Self Esteem

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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Chapter 4:  Know Your Worth! 

Get paid based on The VALUE you deliver.  HOW do you know what it is?  WHY when you know is it still hard to raise your rates?  The answers are in chapter four!  “The Love Club: A New Approach to Business Networking”  My main messages are… It’s very common to Under charge for your services …

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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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I’m A Dating Coach, Not A Matchmaker!

Dating Coaching is NOT Matchmaking!  Frequently I tell someone I’m a Dating Coach and they think I’m a matchmaker.  Yesterday it happened and I knew I needed to explain the difference.  In case you didn’t read my last blog, I’m enthusiastically entering into Dating Coaching.   It came about organically (see last paragraph) which I believe …

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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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How to Become Better at Saying What You Are Afraid to Say

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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