Self Care Tools

You say “I’m not angry!” when you are. Wonder why?

 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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Why You Want To Like The Way You Look

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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A Personal Story “Trapped In A Self-Imposed Prison”

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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Myths About Loneliness and Some of My Story

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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Stop Settling and Start Soaring!

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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CHAPTER ONE: It Starts With YOU!

In my book “The Love Club: A New Approach to Business Networking” you will acquire valuable life enhancement tools.  As a Business and Life coach I help new and experienced entrepreneurs and business owners build a better business and life!   For the next 12 weeks I’ll cover one chapter at a time including a push …

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My 3 Words for 2023!

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 …

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Don’t Start Searching till You Know What You Want and Why!

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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How to Handle an Unexpected Rejection when Interviewing and Dating

I bet this has happened to you.  A potential client, employer, friend, boy or girlfriend seems interested in you!  You feel great.  Excitement and adrenaline are in abundance.  It’s tempting to project a positive outcome.  Sometimes this occurs and other times it doesn’t.  When it doesn’t you are upset.  Naturally! It’s not uncommon for someone to …

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Why You Sabotage Yourself and Several Ways to Stop

Are you your own worst enemy?  If so, I bet you are self sabotaging almost every day.  This is not what you want to be doing because it feels bad.  It’s impossible to build a satisfying relationship if you don’t stop sabotaging yourself.  It makes dating more difficult.  Let me help you stop hitting your …

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Why You Want To Tell Someone They Hurt You and How To Do It

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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The Benefits of Being Courageous and How To Do It

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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