Personal Growth

The Benefits of Sharing A Personal Struggle

Sharing a personal struggle takes courage and commitment.  It’s scary to expose weaknesses and express something that puts you at risk for being judged.  A success or progress story can provide hope and inspiration, especially for those dealing with a similar struggle. Knowing the benefits for yourself and others may motivate you to do it …

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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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Why It’s Hard To Make Friends, plus suggestions!

Looking for a new friend?  Feeling a bit frustrated?  More people are struggling to make a friend.  Isolation and loneliness are on the rise.  The world has changed!  In my personal and work life the topic of friendships comes up often.  Having friends is important for your health and happiness!   Making friends can be …

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Stop Settling and Start Soaring!

You settle, I settle, We all settle.  It happens.  Why do you settle for less?  How do you stop doing it?  You know that settling backfires and yet you do it.  The way to stop doing it is to get comfortable saying No!  Say no to what you know isn’t right for you.  Listen to your …

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CHAPTER ONE: It Starts With YOU!

In my book “The Love Club: A New Approach to Business Networking” you will acquire valuable life enhancement tools.  As a Business and Life coach I help new and experienced entrepreneurs and business owners build a better business and life!   For the next 12 weeks I’ll cover one chapter at a time including a push …

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Looking For a New Friend or Relationship? Make it Easier by…

The need for new friends has expanded exponentially.  Post pandemic more people are feeling isolated and lonely.  Finding friends isn’t easy.  This blog is about in person (not virtual) friendships or friends you can hug!    Why is it harder than ever before to make friends?  Who has an easier time making friends?  What can …

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My 3 Words for 2023!

Happy New Year! Every year I choose a few words to promote personal and professional growth. This year they are FEEL, SAY and DO Feel what’s hard to feel Say what’s hard to say Do what’s hard to do I’m inviting you to choose one, two or all three and join me in making your …

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Don’t Start Searching till You Know What You Want and Why!

Do you know what you want or what would make you happier?  Sounds like a simple question but for most it isn’t.  There are many possibilities to consider.  It’s important to be specific.  It’s especially hard to know when you are down on yourself or depressed.  Nothing will feel quite right.   When looking for a new job …

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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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Online Dating: A Matter of Time and It Takes Time. Maximize Your Time by…

Few people do Online Dating for a short period of time.  Most spend hours and hours searching.  It can take months and even years to find the right fit.  What can you do to stop wasting time and find your person faster!  First keep reading!  I have some really good suggestions!   My clients are very busy …

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How to stop suppressing your discontent and start doing something about it

When someone says they are unhappy why don’t they do something about it?  As their friend  you offer suggestions which seem to fall on deaf ears.  Over time you get frustrated and even angry.  You feel helpless to influence them and possibly worried at the same time.   Not doing something doesn’t make sense.  What …

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