Empower
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The Difference Between Coaching And Therapy
Are you wondering about the difference between coaching and therapy? Sometimes, the answers given by coaches can seem confusing, vague and hard to grasp in practical terms. For example, coaching is about looking to the future and therapy is about reviewing your past. My own style of coaching is about alignment with your creative self, which I would call your true self. This is achieved by asking a series of probing questions in order to arrive at a place of clarity around who you are and what really matters to you. And from that place of clarity, take action to remove, undo, or create distance from all the things, people…
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4 lessons on self-trust, taking risks, the power of belief, and healing I learned from my cat Princess
My cat taught me some powerful lessons on creating a life worth living. Here are the top four lessons I learned on self-trust, taking risks, believing in new possibilities, and healing from your past.
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5 Habits You Need To Master Your Fears And Leap Into A New Life
Let’s face it: fear is a part of the human experience. You can’t out run, bury it, or ignore it and hope it will go away. This is especially true when you are entertaining new ways of showing up in the world. If you can’t escape fear, how can you make sure it doesn’t stop you from taking action and creating what you really want? I am glad you asked. Here are 5 habits that have helped me master fear and make positive changes in my life. You Don’t Have To Complete Your Novel By 6:00 p.m. The idea that massive change happens instantly, instead of in small doable steps,…
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Why You Need to Protect Your Dreams From Unsafe People
Moving into a new chapter of your life requires you to be on guard. If you expect to keep the faith and have the persistence to keep going after your dreams, you’ve got to protect them. It is way too easy to let doubt creep in and deflate your enthusiasm by sharing your dreams with unsafe people. The trouble begins when we believe it is ok to share with anyone who will listen. If you do not protect your dreams from negative influences, it can throw you off track…sometimes for years. What I have realized is the beginning stages of pursuing your dreams is when you are most vulnerable and…
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How to Stop Giving Your Power Away
Have you ever observed yourself going on-and-on about the disappointments and sorrows bringing you down in life? Do you often tell tales of being victimized by others or external circumstances? Let’s be real: we are all guilty of this at times in our lives, especially when the chips are down and we can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. What is important is that we observe how we tell our stories, because it will have a huge impact on our lives. I f you are the victim in most of your stories, have you considered what the pay off is for you being in this role? The…
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Creating A Simply Abundant Life
I have spent the last few years of my life eliminating unnecessary spending on activities, things, and people who do not contribute to my life in a meaningful way. I started down this path in order to live a life that was more intentional, fulfilling, harmonious and abundant. Traveling on this inner road to happiness, I discovered an awesome book by Sara Ban Breathnach titled Simple Abundance (I highly recommend it!), and lately I have been listening to podcasts that promote minimalism as a lifestyle. Now wait a minute, I know what you are thinking: why would anyone in his or her right mind be interested in deprivation? And furthermore,…
