Compassion Begins with You

One of my favorite components of the Well-Being Coaching Program is celebrating the Champions and Coaches at Graduation after fulfilling the requirements for certification. It is a special day to recognize their hard work in developing Self-Leadership, reveal the results of their assessments, and hear their individual stories about what the program meant to them.…

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Commit to Recommit

One of my commitments to myself this year was getting to the gym to lift weights 3 times a week. My husband and I established a routine of going first thing in the morning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and it was working. Despite my initial resistance, a neck injury and travel, I stayed pretty…

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5 Habits to Honor Your Capacity

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As we begin month two of the new year, how are you doing with your more in 24? I am successful with being more Wholehearted, my focus, when I honor my capacity. This is because your capacity to love yourself determines your capacity to love others in a fully sincere, authentic, and enthusiastic way. Your…

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What’s Your More in 24?

Being a type A personality and recovering perfectionist, I am always eager to start the New Year with what comes easily for me: a list of ambitious projects and BHAGs (big, hairy, audacious goals). Unfortunately, this list is also full of unrealistic expectations that can overwhelm, disappoint, and paralyze me. I want more for 2024,…

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Compassion for the Holidays
3 Questions to Ask

How many times have you heard yourself say, “I just have to ‘get through’ the holidays”? On our monthly Group Coaching Call, the Well-Being Coaches shared how they plan to support their Self-Leadership this holiday and the practice of Compassion was a common theme. Practicing compassion for yourself can help you enjoy your holiday instead…

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3 Ways Taylor Swift is a Self-Leader

My husband and I took our granddaughters, ages 11 and 13 to The Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie a couple of weeks ago. While I wasn’t an official Swiftie, I was more excited to see her 3½ hour concert in a theatre than our granddaughters! I am a relatively new fan to Taylor, but have…

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5 Decisions for Self-Leadership

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Self-Leadership is the foundational skill of the Well-Being Coaching Program. It goes deeper than self-care because it empowers you to make the best decisions for yourself that affect your overall Well-Being. Self-Leadership requires you to commit the time and energy to know and care about yourself enough to make yourself a priority. Here are 5…

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Your Well-Being Determines Your Wellness

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When I ask nurses and nurse leaders, “How do you support Nurse Well-Being?” they often talk about their Wellness Programs, like LiveWell, Code Lavender, Peer Support, and Zen Rooms. These are all great approaches to support Nurse Wellness, but not necessarily Nurse Well-Being. Wellness and Well-Being are often used synonymously, and while they influence each…

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Could it Be That Easy?

One thing that triggers me, causing a disproportionate reaction to a situation, is any kind of technical issue. I admit to avoiding the necessary research, maintenance, and upgrading to prevent issues, fearing it will be too hard, expensive, or time-consuming. Case in point, I did not use my landline for business or personal for 18…

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The Freedom of Choice

“My choices determine how I feel and the space I’m in.” Does our well-being, how we feel about ourselves really come down to this simple and powerful statement? I think it could. Last week I completely overcommitted myself, powering through all my activities, resulting in exhaustion and grumpiness. All because of my choices. The freedom…

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