by kirajswanson | Nov 28, 2021 | Realizing Your Dreams
The Sopranos as Therapy I’ve been binge watching The Sopranos for the last several weeks. That wasn’t an option back in the 90s/00s when it originally aired. I’ve seen most of it before, but what I’m struck by now is how strangely relevant the show is to my life and...
by kirajswanson | Aug 17, 2021 | Laws of Nature
You don’t go around challenging the Law of Gravity much, do you? Most of us know exactly what will happen if we step out of a ninth-story window. But at the same time, we are unwittingly courting trouble through our lack of knowledge about many other natural laws that...
by kirajswanson | Aug 11, 2021 | Emotions
We all love to feel good. In fact, most of what we do (and don’t do) is because of how we think it will make us feel. But feeling good in the moment isn’t just about this one moment in front of us, it’s about the life that we are creating, the whole of it. Through our...
by alkamy | Aug 2, 2021 | Archetypes
Anyone who has ever sought to change themselves has encountered the advice: “Know thyself.” It is perennial wisdom, espoused by the likes of Socrates, Shakespeare, Jung, and Pythagoras. In pursuit of that esteemed inner self-knowledge, people frequently turn to...
by alkamy | Jul 26, 2021 | Reality Crafting
Did I just say: Craft Your Own Reality? Yes, I did. What’s crafting your own reality, you might ask. It is the art and science of transforming your beliefs and aligning with universal principles, such as the Law of Attraction, to manifest what you want in life....
by alkamy | Apr 22, 2021 | Writer's Mindset, Writing
Writer’s block is an evocative term that describes a dreadful state that some writers succumb to from time to time. When the wall of writer’s block erects itself, the writer’s creativity and motivation depart. The ink well dries up. But is the stymied writer really...
by alkamy | Apr 9, 2021 | Writer's Mindset, Writing
Three Secrets About Failure Many of us will go to great lengths to avoid failure. We are hard-wired that way. But the successful in our society know three secrets about failure: 1) We can’t truly make progress without risking failure. 2) Failure is a required part of...
by alkamy | Apr 2, 2021 | Writer's Mindset, Writing
Today I’m starting a series of blogs about how you can cultivate mastery over your writer’s mindset. What is a writer’s mindset? I like to think of it as your belief system, which comprises your habitual thoughts and attitudes toward your writing. It is what you are...
by alkamy | Mar 22, 2021 | Archetypes, Psychology, Writing
Fiction writers are always trying to create characters who crackle with authenticity. We strive to create characters who are both familiar and at the same time unique. The familiar provides a sense of comfort and predictability which helps us understand a character at...
by alkamy | Mar 12, 2021 | Mindset, Writer's Mindset, Writing
When you’re trying to stick to your writing routine, there’s an endless series of things that can potentially get in your way. But there also some steps you can take upfront to minimize distractions from disrupting your writing. Here are 8 foolproof tips for taking...
Hi! My name is Dr. Kira Swanson. As a coach, I work with people who dread Mondays. They feel stuck in an unfulfilling job. I help them to identify the passion that they have traded away for the sake of security and acceptance. I support them to wake up from scarcity thinking, tune into what they really want, and to find the courage to choose themselves so they can finally live a life free of self-imposed limitation, embracing their passion through work or play. 