I remember years ago, the first time a professional colleague trusted me with a challenge she was having. After an informal lunch conversation, she said: “You should think about becoming a coach. You’d be great at it!” I’ve always loved helping others. But I had a corporate job, small children and a family who reliedContinue reading “Why me? Why now?”
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What do you want now?
I recently connected with a girlfriend over happy hour. I ventured from my home, excited to have an evening out on the calendar. My girlfriend met me after her first day back in the office. As we conversed on the patio, I felt calm, focused and intrigued by all the energy and activity around me.Continue reading “What do you want now?”
Let’s talk about affirmations
Affirmations are those positive “I am…” statements self-help personalities have been suggesting we practice as we look in the mirror to make ourselves feel good — and to change our life. I’ve been thinking about them since I read this excellent article about affirmations circulating on LinkedIn. But what about when they don’t seem toContinue reading “Let’s talk about affirmations”
It’s all in your head
Our magnificent brains generate thoughts all day — an estimated 60,000 of them! These thoughts shape our perceptions and create our experience of the world. Memories = thoughtsPlans = thoughtsBeliefs = thoughtsJudgements = thoughtsProblems = thoughs You get the idea. And an estimated 85% of these thoughts we think are the same thoughts we thoughtContinue reading “It’s all in your head”