The truth is:
❌ I’ve got a stressful freelance job that depends entirely on me
❌ Constantly hustling for clients and opportunities
❌ A predictable long-term relationship
❌ A flat that constantly wants fixing
❌ And a body with a chronic illness
I know, not the usual tone of this newsletter, Reader.
But that’s definitely one way to tell my story!
It's called the "Maria is struggling" story. And frankly, it's a little exhausting, don't you think?
Now, here’s another version:
✨ I’ve built a job that builds around what I love
✨ I’ve got freedom to experiment, play, and adapt
✨ I’m in a relationship that’s steady and safe
✨ I get to care for a home
✨ And I’ve got a body that lets me move, connect, love, and live
See what I did here?
Same exact life.
Very different narrative.
The way we label what we're going through determines the quality of our experience. Often way more than the nature of the experience itself.
It's like wearing glasses.
Put on dark lenses, and surprise, surprise... You see gloom.
Put on rose-tinted ones, and suddenly even the gigantic black slugs hunting your back garden will feel romantic 🐌
And no, I’m not saying “just be grateful” or “calm down.”
As I always joke with my sister: "Never in the history of calming down has anyone calmed down just because someone told them to calm down" #mood
What I’m saying is:
We have power over the labels we use and the lenses we wear.
And they do change the quality of our lives.
So here is a reminder to choose them wisely ❤️
What do you think? Any particular label worth reconsidering came to mind?
🌞 Yoga in Walthamstow (London, E17)
If you’re local to London, here’s what’s coming up this week:
I’m planning to start new regular sessions, and one option is Fridays at 6 PM @ Women’s Health Hub, 38 High Street, E17 7LD.
But I will only launch if I know there will be a minimum number of students because of venue costs.
👉 Please hit reply and let me know if you want to make this class happen!
🎓 Mindfulness Coaching Certification (Starting September)
This is for experienced coaches who want to go deeper, bringing presence, embodiment, and mindfulness into their sessions.
We’ll explore:
🧠 The inner work of the coach, because we can only meet clients as deeply as we’ve met ourselves
🌱 Working with the “three levels of self”, felt experience, emotional truth, inner observer
📿 Using the present moment experience as data, and not as unshakable truths
Also, if you're just starting your coaching journey, we have a Level 1 Certification starting soon, too. This program gets you ACC certified with the ICF (International Coaching Federation). You can learn more here.
Thank you so much for reading.
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With rose-tinted labels
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Maria Chietera
ICF Coaching Trainer & Mentor | Mindfulness Teacher
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