People pleasing as an energy drain

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Surfing the waves

Catching up with a friend through a couple of quick Instagram DMs, I ended my update by saying that I felt like my husband and I were surfing through recent changes in our world. I meant we were bracing for the next wave with some anticipation and alertness, knowing that right now, we need to […]

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Why I don’t believe in “reinvention”

My mom sometimes reminds me of a story from when I was a late teen/early twenty-something. We were chatting about a kid we both knew, and she innocently said, “it will be interesting to see how she turns out.” In a tone more aggravated than she deserved, I answered, “when will you know that?” My […]

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Are you following a pre-paved path or forging a new desire path?

Desire paths are created when people consistently choose to walk where no pre-paved path exists. Isn’t that a delicious name? When we forge a new path instead of following one planned and paved for us, we create something new that better fits our lives. We’re demonstrating what we desire for ourselves and that we know […]

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Sara Smeaton, CPCC<br/><small>Photo by Marina Dempster</small>

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.

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