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Holiday Stress Management

December 20, 2012

Articles, Managing the Holidays, Stress Management, Time Management

Whether you celebrate one holiday or all of them- we are all familiar with the whirlwind that begins right after Halloween, builds to Thanksgiving, and continues gaining momentum through the end of the year. While this season is meant to bring feelings of closeness and cheer to you and your loved ones, it can also bring on feelings of stress and anxiety- especially during the planning of events.   On the bright side unlike many other types of stress, holiday stress is predictable. We know where it will begin and end and we can make premeditated plans on how to reduce its impact on us.   Here are some tips you can try during your holiday seasons to assist you with stress management and help your holidays...

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Unlocking Your Potential: What would you change?

November 9, 2012

Articles, Career, Goal Setting, Self Esteem

How did Felix Baumgartner discover the courage and fortitude to freefall from 128,000 feet in the stratosphere and break the sound barrier? How did Steve Jobs harness the brilliance, passion, and energy to improve lives so dramatically through technology? How did Michael Phelps train to win 22 Olympic Medals, far exceeding any other wins in history? Each of them started with an idea, a curiosity, a dream. Each of them took a risk. Each of them fully committed to their talent. What is your idea, dream, or curiosity? What do you want to achieve, experience, or change? How could you define the steps to a better tomorrow? What is stopping you? Now is the time to get started! Stop depriving the world of your greatness and unleash...

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Rules for Fair Fighting

October 9, 2012

Articles, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self Esteem

In my Coaching and Psychotherapy work with individuals, couples, families, and business partners I've found a few simple & effective tools for de-escalating an argument and resolving conflict as tensions rise. People often seek coaching or therapy once they've found themselves in repeated unhealthy or non-productive patterns with significant others. This can become a frustrating and seemingly hopeless situation without the intervention of a helper or the resources needed to get out of the mire. We can all attest to the fact that feeling stuck stinks. Try these simple tips to aerate and refreshen the way you debate. 1. Use "I" messages instead of "You" messages. Recognize how conflict affects you. Give your feelings words. Unless your partner is clairvoyant, there is no way for him/her...

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Fall Into a New You

September 19, 2012

Articles, Goal Setting, Self Esteem, Stress Management

Goal-Setting for the Fall Season. Fall is the season of change and transition, the air is getting crisper, the leaves are changing colors, and the nights are getting longer. Just like the seasons, we are not meant to be static. We are at our best when we are open to new experiences, flexible to life’s curves, and willing to get out of our comfort zones. Reflection and goal setting is a great way to use the shifting of seasons to help organize and motivate ourselves. Using goals to manage your life gives you plenty of opportunity to see where things can improve. Instead of saving all your resolutions for the last minute- use fall to look back at your year so far! Looking at the past gives...

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7 Tips for Moving Forward

July 30, 2012

Articles, Goal Setting, Self Esteem, Stress Management

Are you ready for change but don't know where to start? Use these simple tips to get yourself out of the rut and on the road to achieving your dreams. 1. Define your goals. Get crystal clear on what you want. Imagine your future-self. Describe what you see. What are the predominant features? Put it in writing. Establish long term and short term goals that are concrete, measurable, and achievable. If they are vague ideas, they will be too difficult to accomplish. 2. Take the first step. Choose a task to start your journey toward a better future. Sometimes getting started is the most difficult part. Once you get the ball rolling it's likely to continue. Nudge yourself to begin the momentum. What one aspect of that...

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What Can Life Coaching Do For Me?

May 10, 2012

Articles, Career, Goal Setting, Self Esteem

A Life Coach provides the support, encouragement, and extra push required to stretch you beyond your comfort zone. She helps you prioritize, manage time, and maintain clarity needed for continued and new successes. Weekly check-ins keep you accountable to the goals you set. You and your Coach celebrate victories and troubleshoot challenges. Problems are faced head-on to develop strategies and solutions that work for you. You and your Coach will notice the things that are going well! After all, when was the last time you gave yourself credit for your accomplishments? There are hundreds of tasks we complete everyday that we take for granted. Notice them, own them, and celebrate them! It's true that we all have a wealth of wisdom. We have vibrant ideas about how we want things to be different in our lives, and perhaps the world. We know we want...

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