The Million Dollar Question

The Million Dollar Question

  Can We Really Have It All?

Part One of a Three Part Series

 May 2013 Insights

As a mother of two children and as a women’s self-development life coach, I know first hand how challenging it is for most women to maintain a place for themselves while balancing the many demands in their complex lives. I understand how a women’s dedication and commitment to others often overrides their ability to take care of themselves because I too from time to time experience getting lost in the shuffle of life. I completely get how hard it is to “have it all”. But what I have come to learn, both personally and professionally, is that having it all really just boils down to three main elements. First, and foremost is understanding and respecting each and every important aspect in your life. Second, is obtaining the right tools and strategies to navigate those aspects in your life and third is having the emotional buy-in to succeed in them. (more…)

Negative Self Talk….something we all do to ourselves

Negative Self Talk….something we all do to ourselves

Do Any Of These Thoughts Resonate With You?

March 2013 Insights

 

  • “I’m not ________ (smart, pretty, capable, fit, organized, motivated, focused,lucky,  …) enough to pull that off.”
  • “Why should I bother, how likely is it that….”
  • “Life is hard and filled with disappointments, just deal with it.”
  • “It is what it is, some people have it and I’m just not one of them”.
  • “There’s no way I can handle/manage that. I just have to accept that myneeds are not a priority right now.”
  • “I feel like I have no control over  _________, there’s not much I can do about it.”
  • “It’s too late in the game now. I’m ___ years old. You can’t teach old dogs new tricks.”
  • “It’s one fight after another. Nothing is going to change.” (more…)