Category Archives: All My Blog Posts

My blog site is just one of the many ways I share my message of hope and possibilities with the world. The essence of my message is this: when you fall in love with yourself, everything else falls into place, personally and professionally. Choosing love as your core energy automatically enhances every aspect of your life: your perceptions, opportunities, relationships, and priorities. You get unstuck, reclaim your personal power, and recapture your zest for living, moving yourself forward into a life you love. When love transforms your relationship with yourself, it transforms your personal life, your work, and the world.

Relationship Stress From Unclear Expectations

Posted on September 19, 2012 by djwlifecoach

One common cause of relationship stress is unclear expectations. The best solution for this dilemma is clear communication. So how do you have a productive conversation about expectations with your partner, friend, boss or colleague? Begin with a conversation opener such as: … Continue reading →

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Authenticity: Limiting the Impact of Stress on Your Relationships

Posted on September 15, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Have you ever been guilty of taking your stress out on a friend or co-worker? Has a loved one been able to sense your stress at the end of the day before you even get through the door? It’s quite common … Continue reading →

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Being Assertive Without Damaging Your Relationships

Posted on September 12, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Asking for what you want—and setting boundaries around what you don’t want—is a key life skill. But sometimes in our enthusiasm to practice this skill, we over-do our own assertiveness and end up with a partner who shuts down, gets … Continue reading →

10 Practices for Reducing Stress

Posted on September 8, 2012 by djwlifecoach

From the regular, ongoing stress that comes from living in a complex, high-impact culture to specific life events that knock us for a loop, when the negative effects of non-stop stress accumulate, they damage our health physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Paying attention … Continue reading →

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How Well Do You Manage Your Energy?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by djwlifecoach

When relentless demands of a busy life take their toll on performance, we tend to think that managing our time better will improve the situation. If we can just work faster, multitask more efficiently, things will be better, we think, as we buy the … Continue reading →

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Proactive and Reactive Responses to Stress

Posted on September 1, 2012 by djwlifecoach

What’s more useful in responding to stress—a proactive or a reactive response? Actually, it’s both! What’s important is to find healthy proactive and reactive responses. First, the proactive approach. Proactive approaches involve modifying your behavior or mindset before the stressful situation has … Continue reading →

Eliminate Procrastination—NOW!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by djwlifecoach

The truth is, most of us procrastinate about things we dislike or find difficult. When you procrastinate on projects or chores that you dread, how do you feel when the deadline is approaching? Even more paralyzed? So your procrastination has taken … Continue reading →

Embracing Creativity: Stress-Buster Extraordinaire

Posted on August 25, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Jessica is a high school English teacher. Her job entails stressful interactions with administration and students in addition to the pressures of lesson planning and grading. On days off, she prioritizes creative pursuits. She makes collages out of artifacts from … Continue reading →

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10 Common Sources of Stress

Posted on August 22, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Ask people why they’re stressed and they’re likely to say that it’s these infernal deadlines or too much work and too little staff, or perhaps the family’s overpacked schedules. And while these can certainly add to a pressure-cooker atmosphere, they’re … Continue reading →

High Hopes

Posted on August 18, 2012 by djwlifecoach

No matter your situation, what is the one thing you can always control? Your attitude. Your mindset. Your beliefs. Here are some possibilities to get your optimistic juices flowing. “The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being … Continue reading →