Category Archives: Wisdom & Spirituality

Do Names Really Not Hurt Us? Why Labels Limit You.

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A big part of a coach’s work is to help a client uncover their limiting beliefs – things that hold us back and get in the way of progress and change. One thing I have noticed is how our labels … Continue reading →

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Equinox Gives us an Opportunity to Pause, Reflect and Learn: 5 Questions for You!

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We’ve just passed the Equinox – one of two dates each year when the hours of daylight equal the hours of darkness. This marks a change in the rhythms of nature. And all over the world there are rituals that … Continue reading →

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One Easy Way to Calm Down, Slow Down and Focus on What’s Really Important to You

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This week’s article is not about saying, “No” to things – although that is one option. And it’s not about making time for something else on your busy to-do list. It’s about spending the time you already have a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance & Vitality, Inspiring, Knowing Yourself!, Meditation, Pausing & Reflection, Self-Care, Self-Coaching Tips, Stress | Tagged Bite-Sized Articles, Bite-Sized Coaching Tips, deal with stress, Finding Calm, How to Live Life, Self-Care, Slowing Down | 2 Comments

Why Do Our Saboteurs Crop Up When We Make Changes In Our Lives?

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We all have them – gremlins, an inner critic, a ‘heavy’ whose purpose is to keeps us from making mistakes and helps us please – and avoid – upsetting others. The problem is that because these gremlins have been with … Continue reading →

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Heal the Story Behind Your Fear and Painful Feelings

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We live in a society that believes that facts, science and rationality will solve all our problems, and yet we are still ruled by our feelings and emotions. Suppressing and AVOIDING our difficult feelings simply blocks us from learning valuable … Continue reading →

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Self-Care Tip: Build an OVER-Reserve of Key Items and Make Your Life Easier!

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We’ve all experienced the freedom that comes from getting rid of out-dated, broken and unnecessary ‘stuff’. So, to build an OVER-Reserve of stuff may seem a strange tip, especially when simplifying and de-cluttering are all the rage. And while too … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Great Summer? Use These 3 Free Tools To Help You!

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Over the summer, most (non-tourism based!) businesses move to a slower pace. We go on vacations, take longer lunches, enjoy longer evenings, long weekends and lazy Sundays – and these all give us an opportunity to slow down, reflect and … Continue reading →

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Meditation for Relaxation – 3 Practical Ways to Find Calm

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Meditation can calm your mind, relax your body and soothe your spirit. Anyone can find a meditation technique that fits their lifestyle and belief system, so here are 3 specific, but very practical ways to use meditation for relaxation and … Continue reading →

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Two Key Things You Need To Be More Creative!

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Creativity can be helpful in ALL areas of your life whether at work, dealing with family and friends, planning your finances or simply planning your week. I wonder, where in your life could you do with some creativity right now? … Continue reading →

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Feeling The Blahs? 5 Ways to Get Moving! By Guest Author Cheryl Brewster

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Let’s be honest with ourselves. Sometimes we go through cycles and no matter how much we try to stay positive, look on the bright side and trust the process, we just don’t FEEL it. And when we don’t FEEL it, … Continue reading →

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