by Nicole | Nov 26, 2018 | Blog
One of my favorite tools in my personal self-coaching toolbox is the practice of setting intentions.Setting an intention is a simple, yet transformative practice. By pausing to get clear on what you want, and taking a few moments to put it into words, you send a...
by Nicole | Oct 13, 2018 | Blog
One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned is the importance of focusing on what I want, not on what I don’t want. Human beings seem to be hard-wired to focus on negative experiences, a phenomenon known as negativity bias. Some researchers estimate that negative...
by Nicole | Oct 13, 2018 | Self Care
“Your spirit is the part of you that is seeking meaning and purpose… {it’s} the part of you that’s drawn to hope.” – Caroline MyssThe past week has been full of logistical and tactical activities. Lots of meetings and appointments and paperwork, which is...
by Nicole | Sep 28, 2018 | Self Care
A few years ago, I read “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. If you’re not familiar, the basic premise is that you go through every area of your home and workspace, and get rid of anything that doesn’t “spark joy”. (This is known as the...
by Nicole | Sep 4, 2018 | Self Care
Last November, I attended a 4-day onsite for Equus Coach training. I can’t begin to describe the transformative power of time spent with horses – every time I experience Equus I fall more and more in love with this work.This time was no exception, but it was...