I don’t know about you, but my mind regularly races around like a monkey. I’ve been working on managing my monkey mind for many years and have happily had some success! I feel much calmer, clear headed and confident. When my mind starts going a million miles an hour with worries or new ideas, I …
When you make progress you are successful. When I first heard someone say that I was super pleased. As a past perfectionist I know how much perfection gets in the way of happiness. When you aim for perfection you are not going to be successful. As a Business, Career and Life Coach I strongly believe, …
Social media has cleverly created a new way to communicate emotions. They are called Emoticons. I’m sure you have seen them and used them many, many times. Their popularity has increased exponentially over the past few years. An Emoticon is used in a digital message or text to convey the writer’s emotions. Common ones include …
I find money to be endlessly fascinating. As a Life, Business and Career Coach, I help my clients make difficult decisions. Most of these decisions revolve around money in one way or another. Making better financial decisions is critical to personal and professional satisfaction and success! Whether you are an over or under spender there …
The Back-Story is the story that tells what led up to the current circumstances. It is a powerful relationship and life enhancement tool. As a Licensed Counselor and Business Coach, I know that when you get stuck in frustration or fury with a friend, client or colleague, your relationship will be negatively impacted. Understanding someone’s …
As a Licensed Counselor and Coach, I work with clients going through Challenging Transitions, such as leaving their long time career, starting their own business or retiring. They reach out to me because they are stressed and possibly depressed too. It is not uncommon for a client to acknowledge being stressed, but way less likely …
Wishing lets you know what is important to you. It helps you clarify what you want and stay focused on your highest priorities. People say… I Wish I Had, when they are feeling bad. There is something they want that they don’t have yet! You may hear yourself or others say… I wish I had …
As a Business Coach and Licensed Counselor, I readily point out to clients the impact of using a hedge word. I’ll ask them to repeat the sentence they just said and take out the hedge word. I watch them smile as they realize the difference. Some examples include… I’m “kind of” frustrated with the slow growth of my …
As a Licensed Counselor and Business Coach, I continually hear my clients comparing themselves to others. Franklin Roosevelt wrote that Comparison is the Thief of Joy. Many others have written and talked about why comparing is not a good thing. Seems like Rule #1 on How to Be Happier is to “Stop Comparing Yourself …
The unexpected happens in business and in life. Sometimes the unexpected can be exhilarating and exciting. You get a big bonus or referral of a new client. Someone gives you tickets to a play or sporting event. You meet someone special at a social event. Other times the unexpected can be stressful, frustrating or disappointing. …
Acting happy when you don’t feel happy is an important skill to master. Sometimes acting happy can help you get more of what you want out of life. Our culture favors happy faces which is evident by the smiles that greet you on billboards and in advertisements. People are drawn to happy individuals. When you …
Feelings are facts. We all have them – good and bad – no matter who we are. To try and deny your feelings wastes your time and drains your energy. When someone says “You can’t possibly feel that way,” well, they are wrong and you are right! Feelings come and go, and then they come …