Hi, I’m Maria

I’m an executive, burnout, and self-care coach, teaching women and non-binary folks how to spend more of their time and energy in a way that feels great to them!

Essentially, I help high-achieving women and non-binary folks reclaim their time and energy from constantly second-guessing themselves, trying to make sure everyone likes them, struggling with boundaries, feeling like they need to perpetually prove themselves, and feeling like they need to take care of everyone else’s needs and feelings

Reclaim Your Time and Energy at Work:

  • Learn how to advocate for yourself and set boundaries

  • Learn how to tackle imposter syndrome

  • Learn how to manage difficult situations without feeling depleted

  • Learn how to prioritize and be strategic in your work, so you can get the job done, save time and not feel like you are constantly behind

Reclaim Your Time and Energy in Life:

  • Learn how to stop constantly people pleasing

  • Learn how to manage overthinking & self-criticism

  • Learn how to rest & take care of yourself without feeling guilty

  • Learn how to set boundaries and respect your own time

Does any of this sound familiar:

  • You spend a lot of time and energy trying to make sure people aren’t upset with you.

  • You have a hard time saying “no” even if you already have a ton on your plate.

  • You have a hard time relaxing without feeling guilty or thinking about what you could be doing instead.

  • You feel like the only way to feel better is if circumstances change - like you suddenly have less work, or your friends frequently text to reassure you that they’re not mad at you.

I have some good news and some bad news:

  • The bad news is that you have little control over most external circumstances, and even less control over how other people act..

  • The good news is that no one else needs to do anything differently for you to feel better!

  • Learning how to manage your thoughts about what’s happening around you is the key to getting back your time, energy, and mental peace.

Let me give you an example!

Think about the last time someone texted you to say “Hey, I’m thinking about you and I love you!.”

Or the last time your boss said: “You’re doing a great job!”

How long did the joy & relief last before your brain started looking for new evidence that people might be mad at you or that you are actually terrible at your job?

If your answer was “not too long,” I get it!

Our brains have a default negativity bias, so our thoughts will always go back to what we are used to thinking (like “I think I’ve done something wrong,” or “I think my friend is annoyed with me." That’s why changes in external circumstances rarely bring relief for more that a few days.

That’s even more pronounced for over-achievers, who are used to being hard on themselves. And it’s extra pronounced for women who are taught that it’s rarely safe or justified for us to feel good about ourselves..

However, the amazing thing is that brains are also very flexible and capable of change. And we can re-wire them so our default thought patterns change.

For instance, through coaching and cognitive work, you can go from always scanning for evidence that someone is mad at you, to thinking you are quite lovely as a person and even if someone were annoyed at you that wouldn’t negate your worth or forever damage your relationship.

You can use your brain’s neuroplasticity to make changes when it comes to feeling secure in relationships, feeling confident at work, learning how to prioritize and respect your own time, and learning how to care for yourself and experience joy without feeling like you’re selfish.

In other words - you can reclaim all the time and energy you currently spend feeling anxious, guilty, or overwhelmed and get back to feeling present and fulfilled in your own life!

If any of this sounds appealing , let’s talk!