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new spring conversation: intentions + resolutions | Makeunder My Life — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:59:26 +0000

[...] in the past few weeks I didn’t get to link to Michelle’s About Me video on Spring. Her DESIGN YOUR LIFE got a huge response, so here’s a chance to see her story on [...]

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:07:06 +0000

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By: Michelle | When I Grow Up Coach

Michelle | When I Grow Up Coach — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:26:00 +0000

Thanks, Annie! I just clicked over to your blog, & I am so in love with it. So glad we were “introduced” here!

By: annie

annie — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:21:34 +0000

I read this post last week via Google Reader, but wanted to make sure I wrote how much I loved this DYL interview. It might be my favorite ever! My husband and I are about to make some major life changes (he’ll be graduating law school in the spring), and Michelle’s advice is just perfect for what we’re both going through. Thanks for making this blog a place where I can learn how to better myself!

By: Michelle, When I Grow Up Coach

Michelle, When I Grow Up Coach — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:54:03 +0000

Ohmygosh, I just realized that my client Katie commented! How did I miss this earlier?

OK, I’m just continuing to blush…

By: Michelle | When I Grow Up Coach

Michelle | When I Grow Up Coach — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:09:23 +0000

Seriously, people. I never need to buy blush ever again. Thank you all for your encouraging words & thoughtful comments!

Ariana – I couldn’t have said that better myself. Part of the reason I called myself the When I Grow Up Coach is that I had to learn what I valued as a grown-up – & then come to terms with it! While “the kid” in me didn’t mind getting a job on a day’s notice & leaving the next day for almost a year (OK, I did mind, but I grinned & beared it, knewing it was part of The Business), The Grown-Up in me did. The Kid didn’t mind/could deal with getting paid $400/wk (or less!) to do a show in a town where the closest movie theater was 90 min away (I kid you not), but The Grown-Up in me couldn’t. I could list examples for the rest of the day, but you get my drift. I THOUGHT the grown-up in me wanted a “stable” career, but it turned out she just wanted a passionate career on her own terms. That’s what I’m pursuing, & both The Kid & The Grown-Up in me are thrilled.

pve – In 1987 Keds sold pastel versions. Pick a pink & a purple & you’ll be all set. And socks…well, someone’s making a lucrative living from that! http://www.littlemissmatched.com/

Jess – Thank you for having me! I really can’t thank you enough. But I’ll keep trying

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:05:13 +0000

@ All: What great comments and I agree with you all, Michelle is a pretty awesome person!

@ Michelle: Great job on such a fantastic interview! Thank you so much for participating

By: pve

pve — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:14:02 +0000

I think I want to try mis-matched sneakers….and socks.
She is such an inspiration!
pve

By: Arianna Belle

Arianna Belle — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:18:55 +0000

Jess, I absolutely love this series!
Michelle, you’re truly an inspiration! All of your intentions resonate with me.
I agree with the idea that it’s okay to change your dream(s), your direction. Sometimes we hold on so strongly to something and forget to check once in awhile to see if it still fits what we want. I think especially when we’re young, its easy to be allured by the glamorized version of certain jobs, lifestyles, etc. The thing is that you never really know if something will truly fit unless you give it a try it and its okay to change direction if once you try you realize its not what you want.

By: Michelle | When I Grow Up Coach

Michelle | When I Grow Up Coach — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:11:47 +0000

(Blush)
(Blush)
(Blush)

Aw, guys, stop it, will ya!

Maggie – You’re so sweet. I’m so glad that my blog is so inspirational for ya! Maybe you’ll interview me next? Oh, and all wedding pics are by Kate Leigh (http://www.kateleigh.com). She is beyond awesome.

Carolyn & Jess – How DID Jess & I meet? Hmmmmm….

Eva – Yes, yes it’s a sign! A sign that you are AT LEAST as important as everyone around you that you’re busy taking care of. OK, you’re MORE important, but I know that might be hard to digest. Make sure you put aside time to take care of you, so that you can take care of everyone else. That’s how I’m able to digest it, at least.

Um, I just realized that this comment has a lot of inside jokes. That is not nice of me.

By: Eva

Eva — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:32:48 +0000

Love this DYL! I just heard the oxygen mask example on Oprah yesterday! Is this a sign? Anyway, love love this post! Thanks to both of u!!!!

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:32:06 +0000

I am so lucky Michelle is my coach and this profile just reaffirmed it all! So, I kinda gotta gush here… but she’s given me a great opportunity to focus on my strengths and get to my goals one week at time while fighting through those annoying bumps in the road that can throw you off your game when you least expect it. She inspires me every week and this interview was even MORE inspiring!

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jess gonacha swift — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:28:51 +0000

Oh, you ladies are too good to be true!! What a terrific feature. And I, like Carolyn, am bursting to find out how you two met!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:36:31 +0000

Jess — amazing feature!! Michelle is simply incredible. She is a constant source of inspiration .
PS I can’t wait to find out about how you two met

By: Magchunk

Magchunk — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:44:18 +0000

Jess, thanks so much for featuring one of the most inspirational bloggers out there. I never fail to feel pumped up, contemplative, or ambitious after reading her blog posts or emails, and this post was no exception! She has truly found her calling, and I love the attitude she’s adopted.

And Michelle, your wedding pictures are GORGEOUS. Love the one of you laughing. So pretty.

xoxo Maggie

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When I Grow Up – The Blog » Blog Archive » Design Your Life! — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:20:41 +0000

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By: Michelle | When I Grow Up Coach

Michelle | When I Grow Up Coach — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:26:35 +0000

Thank you
Thank you
Thank you, Jess LC!
Thanks for including me, thanks for allowing me to stop & think yesterday, thanks for grounding me, & thanks for making this post so pretty & sweet.

And thanks for your comments, Crystal, Christina & Flavia! You’re all dead on – I have had my struggles (trying to make it to Broadway is not easy!) & have put everyone else before myself, but now that I’m a Grown Up I have a new set of dreams, goals & values. The “secret” is to figure out your own intentions & work on molding them to your own comfort & needs. The way I say “no” (& feel good about it) is going to most likely be different to the way you say “no” (& feel good about it). Don’t forget to take the time to enjoy the journey & figure out what works for you!

By: Flavia

Flavia — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:50:00 +0000

This series never fails to inspire! Michelle, you are so right about the need for “me time.” I tend to put it behind everything else but notice the difference when I do make time for myself. I’m going to work on making it a priority!

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:49:19 +0000

I love Michelle and the Celebrate life lists. What I really like about Michelle is you can tell her life hasn’t always been rosy; she’s had her struggles. Not everyone learned the skills of setting intentions, of choosing supportive thoughts when they were growing up and have to learn it late in the 30′s and 40′s. That means there were many years of less than nourishing thoughts. Michelle’s interview is another one of my favorite DYL. Thank you.

By: Crystal @ Plush Palate

Crystal @ Plush Palate — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:06:22 +0000

Loved ‘meeting’ Michelle and especially her message on ‘don’t waste the pretty!’ So true and so well said!

Thanks ladies!