February 2026 Posts

February 6th 2026. Author: Sparkle In You

Coaching is often misunderstood. Many people hesitate to work with a coach because of myths or misconceptions. Let’s bust three common myths and explore why coaching can help you, even if the answers are already inside you.

Myth 1: Coaching is about giving advice

Many expect a coach to hand them a roadmap. The truth is, coaching helps you uncover your own answers. Often, clarity is buried under habits, doubts, or conflicting priorities. A coach helps you notice patterns, test ideas, and take confident action.

Myth 2: Only people with problems need coaching

Coaching isn’t just for moments of struggle. High performers, entrepreneurs, and creatives use coaching to gain clarity, focus, and momentum. Even when you think you know what to do, a coach can reveal blind spots and small shifts that create big results.

Myth 3: You need a major problem to start coaching

You don’t need a crisis to benefit. Coaching often works through small, simple insights that trigger big transformations. Creating space to notice your own answers and act on them is powerful, and it’s exactly what a coach facilitates.

The answers are inside you, but coaching helps you access them faster, see what’s blocking you, and take confident action. If you’re curious what coaching could reveal for you, order a session today.

February 15th 2026. Author: Sparkle In You

Today, let’s focus on why setting boundaries, both at work and in relationships is so important. While it’s a topic frequently discussed online, few people consistently commit to maintaining healthy boundaries or feel comfortable saying “no” when it’s needed. For many, the desire to please others and be seen as “good” makes the word no feel intimidating, carrying associations of selfishness or negativity. However, saying yes to others’ demands without honoring your own limits can take a toll on your wellbeing and energy levels. The worst-case outcome of not honoring your boundaries is overpromising to protect a ‘good image,’ and not being able to maintain the promise, which can backfire and damage relationships at work and in life far more than saying no ever would.

Boundaries aren’t walls, they’re bridges to more focused and meaningful work, better relationships, and a calmer mind. Without them, we risk burning out at work, facing conflicts fueled by unmet needs, and seeing our self-confidence take a hit.

Through coaching conversations, I help people reflect on their need for healthy boundaries and gain the confidence to honor them, so saying no when necessary feels natural and relieving.

Curious what that could look like in your life? Message me and let’s explore it together. 

Order a session today.

February 21st 2026. Author: Sparkle In You

In both professional and personal life, people-pleasing often seems harmless, even rewarding. We think that by constantly accommodating others, smoothing over conflicts, or taking on extra responsibilities, we’re building strong connections. The truth is more complex. When you habitually prioritize others’ expectations over your own needs, the relationships you form can be surprisingly shallow.

Here’s why: when you focus on pleasing, people aren’t connecting with you. They’re connecting with the version of you that fits their comfort, their expectations, or their agenda. Your authentic voice, your true desires, your boundaries, all of these get hidden. Over time, this creates relationships that feel surface-level: friendly and polite, but lacking depth and genuine mutual understanding.

This pattern shows up in many ways. At work, colleagues and bosses may rely on your compliance or constant support, yet never truly notice your goals or aspirations. In friendships, you may always be the dependable one, giving attention and energy but rarely receiving the same in return. In romantic or family relationships, this dynamic can lead to frustration, resentment, and the painful realization that others appreciate the “helper” you, not the person you truly are.

Breaking free from this cycle isn’t about being rigid or cold, it’s about authenticity. Start by noticing when your behavior is driven by obligation or fear of judgment rather than your true aspirations. Expressing your preferences, setting clear boundaries, and prioritizing your needs allows others to engage with the real you, rather than the persona you’ve been performing.

Healthy, sustainable relationships are built on honesty, mutual respect, and authentic connection. When you stop molding yourself to fit others’ expectations, you make room for people to appreciate your true self. These connections are deeper, more balanced, and far more energizing.

In my coaching work, I guide professionals and individuals to reclaim their voice, set boundaries, and cultivate relationships that honor both their wellbeing and their authenticity. The payoff is profound: more energy, less resentment, and relationships where connection is genuine, not performative.

You deserve to be known, valued, and respected for who you truly are, not the role you play to make others comfortable.

People-pleasing can be exhausting, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Message me, and let’s explore how coaching can help you set boundaries and reclaim your energy.

Order a session today.