Sometimes you just want a moment of calm. Maybe it’s sitting outside with your coffee. Maybe it’s taking a walk. Maybe it’s listening to music, reading a few pages of a book, or simply sitting quietly for a few minutes.
It doesn’t have to be anything complicated.
When life gets busy, we can get caught up in everything that comes along. We move from one thing to another without giving ourselves much time to stop and enjoy where we are.
🦋 The most productive thing you can do is slow down.
🦋 Take a moment.
🦋 Enjoy the moment.
🦋 Savor those moments of peace and calm.
You don’t always need to accomplish something during those moments. Sometimes you just might want to enjoy them.
And giving yourself that time isn’t selfish. It can be a simple way to create more calm and balance in your day.
You may have things waiting for you. There may always be another email, another task, or another thing on your list, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a few moments of calm.
Self-Reflection or Journal Question:
What is something simple that helps you slow down and enjoy a moment of peace and calm?
So instead of waiting for the perfect time to slow down, consider creating a little time for yourself along the way.
I would love to hear what works for you in the comments. 🦋
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
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.
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.
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’sAffirmation:
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.
