Notes From Janine
Honest reflections on purpose, planning, fear, joy and the work of becoming HER.
Jealousy Is Information (Not Shame)… But Comparison Will Poison Your Life
What jealousy can teach us when we stop treating it as shame, and why comparison is the real danger.
Read the postQuantum Leaping and the Grief of Becoming
There is a version of reinvention that sounds glamorous from the outside. What people don't always talk about is the grief.
Read the post February 15, 2026Catching Dreams, Reaching Goals, and Moving with Swift Success
Lunar New Year always brings a collective reset, a new story we get to step into and a moment to pause.
Read the post February 9, 2026Joy Ride: Finding the Joy in Everyday Circumstances
It dawned on me that I've been passively seeking joy in my everyday life.
Read the post February 5, 2026New Year, Who Dis? How to Build Momentum That Actually Lasts
By February those New Year resolutions start to fade. Here's how to build momentum that lasts.
Read the post January 28, 2026Fresh Starts: Planning Your Year Ahead!
Not the pressure kind of fresh start, but the kind that feels like a deep exhale and a return to what matters.
Read the postBBQ, Burnout & Back-To-School!
Labour Day, and the perfect time to wrap up our journey on the path to radical self-love.
Read the post August 18, 2025The Signs I Ignored, The Truth I Avoided, The Life I Finally Chose
Truths, vulnerability and a call to action, as I continue with the theme of radical self-love.
Read the post August 5, 2025From Vacation Lessons to Everyday Acts of Love: Making Self-Care an Active Practice
Istanbul taught me that self-love isn't a feeling we stumble upon. It's work we choose to do.
Read the post July 28, 2025Finding Self-Love in Istanbul: My Very Own Turkish Delight
Sometimes the trips we think will restore us reveal what we most need to heal.
Read the post June 17, 2025The Art of Saying No: How Boundaries Maintain Success AND Joy!
Protecting your peace isn't selfish, it's strategic.
Read the post June 9, 2025From Blueprint to Bloom: Celebrating Our Success Blueprint Method Journey
Closing the chapter on the first Success Blueprint Method Program with pride and gratitude.
Read the post February 17, 2025The Power of Community: Why Women Achieve More Together
It's easier to reach your goals when someone is cheering for you, and there's a reason for that.
Read the post February 10, 2025Embracing Tough Love: The Path to Personal Growth and Success
There comes a time when we must face the duality of self-compassion and self-discipline.
Read the post February 4, 2025February Fresh Start: Your New Year's Resolution Revival Guide
That New Year energy is fading. Here's how to bring it back.
Read the post January 20, 2025Comfy Brag: Embracing Our Strengths and Celebrating Our Accomplishments
It's time for women to change the narrative and celebrate ourselves.
Read the post January 13, 2025Welcome 2025: Cheers to New Beginnings and Resolutions!
A chance to reflect, recharge and embrace fresh starts.
Read the post10 Ways Being More Flexible & Adaptable Will Get You Much Closer to Your Dreams!
Lessons from our Success Planning Group on flexibility and adaptability.
Read the post April 13, 2024The Power of Internal Gratitude: How to Boost Your Confidence and Success
There's nothing quite like the thrill of a client's ah-ha moment.
Read the post March 29, 2024How Can Self-Reflection Help You Reach Your Goals?
Add a bit of reflection to your goal setting and unlock nuggets of wisdom.
Read the post March 17, 2024Befriending Fear: How to Turn Your Fears Into Allies for Personal Growth
Fear is not your enemy. What matters is how you react to it.
Read the post March 5, 2024All or Nothing: The Ultimate Saboteur
The all-or-nothing mindset crashed a recent group session. It always does.
Read the post February 23, 2024First We Set Boundaries!
A crucial piece of every client's success starts with boundaries.
Read the post February 6, 2024Guilty Party: Putting This Complex Emotion in Its Place
Guilt used to be my constant companion, until I learned how to put it in its place.
Read the post January 25, 2024Facing the Thing You Fear: It's Freedom!
Tackling your fears head-on is worth it, and it can lead to real freedom.
Read the post January 21, 2024Remember to Say Thanks: The Power of Showing Gratitude
Finding the good can change how you move through hard moments.
Read the post January 17, 2024Fear! Break It Down.
Life is like a dance routine. Break it into steps and it becomes possible.
Read the post January 14, 2024Self-Awareness: Why Knowing Yourself Is Key to Success
What are your strengths, weaknesses and areas for growth?
Read the post January 11, 2024Operation: Fear Defeated!
A new year, and a new intention to overcome fear.
Read the post January 1, 2024Why Finding Your True Purpose Is the Key to Living a Fulfilled Life
For a long time I went about my life without thinking about my values, goals or gifts.
Read the postFear 101: Is It Helping or Hurting?
Fear can hold you back or be the fuel that pushes you forward.
Read the post November 26, 2023Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway!
One of my favourite mantras, and one we all need to hear.
Read the post November 5, 2023You May Get Lost, But There Is Always a Way Back
Losing your way while chasing your dreams is a natural part of the journey.
Read the post October 29, 2023If You Plan It, It Will Become!
I've loved planners since I was first given one in grade nine.
Read the post October 22, 2023Knowing Your Purpose Builds Confidence, and We All Need That!
The way forward became clear once I discovered my purpose.
Read the post October 15, 2023How to Live On Purpose
The real power is in making life choices that bring you happiness.
Read the post October 1, 2023The Importance of Goal Setting: Reasons Why You Should Consider It
A self-proclaimed planning queen on why a clear vision and a plan matter.
Read the post September 17, 2023Why Live On Purpose
Knowledge is the key to growth and fulfillment.
Read the post September 10, 2023What Do You Mean, Living On Purpose?
Living on purpose means knowing clearly what you want to accomplish in your life.
Read the post July 9, 2023Finding My Purpose. How It All Began.
The story of how HERCOLLECTED began and how I found my purpose.
Read the post July 2, 2023The Thing About Esteem!
Confidence in your worth and abilities, and why so many of us struggle with it.
Read the post June 25, 2023Has Fear Got a Hold of Y'a? My Top 6 Tips on Overcoming Your Fear
Tips to help you overcome your fears, create a plan and live your dreams.
Read the post June 18, 2023What's Fear Gotta Do With It? Everything!
How fear shows up, so you can start overcoming it.
Read the post June 11, 2023What You Need to Know About Fear!
Understand your fear by recognizing how it shows up.
Read the post June 4, 2023Finding a Healthy Kinda Love!
Healing, finding your way to happiness and learning your worth.
Read the post May 28, 2023What's the Big Dif? Therapist vs Life Coach
How each professional fits in your life, and how to choose.
Read the post May 22, 2023Is It Time for a Life Coach? Here Are the Reasons Why You'd Want to Work With One
How to decide whether a life coach will help you reach your goals.
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