Life Coaching Tip: Your primal brain is hard-wired to avoid anything uncomfortable, even when you know it will be temporary. This is one of the reasons why you may procrastinate when making a change that you KNOW will make your life better. If this is you, I encourage you to shift your focus to the …
A Knowing Mindset: Let It Unfold Perfectly
Life Coaching Tip: Believing without seeing can be difficult, but it is important to be patient and stay in faith, even before the signs of success emerge. It all starts with a vision, and then a knowing that it will unfold perfectly. As soon as we let go of all worry and resistance, amazing things …
A Larger Perspective: Release Your Fears and Move Forward
Life Coaching Tip: When you look at things from a larger perspective, it is easier to release your fears and go after your goals and aspirations with gusto! As you move forward today, try relaxing into an attitude of "there is nothing serious going on here". Think about the “big picture”, take a …
Like a Hungry Heron: Don’t Take Your Eyes Off Your Goals!
Life Coaching Tip: Follow the example of a hungry great blue heron when focusing on your goals. Visualize its steadfast concentration and assertive energy as it unapologetically goes for what it desires. The great blue heron in this story sometimes snatches fish right off the fisherman's line, so …
Take in the Beautiful Day: Anchor Yourself in Presence
Life Coaching Tip: This is a friendly reminder to stay in the moment as much as you can. When you notice your mind reviewing unproductive, dismal past events or imagining the catastrophes that might happen in the future, STOP and anchor yourself in the present. Allow yourself to take in the joy of …
Coyote Chorus: Challenge Your Fears
Life Coaching Tip: We humans often allow fear to stand in the way of doing the things that will bring us joy. And to top it off, the fear is typically about a narrative that we created that isn’t even true in the first place. Remember, you always have a choice on what you focus on. You can focus on …
“I’ll Show You!”: What Is Your Habit Tendency?
Life Coaching Tip: If you are ready to develop new goals or habits in the new year, it can be helpful to understand what motivates you and helps you best stay on track. Gretchen Rubin's "Four Tendencies Quiz" can provide you with some new insights and strategies that can set you up for …
Hey, Look Up: Be Present with All That Brings You Joy!
Life Coaching Tip: During this busy time of year, I want to remind you to stop and experience the magic and beauty of the season. Remember to pause, be present, and take in all the splendor around you. Don’t get so focused on your mission that you miss out on the things that bring you the most …
Jewels on the Beach: A Story of Synchronicity
Life Coaching Tip: I have found that the seemingly small synchronicities in life aren’t really small at all. They can ground you in a big way and reassure you that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Be open to the spiritual signs all around you, my friend. You are not alone in all of …
It’s Important to Give and to Receive
Life Coaching Tip: In order to fully care for yourself, you must sometimes accept help and support from others. You simply can’t do it all alone and not risk feeling overwhelmed, stressed and burnt out. And, when you accept help and support from others, it actually strengthens your relationships by …