What is “Emotional Wellness”? Why is it important? How do you become emotionally healthier? I’ve been interested in emotional wellness forever! I’m a Licensed Counselor and some say I’m an emotions management expert! At the University of Illinois wellness center they define Emotional Wellness as… “Emotionally well people are able to express feelings freely and […]
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As humans we worry. We worry whether we want to or not. It just happens. Many believe that worrying is a waste of time. I disagree. There is good worry and bad worry. It’s important to know the difference. Good worry is present focused and action oriented. When an exam or deadline is approaching and
Your money story impacts your life in a BIG way. Your beliefs and attitude about money can make or break your business. They influence your career choices and relationships. With money a small behavioral change can bridge the gap between a little and a lot of stress, satisfaction and success! Your relationship with money reflects
As a Certified Retirement Options Coach and Licensed Counselor, I offer a unique interactive assessment. My questions address the impact of retiring on your identity, purpose, priorities, relationships, and time management. Most assessments are long and tedious. This is engaging and exciting! Are you thinking about retirement? It may be three or even five years
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A back up plan reduces your stress. Learn about the hidden benefits of having a back up plan. We don’t have control over what will happen. Be sure you prepare for something not working out. Get help!
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Setting a goal is easy compared to accomplishing it. The cycle starts with making progress. Then comes the setback. You engage in negative self-talk (what’s wrong with me or I should have…) or you make excuses. The goal isn’t accomplished. You feel bad. As a Coach I help people prepare, set and achieve goals.
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It is Good To Feel Bad. I know that sounds crazy, but I promise it isn’t. Feeling bad gives you an opportunity to grow. People and Businesses grow because they are willing to be uncomfortable. Success requires living outside your comfort zone. “No Pain, No Gain” refers to emotional pain. Transitions stir up feelings. They
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When you don’t like yourself you can’t enjoy your success! You don’t see any light because you are under a dark cloud. Your negative thoughts are dictators directing you away from positive experiences. Liking your self starts with stopping your mind when it wanders into dangerous waters. Successful people can be hard on themselves. When
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Do you ever worry or wonder what your retirement will be like? The truth is there is no way of knowing what your retirement will be like till you get there. It is kind of like having your first child. Both are transitions you look forward to for many months and even years. When it
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Being likable is about as good as it gets. It enhances every relationship and makes life more enjoyable and fun! Likability is measured on a continuum. There are few at the far ends and most are somewhere in the middle. The good news is you can raise your likability if you want to. Being likable
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If you don’t know what you want you won’t get it. I bet you have heard that before. It isn’t easy to know what you want. Even if you know it may not be what you really want. Just because we think it’s true doesn’t mean it is. As a Licensed Counselor, Career, Business and
Why can it be so hard to ask for help? For me I fear making an unreasonable request. I think they are too busy and would rather be doing something else. Whether they say no or yes I feel bad. This is a no win situation and luckily I’ve made progress! When they say yes,