In our fast-paced world it is easy to glorify being “busy” and a simple “no” seems like some kind of lost art or skill. Too often we find ourselves overcommitted and overwhelmed, trying to juggle multiple obligations at the same time – so saying “no” may feel like giving in or being weak or selfish
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In our crazy and often chaotic world finding joy or having joy seems like an unattainable goal. Yet joy does not have to be illusive or some distant dream! It can be found through our intentional choices and positivity. From the small pleasures of everyday life to the profound moments that take your breath away;
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The best way to achieve any kind of success is to take action. It doesn’t matter about the area or the topic. It reminds me of the law of physics. An object in motion stays in motion. If you are in motion, you have a greater chance of reaching your destination or goal. When you
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Who likes problems or challenges in life? If we are to be honest, we don’t like them very much. It’s very natural to view them as our adversaries. However, much like resistance training with weights that can build muscle so challenges in life can make us stronger and more resilient too. What if we could
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Most of us would do well to pay attention to our inner critic or the voice inside of us that holds us back. It impacts our self-esteem and can even cause anxiety and depression. It is that nagging voice that tells us that we are “not enough” or “not good enough.” It tells us that
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Confidence is a key ingredient for success in life. When people have confidence they make better decisions, communicate better, have good boundaries, perform and achieve more. However, for many having confidence can be a very real struggle. So here are 7 tips for building confidence: 1. Identify your strengths: Instead of focusing on your weaknesses,
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As a professional life coach, I like to help people write new chapters and new stories about their lives. Often people are stuck in their past or their pain. That makes me sad because I believe people can always write new chapters and stories. But, you can’t write a new story if you allow your
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I really love my Google maps app. If I am not careful, I can get lost in a parking lot so having an app to guide me is very helpful. All I do is plug in an address and a friendly voice starts directing me. Now, I wish I could say I always follow it
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Why is it that so many people are afraid to venture out and try new things? I certainly find this is the case in my life coaching. The common excuses I hear from people are that they are “waiting.” But waiting for what? The right time or the right opportunity? The right circumstances? Until we
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When I was young, my family would travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for vacations. As a southern gal, the beach was one of our favorite places to go on a family outing. Back in the day, downtown Myrtle Beach had a pavilion and rides that we loved to visit. One of the fun things
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