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When Two Opposing Feelings Are Both True
Sometimes clarity doesn’t come from deciding which feeling is the right one. It comes from allowing both to be true.
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Personal reflections and practical ideas about change, caregiving, self-trust, identity, leadership and what comes next.
These writings are an invitation to pause and consider, not therapy, diagnosis or individualized advice.
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Original reflections on change, caregiving, boundaries, self-trust, young adulthood, leadership and the stories that shape our choices.
Changing the Story I Told Myself About My Body
For years, I thought this was a story about back pain. It turned out to be a story about the way we experience our bodies and the stories we tell ourselves. This personal reflection explores fear, movement, trust, and what happened when I chose to rewrite one of the oldest stories I'd been carrying.
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The Many Forms of Loss: Understanding Grief Beyond Death
Loss comes in many forms, and not all of them are easy to recognize. Sometimes we grieve a person who has died, and sometimes we grieve a relationship, a dream, a friendship, or a loved one who is still here but has changed. Whatever the loss, our feelings deserve to be acknowledged with kindness and care.
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Understanding Boundaries: A Path to Personal Growth
Boundaries are often misunderstood. They are not about controlling other people, but about understanding your own emotional limits, needs, and capacity. This blog explores why boundaries matter, why they can feel so difficult to hold, and how they help create healthier, more honest relationships.
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Why Caregivers Need Care Too
Caregiving can be emotionally overwhelming, especially when caregivers neglect their own needs while supporting loved ones. This article explores caregiver burnout, self-care, boundaries, and why emotional support for caregivers matters too.
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Coaching Teenagers and Young Adults Through Their Complicated Worlds
Nobody really teaches you how to handle the emotional side of growing up. The overthinking, the pressure, the feeling of not quite knowing who you are yet. This is a space where teenagers and young adults can slow down, think out loud, and start to understand themselves a little better.
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Living Authentically: How It Feels, Why It Matters, and How to Find Your Way Back to Yourself
Learn what living authentically truly means, how to recognize authentic connections, and how embracing your authentic self can transform your relationships and overall well-being.
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Trust Yourself Journey: Finding Your Way When Doubt Creeps In
Your trust yourself journey isn’t always clear or steady. When self-doubt creeps in and progress feels slow, learning to listen to your inner signals can help you stay grounded, focused, and moving forward.
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How To Move Forward/ Part 3
Wondering how to move forward in life when you feel stuck? This blog explores how small steps and momentum create real change.
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The Space Between Knowing and Doing/ Part 2
You know something needs to change, but nothing moves. This blog explores what keeps you stuck, even when you can see it clearly.
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When You Keep Ending Up in the Same Place and Feel Stuck in Your Life/ Part 1
Feeling stuck in life and repeating the same patterns? This blog explores why you keep ending up in the same place, even when you want change.
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Business Coaching for Entrepreneurs: Making Better Decisions When It Matters Most
Running a business means making constant decisions under pressure, often without full certainty. This blog explores how business coaching for entrepreneurs supports clearer thinking, stronger decisions, and more confident leadership.
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When Holidays Bring Up More Than Joy: A Reflection on Expectations, Emotions & What We Truly Want
Holidays bring up more than celebration, they stir memories, expectations, and emotions we often carry quietly. Whether your family is complicated, distant, or beautifully imperfect, there are ways to show up differently and create a holiday that feels more grounded and meaningful. You can’t control others, but you can choose how you respond, and even small shifts can make things better.
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Making the Decision Right
We spend so much time trying to make the right decision that we forget the power we have to make any decision right. When you choose with intention and show up fully for what follows, clarity begins to unfold. It’s not about finding the perfect path, it’s about trusting yourself to walk it.
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What Are Core Beliefs, and Why They Matter
Self-trust grows when you follow through on your word. Learn how showing up for yourself builds confidence, self-worth, and lasting change.
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Why Knowing Your Core Values Changes Everything
Self-trust grows when you follow through on your word. Learn how showing up for yourself builds confidence, self-worth, and lasting change.
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You Already Have the Answers: Creating Space to Hear Yourself
Self-trust grows when you follow through on your word. Learn how showing up for yourself builds confidence, self-worth, and lasting change.
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Building Self-Trust: Showing Up for Yourself Changes Everything
Self-trust grows when you follow through on your word. Learn how showing up for yourself builds confidence, self-worth, and lasting change.
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Losing My Father at 12: Grief and Growth
I lost my dad at 12, and grief became part of my story. This blog shares how that loss shaped me, and how healing and meaning slowly found their way in.
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Commit to Yourself: The Power of Showing Up for You
Discover how committing to yourself through small daily actions can align you with your true purpose, bringing peace, joy, and a sense of fulfillment.
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How to Connect with Your Essence: A Path to Finding Your True Self
Discover how to connect with your essence and find your true self. Learn gentle, everyday ways to live with more presence, peace, and authenticity.
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The Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries for Your Well-being
Healthy boundaries are essential for self-care. Learn how to set them with compassion and protect your energy and well-being.
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Embracing Vulnerability: The Path to Authentic Living
Discover how embracing vulnerability leads to deeper connection, inner strength, and a more authentic life, one compassionate step at a tim
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The Power of Being Heard: A Space to Be Truly Listened To
Have you ever experienced the feeling of truly being heard? Not just having someone nod along or wait for their turn to speak, but really li
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Empowering Young Adults: How Coaching Can Help Overcome Stress, Doubt, and Life Challenges
Feeling overwhelmed by expectations and life choices? Coaching offers a judgment-free space to gain clarity, confidence, and direction.
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Letting Go: My Journey to Self-Acceptance
Letting go isn’t just about endings, it’s about self-acceptance, growth, and discovering who you are beyond the past.
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Purpose: The Compass of Life
Purpose is not a destination, it’s a journey. Discover how to cultivate meaning, motivation, and fulfillment in your life.
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Rewriting Your Story: The Power of Exploring New Possibilities
Your story isn’t set in stone. Challenge old beliefs, embrace new possibilities, and step into a future that aligns with your true self.
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Sharleen Young
Sharleen writes from the intersection of coaching, business leadership, caregiving advocacy and lived experience. Her perspectives make room for nuance, honest feeling and the next question worth asking.
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