Too often we make decisions that later we regret. We get impatient waiting and worrying about what’s the best choice. Clarity comes with a careful review of pros and cons, listening to your intuition and awareness of body sensations. Your body will tense or tighten in a particular place letting you know… don’t! As a …
I’m amazed at how often a client denies being angry. I stopped using that big bad word many years ago. Instead I ask if they are Irritated, Frustrated or Annoyed. The difference in their reactions is remarkable. The truth is all these words come under the Anger Family Umbrella. They are related like first or …
What is “Emotional Wellness”? Why is it important? How do you become emotionally healthier? I’ve been interested in emotional wellness forever! I’m a Licensed Counselor and some say I’m an emotions management expert! At the University of Illinois wellness center they define Emotional Wellness as… “Emotionally well people are able to express feelings freely and …
What is the difference between an emotion and a feeling? People confuse them all the time. For years I thought they were basically the same thing. Now I know they aren’t. In fact the differences are quite significant and important to understand. Emotions equal body sensations and thoughts. They are an intense reaction to an …
Many Professionals and Business Owners spend hundreds of dollars on workshops and seminars. Incredible amounts of “good” information are consumed at conferences. What happens when you get back to your private practice or business? Do you implement what you learned? Why do I believe that Knowing What To Do Is The Easy Part? Because it …
You have seen “Schedule A Free Consultation Today!” or something similar. Guess where you can find it? That’s right, it is on the home page of MargoGeller.com! This offer is important for so many reasons. The main reason is to make it easy for someone to contact and connect with you. As a Licensed Counselor …
Your personality is powerful! It impacts your friendships, financial decisions, satisfaction and success! All personalities have their challenges. In a relationship you need to adjust your behavior to balance the other person’s personality type. It is extremely important. Imagine connecting to you’re loving energy with someone who totally frustrates you? Yep, it’s hard to imagine. …
Isn’t perfection a good thing? Why would someone need or want to recover from it? Striving for excellence and having high standards is what it takes to be successful. I’ve learned that when you stop being a perfectionist you will experience more enjoyment, peace of mind, happiness and success! My recovery started when my counselor suggested …
How do you know if you are ready to make a change? From my professional and personal experience, I know that making a change is something you don’t do the first, second or even third time you think about it. It usually takes months of thinking and feeling frustrated before you are ready to take …
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 …
When approaching a life transition or making a big change, having a Personal Coach or Business Coach with a Counseling Credential can make all the difference. This type of professional will help their clients manage the emotions that have become obstacles on the path to achieving their goals. These difficult emotions include, hopelessness, …
Sharing is a great option for supplementing financial and non-financial retirement resources. During the past several decades personal material consumption has overshadowed sharing. People have lived in their own homes, driven their own cars and pretty much kept to themselves. It’s amazing how many people have barely known their neighbors, much less shared something with …