People who feel called to coaching often hesitate to jump in because they feel underqualified to help clients work through problems and achieve goals for a fee. It’s one thing to do it in an informal volunteer setting, but another thing to put your bio up on a website, advertise your coaching services, and believe that you are providing enough...
Forgiveness – 3 choices In my last 2 posts, I examined the emotional, spiritual and health-related benefits of forgiving someone who harmed you, and then outlined what forgiveness is and what it isn’t. In this post, I will give you some practical tips about how to navigate relationships with a person you’ve forgiven. There are 3 ways to define a...
What forgiveness is and isn’t In my last post, I made the point that forgiveness is something you do for yourself. It’s not necessarily for them, it’s for you. It’s the only way to stop the feelings of bitterness and anger from consuming your life and driving you into an early grave as the stress takes its toll on your...
Stop hitting yourself When I was young my older brother and I used to play a game. At least to him it was a game. To me it was a mild version of torture. It was called ‘stop hitting yourself.’ It went like this: I would poke at him, as younger siblings do, and then in retaliation he would grab...
There’s an old joke that goes a little something like this:Two women sit next to one another in the park, chatting.The first woman turns to the other and asks, "Does your husband talk to you?"And the other woman replies, "All the time! He asks me what’s for dinner, he asks me if he has clean socks. Once he asked me...
We live in a society that worships the overachiever. Burning the candle at both ends and denying yourself pleasure until the work gets done is seen as honorable. And while having a good work ethic is definitely key to living your best life, it is also important to balance your work life with a sense of play and freedom. If...
It has long been believed that having faith is key to getting through some of life’s greatest challenges. A spiritual practice can often give people the strength and confidence to push through obstacles and make positive changes. But can faith have a positive effect on...