As we approach week 3 of sheltering in place, here are some observations from my coaching clients: “I need 8+ hours of sleep, and I’m finally getting it.” “Work feels like the most “normal” thing in the new normal” I need less than I thought. My kids are doing really well. I can do this.” […]
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It’s April 1, 2020. I live in New Jersey, 13 miles from New York City, the epicenter of the COVID 10 pandemic. We are in our third week of social distancing, distance learning, online coaching, fear and calm, less and more. I have clients and dear friends who are doctors, working on the front lines
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I have been thinking about you, what we are experiencing, and how I can support you. At times this has been scary, overwhelming, disorienting and at other times centering and steadying. The feelings are big, and as a coach my goal is always to steady the feelings so we can get you back to your
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As it is said, we spend time worrying about things that don’t really matter. The big shifts, the life-changing events are frequently things that you didn’t see coming. And so here we are. At a moment of change. I’m feeling it, you’re feeling it, and I wanted to take a moment to share some ideas
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On January 2, I sat in my favorite coffee shop listening to my baristas talk about being wasted on New Years. Wasted. Trashed. Now, if you know me, you know I’m no prude. I enjoy a good party and I’m usually the last to leave. But let’s look at those words for a moment. From
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Sometimes goals are too big. That’s why I like the concept of inch pebbles and milestones – we all know what a milestone is, a big achievement. Getting married! Graduating high school! Learning To Walk! These are milestones. But what about those inch pebbles – those small incremental steps we take, day after day, moment
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This is my time of year. Which means this is your time of year. Because you’re a thoughtful, goal-pursuing type of person. This is a time to reflect, take a look at what you did well, take a look at what you’d like to do differently (hindsight rules) and plan for the year ahead. Here
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I am not a good gift giver. At all. When my kids were three and four years old I gave them each a teapot for Chanukah because they loved their dad’s teapot. I thought these would be sophisticated, treasured gifts. My son looked up at me and said, “Mom, we are children. Children don’t want
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By know you’ve likely accepted the fact that I’m a gratitude junkie. Between the thanks of November and the goal setting for the New Year, I’m like a pig in mud. THIS is my time of year. I like connection-focused holidays, because connecting with those you love can add years to your life, and make
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