Coaching with Carissa

Coaching with Carissa Personality-led Lifestyle Coaching for Mums

Supporting women to understand themselves and love the life they’re living — one that works with them.

Another snap from the weekend with the ladies  . Such an awesome experience to play in McLean Park representing women in...
03/06/2026

Another snap from the weekend with the ladies . Such an awesome experience to play in McLean Park representing women in football.

Coaching and playing for the first time this year is a whole new experience 😅 and keeping me on my toes.

I'm super grateful for the support from friends , family & the football community 😍.

Life for me is all about the balance & filling my cup in a variety of ways 🧡🖤

Wholesome Saturday night, walking with 800 others from Ahuriri to Napier to raise money and awareness for Such a vibe ou...
02/06/2026

Wholesome Saturday night, walking with 800 others from Ahuriri to Napier to raise money and awareness for

Such a vibe out there as the sea of orange lit up the night, how good does it feel to be a part of a community event? 🧡🧡

Being the one others rely on can be really beautiful…but also really quiet.This is for the ones who hold space, give ene...
04/05/2026

Being the one others rely on can be really beautiful…

but also really quiet.

This is for the ones who hold space, give energy, and don’t always ask for it back.

If you know someone like that, I’d love to hear about them 🤍

And hey… they might just win a little time with me too 😍

As a Mum, I know a thing or two about being frustrated with my child 😅 But now, I'm able to step back, take a breath and...
20/04/2026

As a Mum, I know a thing or two about being frustrated with my child 😅 But now, I'm able to step back, take a breath and look at the big picture (most of the time, I am parenting a teen after all).

My quiz is the perfect place to start if you're ready to change your frustration into understanding. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete!

https://linktr.ee/coachingwithcarissa

Spoiler alert - I'm about to release a quiz & 45 minute chat deal. So if you take the quiz and you wanna chat further (or you have something on your mind and just want a one-off chat,) send me a message and I'll hook you up before everyone else!

I recently listened to the  with  (go listen if you haven't yet - have tissues ready).So much good stuff in there but wh...
13/04/2026

I recently listened to the with (go listen if you haven't yet - have tissues ready).

So much good stuff in there but what stuck with me was how we define resilience as bouncing back. But it doesn't feel bouncy. And you don't go back. Instead, she says, you change. You rebuild a new operating system. That's the actual work.

I know this all too well, because I've done the work. More than once. I haven't shared too much of this in relation to my work, maybe worried a bit about the not so pretty parts of my story. But while listening I thought, actually this is my strength.

I am not a perfect coach, but I know how to adapt, reset and build a life when sh*t hits the fan! 💪

This morning felt like a walk… tomorrow I might not... The walk isn’t the important part tho, for me it’s all about the ...
05/04/2026

This morning felt like a walk… tomorrow I might not...

The walk isn’t the important part tho, for me it’s all about the listening.

Just tuning into where I’m at and letting that guide me.

Lately I’ve been really noticing the change of season, and with it, a shift in me too.
Things feel a bit slower, a bit softer… less “go go go”.

And walking this morning, I caught myself thinking about how different this feels.

There was a time I would’ve turned that walk into a “tick the box” moment.
Like... good, I’ve done my movement for the day.

That version of consistency used to feel like a lot.

Like this running list in my head I was always trying to keep up with… while quietly comparing myself to everyone else.

No wonder it never really stuck.

It all felt separate. Like extra things I had to squeeze into my life.

But this morning didn’t feel like that.

It just felt like… me doing what felt right.
And that’s where consistency feels different now.
Not in doing the same thing every day,
but in staying connected to myself and what I actually need in that moment.

Because just like the seasons, we change. What works one week doesn’t always fit the next.

I'm all for less force and more flow these days.

The habits still happen, they just feel like a natural part of me now… not something hanging over my head that I have to get done.

Some days I like to walk.
Some days I like to nap😅

Both work for me.

Are you feeling the shift in season?

You are so used to putting others first, you might not even realise you're doing it.Instead, you're waiting for it to ge...
19/03/2026

You are so used to putting others first, you might not even realise you're doing it.

Instead, you're waiting for it to get easier. You're waiting...

For the kids to sleep through.

For his work to be less stressful.

For the cost of living to get easier.

You can keep waiting for others to change.

Or you can start to make changes for yourself.

My DMs are always open for the D&Ms, but if you're ready to ditch the excuses and start finding ways to refill your cup and prioritize yourself again - I'm ready to help you.

Start with my free self-reflection tool or get in touch for a chat now.

Stop waiting.

The change starts with you.

Been a bit MIA the last few weeks.Life has been rather... full 😅.My daughter turned 13 (which feels mildly illegal becau...
16/03/2026

Been a bit MIA the last few weeks.

Life has been rather... full 😅.

My daughter turned 13 (which feels mildly illegal because I swear she was just little baby only yesterday), my partner’s sister got married out of town, and then this weekend wrapped up with a soccer tournament, five games in two days🤪.

Safe to say I’m feeling a little tapped on a few levels.

Interestingly though, while my body actually feels pretty good after the weekend… my emotional state is a little fragile.

Today I was bit teary for no real reason and had a few quiet internal battles with self-doubt popping up.

A few years ago I probably would have pushed through that feeling, had the conversations anyway, or tried to solve whatever thoughts were showing up. But I’ve learnt something about my nervous system over time.

When we’ve had big weeks/ weekends with lots of movement, adrenaline, people and emotion our nervous system can lag behind a little. Everything can feel a bit louder than it actually is.

While it's totally normal… its not always the most fun.

So today I chose something different.

No big decisions.
No heavy conversations.
Just noticing the feeling and giving my system a little space to settle.

Basically trying to practice what I often discuss in my sessions. 💫

Because sometimes the best habit isn’t pushing through.

Sometimes it’s recognising “today my nervous system might be a bit fried” and giving yourself permission to regulate first.

It’s something I’m getting better at noticing in myself.

Like everything, it's a work in progress but the more I learn about myself & how to spot those patterns the easier it becomes to support myself & my system.

As it's International Women's day today I wanted to do a personal shout out to a very special woman in my life, my siste...
08/03/2026

As it's International Women's day today I wanted to do a personal shout out to a very special woman in my life, my sister.

She's the creative gem behind my recent socials and gives all my ideas a visually attractive life & makes sure my English is correct 🤣.

She's also a teacher and the mum to my beautiful nieces so god knows where she finds the time. 😅

We've had a wild ride together with many ups and downs (like the time I told her I could belay her from the tree with a rope only to have her hanging from the tree and me quickly needing adult help to get her down 😅) to growing our little families together in the same town.

She's the best friend a girl could ask for 😍 and the one who always tags in for Willows activities that require a more of a teacher vibe 🤣🤣 (pretty much when its way over my head)

Seriously, thanks for being you - your personality is a great attribute to my life and fills many gaps 😅, but together make us a pretty cool team 😎.

Love ya ❤️

Last week, I did something the "old me" would have never dared to do.​I stayed home.I used to think being supportive mea...
05/03/2026

Last week, I did something the "old me" would have never dared to do.

​I stayed home.

I used to think being supportive meant being present at everything, for everyone, all the time. But the math wasn't mathing!

​Saying yes to the event = Saying no to my energy, my daughter, and my mental health.

I have realised when I am clear on my values, decisions become lighter.

What stage are you at right now?

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