People may think self-care is synonymous with selfishness or self-indulgence, but it isn’t. The benefits of self-care are measurable and impactful. This act of kindness towards yourself is vital for a multi-dimensional, healthy life. If you’re considering practicing self-care but aren’t sure where to start, many of the best self-care books out there can help. […]
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Of course you do. This is one of the main reasons folks come to see me for coaching sessions. My clients seek clarity when they’re fuzzy, motivation when they’re stuck, and accountability to make sure it gets done. These are the three frameworks that help clients find motivation and shift to action: Create a positive feedback
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Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and how it works to regulate not only body functions but also thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The human brain is a complex ecosystem; neuroscience studies the brain – from structure to function, development to disease. This specialized science focuses on brain structure and functions influencing thoughts, emotions,
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First, a word of thanks. My Montclair-based coaching practice (and this newsletter) is turning EIGHT. We have done some exceptional work together, and I thank you for the opportunity to collaborate. My clients are some of the people I admire most; it’s an honor to work with you. AND, as with all healthy, long term
When was the last time you tuned out every noise in your head to focus on the present moment? It’s not always easy. Mindfulness involves being actively aware of what you’re doing while you’re doing it. This can be a challenge in a 21st-century world, with all the pulls at one’s attention. However, practicing mindfulness today is
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Spring is here and I find myself like one of those buds on a tree just waiting to explode. I’ve got three years of pent up energy inside me, and baby – I’m about to let ‘er rip! In fact, I just busted up my hand in a kickboxing class (you shoulda seen the bag).
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Grit is a concept popularized by Angela Duckworth ten years ago with her book and 6-minute Ted Talk (watch it). It appears to be making the rounds on Linked In again. To me, Grit is focus and intensity, and a desire to succeed. A classic example of using grit is finishing a marathon (or improving
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If you ask someone from South Africa to define the South African Ubuntu philosophy, they’d have plenty to say! But ask the average North American, and you’ll probably find a whole lot of head-scratching. The Ubuntu ethic is a philosophy born from African philosophy. While it has been around for centuries, it was largely popularized
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“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” – Thoreau 425 people on 17 screens. That’s what jury duty is like now. We are invited, we Zoom, and we wait. In the past, when I attended jury duty in a municipal building, I loved the enforced study hall. I couldn’t see
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