As I'm packing for our upcoming vacation, I can't help but reflect on the age-old struggle of overpacking.

Maybe it's just me, but have you ever found yourself cramming way too much into your suitcase?

It's always a challenge to decide what to bring and what to leave behind! 

When it comes to writing a book, particularly when writing about the past, I find that this overpacking tendency often seeps into our stories as well.

Just like lugging around an overstuffed suitcase, including too many details from our past can weigh down our story. Your reader might get lost in the baggage of your story, missing out on those powerful "aha" moments that truly showcase your growth and transformation.

You may not realize it at first, but sharing too many details of your past story might be a sign that you're writing from the perspective of the unhealed parts of your story. As you experience breakthroughs and evolve, your writing shifts too!  

Once you've received true breakthrough, you can b...

I had no idea when I took the giant leap into coaching, speaking, and getting clear on my vision for my book that there was an unleashing stage where I had to completely disconnect from the stable career and be willing to face fear.

I had to allow myself to have unwavering faith for the vision I received to inspire people to rise into greater purpose through their stories. 

I had been marinating on this vision for 10 years!  Back then, I had a dream, a vision, that pulled me out of bed to write at 3am.  It was one night where I received a glimpse of my doing breakthrough work at an event and people were standing up and sharing how they have powerfully shifted perception of their stories.  I could feel the shift in the dream.

A voice told me to get out of bed to write... pen to paper... so I did.  I went on to write down 10 pages of what I saw and experienced then went back to bed and forgot about it.

While I may have forgotten about it, I still received nudges and knowings that my current ...