The holiday season is upon us! It’s an exciting time. Lots of colour, time of giving and a time for connection! However, are you also slightly dreading the end of year family gatherings? Do you wonder how you will survive and conserve your patience while trying to connect with certain members of your family? Here are some strategies to ensure your next gathering is full of meaning and positive connections.
Read MoreWhen I sit with my adult clients in a coaching session and we discuss their childhoods and their relationships with their parents, many say the same thing. “I know they loved me…in their own way, but I didn’t feel it all the time”. I always follow up with the question “so how do you know when you are being loved?” and that stumps them every single time. A standard answer is “because I feel good”
Read MoreThe common thread to disharmony is most often due to the misuse of ones’ voice. Our voices are powerful instruments. We can use to communicate authentically. We use it to support and nurture our loved ones. Conversely, when used incorrectly, we can alienate ourselves from our basic goodness. Through it’s misuse, it can dismantle and sabotage every level of relationship we have in our lives.
Read MoreEvery good story, movie or novel has these characters - a victim, a villain and a hero. What a boring story it would be without them!
Once in a while, we all indulge in a bit of this drama as an audience member. However, have you noticed when you actually take on these leading roles in your day to day lives?
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