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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I have helped hundreds of people give up a steady paycheck. It’s not easy. Transitioning from employee to self employed or retirement changes your relationship with money. A steady paycheck offers security, stability and a familiar lifestyle. Inconsistent income or no longer making money from your job takes time to get used to. It can
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You are at a party or some sort of social gathering and sure enough you find yourself in a boring conversation. Part of you wants to scream and get the h*ll out of there, but that’s really not an option. Yes, you are stuck but maybe you can start seeing it as a challenge.
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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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You are forced to wait for an answer you want to know now! There is nothing you can do to speed up the process. All you can do is wait and see what happens. It’s easy to start worrying. You wait for a potential prospect or employer to get back to you. You wait when dating
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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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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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The need for new friends has expanded exponentially. Post pandemic more people are feeling isolated and lonely. Finding friends isn’t easy. This blog is about in person (not virtual) friendships or friends you can hug! Why is it harder than ever before to make friends? Who has an easier time making friends? What can
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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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