Life is full of transitions, and some transitions can be extremely stressful. Transitions are times of change in our lives. Whether it is a change that we want or a change that is thrust upon us, it can stir up uncertainty and sometimes fear, doubt and always some level of stress. One of the areas of focus in my coaching practice is helping clients to navigate career transitions. Sometimes the client is contemplating a radical change by moving to a completely different ty

*Please read the important note at the end of the article With the holiday season approaching, many of us begin to feel stressed. There are competing demands on our time and often we create even more pressure by trying to keep everyone happy. Between all the build up to the holidays, it is easy to forget the basics of selfcare. Remember that if you don’t take care of yourself, you will be less effective as a parent, spouse/partner, employee and friend. Here is a checklist o

Fear and self-doubt are emotions every normal person faces. They can be two of the biggest obstacles to success and happiness. While it may seem that some people are better at dealing with fear and self-doubt, I think every one of us struggles with this at some time. We can all learn how to better control these feelings. Identify what it is you’re really afraid of. What do you fear? Most of us don’t have to worry about being eaten by tigers. Our lives are seldom in that kind

After all this information about taking action, let’s be honest, we all feel lazy from time to time – right? There are days where the most attractive choice is simply to do nothing. But this can be a problem, especially when the desire to be lazy coincides with pressing obligations or if it happens too often. Overcoming laziness is a skill anyone can learn and apply, if you follow these techniques: Think about the end result, rather than the process. The thought of having a c

Over the past few weeks, we have been talking about the importance of taking action. Let’s apply what we’ve learned to creating an action plan to build self-confidence. Perhaps you have been reading and learning about self-confidence - this is a good investment in yourself, but only if you apply the strategies you’ve learned. Otherwise nothing will change. There’s a big difference between knowing how to do a push-up, and doing 100 push-ups every day. Simply knowing what it t

Actions speak louder than words. Talking and planning alone aren’t enough to make progress. We need to move from daydreaming and planning to action! We have to do something! Action is the key to all success. The more action-oriented you are the more control you will gain control over your time. And if you don’t control your time, it will control you! Realize nothing changes until you alter your behavior. Visualization and positive self-talk are important, but only effective

Most of us know what we need to do and even how to improve our lives. The solutions are often obvious. We know how to lose weight, make more money, or keep a tidier house… but the challenge is doing it! Just knowing what to do is not nearly enough. Simply 'knowing' gets you nowhere, and without action, is useless. Action and persistence are everything. Here are some tips to help you to follow through and take action: Make a true decision. Making a true decision means cutting

In our last blog post we talked about transitions and identified some of the major life transitions. We also discussed that some transitions are outside of our control and some can be orchestrated by us. Today we are sharing some general tips on how to manage life transitions or any major change in life. Some tips to help you cope with life’s transitions: Take a deep breath and pause for a moment. Give yourself time to simply breathe, reflect and think. Process the informat

Life is ever changing. It requires us to be able to shift from one situation, relationship, or career, to another. These shifts, or transitions, can be uncomfortable, disconcerting and challenging. But what if we were aware of upcoming transitions? That would allow us to be in a better position to prepare for them, right? Are there are strategies that will help us to manage the transitions or shifts more effectively? Yes, there are! Let’s talk about what some of the major

Have you ever faced a situation where change was inevitable? Perhaps you were annoyed, frustrated, or even scared about how a part of your life was going to change. Perhaps you felt trapped because the change would happen whether you liked it or not. If so, you'll know how stressful and unsettling these types of situations can be. You might have felt out of sorts and stressed for days, weeks, or even months. But what would happen if you shifted your outlook, and viewed change