I had the “pleasing disease” for awhile. I wanted everyone to like me, not say no to others, over work, not get enough sleep, suppress my anger and resentment that I was feeling because I had overextended myself, and go on each day just like that. Until I got sick for 2 years. Then things

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The fairytale books say relationships are a fairy tale. You meet the person of your dreams, and voila, you’re in complete bliss and happiness: “happily ever after” as they say. Well, the Truth of it is, it’s not a fairytale. It takes work. It takes effort to communicate, resolve conflict, work through money issues, decide

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When I decided to go full time into my business, it wasn’t a quick decision, or an easy decision. For years I waffled between the work I knew that was reliable income, and what my heart was pulling me toward (coaching and mentoring). I would teach another avalanche course, instruct another NOLS course, guide for

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There are many parts of my life I didn’t plan on or had something totally different in mind. I didn’t plan on having anxiety or a panic attack at age 32. I didn’t plan on it taking 8 years to know my purpose. I didn’t plan on getting sick for 2 years with a virus

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I was a Do It Yourselfer.  For a long time (like decades). Not only with things like fixing the leaky faucet, but I managed a 3 month remodel of my house while living with my new boyfriend (which I don’t recommend – either one that is). And finally, I was determined to heal on my

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Money. How much energy do you use to think about money? “I don’t have enough, I need more, it’s going to cost too much, is it worth the money, what’s on sale?” I grew up listening to my parents, teachers, and friends stressing about money, talking about not being able to afford this or that. It’s

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Do you struggle with conflict like I do? Do you run and hide or stay silent so you don’t have to get in an argument with someone?  That was me to a tee. It use to work pretty well for me. I just ran away (avoided) and then didn’t deal. Done.  But the side affect?

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A few years ago I was talking with a friend. She was concerned about some things happening in her life (I think you can relate), and said, “If only the health care system in the U.S. were more like Europe.” I replied, “Ya, if only I had more money.” She said, “If only my kids

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The relationship with yourself is THE most precious, important, life changing relationship to cultivate. I know, I’ve experienced both: being my own worst enemy and now, my own best friend – every day.  It’s also the foundation of your happiness. I’m not exaggerating – it really is. I use to believe my nose was too

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When I took my first ballroom dancing class (country two-step) 10 years ago, I felt awkward, uncoordinated, and most of all, phobic of my partner. “Ewww – I’m suppose to touch this guy I don’t know – I mean be that close to him?” That was my own insecurities of course – nothing to do

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