The Yin and Yang thing about life is that it's filled with highs and lows, all teaching us valuable lessons.~ unknown Over the past year I've had some life and career changes which have affected my energy and motivation. Overall, I found myself struggling to rediscover my purpose and it has been challenging to find… Continue reading The Pursuit of Happiness: Why We Can’t—and Shouldn’t—Be Happy All the Time
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Getting Unstuck Through Self-Discovery: Rediscovering Your Goals and Dreams
“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ Mark Twain Feeling stuck in life is a common experience… Continue reading Getting Unstuck Through Self-Discovery: Rediscovering Your Goals and Dreams
Two halves won’t make YOU whole
“The right person makes your life take off, not settle down. The right person doesn’t change you, you change yourself when you feel free enough to be loved for who you really are.” ~ Brianna Wiest Understanding the components of healthy relationships has been an underlying theme in many of my recent conversations with clients,… Continue reading Two halves won’t make YOU whole
Your Core Values are your Compass
“Your core values act like your internal compass which navigates the course of your life. If you compromise your core values, you go nowhere.” ~ Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart This past month my daughter was applying for university. It’s hard to believe we are at this point, but I am so… Continue reading Your Core Values are your Compass
Self-Confidence: Was she born with it? Or maybe, she just did the work!
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself. When you are born a lotus flower, be a beautiful lotus flower, don’t try to be a magnolia flower. If you crave acceptance and recognition and try to change yourself to fit what other people… Continue reading Self-Confidence: Was she born with it? Or maybe, she just did the work!
What makes you unique?
“Always be yourself, retain individuality, listen to the truest part of yourself.” ~ Marilyn Monroe Do you know what makes you unique? Each of us is born perfectly unique. We can see this unique beauty in babies and children who are happy and free within their own skin. Then over time and as we grow… Continue reading What makes you unique?
How do you stay motivated?
“What is the why behind everything you do? When we know this in life or design it is very empowering and the path is clear.” ~Jack Canfield Did you set new years’ resolutions for 2020? If you did and you’re still on track, then give yourself a pat on the back because you’re one of the few.… Continue reading How do you stay motivated?
YOU, before Us
“Before anything else, find yourself. Be yourself. Love yourself.” ~ Anonymous With Valentines in mind, it seemed fitting to talk about love and relationships. What I’ve learned from being married for over 25 years, and absolutely know to be true, is that marriage can be hard, but if we want to have a healthy, satisfying,… Continue reading YOU, before Us
How to set & honor your boundaries
"I allow myself to set healthy boundaries. To say no to what does not align with my values, to say yes to what does. Boundaries assist me to remain healthy, honest and living a life that is true to me." ~ Lee Horbachewski In my previous blog post I discussed how healthy boundaries are essential… Continue reading How to set & honor your boundaries
We’re better with boundaries
"Daring to set boundaries is having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others." ~ Brene' Brown I struggle with boundaries in certain areas of my life. And I'm quite certain that I'm not alone. I believe that a lack of boundaries is at the center of so many of the issues… Continue reading We’re better with boundaries