Out with the Old & In with the New! I love the New Year, it is the beginning of a new chapter, an opportunity for a fresh start. If you are like many people and have found this year 2016, to be particularly stressful you also may be relieved that it is over and are […]
Simplify and make things easy for yourself. For example, sure it’s nice to bake cookies for your friends and neighbors but if you are feeling pressed for time and you are NOT enjoying baking them. You are probably better off, cutting yourself some slack and purchasing the store bought ones. Remember it is the […]
Book Coming Soon: Top Twenty Tips to Simply Lose Weight – Make healthy choices the easy way In response to client requests I am writing a “Weight Loss Book – 20 Tips!” I have collected many words of wisdom throughout […]
Hillary Clinton v’s Donald Trump 2016 Election. Brexit in the United Kingdom…. I have never seen an election that has stressed so many people out. Change is happening and there is an increase of uncertainty about the future, […]
Do you: FEAR others finding out that you are not as smart, (caring, put together, honest etc) as you pretend to be; FEAR losing your job; losing a relationship; giving a presentation; making a business decision; a dental or medical procedure; taking an exam; flying, the list is endless… We all have concerns and fears […]
People often come to me to sort out whether what they are expecting of themselves, a relationship or a job is reasonable. Managing expectations can be challenging. I have seen this to be an issue through-out my years in business. The 12 step Programs do well in addressing this issue. They teach people to live life […]
Would you rather be thinner or less bothered by your current weight? Do you cringe at the thought of being seen in your swimsuit? Do you feel uncomfortable, to the extent that you avoid attending beach and pool parties? If so, you are not alone. The majority of people report wanting to change some aspect […]
As I think of what occurred on Saturday night, June 11th 2016 in Orlando, I am still in shock, disbelief and grief. My heart goes out to everyone involved in this tragedy. My deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the young people deceased. I send healing thoughts for all those injured physically and […]
Affirmations are present tense positive statements, when repeated consistently for a period of at least 21 days can change our core beliefs. The repetition is necessary in order to replace negative beliefs in the subconscious mind. The statements when said with strong emotions of belief and when repeated at least 3 times are more likely to […]
I hope you all enjoyed your summer. I love September, it’s the marker for change. The children are going back to school. Adults are enrolling in classes, and getting back in gear to meet their goals, whether it’s exercising, eating healthily, improving relationships. You name it, people, just seem more motivated to transform their lives […]
Consider the deeper role that body image plays in your life. What factors (key events, experiences, and social interactions) have contributed to your negative body image? Think back to when your body image started to really bother you. What other things were going on in your life at that time? What stressors, emotions, and thoughts […]
Every morning make a conscious commitment to eliminate blame, criticism, and invalidation from your side of the relationship. Pay attention to and express appreciation for positive things your partner says or does – no matter how small. Ask your partner to write down what makes him/her feel loved and special. Do the same for yourself. […]
