Coach Courtney's Corner

I used ChatGPT for a few years. There's a lot of good I find. You still need to be a thinking and feeling person. I learned how to prompt, using things like "tell me about" or "cite an article" and so much more...I asked it "if you were a fan of [enter someone I am not a fan of] to learn about the other side's view. It's great for visuals, charts, meal prep ideas, SEO (bot to bot language), research (still important check links they provide), the list goes on and on... It

A reflection on grief, hope, and choosing a slower, steadier pace. February brought hard moments, deep clarity, and intentional pauses, stepping away from noise, tending to the nervous system, and honoring what matters most while moving forward with care.

Choosing how to protect our energy is one of the most important things we can do today.

Better sleep starts with small shifts. Try a wind-down routine with reading, stretching, or gratitude reflections to calm your mind. Keep your space cool, dark, and tech-free before bed. Morning light helps set your body’s clock. Self-care during the day supports rest at night. And spoiler alert from your alcohol-free coach… alcohol disrupts deep sleep and can cause middle-of-the-night wakes.

Shingles showed up unexpectedly, but as quickly as they came, they went (caught it early!) An important reminder though to slow down and Just BE. Read more to see how! Plus some August updates. Time to savor the summer!

There’s nothing wrong with discipline or drive. But if we don’t allow ourselves to enjoy life’s comforts — whether they’re small, big, or somewhere in between — what are we doing it all for? In this post, I share why comfort matters, especially during change, and how it connects with sustainable self-care. You’ll also find check-in questions and small, supportive shifts you can try right away to help you reset and feel more like you.