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January 27th marks one year since I left my 9-5 to coach full-time. It hasn’t been an easy year. There was a lot to learn, many things to put in place, disappointments to be had and questions around whether or not I was doing the right thing. Today, I know that I am exactly where I am...
How many times have you set boundaries with someone, and they completely ignored them? It's frustrating, isn't it? And often leads to us feeling like we're not worth anything. In this blog post, we're going to talk about how to set boundaries that actually stick.
If you want to be successful, you...
It’s easy to get sidetracked when something unexpectedly falls on our lap.
Here are 5 tips you can use to help you stay the course when life decides to go sideways!
What tips do you have for dealing with challenges?
There are three types of lives we could be living:
- A Caged life
- A Comfortable life
- A Charged life
Have a listen as to why the Comfortable life is, in my view, the most "dangerous" one and 5 ways you can get out of it.
Most of us know that having a strong network of supportive relationships is key to achieving success in life. We can do a lot on our own, but when we have a support system that encourages, supports and chellenges us, we can go a lot further. Many don't realize however, that relationships come in...
Today, I want to tell you about my last month and how things went. Sometimes, life hits you with one, two or more things that have the potential to derail you. That is exactly what happened to me this past month. I was hit with a trifecta of issues and want to share the 3 lessons I learned to...
Aaaaand….. It’s goal setting time again! It’s actually one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a moment filled with reflection, celebration and hope at the year to come. It’s a moment when we get to spend time with friends and family and with ourselves as we...
Have you ever had a day when things just can’t seem to go smoothly? You can't find your keys, the coffee pot is empty and so is the milk in the fridge, and then on top of it all you get stuck behind that one person who drives slow no matter what. It's enough to make anyone lose their...
Do you trust yourself to get things done, to take your life where you want it to go?
We all have moments of uncertainty, but there are some questions we can ask ourselves that can help to guide us and put a spotlight on the areas that we need to pay attention to.
Answer these 5 and start...
I explain the difference between having a Growth vs. Fixed mindset and give you 5 simple strategies for developing a growth mindset.
Have you ever been in a relationship where there is little to no trust? It doesn't feel good, does it? It feels like you have to be on the defensive all the time. It colors the lens through which you see the other person.
We all know that trust is essential in all our relationships, both...
What happens when things don't go your way? Do you react or do you respond?
Having the ability to respond is critical in managing your stress and maintaining healthy relationships.
My challenge to you this week is to take a step back next time a situation arises that throws you off your game.