Success is in the doing! “I began to feel trapped, confused, and depressed. I\’d lost my self-confidence and zest for life.” When my client began to feel this way, he initially tried harder to please his manager, however, no effort or outcome was ever appreciated or quite good enough. He realized that he needed to leave. …
The tag line from Airbnb really resonates with me! Goes something like \”Don\’t just visit there , live there!\” I am that kind of traveler. Like to do normal stuff; join a gym, go to a laundromat, grocery store etc. You get a feel for the place and meet locals ,not just other tourists. With …
This year I was inspired to spruce up my plain daily planner. This is ironic as last year\’s planner had lots of bells and whistles to use, but I never created anything! You may want to read my previous post \”Hang On , I Need to Overthink This!\” So I ended up creating a little …
\”Something feels funny. I must be thinking too much!\”, Winnie the Pooh Last year I invested in a new weekly planner format. I thought I should formalize my planning process. Get away from my scribbled Post It notes and take the process more seriously. Supersize it. This planner was a new “shiny object” designed to …
“Two roads diverged in a wood, so I took the road less traveled by and that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. Those of us who are seekers and risk takers need to make that decision more times than most! We strive to make the …
“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” Abraham Maslow Lots of people talk about the need to go beyond your comfort zone in order to get the good stuff. I talk about it too, a lot! After all, no risk no reward! What …
During the course of a 35 + year career of helping others find solutions, I recognize there are many factors that contribute to a successful reinvention; some of them intangible. However, in my experience there are a few “must haves” that will help you get where you are going! Find a mentor! The missing ingredient …
As I write this from my back deck in Key West, during a 2 month stay, I look back in awe that I am living the life as I sketched it out in my mind! Almost four years ago now I was in a rigid, stressful, dead end job.I started my life and career coaching …
\”Do not justify, apologize for, or rationalize the healthy boundary you are setting. Do not argue. Just set the boundary calmly, firmly, and respectfully.\” Crystal Andrus Have you had one of those friends who make you question their intentions? Or who frequently leave you feeling resentful and manipulated? I know it’s painful to consider these …
\”Do not justify, apologize for, or rationalize the healthy boundary you are setting. Do not argue. Just set the boundary calmly, firmly, and respectfully.\” Crystal Andrus Have you had one of those friends who make you question their intentions? Or who frequently leave you feeling resentful and manipulated? I know it’s painful to consider these …
