How to Take Action in the Issaquah Alps
Over the past two weeks, I've hiked three trails on Tiger Mountain and Squak's East Side trail. What sent me to the mountains four times in two weeks? Nature is…
How to Overcome Obstacles: Three Recent Examples
This week, I've continued to explore ways to overcome obstacles and see them as wins. A hike to Whittaker Wilderness Peak involved navigating physical obstacles and helping participants appreciate the…
Create a Better Bedtime Routine: Break the Screen Habit
Several clients are trying to increase energy and enhance productivity by building better sleep habits. Two things they share are 1) daytime exhaustion and 2) excessive evening screen time. I…
How to Find Your Confidence, One Step at a Time
I knew this would be a challenging week, but after a year of setting myself up for success, everything happened as planned. I completed two successful hikes to Mt. Washington…
Create New Meaning: Connection, Solitude, and Mindset
Hiking has renewed my energy in 2025. Each hike I have led for the Mountaineers in the last two weeks has taught me about connection, solitude, and mindset shifts. Following…
How to Find Balance on the Trail and In Life
Last Thursday, Ajax and I started up the Old Si trail around 6:30 a.m. via the Little Si trailhead. I'd received some uplifting health news the day before, and I…
Surrender Control: How to Focus on Skills and Habits Instead
Sometimes life feels like it is spinning out of control. Pet care disappears before a trip. A health diagnosis or injury catches you off guard. Money issues leave you feeling…
How to Celebrate Milestones in Unconventional Ways
In November, I shared ten non-food, non-cost celebrations anyone can do to mark important achievements. This week I thought again about how people celebrate and how personal such time markers…
Changing Seasons: How to Adapt on the Trail
In this week's blog post, I contrast two recent hikes while reflecting on how the changing seasons mirror our personal growth. The first, a five-hour ramble around the summits of…
How to Make Change Stick: Client Questions Answered
We're halfway through March Madness. I've set an intention to complete all of my practicum coaching sessions by March 31. The NBC-HWC (National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach) certification…
