My Birthday reflection

January has always been one of those bittersweet months for me. On one hand, it’s my birthday, and on the other, I started Natalie’s Mindset Coaching in January 2023 And I passed my ICF-accredited life coaching diploma on January 9th, 2022, and it was also nine years ago that I was living not only with high-functioning anxiety and an eating disorder, but it was the month I finally reached my rock bottom.

When I look back at Natalie nine years ago, I feel so many emotions. I felt anger at times, sadness, and frustration with her. But now, as I am two days away from turning 45, I am proud of her. She had to be that person—the highly anxious, fragile, lonely individual who never felt good enough. I believed I was failing at everything, especially motherhood. I thought I was unlovable, and that’s when I would feel most alone.

But as the saying goes, when the pain of staying the same is worse than the fear of change, it’s time. I am forever thankful to Natalie of nine years ago; she had that belief in me. She knew I was meant to become this version of myself—the one that believes in endless possibilities. I am more than enough; I am freaking amazing ! and so lovable.

So, what changed? Simply, I chose me and better beliefs .

You can change your life at any age, at any time; you just have to choose you.

Natalie xx