May 26Member-onlyZooming In and Zooming OutIs There Only Reward for Having Laser Focus? I welcome more discussion around focus! When to zoom in with laser focus for specific concerns. And when to zoom out for keeping focus broad. Both are needed. Zooming in gives attention to any given task at hand. …Focus6 min readFocus6 min read
Apr 2Member-onlyDo You Have Identity-based Habits?I’ve written about goal-setting in the past and I emphasize process orientation. Combined with a cognitive behavioral approach, process orientation moves individuals away from identifying too strongly with a goal. This approach gives breathing room for behavior change. …Atomic Habit4 min readAtomic Habit4 min read
Mar 23Member-onlyAligning with Atomic HabitsI’m a big fan of James Clear’s book “Atomic Habits.” It’s a book I go back to repeatedly for guidance — for myself and when assisting others. …Atomic Habit4 min readAtomic Habit4 min read
Mar 17Member-onlyWhen Did a Call to Incompetence Become So Popular?There’s something known as a call to authority. The basic gist here is that people hold those with authority to a higher regard. Those in authority were to be believed and respected. I remember growing up, I was to look to those in authority. …Incompetence3 min readIncompetence3 min read
Mar 6Member-onlyMy Response to Medium’s AI-Generated Writing PolicyAs a process oriented individual, I’m becoming keenly aware of the implications of the growing world of AI generated articles. There’s a lot to explore here and I see that the discussion is happening online. …ChatGPT3 min readChatGPT3 min read
Mar 4Member-onlyDoes “Community” Feel Elusive?The other day I was on a Zoom call and those of us who attended had a wonderful, layered discussion about community. I continually hear many individuals stating a strong desire for community. Often this is a need wished to be fulfilled. …Community5 min readCommunity5 min read
Jan 27Member-onlyThe Preponderance of DemoralizationA Hidden Epidemic? Let’s explore this possibility: Could some of what’s being call depression, actually be demoralization by another name? Beyond diagnosis, individuals often use psychological terms to describe their state of being and how they’re feeling. …Demoralization5 min readDemoralization5 min read
Jan 17Member-onlyWatered-down WarriorWe entered the new year with Mars in retrograde, bringing to mind what Mars represents for us. What does the planet of action, energy and desire say for you? Noticing your personal relationship to this archetype can be insightful. Within my natal chart, Mars appears in Cancer. …Warriors4 min readWarriors4 min read
Nov 15, 2022Member-onlyCoping in the Covid EraCoping in the Covid Era Holistic Health Practitioners Assisting Clients As a holistic health coach, I’ve been helping other holistic health practitioners (HHPs) with navigating new client concerns around their Covid experience. I use “Covid experience” as a blanket term for when a client shares about their personal engagement with any Covid-related concern. …Covid-198 min readCovid-198 min read
Nov 5, 2022Member-onlyCoping in the Covid Era (Webinar Recording)I’ve created this 20-min webinar to discuss the topic of how holistic health coaches can assist their clients with coping in the Covid era. As some of you may know, the impact of Covid is beyond just physical. Individuals are also experiencing mental and emotional ramifications related to the…Covid-191 min readCovid-191 min read