<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pick It Up Coaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pick It Up Coaching]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/feed</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:54:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of Bullet Journaling: What I Learned from My Own Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[​I have always loved paper. I love crafting with paper, whether it's creating paper flowers, collaging with vintage finds at SCRAP, or making handmade paper.  I also like handwritten to-do lists because I like crossing off my accomplishments! So it may seem surprising that I was quite late to the Bullet Journaling method.]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/the-art-of-bullet-journaling-what-i-learned-from-my-own-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6917b6f6ac91d0c222db0156</guid><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Creativity]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:10:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_f1ccf8cab0df459a9217cc5bc0224a3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resilience is Closer than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running on empty? You’re not alone. That’s why I’m offering this 90-minute Resilience Recharge virtual workshop at no cost—to give you practical tools to quiet your inner saboteurs, boost calm and focus, and leave you feeling stronger, even in challenging times.]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/january-21st-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6917b6f0973bdd08dc7c8d52</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Positive Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:10:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_95723f6350b7448dbea26e8ad12983c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret to Keeping Your Resolutions: Discover Your Tendency Type]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why some people effortlessly stick to New Year's resolutions while others abandon them by mid-January? Gretchen Rubin, the author of "The Happiness Project," offers illuminating answers through her Four Tendencies framework—a personality system that reveals how we respond to expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/the-secret-to-keeping-your-resolutions-discover-your-tendency-type</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4aed68fa58f0a255d5d92f</guid><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_92141b15d0bc44c291de4a90429c33e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Calm This Thanksgiving]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holiday season is kicking off for many of us, and it has me thinking about how to move through all the upcoming activity with more joy and gratitude. Thanksgiving invites us to slow down, connect, and appreciate the good in our lives—but it can also bring stress, expectations, and challenging interactions. Is there a way to enjoy the best of the holiday while leaving tension and disconnection at the door?]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/finding-calm-this-thanksgiving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b191ff7b480551f1422b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Positive Intelligence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_ae9eb58c66024cf9908222d280d2256c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run Towards the Fear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last fall, I listened to a podcast that changed my perspective on fear. 

It was an episode of This American Life titled "Swim Towards the Shark." In this episode, Sarah Polley shares her journey of recovering from a debilitating concussion. After years of struggling with minimal recovery, a doctor advised her to “Run toward the danger” and embrace loud environments such as parties and gatherings—to help retrain her brain and encourage healing. She took this advice and, within a few months, she ]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/run-towards-the-fear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b1d19f7b480551f142d04</guid><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_ac47b839405241d69383af764e6fd798~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s Recharge Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running on empty? You’re not alone. That’s why I’m offering this 90-minute Resilience Recharge virtual workshop at no cost—to give you practical tools to quiet your inner saboteurs, boost calm and focus, and leave you feeling stronger, even in challenging times.]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/lets-recharge-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b1f4583a8815a4dff167c</guid><category><![CDATA[Positive Intelligence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2449d850e65f4d3b91c52921fb112961~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate Tiny Wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am a child of the '80s, and I have a vivid memory from about 3rd grade that I associate with the idea of celebration]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/celebrate-your-tiny-wins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b20f4f7b480551f1434c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Positive Intelligence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_f6dfcc29bfd84b8dabb869bac8d0fc93~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where ‘Focus’ Comes From]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently had an "ah-ha" moment while reading Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat by Bee Wilson—a book I enjoyed for its curious dive into the history of cooking. One small detail stuck with me: the word focus comes from the Latin word for “fireplace” or “hearth.”]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/where-focus-comes-from</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b22380e6d4656949cdab7</guid><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_9f38339e11ee4bd98ec1d9c420d27ed5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultivating Intuitive Knowing: Learning to Tap into Your Inner Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have come to the last modality explored in Denslow Brown’s Processing Modalities. If you need a refresher on this concept, read my previous post Discover Your Unique Modalities and How They Shape Your Perception. Today we look at the Intuitive Modality which Brown describes as encompassing “Knowing without knowing how you know” which is a description I love!]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/cultivating-intuitive-knowing-learning-to-tap-info-your-inner-wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b23c6fa58f0a255d66885</guid><category><![CDATA[Modalities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_20bb1ecc39194ca78674f833fcabd8e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knowing Your Mind: Navigating the Cognitive Modality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s continue our exploration of Denslow Brown’s Processing Modalities. If you need a refresher on this concept, read my previous post Discover Your Unique Modalities and How They Shape Your Perception. Today, we look at the Cognitive Modality, which Brown describes as encompassing “The processes of understanding and mental knowing.”]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/knowing-your-mind-navigating-the-cognitive-modality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b2ec8fa58f0a255d68173</guid><category><![CDATA[Modalities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_799b2675feca4cb389c8be65024cb71c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Emotions Influence Our Bodies and Our Ability to Stay Focused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s continue our exploration of Denslow Brown’s Processing Modalities. If you need a refresher on this concept, read my previous post Discover Your Unique Modalities and How They Shape Your Perception. Today we look at the Emotional Modality which Brown describes as “Operating under the influence of feelings and connections to relationships, things, values, and causes.”]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/how-emotions-influence-our-bodies-and-our-ability-to-stay-focused</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b2de3f7b480551f1450bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Modalities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_e18c7e33df564e4885e04daba923bd08~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verbal Processing Modalities: How Language Shapes Our Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s continue our exploration of Denslow Brown’s Processing Modalities. If you need a refresher on this concept, read my previous post Discover Your Unique Modalities and How They Shape Your Perception. Today we look at the verbal modality. Brown states “This modality is about language and involves the language centers of the brain.” The verbal modality includes both oral and written language expression.]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/verbal-processing-modalities-how-language-shapes-our-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b2d220e6d4656949cf180</guid><category><![CDATA[Modalities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_4c2a769103ce4eba93ba81334b07a7a2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevate Your Workspace: Using Taste &#38; Smell for a More Inspiring Environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s continue our exploration of Denslow Brown’s Processing Modalities. If you need a refresher on this concept, read my previous post Discover Your Unique Modalities and How They Shape Your Perception. Today we look at the modalities of taste &#38; smell which are so interrelated they are presented together. Brown describes this as a response to “odor or taste through the nose, mouth and olfactory center of the brain.”]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/elevate-your-workspace-using-taste-smell-for-a-more-inspiring-environment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b2c9df7b480551f144cbf</guid><category><![CDATA[Modalities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_8e2012c14d8049e9b077600013273716~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling the Difference: How Touch Affects Your Space and Mood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s continue our exploration of Denslow Brown’s Processing Modalities. If you need a refresher on this concept, read my previous post Discover Your Unique Modalities and How They Shape Your Perception. Today we look at the tactile modality. This modality involves the act of touching and the feeling of sensation on your skin.]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/feeling-the-difference-how-touch-affects-your-space-and-mood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b2be4fa58f0a255d679b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Modalities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_89923defd9af445da546a62534628dbf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Build Focus with Movement: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's continue our exploration of Denslow Brown’s Processing Modalities. If you need a refresher on this concept, read my previous post Discover Your Unique Modalities and How They Shape Your Perception. Today we look at the kinesthetic modality. Brown states “The kinesthetic modality involves moving and engaging the body and sensing the body in space.”]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/boost-focus-with-movement-understanding-the-mind-body-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b2ae5fa58f0a255d67736</guid><category><![CDATA[Modalities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_5afae512aa7842e684ef2aa6489b9db6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of Listening: How Sound and Silence Influence Our Productivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this post, we dive more deeply into Denslow Brown’s Processing Modalities. If you need a refresher on this concept, take a look at my previous post,  Discover Your Unique Modalities and How They Shape Your Perception. In this post, we look at the modality that many of us rely on the most, our visual sense.]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/the-art-of-listening-how-sound-and-silence-influence-our-productivity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b29d6fa58f0a255d67467</guid><category><![CDATA[Modalities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_fcf5e3f0c025443fa5e5adc500f3b407~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Sight: Engaging with Your Surroundings Using the Visual Modality]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this post, we dive more deeply into Denslow Brown’s Processing Modalities. If you need a refresher on this concept, take a look at my previous post,  Discover Your Unique Modalities and How They Shape Your Perception. In this post, we look at the modality that many of us rely on the most, our visual sense.]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/the-power-of-sight-engaging-with-your-surroundings-using-the-visual-modality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b282c83a8815a4dff282b</guid><category><![CDATA[Modalities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Creativity]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_b60d95e26f584d56bb2a3ea232fc954c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Your Unique Modalities and How They Shape Your Perception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you prefer silence, music, or a humming café while working on your computer?
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When making a big decision, do you listen to your gut, consult a friend, or research all options?

Do you learn a new game by reading the instructions, watching a video, or asking someone to teach you?]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/discover-your-unique-modalities-and-how-they-shape-your-perception</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4b2562fa58f0a255d66bbc</guid><category><![CDATA[Modalities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_670d880f44284412a882335251f20df9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignite Change with the Awareness, Action, Learning Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re new to coaching you may be wondering what it’s all about. Maybe it sounds interesting and helpful, but a bit vague. If you're thinking about engaging a coach, here are some helpful things to consider. ]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/ignite-change-with-the-awareness-action-learning-process</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c094dfa58f0a255d85547</guid><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodiversity]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_c75835f9cfb84e1ea087a65faac9e75e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Endless Search for Tips &#38; Tricks]]></title><description><![CDATA[“5 Best Tricks for productivity!”
“Organizing Hacks from a Pro!”
“10 Tips to Streamline Your Email!” 



Do these types of headlines grab your attention? They’re meant to. As life moves at a quicker pace with increased complexity, we want quick answers to our dilemmas so we can move on to “more important” stuff. I feel like we’re living in a tips and tricks world as a result.]]></description><link>https://www.pickitupcoaching.com/post/the-endless-search-for-tips-tricks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c0bf8a178a38b32c9c16d</guid><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodiversity]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e30ca4_be1c6bbee29d473d9fa9d4b3a74822a1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>