Author: Coaching
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Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish – Audio
In this reflective audio, I unpack what self-care really means, why so many of us confuse it with comfort or escape, and how to build a proactive self-care practice that supports balance and resilience.Listen to unwind, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
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Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
Let’s Talk About Self-CareFirst, I want to ask you a couple of questions:What does self-care mean to you?And further — what would it be like if you cared for yourself the way you care for others?For some, these questions may come easily. But for many, they’re surprisingly difficult. Sometimes it’s because you’re not entirely sure…
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Purpose & Direction: Reclaiming Meaning When Life Feels “Less Than”
Audio What happens when success on paper still feels empty? In this episode, I share my personal journey through misalignment and back toward purpose—and how one small reflective exercise can help you do the same.From burnout to belief, from confusion to clarity—this is your reminder that alignment is possible.
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Finding Your Own Path: Purpose, Direction, and the Return to Meaning
Purpose & DirectionNapoleon Hill once said that living without a definite major direction promises nothing but a scant living. Scant. First of all—what the heck does that even mean? It means inadequate, insufficient, not enough. In life, “scant” might mean living in a way that just doesn’t feel like enough. For some, this could mean…
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The Four Faces of Burnout
Burnout isn’t just about working too much — it shows up in the body, the mind, our hormones, and even the soul. In this show, Christopher Testa — Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) — explores the four faces of burnout: physical, psychological, adrenal fatigue, and misalignment. Through personal stories, practical tools,…
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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: The 4 Maladaptive Patterns
Burnout isn’t just about exhaustion — it’s about the patterns we fall into when we lose touch with our values. In this episode, I unpack the 4 maladaptive burnout patterns: The Overthinker, The Overcommitter, The Overrider, and The Disconnected Dreamer.Listen in to discover how each pattern shows up in daily life, and how you can…
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Values: Your Compass for Authentic Living
Values give us direction, clarity, and meaning. In this episode, I talk about the importance of identifying your core values, and how living out of alignment can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. You’ll hear stories, coaching reflections, and strategies to help you reconnect with what matters most. Perfect for a mindful pause in your day—whether…
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Values – Get back to your path!
What Are Values and How Do They Impact Your Life? For some people, the word values has a clear meaning. For others, it’s a term they’ve heard in passing—or are only now beginning to realize it’s not just a vague concept, but a powerful guide for understanding oneself and shaping one’s life direction. For many,…
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Maladaptive Patterns and Misalignment
Today, I’m picking up from where I left off in the last article on the 4 Faces of Burnout. We’re staying in the realm of misalignment burnout—but this time, digging a bit deeper into the maladaptive behaviours we often adopt when we find ourselves walking paths that were never truly ours to begin with. Remember…
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The Four Faces Of Burnout
The Four Faces of Burnout: Body, Mind, Hormones, and Soul Burnout isn’t just about working too much. It can live in the body, the mind, our hormones, and even the soul. In this piece, I explore the four faces of burnout — physical, psychological, adrenal fatigue, and misalignment — and how each one shows up…