Have you ever found yourself looking to “experts” for guidance or asking other people what you should do? Or found other people asking you what they should do? What makes us do this? As a professional life coach, I’ve had occasion to ponder this question many times, especially when clients try to get me to […]
Category Archives: Self-Awareness
Compassion, Discernment, Finding Your Balance, Self-Awareness
Getting Hold of the Thoughts That Hold You Back
13
Dec
Dec
If you think of a person who fully believes in him- or herself, one who is not blocked or limited by their thoughts or beliefs about what’s possible or what they are capable of achieving in the world, you likely picture someone who has a high level of positive energy and engagement in whatever it […]
01
Nov
Nov
For the longest time, love was a mystery to me. It was a concept that was so overblown and exalted, I couldn’t even begin to grasp it. I remember long conversations with friends trying to understand what people were talking about in movies and books and television shows, since the gaudy drama I saw played […]
24
Oct
Oct
Whether it appears in your work place, home life, or social circles, differences among human beings are inevitable. How we go about responding to these differences determines a good deal about our quality of life. While it might seem like a peaceful idea to surround yourself with like-minded people, diversity has been demonstrated to lead […]
Compassion, Discernment, Get Motivated, Inspiration, Self-Awareness
“What Do I Do Next with My Life?” – Three Strategies for Making Big Decisions
10
Oct
Oct
I have had multiple conversations this month with clients and potential clients of all ages and both genders facing the question “What do I do next with my life?” The emotions that come up around this question range from excitement at the world of possibilities it opens up, to distress and frustration – also in […]
Compassion, Discernment, Inspiration, Lessons Learned Along the Way, Self-Awareness
Strength? Weakness? Dig a Little Deeper
04
Sep
Sep
What do you feel are your best traits and greatest strengths? What do you consider to be your worst faults and weaknesses? Stop for a second. Don’t even keep reading. Right this moment, give yourself a chance to write them down: ten of each. Yes, ten. Of each. Just out of curiosity, was one list […]