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Life Coaching and Counseling
Skydiving

18 Ways to Build Self-Confidence

I survived my 2nd tandem skydive in October of 2024. Skydiving isn't necessary to building self-confidence, but these 18 actions are certainly required.

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Building relationships

47 Questions for Getting to Know People Better

One of the best actions you can do to improve your life, and the lives of others, is to reach out and get to know people better. The place to start is with curiosity. Below are some great questions to ask. I've learned fascinating things about people I've known for decades, all because I asked.

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Decision Making

How to Make Good Decisions

I've wasted countless hours in turmoil over decisions. Indecision has hurt my career and cost me financially. I've frustrated family and friends because I couldn't make up my mind. Few things stress me out more than major choices, and few things bring me as much relief as getting decisions made.

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Team having fun

11 Fun Ice Breakers for Work & Social Events

Ice breakers, to start off a meeting, can make a positive difference. They can be used in person or during virtual team meetings (e.g. Zoom or MicroSoft Teams.

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Happiness

30 Happiness Building Actions

There's a lack of happiness and no shortage of stress and anxiety in the world today. People who take care of their mental health do things differently. They engage in actions that are distinct from those who struggle.

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Negative Self Image

How to Change Damaging Mindsets

Negative core beliefs are deeply, and often unconsciously, held beliefs about ourselves and the world. They form during our upbringing and further develop through life experiences.

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9 Traps to Avoid with Setting Goals

To reach your goals, it's important to know why many people miss the mark. Here are 9 common traps that snag people and make your goals fall flat. Avoid each one!

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holiday coffee party

7 Secrets to Enjoying Family Over the Holidays

If you get anxious about time with family and friends during the holidays, this information will help. Here are tools to get you past your fears and into the fun.

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Friendship at a coffee shop

17 Ways to Make New Friends

Many people are lonely. I’m often asked for advice on how to make new friends. Below are the 17 opportunities, based on my own life experiences, to help you expand your support network

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Journal writing

100 Journaling Prompts for Self-Reflection

Journaling is an often underutilized tool that provides incredible insight when it is utilized properly. I find that one of the biggest challenges to getting started with journaling (aside from literally putting pen to paper!) is coming up with ideas on what to write about.

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