Seeds for the Soul

Auld Lang Syne is a song that many English-speaking cultures sing on the last day of the year; most of us are more familiar with the melody than the words. It means “old long since” or ‘for the sake of old times. I love that! It is about celebrating the year we’ve...

What to do when you feel conflicted about something?One of the most depleting energy suckers we make ourselves live through is when we are playing out what-if scenarios in our mind about decisions we’ve made, or we are going to make. We want to attend the party, but...

As you start setting goals and intentions for the coming year, I recommend changing your perspective on how to go about it. Often, we look at what we want to accomplish; for instance, “next year, I am going to do XYZ.” Common goals people have is to exercise, eat less...

Last week we talked about how to break the habits that are holding you back. You have goals that, up until now, have been difficult to attain. Yes, the paradigms, beliefs, and way of thinking may have gotten the better of you. Essential elements for success are...

Learning from your pastAs the year's final month commences, we often reflect on what we accomplished and what is still to be done. We reflect on the habits that got in the way of reaching our goals. It may be that at the beginning of the year, you had a New Year's...

If you are not looking forward to the holidays, do this.For some of us, the holidays can be overwhelming, bringing on anxiety about the things that need to be done, the gatherings we need to attend, the people we will see, and the conversations we will have. We don't...

"Be thankful for what you have, you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never ever have enough." ~ Oprah WinfreyWhat’s the big deal about having an attitude of gratitude no matter what?With Thanksgiving around the corner and the...

Do you have a goal or a dream that seems impossible, too far out to accomplish, and what others call a pipedream?One thing I've learned, as a life coach, is that if you see it in your imagination, feel it in your heart, or dream about it, it is possible. It is...

How Affirmations workI often recommend affirmations to people to grow their self-image or help them change their limiting belief systems. I also know it is not for everyone and doesn't work for everyone. The study of neuroscience continues to grow, and we find new...