Saving is setting aside money you don’t spend now for emergencies or for a future purchase. For many millennials this is hard to do. For others it’s actually harder to part with their money. They tend to squirrel it away and spend as little as possible. It all depends on your money story or money messages! …
Bragging gets a bad rap. Even “humble” bragging doesn’t work well. You think you are being subtle but often others see it for what it is… bragging! Humble Brag is to make an ostensibly modest or self-deprecating statement with the actual intention of drawing attention to something you are proud of. When you feel good …
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In second grade I experienced something very upsetting… I didn’t get into the highest reading group. Instead I was put into the second highest reading group. I clearly remember it and that was close to sixty years ago. Before that moment I felt smart and liked myself. After not at all. My battle with low …
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Including your life experiences, level of confidence and how you handle stress (stay calm or freak out), personality plays a large role in the decisions you make and the quality of your relationships. The Corona Virus pandemic and sheltering in place is stressful. It’s not bringing out the best in most people. You are probably …
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Unresolved inner conflicts wreak havoc on your physical and psychological well being. They keep you from being at peace with yourself and having the satisfaction and success you seek. Everyone deals with inner conflicts. As they continue, sometimes for years, you become frustrated and eventually emotionally exhausted experiencing a variety of stress related conditions. Inner …
With the spreading nature of the corona virus you are confronted daily with difficult decisions. What is the right thing to do or not do? It’s stressful to be in this type of ethical dilemma. Too much stress is not healthy and over time will weaken your immune system. As an emotions management expert …
When you make a change you give up what you are familiar with in exchange for something new and hopefully better. It takes time to adjust partly because of the losses involved. Even if you are excited about the change expect to flow in and out of good and bad feelings. Recently my mother at …
Whether you are looking for clients or a new employer you want to avoid someone who has a difficult personality. I’ve been in private practice for many years, first as a psychotherapist and later as a personal, business and career coach. I know the importance of having good qualifying questions and especially ones designed to …
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Nothing haunts us like the things we don’t say, that we know are important to say in order to feel better. Why do we keep things buried inside and fret for weeks, months or years before sharing them. I can think of many reasons and I’m sure you can too! Recently, I was meeting with …
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Money Impacts your Career, Relationships and Health. Money is a valuable tool. Used properly it can help you create a better and better life. If not it can cause unnecessary stress and unhappiness. Money decisions are 90% emotional. Your personal money story creates emotional obstacles. Everyone has one! *My newest passion is helping millennials have …