by Holly Boxenhorn | May 13, 2013 | Blog
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…)
by Holly Boxenhorn | Nov 21, 2012 | Blog
Knowing Your Core Values
December 2012 Insights
I hear it all the time, “there are just not enough hours in a day”. “How can I get it all done” or “I can’t seem to get it all done”. I completely understand, there are days when I actually feel winded, like I’m running a marathon and I need to catch my breath. Most women would agree that time is the #1 roadblock in their lives preventing them from greater fulfillment. Our dedication and commitment to others often overrides our ability to take care of ourselves-creating obstacles with our work, relationships, health & well-being, fun &enjoyment, and really just balancing our lives as a whole. I’m not going to pretend it’s easy to manage all that we do in a day and still consider our own self-development. However, I do believe there is a more effective way to live our lives and although that is different for every woman, there are two common elements every woman should consider to enhance their management of time and ultimately achieve greater success. (more…)