blog + what's on my mind

Ever feel like the mental load is weighing you down? You’re not alone! You can have the best boundaries in the world, but if you still have a busy mind, you won’t feel balanced. In this short video, I talk about the mental load we carry, especially as women and moms, share my current experience with it, […]

I’ve spent the past few weeks at our cabin, enjoying the peace that only nature can offer. We’ll be heading back to the city soon, and I know I’ll miss my daily morning coffee by the lake! But even within those peaceful moments, the everyday messiness of life was never too far behind because — […]

You likely know you need to stop overworking, say ‘no’ more, and protect your personal time better. Maybe you’re feeling stressed to the max, cranky with people, or at your breaking point. You might believe that working harder and putting in all those extra hours is what’s leading to your stellar performance, or perhaps you […]

Struggling with inner conflict and stress? Ever feel lost in the moment when making a choice on how to navigate a situation? Lead with your values to help guide your choices. But sometimes, it can be tricky to figure out what our personal values are. So, what are they exactly? Our values are what truly […]

A few years ago, when I felt overwhelmed with everything to do, I would double down on my effort and hard work. I would put in longer hours, push through the overwhelm, and tell myself that when I got all caught up THEN I would slow down and give myself a break. But this approach […]

At the start of this week, I had big plans to move forward with a couple of projects to promote the book, get in final coaching sessions with clients, and wrap up lingering tasks before summer break. But as the days went on, I also found myself wanting to do only the most critical tasks […]

Want to know what it takes to have confidence in yourself, even when the fear of failure is high? The kind of confidence where you don’t give up on what you really want just because someone said ‘no’, you didn’t hit your goal, or it seems too hard. The kind of confidence where you put […]

My book, Your Balanced and Bold Life: Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best, is now available for sale on Amazon! Buy your copy today here on Amazon CA or visit www.staceyolson.ca/book for all the details and upcoming events. I am feeling so many emotions today. A former client now friend, Julie, sent me […]

Ever feel like everything seems to be going wrong? The past few days for me have been bumpy, and the challenges seem to be coming all at once. A couple of nights ago on my walk, I was feeling down and asking myself, “Why is this all happening?!” Life is full of events and situations beyond our control. People demand […]

Writing a book has been a truly humbling experience—and probably the biggest project I’ve taken on since my corporate days! The past few months of working on this project have reminded me of just how far I’ve come from the days of overworking and burning out. AND how I still apply SO much of what […]