As human beings, we are programmed to avoid discomfort. Our brains want to keep us safe. Our brains think that we are better off doing what we have always done, instead of trying something new, exerting energy or taking risks. This is its job and this is why we have evolved to a certain extent. […]

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned from life coaching is that we are not supposed to be happy all of the time. Hearing this for the first time had such an profound impact on me because I think somewhere along the way growing up with all the movies and commercials I’ve watched, I […]

One of the best investments I have ever made is in myself with life coaching. I first came across The Life Coach School Podcast by the amazing Brooke Castillo in 2015. I remember listening to a few of the podcasts, particularly episode #58 on Self-Confidence, which resonated with me, but it wasn’t until mid-2017 that […]

Upon completion of my thesis and Master’s degree, I was keen to get out into the world and start working internationally. Ideally, I wanted to find a position with the United Nations. I landed up obtaining a United Nations Volunteer position in Luau, Angola. Despite being a volunteer, the position offered me more money than […]

Welcome to Trista, All Over the Place! My name is Trista and this is my blog! This first post is to introduce myself and give you a bit of my background. I’ll give you the backstory as to how I can to be a life coach for expat women. I plan on publishing a weekly […]