Category Archives: Relationship Coaching
Boycott Valentine’s Day: 7 Creative Ideas to Express Your Love All Year
You didn’t need a date on the calendar to tell you when to fall in love. So do you really need a hyped-up Hallmark holiday like Valentine’s to show that special someone how you feel? If your idea of romance … Continue reading
How to Make Your Actions Consistent with Your Values
We often say we value something that sounds good, but our day-to-day, moment-to-moment actions frequently contradict that. Unless challenged to reflect on this contradiction between belief and action, the discrepancy goes unnoticed until some crisis or relationship breakdown propels us … Continue reading
When Your Love Life Gives You Lemons
You know you need to move on, but you can’t stop yourself from checking your email. Or your text messages. Or your voicemail. You keep looking for any sign that he’s* still interested in having a relationship with you. Facebook … Continue reading
My Word Is My Bond – Or Is It? Part 3
In my last two blogs I have discussed the importance of having integrity and honor with all the agreements, promises, vows, and contracts we commit to. In his book entitled, “The Four Agreements,” Don Miguel Ruiz, declares the number one … Continue reading
Are your fears getting in the way of your relationships?
Sometimes we can let our fears get the best of us. Have you ever held back because you were afraid you’d get hurt? Sure, many of us have done that at one time or another. But, for some it can … Continue reading
Relationships Live on the Tip of Your Tongue
How many times have you heard: “Oh … I didn’t really mean it.” Or, ”I’m sorry I said that, I take it back.” Or, “I was just angry and wanted to get back at you, that isn’t how I really … Continue reading
The Truth Never Lies
May 2011 “Unless your heart, your soul, and your whole being are behind every decision you make, the words from your mouth will be empty, and each action will be meaningless. Truth and confidence are the roots of happiness.” -Anonymous … Continue reading
Bullies & Victims
The national debate over bullying is reaching a fevered pitch as states and local school systems struggle to find ways of dealing with this important issue. I believe that coaches can play an integral role in helping the families of bullies and victims and in the development of new programs that will focus on social skills training and continuing education. Continue reading
Truth and the Trust-O-Meter – Part II
In my last post, I talked about how dishonesty breeds distrust. This is so basic to human relationships as to be almost too elementary to highlight. However, just because it’s obvious, doesn’t mean people always practice its opposite. Telling the … Continue reading