Posts by Cathy Jacob
Where to Find Inspiration When You’re not Feeling Inspired
In this episode, Cathy shares five things that have inspired her during the pandemic and what she has learned about how to feel more inspired and how to inspire others as we steel ourselves for another winter of infections and lockdowns. She also shares a simple practice to support you to stay more connected to…
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In this episode, Cathy explores the annual ritual of the January do-over. She explores the dark side to do-overs and to the unending quest for that ideal future self. She talks about how “project ideal you” can be a form of perfectionism that not only sets you up for failure but can end in you…
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I’m writing this in January. We’re in the full throes of winter here and it’s freezing out there. At the same time, the Omicron virus is washing over us like a tsunami and, once again, we’re facing another winter in various stages of lockdown. There’s lots to feel grumpy about and for some of you, there may be good reasons to feel worried or discouraged.
Read MoreHow to Reclaim Your Morning and Rock Your Day!
Does your day feel out of control before you get out of bed in the morning? Does the incessant dinging of your smartphone get your heart pumping faster than a morning run? Do you find you’re staring down 500 emails before you’ve even gotten out of your jammies. If the first 30 to 60 minutes…
Read More10 Ways to Boot Up Your Day in Under 30 Minutes
If you’d love to start your day feeling less stressed, more confident, and more in charge, try booting up with ONE of these morning routines. No time? No problem. Each of these routines can be performed in under 30 minutes and some of them take just a few seconds. If you don’t have a consistent…
Read MoreWelcome to the Podcast, trailer
Welcome to Sound Insight, the podcast that explores our complex relationship between work and life. I’m your host, Cathy Jacob. For 20 years, I’ve coached executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, and creators to do the work they love without sacrificing the rest of their lives in the process. Think of Sound Insight as your personal coach in…
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