Thoughts become things. When I planned my blog content for August, I decided that my focus would be on how to deal with difficult emotions since most of my clients come to me for help in managing anger, fear, intense sadness. What I didn’t know was that I would have to deal with these difficult emotions in August. […]
10 Things I’m Loving Now
Long weekends. There were two this August which make me so grateful. The Philippine Literary Festival where I met one of my favorite authors, Meg Wolitzer, who wrote The Interestings and The Wife, two of my most-loved reads this year. Can’t wait to dig into Matthew Quick’s latest as well (he was also a guest author). I have to […]
The best advice from life coaches
The best advice I’ve ever given When making a tough decision, ask yourself what you would choose if you come from a place of love rather than of fear. The best advice I’ve ever received Start a gratitude journal. Even in the darkest days of your life, you can find five things to be grateful […]
When life aligns: feeling the difficult emotions
When I was planning my blog editorial calendar for the month, I decided to focus my topic on difficult emotions. Many of my clients have come to me for coaching about feeling more positive despite anger or sadness. They are uncomfortable with the presence of these feelings and want to know how to deal. I […]
How life coaching changed my life: Leaning into emotion
“Trying to run away is never the answer to being a fully human. Running away from the immediacy of our experience is like preferring death to life.” ― Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times The emotion I was feeling this weekend was shame. I sent an old friend a novella-length text that […]
10 Things I’m Loving Now
1. I have succumbed to the craze of adult coloring books. I have to admit, there is something very calming and meditative about staying within the lines. 2. I have just discovered the wild world of planner decorating! When I started full-time work again, I tried Asana but nothing beats the habits of paper planning. […]
