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Myths About Loneliness and Some of My Story

Loneliness has become a serious problem in our country.  It’s reached epidemic proportions.  Very scary and sad.  It’s not easy to admit you are lonely and many people don’t even realize they are. As a Professional Counselor and Relationship Coach I am committed to helping end the loneliness epidemic.  I’m grateful for my many years …

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How to Handle an Unexpected Rejection when Interviewing and Dating

I bet this has happened to you.  A potential client, employer, friend, boy or girlfriend seems interested in you!  You feel great.  Excitement and adrenaline are in abundance.  It’s tempting to project a positive outcome.  Sometimes this occurs and other times it doesn’t.  When it doesn’t you are upset.  Naturally! It’s not uncommon for someone to …

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Why You Sabotage Yourself and Several Ways to Stop

Are you your own worst enemy?  If so, I bet you are self sabotaging almost every day.  This is not what you want to be doing because it feels bad.  It’s impossible to build a satisfying relationship if you don’t stop sabotaging yourself.  It makes dating more difficult.  Let me help you stop hitting your …

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I’m A Dating Coach, Not A Matchmaker!

Dating Coaching is NOT Matchmaking!  Frequently I tell someone I’m a Dating Coach and they think I’m a matchmaker.  Yesterday it happened and I knew I needed to explain the difference.  In case you didn’t read my last blog, I’m enthusiastically entering into Dating Coaching.   It came about organically (see last paragraph) which I believe …

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When You Wish Something Wasn’t True…But It Is. What Do You Do?

You are excited about a new opportunity.  Your life is going to be so much better.  Then down the road you realize this too isn’t the right fit.  It’s hard to acknowledge that you are unhappy.  How do you handle this stressful situation?  What will make it easier?  You wish you could change the way …

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Why We Ignore Red Flags and How to Stop It!

Deciding who to work for or date is a big deal.  You know how important it is to feel like you and the other person are a good fit.  In my work as a Business and Life Coach I am constantly emphasizing the importance of relationship selection and Not Ignoring The Red Flags! Why Do You …

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Are You at Your Wits End?

What do you do when what’s worked in the past is no longer working?  This happened to me recently.  I felt down and discouraged and couldn’t seem to shake it.  I tried all my usual stress and mood management techniques.  They weren’t working.  I was at my wits end! For many years I’ve prided myself …

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Are You A Good Listener?

Please listen!  If you don’t you may miss out on an amazing opportunity to…  So now I got you!  All kidding aside, I believe being a good listener is essential for building rewarding relationships and a bountiful business. Unfortunately, it’s not typically taught in school and especially business school. Why is it important to be …

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Emotions Management and A Higher Power

It’s common to connect to a higher power or spiritual practice when you are struggling emotionally.  It’s easy to experience negative feelings during difficult transitions (job change, retirement, divorce or death.)  Common feelings include lonely, hopeless, disconnected, unfulfilled and unhappy. There are many ways to feel better.  You can talk to a friend, exercise, take a …

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What Happened In The Past 24 Hours?

I love an intriguing title!  You wonder what it has to do with Business, Career or Life coaching.  Keep reading!  The complete question is “What happened in the past 24 hours that made you reach out for help?”  This is one of my favorite “qualifying” questions.  I ask a prospect… What made you reach out for help …

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Differently Abled and A New Perspective

Recently I was in India.  I saw a sign, “Differently Abled” and smiled to myself.   How cool is that?!  I sensed a positive perspective on a tough topic.  My mind and heart were wide open as I hoped to return home having renewed energy and enthusiasm for becoming more! As a Business and Life …

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