It takes courage to live a life you love. Recently I have been on a mission to live courageously. This has lead me to leave a marriage that was no longer loving, getting healthy, move across the country again and to give even more in my work to help others on their path. Courage is taking the steps to move toward destiny despite opposition. Iyanla Vanzant says “Courage comes by … [Read more...]
Mindful Living: 7 Tips to Truly Live and Appreciate All that Life Has to Offer
Mindfulness has become the catch phrase that is used by celebrities and affluent members of our society. So what exactly is mindfulness? My simple definition of mindfulness is being still. In 2008, I discovered meditation and the art of finding my quiet space. This literally changed my life. I learned to view pain, conflict, anger, happiness and abundance in a very different … [Read more...]
7 Deadly Dating Sins that Could Be Keeping You from Love
So you find yourself happily single and now you are ready to date. You have set up your profiles on some of the hottest on-line dating sites. You are hopeful that you will meet your soulmate. But you keep running into Mr. Wrong or Mrs. Not Right Now. You are tempted to believe that the reason you are not lucky in love is because all the good men or women are taken. But … [Read more...]
5 Signs that Poor Communication is Killing Your Relationship
Somewhere deep inside of us we understand the value of good communication. After all, communication is what allows us to have some of the great things in life such as our relationships, careers and spiritual life. Yet, many marriages fail. When couples are asked why? They often site poor communication as the main culprit. According to national statistics poor communication is … [Read more...]
5 Keys to Creating a Relationship Vision Board that Nurtures Your Marriage
Whether you are engaged to be married, a newlywed or celebrating 20 plus years in matrimony one thing is for sure, people change. The partner that you married yesterday is not the partner you have today. Change is always occurring. Change can be good or bad, and that all depends on the person viewing it. So how do you stay connected and on the same page when life keeps … [Read more...]
Why a Threesome Will Not Work in Your Marriage
One day you find yourself at odds with your mate. Communication seems to be at a halt, so to make matters better you seek advice from an in-law, friend or family members. In the moment everything feels good but, hold on because havoc is lurking around the corner. Whether you are newly married or are a seasoned couple, you were meant to communicate with each other. Whenever you … [Read more...]
4 Keys to Forgiving Repeat Offenders and Getting the Love You Deserve in 2015
Recently there has been a lot written about the power of forgiveness. However, little has been written on forgiving offenses that often change the course of one’s life. So what do you do when the person continues the offense or refuses to apologize for past wrongs that they have done? Their past or current actions may include: children who were sexually or emotional abused, … [Read more...]
5 Secrets for a No Drama Holiday
The holidays are fast approaching and most of us will head out to see family and friends that we haven’t seen all year. The holidays should be a happy time of year, but for many of us, we will meet the family gatherings with some trepidation. You know what I mean? Old family issues will inherently pop-up and drama will come seeping out. But let’s make this holiday drama free … [Read more...]
3 Secrets Oprah Shared that are Not So Secret from the Life You Want Tour
Oprah the visionary leader of our time set the vision for the two day experience. Her tour recently ended in San Jose, California in which she gave us all permission to "be" and reminded us that we were all called to greatness. The one thing that continues to be talked about was the transformative energy of The Life You Want Tour. Energy is one of the most dynamic forces of … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Make the Holidays Sweet for Active Duty Lovers and Family
The holidays are coming and I couldn’t help but think of the thousands of active duty military members and contractors who will be away from their spouses and significant others this holiday. I was curious as to how service men and women stay connected to their lovers and family members during this time. According to research, over fifty-nine percent of military members … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Avoid the Envy Trap and Live Abundantly
Imagine your colleague gets the promotion you have longed for or a friend meets the love of her life. You may try to put on a good front and say congratulations but deep down you feel jealous. We have all experienced feelings of envy at one time or the other. Some people turn to gossip, others feel depressed or a sense of lowered self-worth when this occurs. Often jealousy … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Reformed Helicopter Parent: 3 Lessons I Needed to Learn
Yes, I will admit it. I was once a Helicopter parent. You know, the mom that brings the lunch, homework, gym shorts and school identification card to school when her child forgets. I remember when my oldest daughter became a teenager and wanted to hang out with friends. I was there escorting her from the movie theater to the pizza restaurant across the street. I honestly … [Read more...]
4 Couples Rituals Happy Couples Use to Stay Spicy
Relationships are always changing and growing as each person grows and shifts into their purpose. Staying connected with rituals is worth investing in to maintain healthy relationships. Without rituals it is easy to feel distant or separate from our partner. Here are few rituals that have helped my clients reconnect and spice up their relationships. 1. List the Good - Each … [Read more...]
5 Keys to Releasing Fear Now
When I think of the number one emotion that causes the most pain to the human body, fear is the first thing that comes to mind. Fear cripples people and causes them to go into paralysis leaving a trail of sadness, unlived lives, and hopelessness. What I know for sure is you can conquer fear by living a life full of purpose. Each day choose to stare fear down and take action. … [Read more...]
Do I Need a Life Coach and How Do I Find a Good One?
by Melisa Alaba, One of the most misunderstood growing professions today is that of a Life Coach. We see Life Coaches on reality shows and talk shows helping folks figure their stuff out? We are prone to wonder how a Life Coach can help me. Which one do I choose? These are questions I often get in my inbox or on my twitter feed. Today, I would like to offer some clarity on … [Read more...]