My journals are often a reflection of mindsets, strategies, and habits I’ve developed over the last several years to create a purpose-driven and fulfilling life. We’ve explored topics like creating white space, fierce commitment, and cultivating strength, just to name a few. But equally important to what I’ve added to my life are the things I choose to exclude.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the space between stimulus and response, where awareness, clarity, and self-trust emerge. This week, I want to take it further—into white space. That’s where magic happens: clarity replaces busyness, intuition grows louder, and overthinking dissolves. It’s uncomfortable at first, doing nothing when we’re used to constant motion. But in this space, we discover self-trust, expanded creativity, and true productivity. White space isn’t empty—it’s where our most optimal selves come alive, ready to lead with presence, purpose, and power.

One of the driving forces behind becoming a life coach was transforming my own lessons into guidance for others. Today's journal isn't a story, but a collection of 26 truths that have become undeniably clear to me over the years. These insights emerged from my own growth and from walking alongside clients as they navigate their journeys. I don't have it all figured out, but here's what I know for sure.

If there's one thing I truly indulge in religiously, it's my vacations! Whether I'm exploring a new city, sunbathing in a beach town, or spending a quick 24 hours in Vegas, I soak it all in. And as much as I stick to an exercise routine at home, I NEVER work out on vacations—until recently, when everything changed.

When you find yourself in the hell of the aftermath of trauma, you either burn, or you come out on fire. You either become a shell of your former self, living numb and on autopilot, or you dive into healing and emerge stronger, vibrant, and thriving. Healing isn't about bypassing the pain—it's about choosing to live, not just survive.

A couple of months ago, I gifted myself a two-week personal retreat. After a year of constant movement, filled with both personal milestones and professional momentum, I decided it was time to slow down and reset in true alignment with myself. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give ourselves is permission to pause.