The value of a journey

The value of a journey

All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. – Martin Buber I’ve had this quote in my head since I came across it a few weeks ago. It probably would have resonated with me at any time in my life – when is there not a...
How positive thinking can change your day

How positive thinking can change your day

How many times a day do you think “I have to…”? I have to go to work. I have to make dinner. I have to go to the gym. I have to go talk to my boss. I have to check in with a client. I have to go to the grocery. What if – just for a week – you...
Breathe. You’ll feel better.

Breathe. You’ll feel better.

Breathing is something most of us take for granted. Try doing it a bit more consciously this week with this “Relaxing Breath” exercise. It only takes a few minutes…I know you’re busy! How’d you do? Leave a comment to tell me how it made...
3 reasons asking for support makes you stronger

3 reasons asking for support makes you stronger

I’ve had a lot going on recently. Between running a business, training for half marathons, and keeping up with friends and family, a girl can get a little overwhelmed. It finally occurred to me: “Lara, you have big plans. You need to call in the big...
Are you selling your soul?

Are you selling your soul?

Seriously. Are you? Let me ask a different way: How would your life be different if your soul – your passion – showed up in your business or career? If you were literally “selling your soul” instead of just a product or service? “Shut UP,...
Seeing and being seen.

Seeing and being seen.

What does it mean to “be seen” by another person? Is it even possible? And in our attempts to be seen by those in our lives, do we miss out on truly seeing them? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, on both the personal and professional...