Self-compassion ≠ making excuses. This is a fundamental misunderstanding of the concept. Instead, self-compassion is what allows us to get enough perspective to accurately identify the problem. This matters because correctly identifying a problem is the only real chance you have of solving that problem. Read more for an excellent example of what this looks like, and why self-compassion is so critical to our ability to make meaningful progress in any area of our lives.

If you’re a neurodivergent, “2e” type of human, trying to “put yourself in someone else’s shoes” can be a complicated proposition. You are more likely than a neurotypical person to ascribe a more complex motivation to someone’s actions or behaviors than is actually present. You’re also more inclined towards Negative Intent Attribution - meaning you’re more likely to attribute more negative and less positive intent to peers. Keep reading to learn more about how “thinking differently” can cause us to misidentify others’ motivations, and how we can work with our brains to cultivate emotionally-healthy communication and connection.

Have you ever found yourself in a super negative headspace, where you are just spiraling into an evil mental rabbit hole of doom and can't seem to get out? Me too. It sucks. Neurocoaching offers some simple tools for getting out of an awful emotional headspace like that in 15 minutes or less. 

Learn about the first step to preparing for a successful interview, PLUS download a FREE, simple and comprehensive TOOL you can use to set yourself up for a success by making sure you can comfortably, confidently, and directly respond to any experience, skill, knowledge or trait question your interviewer throws your way.

How many times have you made a goal to improve yourself and failed to follow through?  Honestly, it’s probably thousands of times.  For all of us!  I’m counting all the Big Goals (I’m going to work out 6 days a week for an hour) and the little goals (I’m just going to watch one episode on Netflix before bed).  So why is there such a discrepancy between the awesome life plans we’ve designed and actually taking the actions that will get us there?