Lori Prutsman Coaching

09/06/2026

I had a session with a retired lawyer today. He said something powerful: “I’m learning to draw joy from myself now. It’s not about the accomplishments. It’s about enjoying my presence and just learning how to be.”

That’s the real question: Who am I if I’m not productive?

Joy is available right now. Not when you’ve accomplished enough. Not when you’ve earned it. Now.

You don’t have to be retired to start learning this.

Link in bio for the full story.

08/28/2026

In a session today, my client shared three things: “I need to feel productive all the time. I’m a people pleaser. I need to control my environment.”

Guess what they have in common? They’re all strategies for creating safety and worth. If I’m productive, I’m valuable. If everyone is happy with me, I’m okay. If I can control what’s happening, I can feel safe.

These work. For a while. But they’re also why she’s burning out.

Understanding your patterns changes everything. When you know what’s really driving you, you finally have a choice.

Link in stories for the full breakdown.

08/21/2026

Burnout gives you warning signs. Irritability. Forgetting things. Skipping meals.

That’s your yellow zone. And that’s where you can still make a change.

Don’t wait until you’re completely burned out. Pay attention to the yellow.

Download the Burnout Dashboard. Link in my stories.

08/19/2026

I pulled a card asking: what do I need to know about this new venture?

It got me thinking. We ask everyone for advice but rarely ask ourselves first. What does YOUR gut already know?

Read the full reflection. Link in bio.

06/20/2026

I'm proud to serve on the Board of Seattle Angels, an organization that provides consistent, relationship-based support to children, youth, and families experiencing foster care.

We're currently hiring a Case Manager and looking for someone who is passionate about foster care, relationship-building, and strengthening community support for vulnerable families. Experience in social work, nonprofits, or a related field is preferred.

If this sounds like someone in your network, I'd love for you to share this opportunity with them. Please visit https://lnkd.in/gb2ZHcQG to apply!

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06/01/2026

I recently read research on how the busiest people find joy. The finding: Joy doesn’t come from unlimited free time. It comes from being intentional with the time we do have.

Burnout isn’t just exhaustion. It’s the slow disappearance of delight, play, curiosity, and presence. The real question: What brings me alive that has nothing to do with achievement?

In this week’s blog post, I’m exploring what this means for all of us in the burnout conversation. Read more at the link in my bio and stories.

04/27/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about beginning again, even when you’re still healing. The cosmic permission slip to start before you feel ready.

But here’s what nobody tells you: The second step is harder than the first. In this week’s blog post, I’m sharing three practices for what comes after you begin. Because momentum isn’t built by waiting to feel ready again. It’s built by continuing anyway. Link in bio.

04/27/2026

Wow our hearts are so full! Thank you everyone who showed up and showed out for the amazing nonprofit we are supporting, SeattleAngels!
Such a fun night!
Our host & . were awesome!!!

04/17/2026

Today is one of the most significant healing days of the entire year. ✨

The Aries New Moon is here, and sitting at its heart is a Chiron Cazimi (the last one in Aries for the next 50 years). Chiron is known as the Wounded Healer, and in Aries, he’s been asking us to heal the wound of self: the belief that we’re too much, not enough, or don’t have the right to begin.

I’m in Arizona this week for a wedding, soaking up the heat and sunshine. And I’m working with this cosmic energy for some grief healing I need right now.

Here’s how to tap into today’s breakthrough energy:

🕯 Light a candle with intention

📓 Journal your intentions (go big, Aries doesn’t do small)

💎 Work with Carnelian for courage + Tiger Eye for confidence

🌸 Speak your desires out loud. Let yourself be heard.

If you’re navigating grief, heartbreak, or healing of any kind right now, this is your moment. It’s time to begin.

Thank you for this beautiful reminder. If you’re in Colorado, check them out. I love this store and buy from them often.

03/19/2026

Sometimes after going and going on vacation...you just need a lazy 😴 morning 🌄!