Coaching Myself Out of Despair
There was a time I couldn’t even pray — not in a religious sense, just… not at all.
I couldn’t reach for hope, or form words in my own mind. My inner voice had gone quiet — not just out loud, but inside too.
I used to think: “When I get better, I can finally talk again. I’ll say kind things to myself. I’ll record my own voice, something loving and real, and play it when I need it most.”
Even great speakers — Tony Robbins, Get the Edge — couldn’t fill that gap. No one online spoke my language, with my words, in my voice.
So when my voice finally returned — shaky, but there — I didn’t wait. I started recording every thought I could muster. Messy, rough, imperfect. My mantra: If I lose it again, at least I can press play on my own guidance.
Storytelling: Writing the Future
I remembered something from Date With Destiny in Palm Springs — writing a 20-year vision for your life.
Expensive, yes. Life-changing, absolutely.
It taught me to speak my future into being.
Here’s my 2026 Affirmation — my voice, my mission, my daily play button.
Julie’s 2026 Mission
I, Julie, see, hear, feel, and know that I am compassionate, courageous, joyful, and impactful.
Compassion
I am compassionate whenever I extend empathy, nurture others, or connect with people, animals, and nature.
Creating wellness content, supporting causes, contributing to the planet — that is living compassion.
Courage
I am courageous whenever I step beyond comfort, speak my truth, or take bold action.
Exploring, expressing creativity, learning something new — expanding who I am.
Joy
I am joyful when I celebrate life, laugh, play, dance, travel, or simply appreciate beauty.
Joy lives in self-care, music, laughter, and moments with loved ones.
Impact
I am impactful whenever I teach, mentor, or create experiences that uplift others.
Designing experiences that inspire growth and well-being creates ripples of change.
The Purpose of My Life
To live with compassion, courage, and joy — to grow, love, and contribute meaningful impact.
I connect deeply, care for the planet, and create opportunities for shared prosperity and happiness.
2026 Rules
Towards Rules
Anytime I am loving, I notice love in others.
Anytime I challenge myself, I expand my limits.
Anytime I serve others, I create impact.
Away Rules
Only if I focus on failure will I experience it.
Only if I obsess about rejection will it hurt me.
I no longer indulge in self-pity — it disconnects me from my mission, growth, and love. Instead, I take consistent, meaningful action aligned with my values and vision.
Power Virtues & Primary Question
Power Virtues: Love, Courage, Gratitude, Determination
Primary Question: “How can I embody my highest self right now and create the greatest impact for myself and others?”
STEP UP 2026 (Daily Incantation)
All I need is within me now.
All I need is within me now.
All I need is within me now.
I am compassionate, courageous, joyful, and impactful.
I am compassionate, courageous, joyful, and impactful.
I am compassionate, courageous, joyful, and impactful.
Reflection prompts:
How can I appreciate this moment even more?
How compassionate can I be right now?
How courageous can I be right now?
How joyful can I be right now?
How impactful can I be right now?
Daily Affirmation:
I am the Voice.
I will lead, not follow.
I will believe, not doubt.
I will create, not destroy.
I am a Force for Good.
I am a Leader.
DEFY THE ODDS.
SET A NEW STANDARD.
STEP UP. STEP UP. STEP UP.
(And yes — you just got the 30-second version!)
Coaching Insight
Even when your mind feels silent, your inner voice is still there. It may be buried beneath despair, exhaustion, or trauma, but it can be found, reclaimed, and amplified. Recording your own guidance — speaking your future into being — gives your inner voice a seat at the table, every single day.
Mini Hypnosis / Reflection
Close your eyes.
Breathe deeply.
Imagine your inner voice — quiet, soft, waiting — awakening.
Hear it, feel it, speak with it.
Record it in your mind, play it back, let it grow stronger.
With every repetition, you reclaim courage, compassion, joy, and impact.
Feel your nervous system settle into alignment with your mission.
Whisper to yourself: “I am here. I am whole. I am rising.”
Closing / Teaser
“You might feel like you’ve lost everything — even your voice or your clarity. I know that feeling. But your voice doesn’t disappear. It just gets quiet… until you press play again.
Tomorrow, we explore the first steps of reclaiming your energy, your movement, and your independence — small victories that become unstoppable momentum.”