Hey there, ,

If you're in the midst of the same heat wave (which really is my weather, btw) we are, then it's HOT. And I'd love to tell you that just reading this email will keep you cool... but really? Not happening. Sorry ;)

However... I DO have somethings that mayyyy keep your brain focused on things OTHER THAN being hot (while you sweat), so maybe that counts??

First, if you haven't tuned into this week's podcast episode with the amazing Tami Hackbarth, please do. You can get it here on iTunes or here. Tami's a former teacher and her J A M is guilt-free self-care and I'm not sure there's anything we need more this summer than what she's got. Listen to the episode, and then follow her ALL. THE. PLACES (website, IG, her podcast, & the freebie).

Second, the theme of the week in coaching has been noticing when we're trying to do/manage/steer/control things that aren't actually ours to do/manage/steer/control.

Here's the TL;DR: it takes a LOT of time and energy to do/manage/steer/control things that aren't actually ours... and that time and energy spend never (not ever) gets us the return we want because the thing we're spending it on isn't ours to start with.

Being able to catch ourselves, to NOTICE when we are trying to put the wheels back on a train we don't own saves us time, energy, frustration, aggravation, and all the things - PLUS we're less likely to feel burned out, angry and defeated when we're aware of the stuff that just plain isn't ours.

After a handful of coaching conversations this week, this is the reminder that I think is worth sharing:

You are in control of showing up, choosing how to spend your time and energy, sharing, and how you think about the other people... and pretty much that's that. All of the other stuff is NOT YOURS. Focus on doing your part, and (and this is the hard part, I hear you) trusting the other people to do theirs.

Third, and finally... I have a secret to share.

I've been very quietly creating an Etsy store for templates and tools and all kinds of fun things. There are LOTS of things still to be added so much more is coming, but also? It's live and open and FUN. You can check it out here.

(and if you are feeling crazy and want to hit the little heart that says 'follow shop' that would be amazing!)

Here's to staying focused on something besides being hot (and letting go of controlling things we can't control #theweather) this weekend :).

Much love,

Sara

PS!!

These 2 coaching-related things came up this week and are worth saying:

• Just because you book a call to talk to me about coaching/group coaching/Selling for Weirdos does NOT mean I expect anything from you, that you should feel like you have to say yes, or that you'll be getting a hard sell.

[Sometimes, we just need to ask some questions and keep thinking - and if that's you, that's fine. Please don't ever feel like you can't book a time to talk. You are the best part of my day, and I really do want to chat, I promise - no matter what you decide.]

• It's ALWAYS okay if you think you might want to work together but you're not sure what exactly that would look like (1:1, group, or the course...). My actual job is to help you sort the options - even if that best option isn't me in the end.

If you want to talk, always just book a time. You can do that here. I look forward to connecting with YOU.