As humans we worry. We worry whether we want to or not. It just happens. Many believe that worrying is a waste of time. I disagree. There is good worry and bad worry. It’s important to know the difference. Good worry is present focused and action oriented. When an exam or deadline is approaching and …
Your money story impacts your life in a BIG way. Your beliefs and attitude about money can make or break your business. They influence your career choices and relationships. With money a small behavioral change can bridge the gap between a little and a lot of stress, satisfaction and success! Your relationship with money reflects …
Being likable is about as good as it gets. It enhances every relationship and makes life more enjoyable and fun! Likability is measured on a continuum. There are few at the far ends and most are somewhere in the middle. The good news is you can raise your likability if you want to. Being likable …
If you don’t know what you want you won’t get it. I bet you have heard that before. It isn’t easy to know what you want. Even if you know it may not be what you really want. Just because we think it’s true doesn’t mean it is. As a Licensed Counselor, Career, Business and …
Why can it be so hard to ask for help? For me I fear making an unreasonable request. I think they are too busy and would rather be doing something else. Whether they say no or yes I feel bad. This is a no win situation and luckily I’ve made progress! When they say yes, …
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 …
When you make a U-turn you probably aren’t happy about it. How could you have made such a stupid mistake? In a second something can change which forces a new decision or direction. No matter how much you prepare, it is hard to know what something will be like till you get there. One example …
Whether you are an Employee, Self-Employed Professional or Business Owner people come to you for help. You ask questions to determine the details and depth of the problem. You want to help them find a “good” solution. As a Licensed Counselor and Coach, my clients come to me when they are in a funk or …
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 …
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 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 …