Letting Go

Fall is a great time of the year. And if we let it, nature has a lot to teach us in each season of the year. Where I live (Vancouver, BC Canada) my flowers are still trying to bloom while the temperature is falling to 3% degrees C at night and the leaves are falling in droves. As I and many others excitedly begin new things in the fall months, it is important to consider what needs to be let go of. I am the type of person who thinks...

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Thanksgiving – an Opportunity for Gratitude

One of the hallmarks of those who are living fully and experiencing happiness is that they are able to be present to opportunities to be grateful. Thanksgiving is such a great reminder to look at the many blessings we all have and to be thankful to God for them. I remember reading Victor Frankl’s book about his time in a concentration camp in the war and the impact it had on me. He talked about having very little to eat except broth....

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Distress – Influence or Control?

Do you ever find yourself in your home life or at work, frustrated and challenged and stuck and all those other negative words? Sometimes we have a habit of moaning and trying the same thing over and over again, when we do not have influence or control over the system within which you work. Always ask yourself, do I have influence or control over this issue that I am distressed over? If the answer is I have no control, then look at...

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Taking Control of Your Energy

If you are aiming to be your most exceptional self in 2018, you will need to manage your energy. I hear so many people today who have challenges with their energy. It is good to break down your energy to all the parts of you, because there is a difference. If like me, you have challenges with physical energy due to a biological break down, there is still mental and emotional energy. So if you were to be intentional about taking care...

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Great Book – Character Strengths Matter

‘Character Strengths Matter’ is such a great book. The subtitle is “how to live a full life” which is why I was drawn to the book. Contributors to each character strength are written by people who have studied that particular character strength. It is written with lots of personal stories and humor. I will be challenging you with some character traits over time. I find in my high performance coaching that the...

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Making Daily Choices on Your Journey to Live Your Purpose

MAKING DAILY CHOICES ON YOUR JOURNEY  TO LIVE YOUR PURPOSE “The mark of a great man [or woman] is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplished the vital ones.” Brandon Sanderson This is a quote that hits home for many of us. There are so many wonderful things to attend to in life that we are hard pressed to choose well. I think this is especially true of women. Their mission in life will...

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