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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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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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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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Why We Ignore Red Flags and How to Stop It!

Deciding who to work for or date is a big deal.  You know how important it is to feel like you and the other person are a good fit.  In my work as a Business and Life Coach I am constantly emphasizing the importance of relationship selection and Not Ignoring The Red Flags! Why Do You …

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I Used To Feel All Alone Until…

When you’re really down or discouraged it’s tempting to feel sorry for yourself.  You believe that nobody can fully understand what you are going through.   If you shut down in self pity I can tell you first hand that you will feel worse.  Getting out of a negative emotional place is not easy but …

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How To Know That You Are Truly Happy

We tell ourselves we are happy (or not) and is that the truth?  How do you know if you or someone else is truly happy?  Some people try to convince themselves they are happy and other people are happier than they realize.  Happiness is complicated!! We pursue happiness.  It’s part of our Constitution!  Who doesn’t …

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My NEW Website… Lemons into Lemonade!

After eight years it was time to take my website to the next level!  I contacted my web developer and we got to work right away.  She focused on the layout and visual side.  I had to come up with new content and make sure it was easy to understand how I help my clients.  …

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Having Trouble Saving Money? Try…

Saving is setting aside money you don’t spend now for emergencies or for a future purchase. For many millennials this is hard to do. For others it’s actually harder to part with their money. They tend to squirrel it away and spend as little as possible. It all depends on your money story or money messages! …

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Why it’s Important to Brag about Yourself to Yourself!

Bragging gets a bad rap.  Even “humble” bragging doesn’t work well. You think you are being subtle but often others see it for what it is… bragging!  Humble Brag is to make an ostensibly modest or self-deprecating statement with the actual intention of drawing attention to something you are proud of. When you feel good …

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