Plaid for Women | Michele Gooch | Activity https://www.plaidforwomen.com/members/michelegooch/activity/ Activity feed for Michele Gooch. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:16:13 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 25740a2d78190747d7df878fddfcc8c5 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=32062 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:22 -0500 Growth is Not Always Green: The Messy Middle of Growth Every spring we celebrate growth. Flowers bloom. Trees bud. Grass returns. The world seems to wake up overnight in a burst of color and life. But w […]

]]> 0796912ddfd951dac63f47c15f96baaf Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=32040 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:30:12 -0600 Ella Baker: The Woman Who Proved Leadership Isn’t Loud History often remembers the microphone holders. The speechmakers. The names etched into monuments. But movements—real ones—are rarely built tha […]

]]> f4fe2daca15f7ff2a12cec7c943aa125 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=32020 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:30:51 -0600 Boundaries Aren’t Walls—They’re Wisdom For many of us, the word boundaries comes with emotional baggage. It can sound harsh. Cold. Defensive. Like something you put up […]

]]> 21d0fa7f7ae9c73998d1633e4d8299ab Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31994 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:30:53 -0600 Starting Over Without Burning Out: The Three Rules No One Warns You About There’s something suspiciously glamorous about the idea of “starting over.” New chapter! New mindset! New you! Until, of course, you reali […]

]]> ed83a1fb760f8e961db4b8e08a2338a8 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31972 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:30:10 -0600 Press Pause Why Reflecting Might Be the Best Gift You Give Yourself This Year December has a way of making us feel like we’re in a three-ring circus. T […]

]]> 710c3fe3c30b5275c02e60971ed49c16 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31950 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:30:35 -0600 Regulating Our Own Emotional Responses Most of us have had that moment when our emotions take the lead before our better judgment has a chance to catch up. A sharp tone slips out in a […]

]]> 04590437e4edd123960422e1dba44466 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31932 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:30:36 -0500 Staying Present: Lessons from Kids and Coffee You know who’s really good at staying present? Kids. They don’t worry about whether they sent the right emoji in that last text. They’re too b […]

]]> d74b50255525428f6bd663766a665e70 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31891 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:30:39 -0500 Turning Stress into Connection The doors close. It’s just you and the VP who sent that cryptic “Can we talk?” email. Your brain scrambles through every possible scenario — fro […]

]]> 993c58b1873d83e2532183e988f0c39d Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31900 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:09:43 -0500 Women’s Equality Day: Carrying the Torch of Courage On August 26, 1920, women in the United States woke up to a new reality. The 19th Amendment had been certified, and for the first time, women […]

]]> c92091e5cbbdedec70a6b77964c66f3c Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31862 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:30:53 -0500 The Invisible Weight: Why Women Often Carry the Mental Load at Home and at Work A few years ago, my friend Sarah told me about a moment that stopped her in her tracks. She and her husband were hosting a family dinner. The […]

]]> 02bf74883d77cb791d3b6ed0a49c583a Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31840 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:30:11 -0500 The Juggle Is Real: Managing Priorities Without Burning Out If you’ve ever tried to answer emails with one hand while reheating last night’s leftovers with the other—and simultaneously fielding a quest […]

]]> d4aa07bf571b9068a7011cc9b669e0a5 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31815 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:30:40 -0500 Strengthening Confidence (Even When Yours Is on a Coffee Break) Let’s talk about confidence. Or more specifically, where it disappears to every time you’re asked to “briefly introduce you […]

]]> 2b8681ae2c640144e2a25be56ea063e3 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31808 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:30:15 -0500 Grief Wakes With Us Every night, my four-year-old granddaughter tells me, “My mommy’s dead.” And every morning, without fail, she asks, “Is my mommy alive today?” […]

]]> 03ba7430940d86e9e96ea61a231e75d3 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31796 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:30:29 -0500 Embracing Vulnerability for Deeper Connections I’d never met her before. Halfway through our coffee, we were sharing parts of our lives that typically stay hidden from the general public. A g […]

]]> 0e65da64484af15ce8f5f145657c0421 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31763 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:30:20 -0500 Rediscovery: One Woman’s Journey from Loss to Leadership In the quiet aftermath of a 30-year relationship that had once promised forever, I found myself standing at the crossroads of life—homeless, j […]

]]> d9acf447587b2f0069fd4f91b344a608 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31726 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:30:25 -0600 Together We Rise: Celebrating and Empowering Women In a world where competition often overshadows collaboration, the true power of progress lies in our ability to uplift those around us, especially […]

]]> 0147323f569de78d3c30ceba21f9286e Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31710 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:30:24 -0600 Leaving a Legacy: How Women Can Invest in the Next Generation When we speak of legacies, our minds might conjure images of grand philanthropic efforts or significant financial inheritances. However, for many […]

]]> d16566c085191b10f1b69c9d93ee464b Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31665 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:30:02 -0600 The Power of Words in Building Resilience Navigating life’s challenges requires more than just strength and determination—it requires resilience. This resilience is significantly i […]

]]> 926b4ed7bde379b7f47e561c7d9c742a Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31651 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:30:17 -0600 Counter-Cultural Paths to Combat Loneliness   Isolation in the midst of a busy life can feel like standing in the eye of a storm—everything around you is swirling with activity, deadlines, m […]

]]> 6b5b9a292b0dabb9c114bea4327e3a76 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31629 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:30:24 -0600 Building Confidence: Owning your Awkward and Thriving Let’s be honest. When was the last time you felt 100% confident in everything you did? I’ll wait. Exactly! Confidence is that elu […]

]]> 46a677a3625be27fd6e764d6aa930f54 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31599 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:30:18 -0500 Why Boundaries Are About You, Not Them  We’ve all heard the buzz about boundaries. “Set boundaries,” they say. “Protect your peace,” they chant on every Instagram post. And while the […]

]]> dc8eeecf3276e2c0f8a92dd7099371ca Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31571 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:30:17 -0500 Building Stress Resistance: The Unconventional Truths Stress. We’ve all felt it—those moments when deadlines loom, expectations mount, and life seems to demand more than we have to give. For those jug […]

]]> 6af8c69dae4859a43324637fd302ef44 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31549 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:30:57 -0500 Achieve More with Less Stress: Productivity Hacks  Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, running your own business, or attempting to harmonize work with family life, finding ways to be m […]

]]> 1b03e04f2d31d3d20e87c42ca4d31fbe Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31526 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:30:50 -0500 From Hearing to Understanding: The Benefits of Active Listening Who taught you to listen? Did your mom sit you down on the couch and give you three tips for listening well? Did your fifth-grade teacher take the […]

]]> f95764a271200297e0384ca085532ece Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31511 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:30:48 -0500 The Art of Letting Go From striving to excel in our careers to maintaining personal relationships, the pressure to “have it all” can be overwhelming. Yet, amid this […]

]]> ade5d0e83d2260aae4d487407912f5c4 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31497 Wed, 22 May 2024 21:03:25 -0500 Six Steps to Quiet Self-Doubt If you refuse to doubt yourself, what would that make space for? This 5-page complimentary e-book helps you with your biggest dilemma — the m […]

]]> 31ffa9b8846443627ca5020f9f9b1f16 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31468 Fri, 03 May 2024 12:30:23 -0500 Imposter Syndrome

]]> b7a02c4734cdc9b64887da111597de26 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31457 Wed, 01 May 2024 12:30:10 -0500 The Natural Reset: How Nature Nurtures In the whirlwind of deadlines, meetings, and the constant digital buzz, we often find ourselves caught in a relentless pursuit of success and […]

]]> d94ca806f59ff4262814a76c759620f5 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31431 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:30:16 -0500 Mental Load: It’s a Silent Burden Mental load is a term women have trouble explaining and seldom talk about. It’s the mental tracking women typically do of all things family and […]

]]> a95b2dda733807e8111a698c4bf72d39 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31408 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:30:03 -0500 Embracing Change: How to Reinvent Yourself at Any Age I hate change. In fact, I refuse it. Things are just fine the way they are — no need for change. I can eat the same breakfast all year, leave the f […]

]]> 4a85d8e00a34f07e97ea569f31f4268b Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31366 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:30:38 -0600 Breaking Free from the Chains of Limited Mindsets  We’ve all faced the sneaky traps of limited mindsets. You know, those pesky little thoughts that whisper, “I can’t do this,” or “This isn’t for […]

]]> 25ad68911c09d8ad7098f1da8452c9b9 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31320 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:30:32 -0600 Stepping Off the High Wire: Embracing Balance and Mental Wellbeing Imagine life as a high wire act. Each day, we step out onto the wire, managing our professional responsibilities on one hand and personal […]

]]> 2b4e558b3045764a256faa44439c49ae Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31285 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:30:36 -0600 Embrace Joy Amidst Barriers In the corporate symphony where women often play the unsung maestros, joy can sometimes feel like a distant melody. We are masters at orchestrating […]

]]> 779896b4b3fef07402974408befe7b60 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31259 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:30:23 -0600 Navigating Overwhelm: A Journey to Empowerment I remember the first time I stepped into a leadership role. The weight of responsibility, the countless decisions, and the ever-growing to-do list […]

]]> 06818d66cd5f147c87e78e55b397ac5a Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31176 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:30:16 -0500 Be the Change: A Guide for Ambitious Women In 1913 Mahatma Gandhi authored a passage for an Indian journal from which we get the famous quote, “Be the change you want to see in the w […]

]]> cb0a9a4843a9bf64fd0198af40d8fc7c Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31135 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:30:15 -0500 Encouragement is Priceless Encouragement is priceless. We all love an unexpected tender thank you note or a surprise bouquet of flowers. But when a friend takes the time to […]

]]> 505a23fb0b374748ab294c20c65397ef Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31115 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:30:09 -0500 Embrace the Truth Break Free from Self-Justification I lied. I was pulling through the pick up window. The very window I’d already told myself not to access t […]

]]> 9a1fb7b42c5f18ab73173fcdd68307ab Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31069 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:30:34 -0500 I was Born Serious — Don’t make Me Play I was born serious. My mother says I came out of the womb telling the doctor what to do. I love to read, research, and study while others play, […]

]]> 4e50ba0ff10a883f97b58075f38e0984 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=31009 Mon, 01 May 2023 12:30:01 -0500 I Should be Dead A few years ago I took a life change index. Basically, I measured my stress level by looking at major events happening in my life over the past 12 […]

]]> bf00d8b558b2ba315cf4a083cbac300f Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30974 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:30:50 -0500 Human Being, Not Doing When we knock out the to-do list, wrangle an emotional preschooler, comfort the grocery store cashier who’s having a bad day, and complete the b […]

]]> 7406503080297aa1afd3524ed95a6640 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30901 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:30:47 -0600 Let Go of Who You’re Supposed to Be Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are is the subtitle of Brene Brown’s book The Gift of Imperfection. What a mout […]

]]> 5746537de6fc95548d98f308b42a6c4b Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30885 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:30:33 -0600 Life on Accident Alarm goes off, hit snooze. Notification dings, pick up phone. Walk in the door, pick up remote. Annoying colleague speaks, knee-jerk reaction. […]

]]> 1dde0169ef618755339299de54cfa378 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30853 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:30:04 -0600 I find myself not belonging in all the familiar places. I’ve stretched beyond the boundaries of expectations- my family of origins, my traditional beliefs, my culture’s. Beyond is an awkward place to be. […]

]]> 59d2d5233048d571193a66b9ab7d7e28 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30808 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:10:55 -0600 My fist was in the air, my voice ricocheting off the walls, my point had been made. Success! All my fellow nine-year olds in the school hallway fell silent. Santa is real! Discussion over. 

After school I […]

]]> 56d2c4762915238680510bc5f482372b Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30784 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:30:40 -0500 Challenging Gratitude Practices for Your Enneagram Type Most of us go through life on autopilot doing some of the same things over and over that hurt us and others. It’s confusing, and yet, we tend to s […]

]]> ae636a9e0fe7728c681ab453805fc5fe Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30743 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:30:29 -0500 We all want to be authentic, and yet, we compare ourselves to some nebulous standard — the social media norm, the cultural expectation, the family code. When we fear we can’t think and act as we truly are, we put […]

]]> 3467d76221d8272f4ed3ea7faae1d10a Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30714 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:30:15 -0500 Goals don’t determine our success, habits do. This shocks me. All the experts, gurus, specialist, masters tell us to set goals. We’re even told goals written down have a better chance of being achieved. But the […]

]]> 65814614edbfdbbf559dea0d182e53b2 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30699 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:40:34 -0500 Strengths are things we do with ease which means they don’t feel like strengths to us. We don’t recognize our strengths because we don’t see them as big deals. We assume if we can do it, everyone can do it.  […]

]]> 601f95c1775147130e1e508da1f70f28 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30665 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:30:06 -0500 Geckos scamper across my porch every day. They are champions at adapting. On the tree trunk they’re tan, on the bush green. Rapidly they adapt to their environment. Even when they lose their tail due to a quick e […]

]]> 768c10390f0b6178121a081582a4f176 Michele Gooch wrote a new post https://www.plaidforwomen.com/?p=30643 Wed, 11 May 2022 12:30:18 -0500 How do you respond to stimulus? Is your brain most capable, most flipped on in quiet? Or is your brain at it’s best when there is noise, people, movement? Our schools and workplaces are designed to provide large d […]

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