How important is it to know someone’s love language?

Cindy JobsUncategorized

My husband and I have been married for nearly 24 years. Considerably less than some folks I know, substantially more than others, but I’m feeling pretty darn good about it. What makes our relationship work are probably the same things that make relationships work for a lot of …

“for now I’m going to . . .”

Cindy JobsUncategorized

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 …

Do you give too much time away?

Cindy JobsUncategorized

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 …

Snowmageddon and the power of an aspirational To-Do list

Cindy JobsUncategorized

Do you have a “gotta get it done” To-Do list? I’d say most of us would answer “yes” to that question. Next question: Do you have an “aspirational” To-Do list? “What’s that?” you might ask. For me, it’s a list of things I’d like to do but aren’t …

Client Scenario: “I need to take better care of myself.”

Cindy JobsUncategorized

Clients come to coaching for any number of reasons, but this time of year, I see a renewed interest in self-care. For that reason, I’m going to give a high-level synopsis of a recent coaching appointment where the client wanted to facilitate better self-care behavior. Stated Goal: “I need …

On a scale of 1-10, how present do people think you are?

Cindy JobsUncategorized

I talk to my mom nearly every evening. Since we talk so frequently, there’s not much new stuff going on in either our lives that requires a ton of concentration to communicate around. So I find myself doing other things during our conversations. Not long ago, she mentioned …

Family. Peace. Self-worth.

Cindy JobsUncategorized

Have you ever sat in the decision-making space and wondered how to know the right decision to make?  Knowing your Needs and Values may very well help you with those tough decisions. Let me tell you a personal story: Years ago, while the majority of my work was in the …

You are part of the problem

Cindy JobsUncategorized

Have you ever sat in stand-still traffic grousing about everyone in front of you as the source of the traffic problem? If so, what do you think the person behind you is doing?  That puts some perspective on it, doesn’t it? I heard a quote the other day: …

Using your learning style to choose your planner

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Yikes!  Where did 2019 go?  If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to get your 2020 planner in play. If you have a favorite planner, cool.  If you struggle with deciding on the right planner for you, here are some thoughts. Decision #1:  Learning style Choosing the …

Do you want a Griswold or Martha Stewart holiday?

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being

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 …