Happy New Year! Every year I choose a few words to promote personal and professional growth. This year they are FEEL, SAY and DO Feel what’s hard to feel Say what’s hard to say Do what’s hard to do I’m inviting you to choose one, two or all three and join me in making your …
Do you know what you want or what would make you happier? Sounds like a simple question but for most it isn’t. There are many possibilities to consider. It’s important to be specific. It’s especially hard to know when you are down on yourself or depressed. Nothing will feel quite right. When looking for a new job …
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Your feelings are hurt by someone you care about. You wonder if you should say something or if it will somehow make things worse. When done the right way there is no downside. It’s important that they know in order to keep enjoying your relationship. I’ve learned that when I don’t speak up I’m …
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Being Courageous means doing something you are afraid will hurt you in some way. Before your bravery kicks in you go back and forth between I want to and no I don’t. Don’t fret if this goes on for a while. Sometimes that’s necessary for finally doing it with confidence and conviction. You have opportunities …
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Deciding who to work for or date is a big deal. You know how important it is to feel like you and the other person are a good fit. In my work as a Business and Life Coach I am constantly emphasizing the importance of relationship selection and Not Ignoring The Red Flags! Why Do You …
When you’re really down or discouraged it’s tempting to feel sorry for yourself. You believe that nobody can fully understand what you are going through. If you shut down in self pity I can tell you first hand that you will feel worse. Getting out of a negative emotional place is not easy but …
You say you can’t and yet you know you can. What does it take to say something you are afraid to say? Do you believe the better person doesn’t get upset and if they do they pretend they aren’t. I hope you agree that this sounds awful and certainly not authentic. It makes it impossible …
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We tell ourselves we are happy (or not) and is that the truth? How do you know if you or someone else is truly happy? Some people try to convince themselves they are happy and other people are happier than they realize. Happiness is complicated!! We pursue happiness. It’s part of our Constitution! Who doesn’t …
After eight years it was time to take my website to the next level! I contacted my web developer and we got to work right away. She focused on the layout and visual side. I had to come up with new content and make sure it was easy to understand how I help my clients. …
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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