Harness Your Personal Power, Practice Self-Care, & Gain Inspiration so You Can Feel Better About Yourself
Each one of us has choices–to be the victim or the victor, to take responsibility for our own actions, and to care for ourselves first so we can be there for others. Are you ready to feel better about yourself as you face life’s changes and challenges?
These resources offer insights and tips on self-care and stepping into your own personal power, with resilience and grace.
It is from that place that you are at your best and can serve those who depend on you most.
Transitions Are Not for the Faint of Heart, but You Can Learn to Go with the Flow
Have you noticed how transitions are seemingly ever-present in our lives? But if they’re such a normal part of life, why is it so hard to navigate through them? In 500 B.C., Heraclitus said, “The only constant in life is change.” Even Plato quoted him...
Why is Self-care So Hard for Women?
We hear a lot about self-care and how important it is. I talk to women, as they struggle through major life changes, about how self-care is tied to their self-worth, and to how they show up during those upside-down times in their life. They know they should take...
Caregiver Stress Is Real—How To Care For Yourself While Caring For Others
It’s not easy being a caregiver. Ask anyone who is caring for a loved one. Caregiver stress is real, and it can cause significant health issues left unchecked. Let’s first talk about how widespread caregiver stress is in the U.S. alone. In 2020, 48 million caregivers...
Self-care At Its Best Means You Come First in Your Life
Ponder these questions a moment. You might even like to use them as journaling prompts …What do you think self-care is all about? Who comes first in your life? Do you take care of yourself last, or somewhere in the middle? Do you consider self-care an optional...
Silencing Your Inner Critic, So You Stop Limiting Your Potential
Having 20/20 vision is a good thing. It means seeing things clearly and being able to move forward with purpose. Except, in this year of 2020, it seems as if just the opposite happened. It brought people to a standstill, caused a fog to settle in, and self-doubt and...
Change is a Good Thing: 10 Reminders
Life changes happen! It is ever-changing. Sometimes changes in life confuse us or confound us, but they will always complete us---IF we listen and learn. Change is a good thing. As life changes for me (and I’m in the midst of a big one right now), I find inspiration...
11 Self-care Strategies to Get You Back On Your Feet
Life got you down? If it makes you feel better, you’re not alone. There have never been more reasons to feel stressed and overwhelmed than in this era of the pandemic. And, it has never been more important to take care of yourself, so you don’t implode. Identifying...
15 Ways To Practice Self-Care On Your Most Stressful COVID Days
For sure, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we respond to countless things in our lives. Some people are on the front lines, putting their own lives at risk. Others are essential workers, providing services so the rest of us can survive, while many are no...
7 Ways To Listen To Your Inner Voice & Hear What She Is Saying
In times of uncertainty, it becomes even more important to listen to your inner voice. It can guide you through the fear and panic that can prevail, and provide hope and a new perspective. But which voice do you hear? And, which one will you heed? To illustrate the...
Do You Love Yourself Enough? Self-love and Self-care are the Magical Combination.
How do you answer this question: do you love yourself enough? A couple of my clients this week reminded me again of the many roles women play. Some of us are mothers to their own born or adopted children. Others have step-children, nieces, and nephews, godchildren and...
Why Self-care Is Important If You Want To Leave Old Habits And Stressors Behind
It is not new news that self-care is important; we hear it all the time from many different sources—health professionals, exercise gurus, coaches, to name a few. As a coach, I talk about it with my clients, I write about it often, and I do my best to practice what I...
Change Quotes to Inspire You When it’s That Time Again
As we close one decade and begin another, I hope you got a chance to recharge and spend precious time with family and friends. Here’s to a great start on a new decade, with both feet firmly on the ground, with energy and passion for what you do and a crystal-clear...