"I put myself in situations where I didn't have a back door and couldn't run away from myself. The natural consequence was that I felt lighter, and I'm finishing the year more proud of myself than I've ever been, with more confidence."

In this episode, Heather guides you through her unique process for creating a personalized, focused plan for 2026 that brings real lightness into your life. But that doesn't mean bypassing internal struggles or heavy emotions, because you can't reclaim your time or create more peace without addressing your biggest energy leaks. If your goal is to feel lighter next year, while bringing on more responsibilities that move you forward, this conversation will guide you to work with the four essential energy types that support real growth, so you can release what no longer fits and move forward with more ease, clarity, and self-trust.

What to listen for:

✨ 80% of how you spend your day is hiding, and why you need a north star

✨ The four types of energy you need to understand how to manage for growth

✨ Understanding the type of dreamer you are and how to work with yourself

✨ Why the more responsibility you have, the lighter you should feel

"When you begin to embody this identity of 'the more responsibility I have, the lighter I should feel', your brain begins to find evidence of how that's possible. Because the way that you manage your time and energy is focused on how light you can feel."

✨ Shifting the belief systems that limit your ability to experience lightness

✨ Continuously and relentlessly facing the parts of yourself you avoid

✨ Living for others as a way to feel better, but with strong boundaries

"You have to face parts of yourself that you've never, ever, ever faced, especially with that identity. And to be lighter, you have to let go."

✨ Getting radically honest about what you're sacrificing by holding on to stories

✨ Auditing the tasks currently on your plate to uncover what you can release

✨ Holding the emotional discomfort of learning how to trust and receive

✨ Why women often use strategy and information to avoid integration

"You have one precious life, and if you're wasting time on a strategy that's not working, it's time to put it down. If you are wasting it on relationships or skills that aren't working, or you feel like you've outgrown a career, it's time to put them down."

✨ Using community support to enhance personal growth and accountability

✨ Understanding that fear can be a catalyst for growth if managed intentionally

✨ Creating a 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' list to help clarify your desires

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For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what's draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life.

We'll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy.

Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate?

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