As I notice those who are in the under-30 age range, I can’t help but think, “if only I had this wisdom back then.” I see so much courage and strength my younger self didn’t have at that age. It’s what inspires me to do what I do, be the voice my younger self needed. […]
Let’s be honest… it is a natural human desire to succeed and feel accomplished. While there is nothing wrong with this, (in fact, it’s what gets us motivated and to act in our lives), I’ve recently seen a trend in those around me, and even in myself. There’s a strong desire to avoid failure– this […]
In January, I created a vision board. This year I decided to achieve specific goals and growth. When I created the board, of course, my human mind thought, this would be great to achieve. I ask myself now, did I REALLY believe I could achieve these things? The honest answer? I had some doubts. As […]
Being a Life Coach is very rewarding, but there’s no denying how exhausting it can be at times. Being so invested in the success of helping others elevate their mental health can be quite an emotional ride! As I screen through clients and see who is truly ready to make changes, I’ve noticed a trend. Readiness […]
In a world where positive quotes and the pursuit of happiness are in full throttle, sometimes it can add pressure to our well-being when we aren’t “feeling it.” In a recent course I took in ACT therapy (Acceptance and Commitment), the instructor mentioned that positive affirmations sometimes worked in adversity to the purpose of saying […]
Recently, I’ve been noticing that I am hanging on to things that are weighing me down. During COVID, like a lot of us, I gained a little weight. I kept looking in my closet saying to myself, “I really need to get rid of clothes that don’t fit.” The other little voice said, “Hang on to them, […]
Mental Health is described by Wikipedia as, “…an individual’s ability to enjoy life and to create a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.” Although both genders are equally susceptible to symptoms of mental health disorders, the types show a difference between males and females. Of course, very individual is unique– this […]
Have you ever experienced the “haters?” Life Coach Maureen shares some ways to help you cope.
As I sit and flip through channels on the TV, I come across the National Cornhole Championship. I start to giggle and call my husband to the room.He proceeds to tell me that during the pandemic, there have been reruns of World Series and Basketball games from 1993. I’ve also seen live concerts and there […]
As we all navigate the current pandemic situation, let’s reflect on the facts: The virus has incurred 36 deaths nationwide in the US. There has been a 3.4% mortality rate worldwide; Italy being the main contributor at 1441 deaths total (due to the high population of elderly) This is less than the SARS and […]