One of the greatest gifts as a human is the ability to choose how to live your life. The choice to be a parent or not; the choice to be college educated or choose an apprenticeship; or the choice to break the rules by designing your own future. Sure, the benefits of making the right … Read more
Suddenly, a class 5 hurricane comes out of nowhere and literally wrecks your life; you discover your health is failing; your best friend commits suicide. These aren’t scenarios from a TV show or movie — they’re tough times that many people face all over the world, and even if you’re not dealing with something so … Read more
Life coaching is not just a fad. It is a useful and practical service industry that is here to stay. Life coaching is a life changing partnership that helps people reach their potential. It is not counseling. Here is an easy explanation to differentiate between counseling and life coaching: Counseling helps you deal with major … Read more
Fear is a valuable thing. It keeps people safe and encourages caution when caution is due. But Fear can also be a limiting factor because not everything you’re afraid of should really be feared. Have you ever been faced with a situation where you were afraid of making a decision, making a change or taking … Read more
There is a common belief that when you want to embark or start on something new, whether it be a project, a hobby, a job or some big life change, a certain sacrifice must be made. “Out with the old, and in with the new” as they say. It’s almost as if we’re not capable … Read more
If you get stuck feeling unmotivated, you’ll breathe a sigh of relief to learn that there are simple, yet high-impact changes that will steer you back on track. Here are 15 tips that will not only restore your motivation for success but also raise it so you can pursue your personal definition of a successful … Read more
Most of us have experienced negativity in life and have gone through phases where we were consistent in doing only one thing – procrastinate. If this is the present reality of your life, you are not the only one. Difficult and dark as it may appear now, it’s not the end of the tunnel. Light … Read more
Feeling down and depressed? You’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 16 million adults over age 18 had a major depressive episode in the United States in 2016 alone.[1] And that doesn’t include the more common forms of depression and frustration that consume most of us on an all-too-regular basis. … Read more
The idea of feeling like a failure grips us at our most vulnerable internal place—our inner sense of self-esteem and self-love. Although intuitively we know that in reaching high, we are guaranteed some degree of failure, when we fall short, that knowledge offers little or no consolation. When we fail at something, all too often … Read more
I was weeping in bed for the third time that week, and I’ve never been a crier. But eight months after having my daughter, and four months after going back to work, the motivation and energy I’d originally felt returning to my job had completely subsided, and I’d hit a wall of fatigue and exhaustion … Read more
Whether you find yourself facing redundancy or the loss of a loved one, stuck in a rut or unable to stay motivated, making a positive change is likely to feature in the things you’re going to need to do to feel happy and successful again. However, it can be easier said than done. In this … Read more
“What am I doing with my life?” As a life coach and business consultant, I hear this question – or some version of it – all the time. Those asking the question are likely facing one of a couple scenarios. One, you wake up one morning and find yourself in a job you hate, a … Read more
As a mindset and performance coach, I help people achieve success. My clients create high performance in what matters most to them, resulting in a strong sense of purpose and fulfillment. I’m going to share with you the transformation of a recent client and how you can use these same strategies to create a life … Read more
Self-esteem is a driving force behind our confidence and how we see and feel about ourselves. It encompasses our sense of value, significance, and self-worth. That’s why learning how to build self-esteem is essential to personal growth and happiness. Research has shown that over 80% of people struggle with varying levels of low self-esteem. Yet, … Read more
In 2003, Aron Ralston went hiking alone in southeastern Utah. An experienced outdoorsman, the trail didn’t seem to present any danger for him. Things were going well until he slipped, dislodged an 800-lb. boulder, and was pinned to the canyon wall by it. With limited supplies and no way to call for help, he realized that … Read more