There is a place where you find yourself struggling, complaining and wishing things were different. You sense that you are a round peg trying desperately to fit into a square hole. You are stressed out, angry and frustrated. You know this place. We’ve all been there. Struggle is a clear message that you are resisting [...]
How do you define a nurse? Yes, nursing is a ‘job’ but it is also a calling. It is certainly not easy work. It’s not for everyone. There is something very special about being a nurse. It’s not just what we do but rather who we are. It defines us. When you think of a [...]
“I’d really like to lose these ten pounds”, she said to me. “I have wanted to lose these 10 pounds for years. I just cannot get them off!” This is one of the ways in which we make ourselves unhappy. This woman, like many of us, SAY we want something but we really don’t take [...]
“I’ve gained some weight and it really bothers me. I know if I would only just work out, I would feel better: my energy would increase as well as my confidence, and the weight would come off. But I don’t have the time! My Parents are elderly and require looking after; the kids and the [...]
In coaching sessions, clients often discuss struggles or frustrations they’re experiencing. Struggling is characterized by that feeling of trying to place a round peg in a square hole. It’s a stressful place to be. It’s also energy draining, time consuming, and it distracts you from the goals you’re working on. From Struggle to Acceptance Struggle [...]
