One summer, I was sitting alone on the dock at a cottage and looking around at the lake, the beach, and the landscaping on the property thinking about what made it so pleasing to my eyes. A single word popped into my head: layers. Layers add complexity, variety, depth, and interest. It’s how we express […]
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Have a big birthday coming up and want to be intentional about the next decade? Ask yourself these questions.
A milestone birthday has a way of kicking up a LOT of questions. And turning 50 really gets those “Now what?” and “What’s next?” questions popping up like a game of whack-a-mole. You might try to knock them back in because they can feel scary and heavy, but they don’t need to. Take these companion […]
Let Go of ‘I-Should-Have-It-Figured-Out-itis’
To everyone who beats themselves up for not having “it all figured out by now”, here are five things I invite you to consider. 1. You have already figured out more than you could ever contain, carry, or categorize. Instead of beating yourself up for what you still don’t know or what still feels hard […]
I'm Sara Smeaton, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, writer, and workshop leader. I work with thoughtful people seeking a creative and meaningful path in a complex world. I'm known for my intuitive and rigorous approach, creative tools, and deep listening, and I help people move forward with creativity, clarity, and integrity.