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Parenting was always hard, now its even harder.  Here are some tips to make it easier: First off, as a parent, I need to tell you something especially important. It is okay, to not be okay! Nobody signed up for this. We did not plan for this, there was no time to prepare. It is okay to be struggling. It is okay to be stressed out. It is okay to feel emotionally overwhelmed. It is okay...

I spent a long time debating if I should put my personal story on the internet for anyone to see especially when I am a professional who has a goal to find clients and to help them by investing in a Life Upgrade Plan that I am proposing. It is a big step, since I have not been on social media for over 5 years never mind having a website, blogging or sharing my personal story with anyone. I...

There is quite a bit of information out there about the subject of change.  Something we can all agree on is that changing can be overwhelming. There are seemingly an infinite number of areas that we ‘should’ and ‘could’ change.  And, it seems that other people have their own opinions about what, why and, how we should transform. It appears that the tricky part is figuring out...

One of the frequently asked questions I receive is: “What is a life coach and how is it different than a therapy?” Although these professions are similar, they are in fact different. I personally have the utmost respect for the therapy profession. I believe individuals can have great benefits from developing a relationship with the right therapist while investing time and energy in the...

An essential philosophy of my life coaching is that all human beings have unlimited potential. However, we all seem to get in our own way much of the time. Self limiting beliefs are often the root cause of this. After learning about Neuroscience, it is obvious to me that we don’t have as much control as we think.  For a better understanding around Neuroscience, (refer to my...

What is neuroplasticity? In the book “Pocket Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology”, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel defines Neuroplasticity as: “The ability of the brain to change its structure in response to experience. Experience activates neurons which then can then turn on genes that enable structural changes to be made that strengthen the connections among activated neurons.” If this...

We all have a nervous system, but why do we have nervous system, why is it so important, and why would a Life Coach blog about it? We have a nervous system to enable us to be alive, function and survive. The nervous system is comprised of many parts of the body including your brain, your spinal cord and your nerves. I like to compare the Nervous System to a built in computer, this built in...

A google search of emotional intelligence could lead you to this dictionary definition: “the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. Emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success” Question: Wow, think about that for 10 seconds, close your eyes, and ask...