Category Archives: Focus

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The Key To Dealing With Difficult People – Seven Must Have Strategies

Dealing with difficult people is no treat for any of us. It can be challenging, draining and just plain unpleasant. Sometimes after the interaction is over, I wonder if it was even worth my time and effort. Was there really any value or positive outcome from the conversation?
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The Toxicity Trigger

This topic came up recently in a conversation I was having with a coaching client. How do we deal with these types of toxic people? We all have them in our social circles be it friends, co-workers or family. There is no way around it.

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Ways To Make Sure Your Mindfulness Is Not Ambushed

Consider The Wisdom of Birds

Being mindful is a journey – a goal – a journey – a goal. Okay I know in my heart it’s a journey, but I confess, my mind needs the goal. So let’s just call it both for now, a journey AND a goal.

Mindfulness Wisdom of the Birds

And… how about another confession? I’m a bird watcher.

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Mindfulness Monday ~ Quick Hit #11~ Holiday Survival

Why Gratitude Should Be Your Favorite Mindfulness Technique

The holiday season is almost over!  Are you running short on time and heavy on stress?

Mindfulness is present

You already know mindfulness can help. But do you know the best technique to use when you just don’t have time to slow down? Easy answer… “Gratitude”.

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Mindfulness Monday ~ Quick Hit #9 ~ Holiday Survival

How To Stop Holiday Craziness and Just Enjoy

Do you ever have that empty feeling after the holidays? Like maybe they didn’t happen at all! But wait…all those parties, shopping, endless eating and family get-togethers. Yes, they definitely happened. The real question is “were you PRESENT”?

Minfulness is ornament

Are you interested in being truly present with yourself and others for the holidays – silly question right? Certainly you want to feel joy, create memories and feel the love of others. Mindfulness can help you do that.

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Mindfulness Monday ~ Quick Hit #7 ~ Daily Affirmations

Should You Be Using Affirmations To Improve Your Life?

Do you know the Perfect Solution for getting rid of worrisome and negative thoughts? Using Positive Affirmations that take us off “autopilot” and put us exactly where we want to be.

Mindfulness is autopilot

You can easily create your own affirmations to use on a regular basis. Being mindful of our thoughts versus staying on autopilot allows us to change them, and in turn change how we are feeling. Let me show you how it works.

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