While this blog is about the topic of failure, the word failure is so loaded and so negative that I almost never use it. Instead I like to think of any setback in life as a learning opportunity (once I process my emotions around it). This is how I approach "failures" that my coaching clients experience and how I aspire to approach "failures" that my child encounters in life. Please keep reading to learn more about how our reponse to our kids' failures can make a big differenc

As humans in this world (maybe now more than ever) we are wired to feel anxiety. Anxiety is a natural response to stress or perceived danger, triggering the body’s “fight, flight, or freeze” reaction. While it doesn’t feel good, it can help keep us alert, motivated, and prepared for challenges. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming or persistent, it can interfere with daily life and well-being. Understanding that anxiety has a purpose—but shouldn’t be allowed take contro