Optimism There is no doubt that less reputable sources have peddled the idea of optimism as positive affirmations, rose-colored glasses or a workshop where we all hold hands and visualize the good in the world generating enough positive energy to cancel out the bad. However, the field of positive psychology has uncovered that optimism is not just an affirmation or a transmission of positive energy. It is a cognitive skill set we can use and build to deal with positive and negative experiences. Optimism is our inner dialogue – how we explain and internalize positive and negative experiences in ..read more

I love being able to contribute on platforms like SparkPeople! Want to make resolutions that make you happier not skinnier? Check out this link! http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=9_resolutions_that_make_you_happier_not_skinnier The post Resolutions to Make You Happier Not Skinnier appeared first on Stellar Life Coaching ..read more

Connection and relationships are our non-stop direct flight to satisfaction and fulfillment. The most important connection and practice we will have with this skill is the relationship we build with ourselves and our Higher Power. Unfortunately we weren’t born with little instruction books titled ‘101 ways to survive with humans’. But it’s more than surviving, its being so committed to ourselves and others that we allow depth. Because we ultimately want the magic. We want this precious journey to be filled to the brim with magic! No matter how skilled we are at relating to other human beings ..read more

As a coach, mentor, friend, and general bearer of light, I’ve taken a long introspective journey investing time and energy to understand myself and others. What I have found is people (myself included) LOVE structural blueprints. Some sort of tangible easy to access reminders on how to be more awesome. We thrive off practice and science backs up the benefit of using tools over and over in order to develop our brain. No matter what ends we must meet in order to flourish in 2017, here are some self-care tips we can implement in order to stay at our best: Say Affirmations: We have all heard ..read more

S.M.A.R.T.I.E Goals Specific: don’t just lose weight, or write your book. Identify a more specific goal with milestones. Example: I will change my relationship with food and exercise. Specifically: Find out how I like to move my body. I will try every class I can think of or find within 10 miles of my house or office until I find something I enjoy and would want to do again. Try experimenting with new foods twice a week: Week 1 Avocado and Quinoa Week 2 Blueberries and Kale Week 3 Tofu and Yogurt etc. Measurable: Don’t leave all of your effort and energy to be measured by the scale! I ..read more

    A higher expectation to be happy for the holidays begins earlier every year and runs rampant through the Western Holiday Season.  It’s a lot of pressure.  With the prescribed annual cheer come the stresses of obligatory family engagements, retail shopping madness, and an almost embarrassing amount of sugary calorie consumption. Everyone wants to be happy, and there are as many ways to get there as people.  If the swiftly-approaching holidays have you overwhelmed by the idea of getting and staying happy:  Relax.  Breathe.  You’re not alone.  ..read more

“Realistic Marketing Strategies for Life Coaches in Central Florida, By Successful Life Coaches in Central Florida” When I decided to become a life coach I also decided to start a business… BUT the business part was not my primary interest. When I started all my focus was on honing my skills as a coach: communicating effectively, overcoming client blocks, applications for positive psychology, yoga and meditation… All of which did make me a better coach. I received multiple testimonials, I got published in a few articles, I got asked to speak a few times. Most importantly, for the first ..read more

I love being able to contribute on platforms like SparkPeople! Want to make resolutions that make you happier not skinnier? Check out this link! http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=9_resolutions_that_make_you_happier_not_skinnier The post Resolutions to Make You Happier Not Skinnier appeared first on Stellar Life Coaching ..read more

Connection and relationships are our non-stop direct flight to satisfaction and fulfillment. The most important connection and practice we will have with this skill is the relationship we build with ourselves and our Higher Power. Unfortunately we weren’t born with little instruction books titled ‘101 ways to survive with humans’. But it’s more than surviving, its being so committed to ourselves and others that we allow depth. Because we ultimately want the magic. We want this precious journey to be filled to the brim with magic! No matter how skilled we are at relating to other human beings ..read more

As a coach, mentor, friend, and general bearer of light, I’ve taken a long introspective journey investing time and energy to understand myself and others. What I have found is people (myself included) LOVE structural blueprints. Some sort of tangible easy to access reminders on how to be more awesome. We thrive off practice and science backs up the benefit of using tools over and over in order to develop our brain. No matter what ends we must meet in order to flourish in 2017, here are some self-care tips we can implement in order to stay at our best: Say Affirmations: We have all heard ..read more