The Trap of Trying to Do It All: Breaking Free from the Pressure to Be Everything In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, many of us feel an overwhelming pressure to “do it all” and “be all things to all people.” Whether it’s excelling at work, being the perfect parent, maintaining a thriving social life, staying fit, Read More
Posts by Shannon Parish
Professional Life Coach, Graphic Recorder, Creative Service Provider serving Authors, Speakers, Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits since 1997
The Vital Link Between Nutrition, Health, and a Balanced Life
In the hustle of modern life, it’s easy to let nutrition and health slide down the priority list. Work deadlines, family responsibilities, and personal goals often take center stage, leaving little room for mindful eating or self-care. Yet, neglecting these foundational elements can undermine every other aspect of our lives. Optimal health isn’t just a Read More
The Healing Power of Nutrition for Trauma Recovery
Trauma can significantly affect an individual’s relationship with food and nutrition. When a person experiences trauma, whether physical, emotional, or psychological, it can disrupt their eating habits and overall approach to food. This disruption may manifest as changes in appetite, disordered eating patterns, or heightened sensitivity to certain foods. Some individuals may turn to emotional Read More
Overcoming the Stalemate: Taking Action After Trauma
Many of us have experienced moments where we want to make a change or seek help but find ourselves stuck in a cycle of procrastination. This is especially common among those who have faced trauma. There is a subconscious fear of punishment if success is achieved. People talk about procrastination as though its a disease Read More
Understanding Thinkers and Feelers: How We Process Life Differently
During a recent coaching session, I observed a client struggling with language that was undermining her business, self-image, and even her marriage. The root cause? A fundamental difference in how she and her partner processed sudden events in their lives. Her partner is a classic “Thinker”—someone with a strong, reserved personality who rarely shows emotion Read More