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 …
Change is hard. It causes you to feel anxious as you don’t know how it will work out. Even if you have properly planned there are always things you can’t know ahead of time. For me, what helps is thinking about it as an adventure! Anxiety about change and uncertainty will intensify as you get …
Sharing a personal struggle takes courage and commitment. It’s scary to expose weaknesses and express something that puts you at risk for being judged. A success or progress story can provide hope and inspiration, especially for those dealing with a similar struggle. Knowing the benefits for yourself and others may motivate you to do it …
Saying what’s hard to say is scary! I’m referring to speaking up about something someone says or does that bothers you a lot. Your reflexive response is to deny your pain and hope it doesn’t happen again. Nine times out of ten it happens again and again! What makes you finally speak up? When …
“I can’t tell them. I’m too afraid.” You better! Read More »
I often hear “I don’t know what to do. I feel stuck.” There is a sense of exasperation and fear. Big decisions are difficult, distracting and stressful. It is hard to stay calm and confident. As a Professional Counselor and Coach I help people feel calmer and more confident. Putting things in perspective helps …
Beware!!! Dating can be dangerous! Watch out for Warning Signs. **This post is primarily for those who want a serious or long term committed relationship Common Warning Signs When Dating: 1. Lack of communication: If your partner doesn’t communicate with you consistently or avoids discussions about the future of the relationship, it could be a warning …
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News Alert! In addition to Business and Career Coaching I am doing Dating Coaching! I fell into dating coaching when I started working with clients in their 20’s and 30’s. They hired me to help them change careers or jobs. Many were single and also feeling discouraged about dating. Dating can be challenging. It’s …
Are You Emotionally Attractive? Why it’s important. Become more by… Read More »
Are bad feelings necessary for a better life? I wish it wasn’t true and I’m also glad it is. If you always felt fine you wouldn’t be motivated to have more of what makes you happy. It’s a good thing that it’s impossible to feel good all the time. Pain leads to Gain! What I’m …
My Life Became A Lot Better When… Hint: That’s not it! Read More »
You are excited about a new opportunity. Your life is going to be so much better. Then down the road you realize this too isn’t the right fit. It’s hard to acknowledge that you are unhappy. How do you handle this stressful situation? What will make it easier? You wish you could change the way …
When You Wish Something Wasn’t True…But It Is. What Do You Do? Read More »
Where do I begin? Such a common statement and now I get it. Did my career start with having a lemonade stand, selling girl scout cookies, teaching tennis lessons or did it start with my first “real” job? I believe my childhood interests and successes played a big part in creating a satisfying career. …
My Career Story: The Queen of Re-Invention and Determination! Read More »
Maya Angelou an American poet and award winning author is famous for the quote…“Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between”. What a wise woman she was. You hope for the best outcome with every decision you make. Many times you get a positive outcome and feel great about …
When confronted with a new way of living it’s natural to feel a little anxious or depressed. Social distancing and Sheltering In Place are our new “temporary” normal. Within our new normal we have to balance individual good with common good. Individual good involves putting your personal needs first in order to enhance your overall …