A couple weeks ago, I was coaching a group of women and one of them told us, "It has been a tough year." She explained some of the challenges her family has faced and I could tell there was more she wasn't sharing. She felt defeated, tired, and frustrated. Understandably so. But what she felt at the end of the session was different. A shift in energy. A shift in perspective. Because together we decided that she has every right to feel like a victim. It's just not helping create what she wants in her life today or in the future. And so I suggested that she also has every right to feel like a superhero. Because she is. In fact the hero story is more true than the victim story, because she's handled every single obstacle. She's figured it out. She's pivoted, adjusted, gotten scrappy and made it work. Like a superhero. Wonder Woman doesn't need to show up when things are easy. She shows up when things are hard. The more difficult the better. This doesn't mean she would choose to repeat those challenges. This doesn't mean she should think positively about them. It means she can stop feeling sorry for herself and start being proud of how she's handled it all. Her story is no longer about what a tough year it's been. Her new story is, " Easy or hard, I get it done. So you might want to get your notebooks out and take some notes world because I will show you how. Your welcome." Give it a try when you can. When you want to. It's OK to feel like a victim. It really is. But it just feels crummy AND it makes it so much harder for you to show up as the superhero that you are. Thank you for this, @Jocelyn Ives

Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! In the spirit of our topic from last night's Poolside, what is something you are grateful for? If you missed it, we discussed gratitude last night, exploring how to cultivate it and find it, even during tough times. Also, learn to be patient and kind to yourself in moments when you struggle to find gratitude. Our recording is live in the Classroom Tab, under "Poolside Chats Library." ------- Also, don't forget to register for our next Poolside Chat on December 9th, where we will be talking about how to become more dementia aware in the new year and why that is so important. Register here for December 9th @ 5:30 pm MST (AZ) / 7:30 EST Plus! Don't miss out on our Holiday special Poolside on December 23rd, where we will talk about how to get through the holidays. We'll be hosting an ugly Christmas sweater/hat contest, and whoever wins will get a copy of Laura's book! So get ready! Register here for December 23rd @ 5:30 pm MST (AZ) / 7:30 EST

“I am thankful for my struggle because without it, I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength.” Alex Elle

Anxiety often grows in the spaces where we feel least prepared. For caregivers, probate and future planning can be one of those spaces. On October 28th, in our next Poolside Chat, we’ll explore how understanding the process can replace fear with confidence and bring a greater sense of peace. Also, back by popular demand, we will have Ed Goodson from Lagerlof, LLP join us to discuss more on Probate planning. 🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PRzPtXKIRf-NNdHzhSToUg

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