Ask nearly anyone that knows me well, and they will tell you that I am big on boundaries. They come up so frequently that clients, noting a lengthy pause, may say: “You’re going to ask me about the B-word, aren’t you?” I love it when my clients can anticipate …
Be honest. Does your heart start to race a bit when your cell phone charge gets in the red zone, or the low battery warning comes on? Mine does. We are so dependent on that little device to keep us connected that we may feel ourselves panicking a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I talk to my clients about boundaries and how being boundaryless is a recipe for disaster. This book reinforces so much of what I believe; I hope everyone reads or listens to the book as soon as possible. Set Boundaries, Find Peace, beautifully written by Nedra Glover Tawwab, …
Before anyone gets upset with this analogy, I’m certainly not suggesting treating humans like we would our canine friends, but we can learn a lot from our canine-training friends. Here are some tips from the canine-training world that I believe work well with people too. Tip #1: Decide/communicate …
As a coach, I hear a lot of “I can’t . . . “, “I’ve never been able to . . .”, “I will never be able to . . . . ” and any number of variations of the theme of defeat. I was so excited last …
Most of us are giving, caring, and compassionate individuals. We like to say “yes” when we can. We want to help. We want others’ to appreciate the resources we have to offer. But when does giving your time away cross the line into self-sabotage? Here are some examples …