Loneliness isn’t just about being alone. It’s about feeling unseen — like when you’re a member of a smaller group or community but no one truly knows you. It’s not the absence of people; it’s the absence of connection to our real selves and others. When we hide parts of who we are to fit […]
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Hard times are unavoidable—but how you respond to them can change everything. Practicing tough love with yourself isn’t about harshness; it’s about courage and pushing past fear so you can create the life you truly want. Everyone goes through tough times. As painful as they feel, you will get through them—and often, something better is
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Emotional intelligence (EQ) is more than just a buzzword—-it’s a set of essential skills that can transform how we understand ourselves and others. It will help you have more satisfying and successful personal and professional relationships. As a counselor and life coach I help my clients understand the importance of “Focusing on Feelings First, Solving
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You act like you aren’t angry when you absolutely are. This is a problem. I’m sure you agree. As a professional counselor I’ve witnessed clients denying their anger for over 40 years. Several years ago it became my mission to help people understand the power of anger and why it needs to be embraced. Anger
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Have I lost my mind focusing on how someone looks? It might seem so, but I promise that’s not the case. When it comes to attracting something you want like a new job, new friend, new clients it helps to like the way you look. In fact it can help a lot! Confidence is King!
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This personal story is a bit raw and took some courage to post it. It’s meant to be educational and inspirational. I had a serious disorder and couldn’t have recovered without professional help. It’s part of why I became a professional counselor and coach. I became anorexic around 14 years old. My story started at overnight camp.
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Loneliness has become a serious problem in our country. It’s reached epidemic proportions. Very scary and sad. It’s not easy to admit you are lonely and many people don’t even realize they are. As a Professional Counselor and Relationship Coach I am committed to helping end the loneliness epidemic. I’m grateful for my many years
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Looking for a new friend? Feeling a bit frustrated? More people are struggling to make a friend. Isolation and loneliness are on the rise. The world has changed! In my personal and work life the topic of friendships comes up often. Having friends is important for your health and happiness! Making friends can be
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You settle, I settle, We all settle. It happens. Why do you settle for less? How do you stop doing it? You know that settling backfires and yet you do it. The way to stop doing it is to get comfortable saying No! Say no to what you know isn’t right for you. Listen to your
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“I’m not outgoing. I hate parties. I can’t stand chit chat.” I hear this quite often. It’s one of the “But Margo…” statements in my book. Many people think you can’t be good at networking unless you are an extrovert. This is absolutely not true. What they want me to know is they won’t
Introverts Aren’t Good At Networking. Not True. Check out Chapter 7! Read More »
Your Golden Network is your Love Club! Learn how to build a “golden” network in chapter five of my book “The Love Club: a new approach to business networking” “Smart” Networking is about building and nurturing relationships only with your “golden” network. I call these your “7-10’s.” How to Fast Track building A “Golden” Network Initially I
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The Right Relationships make up your Love Club! Chapter two in “The Love Club: A New Approach to Business Networking” is about building business relationships with the right people. They are your most satisfying and productive relationships. I call them 7-10’s! On a 1-10 scale, 10 is Ideal! This chapter covers Ideal Profiles including Client, Referral Source and Referral
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