Dec 8, 2015 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Care
Before I enter a coaching relationship with a client, I ask her to tell me what she has tried to resolve her chronic stress. I will never forget Roxana’s response. She answered, ‘I tried to be vulnerable once…that was stressful!’ I smiled to myself and thought,...
Sep 29, 2015 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth
Not too long ago I ran into an acquaintance at my local farmer’s market. She asked how I was doing, and in lieu of giving the customary, ‘I’m fine,’ I gave an honest answer. I told her I was feeling emotionally depleted, and briefly explained...
Sep 23, 2015 | Personal Growth
As we begin the journey in Letting Go What No Longer Serves (Step 4 in the Freedom from Chronic Stress Program), I have bunches I want to share. But before I engage you in the deeper philosophical questions or your life (hee hee :)), there is a real practical and...
Sep 8, 2015 | Personal Growth, Self-Care
No one can take care of you but you. It’s painful to come to this realization. It’s the death of hope that someone, somewhere will step up, step out, stand in, and be there for you. No one can take care of you but you. There is grief in this understanding. Adulthood...
Aug 12, 2015 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth
Hi Everyone! I’m excited to share this guest post with you from Mitch Shepard, an Executive Coach and Founder of WiRL who has 20 years of experience helping executives and managers lead effectively while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She has worked across...
Jun 24, 2015 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth |
The other day, I perceived my client had a disheartening experience at the end of our coaching call. Toward the end of our conversation, my client asked me if I was happy. I immediately said, “Happiness is elusive.” I don’t think this was the answer...
