Rising above fear. Fear doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If we let fear run rampant, it can dysregulate our entire nervous system! Fear can play-out in many ways: the fear of failure, of success, health concerns, financial ruination, fear of the future, change, or the unknown. You name it, fear of anything can creep into…
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Understanding Trauma: A Journey Towards Healing. Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, often leaving them feeling powerless and with a diminished sense of self. Recently, we engaged in a profound dialogue with several trauma specialists. Based on their professional expertise, we inquired about…
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Are you living life on autopilot? How would you characterize your existence? Is it filled with wonder, excitement, creativity, and boundless joy? Or does it resemble a repetitive cycle, much like the movie Groundhog Day? Winston Churchill once defined history as one damn thing after another. Does this resonate with your perception of life? To…
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The Power of Acceptance. Have you ever wondered if there was a simple, natural remedy to ease and dissipate emotional upset and personal suffering? If you have, please read on. I have found that this antidote is called acceptance. Without acceptance we stay mired in the unchangeable and stuck in the past. In fact, without…
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Creating a permission manifesto for happiness! Who decides whether or not we are happy? Who decides whether or not we feel at peace with ourselves? Who decides whether or not we see ourselves as successful contributors in this world? The answer, for each of us, to all of the above questions, is: I DO. We…
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8 Tools to create success and happiness in your life. As Life Coaches, Chris and I always ask our clients: How do you define success? and, How do you define happiness? Know this: You and ONLY you define what happiness and success means to you. Don’t let anyone else define it for you. If you’re…
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Parenting: If I had a child. Knowing what I know about human behavior, human nature and the dysfunction that comes along for the ride, I view parenting as a misinterpreted and misunderstood role. Parenting is a noble but challenging role. There are no degrees or certificates given to people to prepare them for the role…
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What is a narcissist? And how to get help if you’re involved with one? Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. Narcissists often believe they are superior to others and entitled to special treatment. They can be charming and…
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Heavenly or hellish relationships. Is your relationship/marriage made in heaven or a living hell? As a Relationship Coach, I absolutely love counseling couples! Why? Because I enjoy listening to both of their versions of what’s really going on. Each one, comes to their sessions believing they know what’s wrong with their relationship/marriage. I always sit…
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