The "Old Sofa" Lesson: Master Your Mind by Releasing Beliefs That Aren't Yours

mindset & mindfulness Nov 16, 2025
 

Have you ever had a piece of furniture, or perhaps just an item in your possession, that you don't really like anymore—that you don't even need—but you just can't bring yourself to throw away?

It’s familiar. It's comfortable. It's just there.

This "Old Sofa" is the perfect metaphor for the silent, disempowering beliefs that sit in our minds, running a program that no longer serves the person you want to become.

 

The Sofa That Doesn't Belong to You

Many of our most stubborn limiting beliefs don't even belong to us.

Think about that old sofa: it might have been inherited, or maybe you got it during a time when your needs were different. Similarly, many core beliefs are formed early in childhood—often before the age of five—by something someone said or by a single circumstance.

That belief is a program running in the background, consuming mental space and energy, much like that old sofa consumes valuable physical space in your kitchen. It's not serving your current purpose, but it...

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Master Your Mood: The Power of Daily Mini-Check-ins

mindset & mindfulness Nov 09, 2025
 

I want to talk about the simple, yet profound, power of the Daily Mini-Check-in with Yourself.

It's such a basic concept, yet we often forget it entirely. We are so busy doing what we have to do, we forget to check in on how we are actually doing. This disconnect is what leads straight to burnout and the dreaded yoyo cycle.

This practice is part of my Moments of Silence non-negotiable habit. It’s not about sitting on a cushion for an hour; it's about pausing and asking, "How am I feeling right now?" This simple question is the key to stepping out of reaction and into intentional action.

 

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Yesterday was a full day that proved this test works. It involved a high-energy speakers meeting followed by an hour of pure bliss at a sound bath. Sound baths are amazing—they cleanse the nervous system.

When the sound was over, I knew my body needed something, but I had to ask: "What does my body need now?"

The answer was clear: "I want to go for a hike." That's ...

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Why Your Wellness Habits Fail (It's NOT a Lack of Discipline)

mindset & mindfulness Oct 26, 2025
 

 

I want to talk about the most frustrating thing in life, health, and business: the yoyo cycle.

We've all been there—whether it's weight loss, managing finances, or getting that workout routine started (and then quitting too soon). Statistically, 95% of people who get on a weight loss program gain the weight back six months later. This same pattern of failure haunts nearly every goal we set.

The failure isn't a lack of accountability, and it’s certainly not a lack of willpower or discipline.

The real question is: Where do we need to start to stay consistent for the rest of our lives?

 

The Truth: You Are Starting in the Wrong Place

 

We confuse goals with destinations. Health, relationships, and money are not destinations; they are lifelong journeys made up of stepping stones.

The reason our habits fail is simple, and it comes down to my life principle: How We Do One Thing is How We Do Everything.

We start building the walls before we check the ground.

It’s like building a ...

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You Are the Center of the Universe: Why Your Single Choice Echoes

mindset & mindfulness Oct 19, 2025
 

I want to reflect on something that sits deeply with me, something that affects everything we do: The ultimate ripple effect.

Nadya's Life Principle: How We Do One Thing is How We Do Everything.

Where I think we truly get it wrong is believing we are just one little individual person, and what we do—or don't do—only impacts ourselves.

We throw one piece of trash out the window, we eat one piece of junk food, we listen to one piece of negative thought. We don't realize the compound effect of these choices. Then we complain about being overweight, or busy, and wonder why life is the way it is.

We are fed the lie that being "too busy" is a badge of honor, and that convinces us we don't have time to prep food or exercise. We choose the convenience action—the skipped rest—and we choose the Sickness Vortex.

 

 

The Sickness Vortex and the Interconnected Life

 

When your body and mind feel "crappy," that energy deficit doesn't stay contained. It immediately tran

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The Mirror Check: Who is the most important person?

mindset & mindfulness Oct 05, 2025

As the leaves begin to turn and October sets in, the pace of life often picks up. But before you dive into another busy week of caring for others and tackling your to-do list, I want to ask you a simple, yet profound question:

Who is the single most important person in your life?

You might think of a partner or a child, but the answer should be the person looking back at you in the mirror.

I know how easy it is to forget that. I remember one chaotic evening when I was hecticly cooking dinner, rushing to manage the household while my kids buzzed around me. My 8-year-old daughter took my hand, looked straight into my eyes, walked me to the front door, and simply said: “Mama, go be happy.”

She didn't need the perfect meal; she needed the version of me that was present and calm. She knew, even then, that my genuine happiness and peace came from my time outdoors.

We are often brilliant at caring for others, yet when we look inward, how often do we ignore and neglect the one person whos...

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Beyond Time Management: 4 Steps to Guaranteed Success

mindset & mindfulness Sep 28, 2025
 

Tired of New Year's Resolution Failure? Here's How to Guarantee Your Success by January 1st

 

Hello everyone!

January 1st usually brings a flurry of ambitious New Year's resolutions that often fade before the month is over. But what if, for once, you could start celebrating on January 1st instead of just setting goals?

To achieve this, we have to go beyond time management. It's not about forcing, squeezing, or pushing your calendar. It's about shifting to self-management. We all have the same 168 hours in a week. The secret is to align those hours with your intentions and make the time work for you.

I want to share the profound distinctions and techniques we covered in our recent training to help you take control of your time and attention now.


 

The Four Distinctions: Shifting Your Focus

 

When we feel drained by deadlines and to-do lists, it's often because we are focused on the wrong things. True freedom and flow come from shifting your focus:

  1. Action vs. Perfection:

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Tired of Just Managing Time? This Is Your Next Step

mindset & mindfulness Sep 16, 2025
 

As we move through September, a time when new routines begin and holidays loom on the horizon, many of us start to think about goal-setting. But instead of seeing this as a period of pressure, I believe September is the best time to proactively set ourselves up for success.

 

This weekend, as I prepared to support a beautiful event for children with special needs, I found myself reflecting on the common challenges we all face with motivation, goals, and time. I want to share three principles that can help us navigate this season—and any other unpredicted moment in life—with energy and intention.


 

Principle #1: Generate, Don't Wait

 

How many times have you said, "I'll do it when I feel like it"? The truth is, waiting for motivation is often a waste of time. As Brendon Burchard says, we don't wait for energy, we generate it.

You can't wait for the feeling to show up; you have to create it. This is why you must go out and do the actions that will naturally lead to motivation,...

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Breathe: The Non-Negotiable Foundation for True Growth

mindset & mindfulness Jun 29, 2025

Have you ever heard me saying to you, "Breathe..."? Here's why.

It's a simple directive, often given in moments of overwhelm, tension, or when we're diving deep into inner work. And it's not just a suggestion; it's a profound invitation to unlock a fundamental power within you.

As we transition into July, I've been reflecting on something truly fundamental that underpins all the transformative work we have done in June – from embracing our inner child to dismantling those stubborn limiting beliefs. It's about all the identity transformation (change) work we do.

It's something we do thousands of times a day without a second thought, yet it holds the key to profound change:

our breath.

Think about it: when you're stressed, worried, or stuck in old patterns, how does your body feel? Tense, right? Shoulders up, jaw clenched, stomach tight. In that state of tension, it's incredibly difficult to relax, truly rest, or let go of what no longer serves you. It's like tryin

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Giving Yourself Grace. The Power of Sleep!

mindset & mindfulness Jun 22, 2025
 

This weekend, my reflection comes from a recent and deeply personal lesson I learned, one that truly brought home the profound importance of self-care and the surprising challenge of extending true grace to myself.


The Unexpected Lesson: Giving Yourself Grace

Life has a way of throwing us curveballs, doesn't it? The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of birthday celebrations followed by an unwelcome bout of sickness. It’s so easy for us to fall into that "all or nothing" trap. When life veers off our routine—what I call a "bad day" in "My Power Journal", meaning any day out of the norm—we tend to become overly judgmental. We find ourselves thinking, "I should have," "I should be able to," "I need to do this or that."

My recent experience took me on an unplanned detour. I was traveling, feeling unwell, and had a highly anticipated conference to attend. As my daughter drove me to the airport, I wrestled with just how truly unwell I was. That's when I had to take a deep look ...

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Back to Basics for Lasting Wellness

 

Happy weekend, everyone! This Memorial weekend, as we remember our heroes, I've found myself in a reflective mode, and I wanted to share something truly crucial with you all.

We often get caught up in the latest shiny object—the new diet, the new workout trend, a friend's recommendation, or the latest ad. Low carb, keto, intermittent fasting... I'm not saying these are bad, but the starting point for lasting change isn't found there. It's about getting back to basics, building a strong foundation, just like building a house.

As I often say, "How we do one thing is how we do everything."

A true, strong foundation in health, finances, or relationships starts with the basics.

My core Life Principle is:

Transformation isn't about a change; it's about a choice, one step at a time.

That means one breath, one bite, one thought, one movement—moment by moment. That's where we have the opportunity to shift.


Nutrition: The Path to Food Freedom

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