I have coached many women, straight and gay, going through separation and divorce. One of the themes I hear from women is about their bafflement about their conflicting emotions once the separation or divorce is final. They say things like, “I couldn’t stand living with him anymore!”, “She was ... Views: 3471
The first step to building your support network is to expand your definition of support beyond help of your friends and family to include books, music, nature, talks, workshops, support groups, life coaching and even therapy. Each of these elements can play a role in sustaining you through the ... Views: 1393
Transformational change can be difficult even without having to worry about others being impacted. But when your loved ones are baffled or resistant, that adds a new dimension to the challenge.
However, there are ways to communicate your needs and to hear the needs of others as you work through ... Views: 1972
At a recent conference, participants wanted to know:
• What is the pace of change? When is too much, too much?
• Is change better if done quickly, or more slowly?
Surveys indicate too much change is the cause of project failure. Initiative overload can be the reason your project may fail. So, ... Views: 3951
1. Allow yourself to feel your emotions and recognize them as protective, self-preserving signals from your subconscious.
2. Accept your emotional reaction to change and give your feelings expression. Expressing your feelings is healthy, as long as it is not at anyone else’s expense. Cry if ... Views: 7459
1. It is easy to neglect your body’s needs, which is the last thing you want to do in a period of high stress. Pay attention to your body, take deep cleansing breaths, eat well and drink plenty of water, exercise, go for a walk and stretch.
2. Every emotion is a message and serves a purpose so ... Views: 1276