For the past two weeks, my inbox has been inundated with emails reminding me that the year is coming to an end and it’s time to conduct a personal annual life review. To be fair, I signed up for these kinds of messages a long time ago, and I usually welcome these invitations with open arms. Yet this year, rather than feeling inspired, I felt overwhelmed by the push to do a full annual review.

“How do I know what I really want?” and “How do I get it?” These powerful questions are some of my favorite ones to explore, because determining what you want lays the foundation for your life. And once you know what you want… well, the possibilities ahead of you are simply exciting and expansive!

The other night, I attended a women’s event where we were each asked to share one of our greatest achievements. Without hesitation, I answered, “Raising my kids.” To my surprise, the women around me were genuinely taken aback, and their responses sounded like this: “But you make it look so easy.” “You’re always so calm and peaceful.” “You’re such a good mom.”

Last week’s journal explored what it means to live fully with the wisdom and opportunity that emerge in our 40’s. Later that week, we celebrated my daughter’s 21st birthday. During celebrations for her milestone birthday, I couldn’t help but think about the powerful 20’s and 30’s that build the foundation for who we become in our 40’s and beyond.

Making a commitment to a coaching relationship sets you off on a remarkable journey that often begins with a simple yearning—for more clarity, confidence, or purpose. You may not know exactly what you're searching for, but you know something needs to change. What happens next is both gentle and profound. The transformation may appear subtle from the outside, but internally? Everything shifts.

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.