Are you thinking about Self-Employment or Starting Your Own Business?” It can be fun to think about and it’s a pleasurable distraction when you dislike your job or work life. Problem is it’s not what it’s cracked up to be. Succeeding in self-employment takes way more than passion, living your purpose or doing what you […]
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What is a funk? For me it means I’m in a bad mood or have a bad case of the blahs! Nothing feels particularly good or pleasurable. A funk involves feelings of frustration, emptiness and disconnection. When are you likely to get into a funk? More important is how do you get out of it?
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You finally do it. You say NO! I’m not available to help with your project or attend an event. You feel good and possibly proud of yourself. When the response is “Please… I Need YOU!” it’s hard to hold your ground. Smart Self-Care requires setting boundaries and saying No! This applies to family, friends and
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It’s common to connect to a higher power or spiritual practice when you are struggling emotionally. It’s easy to experience negative feelings during difficult transitions (job change, retirement, divorce or death.) Common feelings include lonely, hopeless, disconnected, unfulfilled and unhappy. There are many ways to feel better. You can talk to a friend, exercise, take a
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I love an intriguing title! You wonder what it has to do with Business, Career or Life coaching. Keep reading! The complete question is “What happened in the past 24 hours that made you reach out for help?” This is one of my favorite “qualifying” questions. I ask a prospect… What made you reach out for help
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It happens often. My client shares a “negative” story. When I say “you sound angry” their immediate response is… “No, I’m Not Angry!” The physical expression has arms crossed over their chest and heart. The unspoken message is “Good People Don’t Get Angry.” The truth is… “Yes they do and that is a good thing!”
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I no longer charge by the hour for business and life coaching. I wonder why it took me so long. Naturally, there are reasons and almost all are emotional. One of my favorite MarGOisms is “Knowing what to do is the easy part.” As a Business and Life Coach, people ask what I do
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Opra talks about motivation and success! She says you need to “really, really, really” want to make a change. Even with a high level of motivation, making a change is not emotionally easy. I believe the hardest hurdle is managing your negative predictions and fear of the unknown. My “Are we a good fit?” Complimentary
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What are your highest priorities? Why does it matter? As you approach a Personal or Work Transition you seek a stronger alignment with your strengths, values and priorities. You need to identify and stay committed to what’s most important to you. You might say you value friends and family time. Or maybe it’s professional growth
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Many people would be shocked to know that I’m ever in a bad mood. Having a big smile fools others and myself as well. It took me a while to realize a bad mood or feeling bad (emotionally) is not a bad thing. There are many reasons why bad moods (not dark or depressed) don’t
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Recently I was in India. I saw a sign, “Differently Abled” and smiled to myself. How cool is that?! I sensed a positive perspective on a tough topic. My mind and heart were wide open as I hoped to return home having renewed energy and enthusiasm for becoming more! As a Business and Life
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That’s life! or It is what it is! I hear those statements and want to speak up and say “Make Room For Your Feelings!” You don’t have full control over what happens to you. Things change whether you want them to or not. Many times the feelings are unpleasant and uncomfortable. It’s life!!! When something