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Exploring a Holistic Approach to Goal Setting
Join us as we explore a balanced approach to goal setting, harmonizing Eastern and Western traditions, deepening awareness at every level, and unearthing what truly matters in pursuing our dreams. We' ...
Bridging East and West: A Holistic Approach to Life Coaching
I grew up in Asia, completed my education in Europe, and made my home in America. Throughout my life, I could always reflect on stark differences in approach to human dilemmas, differences that often ...
How to Overcome Fear, Self-Doubt, and Imposter Syndrome to Live Your Best Life
Embarking on a journey to become a life coach or seeking a life coach for yourself can be exciting and daunting. You aspire to empower others to lead their best lives, but those relentless adversaries ...
Mastering the Art of a Positive Mindset: Your Key to Conquering Life’s Challenges
Challenges take center stage in the grand theater of life, frequently arriving as unforeseen plot twists. These challenges can be formidable, testing our resolve and pushing us to our limits. So, what ...
Connecting on a DEEPER Level by Managing Conflicts: How to Argue Better and What to Say in an Argument
Disagreements often lead to frustration and misunderstandings. This happens because we cannot separate a specific issue at stake from the person with whom we disagree...
Communication in the Digital Age: Creating Deep and Meaningful Connections
Dive into the world of deep connections and understand the fight, flight, or freeze responses that can make or break our relationships.
Change Your Question, Change Your Life: The Art of Asking Transformative Questions
Do you ever find yourself stuck in a loop of negative thoughts and self-doubt? The kind where you constantly ask yourself, "Why am I not good at this?" or "Why do I always make the same mistakes?"
Navigating Self-Blame: Embracing Growth and Resilience through Compassion
We explore the complex emotions surrounding self-blame and its impact on our well-being, self-esteem, and relationships.
How to Become More Grateful
Gratitude is not an “emotion”, but exercising gratitude can help us with our emotional states, including those we find troubling. Gratitude crosses the boundary between the Spiritual and the Emotional Aspects of Being.
What Not to Do on Holiday Weekends (Or Any Weekend For That Matter)
I love holiday weekends. Combine a barbecue or two with friends, strolling the NYC street festivals, and a little poolside lounging if I'm lucky and Memorial Day weekend always feels like just the “st ...
What You’re Seeking in a Soulmate Could Be (Way) Closer Than You Think
Maybe it's because, when it comes to movies, I'm of the international/art film variety, but I was never too keen on the 90s hit Jerry Maguire, especially after I realized how unhealthy the message is ...
She Power: Why Strength and Femininity Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
Today is International Women's Day: 24 hours dedicated to honoring powerful women across the planet. I'm all over it. I take any opportunity I can to celebrate feminine energy and raise my glass to st ...
Learn to Speak Her Love Language (Even If She’s Multilingual)
If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, what language do they speak? (Judging from my experience as a life and relationship coach, I'd say our dialects couldn't be more different.) In my own re ...
What Harry Potter Teaches Us About True Love
Last weekend, I was catching up on a little Oprah –thank goodness for DVR– when I came upon her interview with J.K. Rowling, the genius behind the Harry Potter franchise. The seven books in the series ...
What’s Your Hot Dog Factor?
“I absolutely HATE those intolerant people!” Notice anything oxymoronic in the above sentence? In a recent session, Julia grumbled that the dating scene in New York was so miserable that she wanted OU ...
“I Do” But I Don’t Understand You: The Married Girl’s Guide to Understanding Men – Part 2
In the first part of this series, I suggested treating marriage licenses more like driver's licenses, with minimum practice hours and the ability to demonstrate a basic understanding men being bridal ...
“I Do” But I Don’t Understand You: The Married Girl’s Guide to Understanding Men-Part 1
Sometimes I think that obtaining a marriage license should be more like obtaining a driver's license. The DMV (the Department of Marriage Vows) could require couples to log a certain number of practi ...
It’s Not You, It’s Me: Relationship Advice For Commitment Phobia
Okay, guys- humor me and take a quick commitment quiz. Do your relationships typically last for less than a few months? Do you usually find deal-breaking flaws in your love interests? Do you distance ...
Understanding Shame: The Heavy Burden of Feeling Inadequate
How often do I hear this sentence from my coaching clients: "I am not good enough!" This recurring statement echoes in the minds of individuals across generations and life stages...
Navigating Self-Blame: Embracing Growth and Resilience through Compassion
We explore the complex emotions surrounding self-blame and its impact on our well-being, self-esteem, and relationships.
Rewiring Your Money Beliefs
You’re preparing for your annual performance review, as your salary will be discussed yearly. You’d love to obtain $X of raise, but you’re unsure how to do it. Your results were good, and your positi ...
How to Speak The Language of Emotions
Let’s face it, emotions can be daunting sometimes. That’s why we often try to dull our sensory experience to “protect” ourselves from certain emotions. These could be primary emotions that we instinc ...
Feel Your Feelings
In the previous post, we wrote about the challenge of dealing with emotional reactions, the vital information that emotions carry, and the most basic ways to describe the experience. We will continue ...
Client’s Transformation Cycle
Coaching Clients’ Cycle of Transformation can be approximated by the concept of Hierarchy of Competence, developed in the late 1960s and attributed to Michael M. Broadwell. The model distinguishes b ...
How to Make Better Decisions?
Many coaching clients experience blocks at the level of decision-making. …
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Write Your Heart Out: Journaling as a Spiritual Practice
One of the first steps toward finding a spiritual path is to engage in some practice on a regular basis. …
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Breaking away from Social Media, and Give Yourself a Break
In this age of information overload, social media has become the main source of everything, whether it’s communications with our friends and co-workers, newsfeed, or sharing all sorts of content. ...
Becoming A Life Coach: A Practical Guide To Empowering Others And Yourself
Imagine this: You're sitting at your desk, surrounded by papers and to-do lists, feeling a yearning for something more meaningful in your life. You’ve always been passionate about helping others, and ...
Stuck at a Crossroads? Find Your Way with Life Coaching
Imagine standing at a crossroads, uncertain of which path to take. You’ve been walking this road for years, perhaps even decades, but now, the familiar landmarks are fading. The future you once envisi ...
Rising Above Anger: A Practical Guide to Cultivating Positivity in Your Life
Introduction: In a world teeming with challenges, anger often becomes a default response. Whether it's frustration over local issues or global injustices, the weight of anger can be overwhelming. This ...
A New Year’s Resolution for Unstoppable Motivation
A New Year brings a fresh start. As we flip the calendar, it's natural to think about goals. Beyond the usual like health, there's a deeper resolution here. It's not just about setting goals; it's abo ...
9 Ways to Cultivate Family Peace: A Practical Guide
Family, those closest to us, often serve as our healing angels. However, this healing may not always come wrapped in the red ribbon of unconditional love; it might be concealed within grudges, trigger ...
How to Manage Stress Effectively and Live a More Peaceful Life
In today's relentless and fast-paced world, stress has become an inescapable companion in our daily lives. From demanding work schedules to personal responsibilities, the constant hustle and bustle ca ...
Reclaiming Confidence: A Deep Dive into the BETAS Coaching Process for Holistic Transformation
In my previous post, I shared the exciting integration of Eastern self-discovery principles and Western goal-oriented approaches. It's a unique blend that harmonizes productivity with profound wisdom. ...
Exploring a Holistic Approach to Goal Setting
Join us as we explore a balanced approach to goal setting, harmonizing Eastern and Western traditions, deepening awareness at every level, and unearthing what truly matters in pursuing our dreams. We' ...
Bridging East and West: A Holistic Approach to Life Coaching
I grew up in Asia, completed my education in Europe, and made my home in America. Throughout my life, I could always reflect on stark differences in approach to human dilemmas, differences that often ...
