Follow your heart, not the herd, while choosing 2022 goals.

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Frankly, I’m not a fan of New Year’s “resolutions.” So many people recite resolutions they think they “should have” because that’s what the internet says: save money, lose weight, get organized, spend time with family, read more, etc. Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with these resolutions, they …

Holiday stress isn’t quite behind us yet. Six tips to keep it under control.

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Depending on what holiday you celebrate, the “big day” may be behind you or looming in front of you. Not to mention New Year’s Eve and the related stress.  Here are a few tips you can still implement to keep the remaining holiday stress at bay: Be realistic: I …

Boundaries being pushed? Remember you are only responsible for yourself and your actions.

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The holiday season can be challenging with unique situations that require sound boundary identification reinforcement. Here are a few scenarios from this week’s coaching clients: “We explained to our mom that since she’s not vaccinated, she would need to wear a mask when she came to visit. So …

Fallen off your holiday intentions already? How to get back on the horse.

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I love boundaries. The theme of boundaries winds through many of my coaching encounters, especially during the holiday season. Over the last few days, I’ve heard variations of the following: “It’s been less than two weeks . . . . . and I’m already off-budget.” and I’m already …

Does your calendar/planner use your learning style strength?

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NOTE:  Although this blog is about calendars and planners, I highly encourage everyone to have a large wall calendar within sight of where they spend their time. Whether it’s the kitchen or the office (and sometimes the kitchen IS the office), a well-placed wall calendar offers a different visual perspective on the passage …

Do you want a Griswold or Martha Stewart holiday?

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Thanksgiving is tomorrow, followed by Black Friday, and on it’s heels, Cyber Monday. It’s enough to create stress for just about anyone. So much to do, so little time, so many expectations! It’s a tricky time of year when many people compare their lives to Rockwell paintings, Martha …

How can boundaries keep you safe and in control this holiday season?

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Ask nearly anyone that knows me well, and they will tell you that I am big on boundaries. They come up so frequently with my clients that one client, noting a lengthy pause, said: “You’re going to ask me about the B-word, aren’t you?” I love it when my clients …

Save Hours a Week With a Marketing Calendar by CoSchedule

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Social Media can be frustrating and time-consuming! But, from what the experts say, if you aren’t on social media, you are nearly invisible. But, social media options change at lightning speed, and frankly, I can’t keep up, but CoSchedule can.  It never ceases to amaze me how quickly …

There is power in asking yourself: “What can I possibly be missing?”

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We all make assumptions. We think we know what’s going on, but we don’t know the whole picture most of the time.  Here are some examples of recent client scenarios where asking “What can I possibly be missing?” may have come in handy. Client #1: Wanting to make …

Accountability is powerful and comes in many forms. What are you looking for to achieve growth?

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When I start a new coaching engagement, I always ask clients what they want in a coaching partnership. Nearly every time, they are looking for tools, skills, and, most importantly, accountability. Accountability comes in many forms. However, the types of accountability we discuss largely fall into four categories: Punitive, …