Journaling is one of the best tools I’ve ever found for getting unstuck in life. And I’m not the only one.
Every year during the 30-Day Journaling Challenge, it blows my mind to hear the stories of transformation that happen just through writing—and to see this community sharing with each other, encouraging each other, and having “aha” moments together. 💗
Like John, who said, “What I uncovered, discovered, and experienced can’t be put into words—it was just incredible.”
Or Elizabeth: “It’s like every prompt was written especially for me. I don’t know how she does it, but it was transformational for me and the best way to clean slate and start the new year off right.”
And lastly, Patty, who said it so simply but powerfully: “I never knew so much healing could happen simply through writing.” ✍️
This year’s challenge starts in just TWO days, so, if you haven’t signed up yet, now is the time to do so and get in on all this goodness!
Want more info? Here are the most common questions we're getting ⬇️
When does the challenge take place? The 30-Day Journaling Challenge takes place November 1-November 30. When you sign up, I’ll send a free journal prompt straight to your inbox each day in November.
How much time does it take each day? I recommend setting aside 15-30 minutes each day to journal. Don’t think you have it? That means you need this more than ever! You will come to crave that much-deserved “you time” before the 30 days are over.
What are the benefits of journaling? There are so, so many, but some of the most profound ones are:
✔️ Getting to know yourself better ✔️ Uncovering and healing old wounds ✔️ Processing emotions ✔️ Getting clarity and direction ✔️ Connecting with your true self ✔️ Creating a new habit of regular self-discovery ✔️ Living with more peace, happiness, and purpose every day
Get ready for a POWERFUL month of clarity, healing, and transformation! See you in a couple days → www.theadultchair.com/journal
If you’re new here, the 30-Day Journaling Challenge is our most popular annual event in The Adult Chair® community.
We all commit to journaling every day for the month of November—and I send a daily journal prompt straight to your inbox to get the inspiration (and your words) flowing.
When you join the FREE challenge, you'll get:
📝 Access to the 2024 journal prompts (I create fresh prompts every year) 🆕 A new prompt delivered to your inbox every day in November 💬 Access to a supportive community and daily discussions around each prompt’s topic
As many of you know, this has been a transformative year for me, filled with challenging moments, deep listening, and INCREDIBLE growth and information that has come through that process. I’m channeling all of that energy into this year’s prompts, and they’re going to be the most profound ones yet!
Don’t miss the event I look forward to all year long—sign up today for a month of POWERFUL awakening! ✨
I'm going to let you in on a little "secret" of mine: there is MAGIC in the present moment. Here's what I mean 👇
Living with presence allows us to experience the profound beauty of each moment, unlocking the aliveness that often goes unnoticed.
By delving into the present, we awaken to our true selves and connect with the ultimate joy that resides in the here and now.
Embracing presence invites a sense of calm and wonder, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences.
So, just for today, I invite you to try a super simple practice: SINGLE-TASKING.
Choose just ONE task to focus on at a time, whether it’s eating, walking, or working. Allow yourself to fully engage with that single activity without distractions.
Try it, then come back and let me know how it goes!
Allow this practice to guide you into a deeper connection with your true self and experience the joy that arises from being fully in the moment.
PS: In The Academy of Awakening, there are four MORE amazing practices to help you embrace presence this month, as well as a list of affirmations to assist with keeping you in the moment.
Plus, we're sharing our experiences and reflections in the Academy Facebook group, so join us before the month is over! Let’s support each other in this journey of awakening: theacademyofawakening.com
When you start living from a place of aligning with your true self, everything begins to change.
People pleasing, codependency, anxiety, unhealthy relationships, lack of boundaries, and low self-worth start to fall away.
That is the power of authenticity – it allows you to set healthy boundaries, boost your self-worth, attract healthier relationships, and find inner peace.
If you’re ready to rediscover who you really are, shed the weight of the roles and expectations you’ve carried, and start living from your true self today…
Join us in The Academy of Awakening, a private sanctuary for everyone who is ready to awaken and live life from their true self 👉🏽 theacademyofawakening.com
I'm excited to invite you to The Academy of Awakening's very first Live Q&A + Coaching call happening TONIGHT at 6pm ET!
This is a wonderful opportunity to share your biggest challenges and ask me questions. I’ll be offering hot seat coaching and providing guidance to support you on your journey to awakening!
Whether you’ve lost a loved one, your child is off to college, or you’re facing any deep loss, the pain of grief is real and intense.
Grief is a deep emotional response to loss. It can manifest as sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, and loneliness.
Everyone’s grief is unique, but it often feels like a profound sadness that’s hard to escape.
Types of grief include the loss of a loved one, loss of an animal, empty nest syndrome when the kids are all out of the house, loss of a relationship or divorce, aging and health decline, or even being fired from a job.
Grief doesn’t always come from death; it can arise from any significant loss.
So, how do we tend to ourselves when we are in grief?
💔 Allow yourself to feel 👥 Seek support from loved ones or a therapist / counselor 💤 Practice self-care: eat well, get enough sleep, move gently ⌛ Give yourself time—grief isn’t linear 💐 Create rituals or memorials to honor the loss and find closure
And how do we offer our support when someone we know or love is grieving?
We can acknowledge their loss, hold space for their pain, and ask how you can help, even if it’s just listening. (Pro tip? Avoid trying to “fix” their grief.)
Grief a journey that we all experience in our own way, and it can be overwhelming.
In my recent podcast episode, I take a dive deep into what grief really is, how it feels, and how we can tend to ourselves and others during these challenging times.
If you or someone you love is going through grief, I encourage you to listen in: theadultchair.com/podcasts/420
A friend recently asked me this when she was struggling to assert her needs at work and with friends. My answer? Absolutely not.
We all have the right to speak up for what we want and need.
But here’s the thing—if you feel guilty or hesitant, it’s probably because your boundary isn’t fully embodied.
A boundary isn’t just a mental note; it has to come from deep within you.
When my friend asked if she was being too harsh by setting boundaries, I told her: "People won’t hear you if your boundary is just in your head. It has to be in your body, fully aligned with your truth."
When you speak from this place, you don’t need to raise your voice or get angry.
You simply state your truth with confidence and clarity.
And guess what? People listen. They respect you, and they don’t push back.
Next time you need to set a boundary, take a breath. Drop into your body, get clear on what you need, and then speak up. You’ll be amazed at the shift it creates.
Own your truth. Own your space. And watch how the world responds.
Ever listened to one of the AMAZING guests on The Adult Chair® podcast and wished you could have a cup of coffee with them to talk about life and ask your deepest questions? 🎙️
Well, I can get you close…
One of my favorite parts of my new community, The Academy of Awakening, is the opportunity to give you direct access to the guests on my show.
That’s right, each month, you’ll get to sit in on one live recording of the podcast…and afterwards, we’ll open the floor for a members-only Q&A where you can ask spiritual teachers, top experts, and renowned guests YOUR burning questions. 🔥
Whether you have a question about your relationship, your childhood, or that thing that happened yesterday, you’ll have exclusive access to some of the greatest minds of today…
…and The Academy is the ONLY place I know of to find anything like this!
Instead of just listening, start participating!
Head to theacademyofawakening.com to join today—uncover your true self and start living the life you’ve always wanted. See you in The Academy!
PS: When you join now, you’ll gain access to tomorrow’s very first live podcast recording! ✨
Do you ever feel that you’re just going through the motions of life? Like something critical is missing, but you’re not sure what?
We hustle through our jobs, rush through our lunch breaks, speed through our commute, and do it all again the next day—rarely stopping to ask if this really brings us passion, purpose, and fulfillment.
We spend our lives tending to “shoulds” and “have to’s” rather than reaching for the people and opportunities that light us up and bring us joy.
But what if you could change all that?
What if I told you there was a place, a space, a sanctuary that could break the cycle of burnout and restore a sense of purpose and meaning to your days?
Welcome to The Academy of Awakening: a refuge from the daily grind where you’ll rediscover your true self and embark on a journey of radical transformation.
This is so much more than your average community.
It’s an immersive container designed to help you slow down, breathe deep, and embrace who you genuinely are, free from the masks and roles you’ve adopted to fit in.
And it’s a place to get in-depth coaching and experiential work through:
✅ Direct coaching and live Q&As with me ✅ Thought-provoking prompts and meditations ✅ Access to world-renowned experts with live Q&As ✅ Quarterly courses to uplevel every area of your life
Imagine an existence where your actions, decisions, and behaviors are aligned with your truest self—a life overflowing with purpose, passion, and deep kindred connection.
If you’re ready to uncover the real you...
Ready to reclaim your time and start living the life you were made for instead of the life everyone else wants for you…
Then there is a place for you in The Academy of Awakening, and I’d love to invite you inside.
Doors are open now at a deeply discounted rate—grab your seat at theacademyofawakening.com!
And don’t delay, because Early Bird pricing won’t last. It’s only available for a limited time, so take advantage of these savings while you still can.
Ready to take the leap? I can't wait for you to jump in and join us!
It's here! I couldn’t be more excited to share the project my team and I have been working on…
✨ THE ACADEMY OF AWAKENING ✨
The Academy is a refuge from the daily grind, a sanctuary to break you out of the cycle of burnout, where you can rediscover your true self and embark on a journey of radical transformation.
It’s an immersive container designed to help you slow down, breathe deep, and embrace who you genuinely are, free from the masks and roles you’ve adopted to fit in.
And it’s a place to get in-depth coaching and experiential work through:
👩🏽💻 Direct coaching and live Q&As with me 💭 Thought-provoking prompts and meditations 🧑🏫 Access to world-renowned experts with live Q&As 🏛️ Quarterly courses to uplevel every area of your life
Imagine an existence where your actions, decisions, and behaviors are aligned with your truest self—a life overflowing with purpose, passion, and deep kindred connection.
If you’re ready to uncover the real you...
Ready to reclaim your time and start living the life you were made for instead of the life everyone else wants for you…
Then there is a place for you in The Academy of Awakening, and I’d love to invite you inside.
Doors are open now at a deeply discounted rate—grab your seat at theacademyofawakening.com!
And don’t wait, because Early Bird pricing won’t last. It’s only available for a limited time, so take advantage of these savings while you still can.
Michelle Chalfant
Michelle Chalfant
Journaling is one of the best tools I’ve ever found for getting unstuck in life. And I’m not the only one.
Every year during the 30-Day Journaling Challenge, it blows my mind to hear the stories of transformation that happen just through writing—and to see this community sharing with each other, encouraging each other, and having “aha” moments together. 💗
Like John, who said, “What I uncovered, discovered, and experienced can’t be put into words—it was just incredible.”
Or Elizabeth: “It’s like every prompt was written especially for me. I don’t know how she does it, but it was transformational for me and the best way to clean slate and start the new year off right.”
And lastly, Patty, who said it so simply but powerfully: “I never knew so much healing could happen simply through writing.” ✍️
This year’s challenge starts in just TWO days, so, if you haven’t signed up yet, now is the time to do so and get in on all this goodness!
🔗 www.theadultchair.com/journal
Want more info? Here are the most common questions we're getting ⬇️
When does the challenge take place? The 30-Day Journaling Challenge takes place November 1-November 30. When you sign up, I’ll send a free journal prompt straight to your inbox each day in November.
How much time does it take each day? I recommend setting aside 15-30 minutes each day to journal. Don’t think you have it? That means you need this more than ever! You will come to crave that much-deserved “you time” before the 30 days are over.
What are the benefits of journaling? There are so, so many, but some of the most profound ones are:
✔️ Getting to know yourself better
✔️ Uncovering and healing old wounds
✔️ Processing emotions
✔️ Getting clarity and direction
✔️ Connecting with your true self
✔️ Creating a new habit of regular self-discovery
✔️ Living with more peace, happiness, and purpose every day
Get ready for a POWERFUL month of clarity, healing, and transformation! See you in a couple days → www.theadultchair.com/journal
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November is right around the corner…and you know what that means:
It’s time for the annual 30-Day Journaling Challenge! 🙌
If you never miss a year, and you're ready to sign up now – head to MichelleChalfant.com/journal to join!
If you’re new here, the 30-Day Journaling Challenge is our most popular annual event in The Adult Chair® community.
We all commit to journaling every day for the month of November—and I send a daily journal prompt straight to your inbox to get the inspiration (and your words) flowing.
When you join the FREE challenge, you'll get:
📝 Access to the 2024 journal prompts (I create fresh prompts every year)
🆕 A new prompt delivered to your inbox every day in November
💬 Access to a supportive community and daily discussions around each prompt’s topic
Head to MichelleChalfant.com/journal to sign up to receive the prompts.
As many of you know, this has been a transformative year for me, filled with challenging moments, deep listening, and INCREDIBLE growth and information that has come through that process. I’m channeling all of that energy into this year’s prompts, and they’re going to be the most profound ones yet!
Don’t miss the event I look forward to all year long—sign up today for a month of POWERFUL awakening! ✨
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Michelle Chalfant
How often do you let yourself be fully present?
I'm going to let you in on a little "secret" of mine: there is MAGIC in the present moment. Here's what I mean 👇
Living with presence allows us to experience the profound beauty of each moment, unlocking the aliveness that often goes unnoticed.
By delving into the present, we awaken to our true selves and connect with the ultimate joy that resides in the here and now.
Embracing presence invites a sense of calm and wonder, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences.
So, just for today, I invite you to try a super simple practice: SINGLE-TASKING.
Choose just ONE task to focus on at a time, whether it’s eating, walking, or working. Allow yourself to fully engage with that single activity without distractions.
Try it, then come back and let me know how it goes!
Allow this practice to guide you into a deeper connection with your true self and experience the joy that arises from being fully in the moment.
PS: In The Academy of Awakening, there are four MORE amazing practices to help you embrace presence this month, as well as a list of affirmations to assist with keeping you in the moment.
Plus, we're sharing our experiences and reflections in the Academy Facebook group, so join us before the month is over! Let’s support each other in this journey of awakening: theacademyofawakening.com
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Michelle Chalfant
When you start living from a place of aligning with your true self, everything begins to change.
People pleasing, codependency, anxiety, unhealthy relationships, lack of boundaries, and low self-worth start to fall away.
That is the power of authenticity – it allows you to set healthy boundaries, boost your self-worth, attract healthier relationships, and find inner peace.
If you’re ready to rediscover who you really are, shed the weight of the roles and expectations you’ve carried, and start living from your true self today…
Join us in The Academy of Awakening, a private sanctuary for everyone who is ready to awaken and live life from their true self 👉🏽 theacademyofawakening.com
Let's transform our lives together.
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Michelle Chalfant
Want to work with me directly?
I'm excited to invite you to The Academy of Awakening's very first Live Q&A + Coaching call happening TONIGHT at 6pm ET!
This is a wonderful opportunity to share your biggest challenges and ask me questions. I’ll be offering hot seat coaching and providing guidance to support you on your journey to awakening!
Sign up here 👉🏽 theacademyofawakening.com
I'll see you this evening! 🤗
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Michelle Chalfant
Whether you’ve lost a loved one, your child is off to college, or you’re facing any deep loss, the pain of grief is real and intense.
Grief is a deep emotional response to loss. It can manifest as sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, and loneliness.
Everyone’s grief is unique, but it often feels like a profound sadness that’s hard to escape.
Types of grief include the loss of a loved one, loss of an animal, empty nest syndrome when the kids are all out of the house, loss of a relationship or divorce, aging and health decline, or even being fired from a job.
Grief doesn’t always come from death; it can arise from any significant loss.
So, how do we tend to ourselves when we are in grief?
💔 Allow yourself to feel
👥 Seek support from loved ones or a therapist / counselor
💤 Practice self-care: eat well, get enough sleep, move gently
⌛ Give yourself time—grief isn’t linear
💐 Create rituals or memorials to honor the loss and find closure
And how do we offer our support when someone we know or love is grieving?
We can acknowledge their loss, hold space for their pain, and ask how you can help, even if it’s just listening. (Pro tip? Avoid trying to “fix” their grief.)
Grief a journey that we all experience in our own way, and it can be overwhelming.
In my recent podcast episode, I take a dive deep into what grief really is, how it feels, and how we can tend to ourselves and others during these challenging times.
If you or someone you love is going through grief, I encourage you to listen in: theadultchair.com/podcasts/420
Let’s navigate this together. ❤️
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Michelle Chalfant
Does standing up for yourself make you a b%tch?
A friend recently asked me this when she was struggling to assert her needs at work and with friends. My answer? Absolutely not.
We all have the right to speak up for what we want and need.
But here’s the thing—if you feel guilty or hesitant, it’s probably because your boundary isn’t fully embodied.
A boundary isn’t just a mental note; it has to come from deep within you.
When my friend asked if she was being too harsh by setting boundaries, I told her: "People won’t hear you if your boundary is just in your head. It has to be in your body, fully aligned with your truth."
When you speak from this place, you don’t need to raise your voice or get angry.
You simply state your truth with confidence and clarity.
And guess what? People listen. They respect you, and they don’t push back.
Next time you need to set a boundary, take a breath. Drop into your body, get clear on what you need, and then speak up. You’ll be amazed at the shift it creates.
Own your truth. Own your space. And watch how the world responds.
Drop a ❤ in the comments if you agree! 🙌
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Michelle Chalfant
Ever listened to one of the AMAZING guests on The Adult Chair® podcast and wished you could have a cup of coffee with them to talk about life and ask your deepest questions? 🎙️
Well, I can get you close…
One of my favorite parts of my new community, The Academy of Awakening, is the opportunity to give you direct access to the guests on my show.
That’s right, each month, you’ll get to sit in on one live recording of the podcast…and afterwards, we’ll open the floor for a members-only Q&A where you can ask spiritual teachers, top experts, and renowned guests YOUR burning questions. 🔥
Whether you have a question about your relationship, your childhood, or that thing that happened yesterday, you’ll have exclusive access to some of the greatest minds of today…
…and The Academy is the ONLY place I know of to find anything like this!
Instead of just listening, start participating!
Head to theacademyofawakening.com to join today—uncover your true self and start living the life you’ve always wanted. See you in The Academy!
PS: When you join now, you’ll gain access to tomorrow’s very first live podcast recording! ✨
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Michelle Chalfant
Do you ever feel that you’re just going through the motions of life? Like something critical is missing, but you’re not sure what?
We hustle through our jobs, rush through our lunch breaks, speed through our commute, and do it all again the next day—rarely stopping to ask if this really brings us passion, purpose, and fulfillment.
We spend our lives tending to “shoulds” and “have to’s” rather than reaching for the people and opportunities that light us up and bring us joy.
But what if you could change all that?
What if I told you there was a place, a space, a sanctuary that could break the cycle of burnout and restore a sense of purpose and meaning to your days?
Welcome to The Academy of Awakening: a refuge from the daily grind where you’ll rediscover your true self and embark on a journey of radical transformation.
This is so much more than your average community.
It’s an immersive container designed to help you slow down, breathe deep, and embrace who you genuinely are, free from the masks and roles you’ve adopted to fit in.
And it’s a place to get in-depth coaching and experiential work through:
✅ Direct coaching and live Q&As with me
✅ Thought-provoking prompts and meditations
✅ Access to world-renowned experts with live Q&As
✅ Quarterly courses to uplevel every area of your life
Imagine an existence where your actions, decisions, and behaviors are aligned with your truest self—a life overflowing with purpose, passion, and deep kindred connection.
If you’re ready to uncover the real you...
Ready to reclaim your time and start living the life you were made for instead of the life everyone else wants for you…
Then there is a place for you in The Academy of Awakening, and I’d love to invite you inside.
Doors are open now at a deeply discounted rate—grab your seat at theacademyofawakening.com!
And don’t delay, because Early Bird pricing won’t last. It’s only available for a limited time, so take advantage of these savings while you still can.
Ready to take the leap? I can't wait for you to jump in and join us!
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Michelle Chalfant
It's here! I couldn’t be more excited to share the project my team and I have been working on…
✨ THE ACADEMY OF AWAKENING ✨
The Academy is a refuge from the daily grind, a sanctuary to break you out of the cycle of burnout, where you can rediscover your true self and embark on a journey of radical transformation.
It’s an immersive container designed to help you slow down, breathe deep, and embrace who you genuinely are, free from the masks and roles you’ve adopted to fit in.
And it’s a place to get in-depth coaching and experiential work through:
👩🏽💻 Direct coaching and live Q&As with me
💭 Thought-provoking prompts and meditations
🧑🏫 Access to world-renowned experts with live Q&As
🏛️ Quarterly courses to uplevel every area of your life
Imagine an existence where your actions, decisions, and behaviors are aligned with your truest self—a life overflowing with purpose, passion, and deep kindred connection.
If you’re ready to uncover the real you...
Ready to reclaim your time and start living the life you were made for instead of the life everyone else wants for you…
Then there is a place for you in The Academy of Awakening, and I’d love to invite you inside.
Doors are open now at a deeply discounted rate—grab your seat at theacademyofawakening.com!
And don’t wait, because Early Bird pricing won’t last. It’s only available for a limited time, so take advantage of these savings while you still can.
Ready to take the leap? Jump in with us! ❤️
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