While building resilience and maintaining a healthy mindset is crucial, it's equally important to be attuned to the signs of a toxic workplace. Recognizing when it's time to part ways with your current job is a key aspect of prioritizing your mental health. Here are some red flags that indicate you may be in a toxic work environment:

As a life coach who has navigated through multiple layoffs during my corporate career, I intimately understand the emotions tied to job insecurity. Drawing from my personal experiences, I empathize with the anxiety and uncertainty that can accompany such situations. These firsthand encounters have deepened my commitment to guiding others through similar challenges. I've witnessed how, in the aftermath of a layoff, individuals can unearth untapped potential and discover true talents.

In the workplace dance, maintaining mental health is akin to a delicate choreography. As a life coach, I often witness individuals struggling with the challenges of the modern corporate environment. Let’s unravel key insights and strategies to help you not only survive but thrive in your professional life without sacrificing your mental well-being.

In this fast-paced digital age, where information floods in from every direction, the concept of "be in the world, not of the world" takes on new significance. This phrase, rooted in spiritual and philosophical traditions, encourages individuals to engage with the world while maintaining a sense of inner detachment.

In the area of personal development, the term "denial" often carries a negative connotation. We're told to face our fears, confront our problems head-on, and embrace reality. While this advice has its merits, let’s explore the overlooked benefits of denial – an action when used strategically, can be a powerful ally on our journey toward self-improvement.

Life on your terms - is a concept that has taken root in our society today. During my coaching sessions, I hear it every day – “I want to live an authentic life,” but what does that truly mean and does that look the same for everyone?

Thanksgiving is upon us; the holiday season is already in full force, especially on the retail side where there is no escaping the constant reminder of its arrival.

There's that undeniable buzz in the air—a harmonious blend of twinkling lights, the arrival of cheerful carols, and the warmth of loved ones coming together. However, amid these joyous celebrations, the holiday season often brings its own set of challenges.

Once considered a private affliction, loneliness has emerged as a widespread social issue affecting people of all ages. This condition has transcended generations and social status, silently eating away at our personal and collective mental and physical health.

At this point, many of us are familiar with the basic principles behind manifestation – the notion/practice that our thoughts and convictions may determine whether we experience good or bad realities. Though it is quite appealing to believe or assume that we do get whatever we desire, if we manifest hard enough, there’s a need to examine both the positives and the negatives associated with such an assumption.

Being an empathetic life coach is a unique and, at times, challenging experience. At different points in my life, it often seemed more of a curse than a gift. The overwhelming emotions and the constant flood of feelings from those around me could be burdensome. However, I have grown to realize that feeling what others feel, while indeed a heavy burden at times, can also be the perfect gift to help others in need.

For the past few months, my life has indeed been flashing before my eyes. Maybe flashing is not the right word as many of these past incidents have played out rather methodically with a deliberate purpose it seems.

It is not easy to sit down at a keyboard and utilize the power of words to make a point, tell a story, and evoke an emotional connection for the reader. It takes command of the language (in this case English) and talent to pick the perfect words, arrange them clearly and deliberately, and tell a tale all the while trying to be entertaining and informative.

We are moving toward the end of February, and I woke this morning to the sound of birds chirping, louder than they usually do this time of year. While it is a beautiful sound, it filled me with a sense of panic this morning. Time is moving on quickly. Spring’s rebirth is just around the corner. My life is moving ahead at warp speed. I need to take a pause and evaluate.

From the day I reached adulthood, whatever that means, I have been searching for freedom. I am not one to be held down, handcuffed to an ideal, or restrained from vocal expression. I don’t drink Kool-Aid, succumb to a pack mentality, or lie to myself. I don’t try to fit in. I never will. I was not born to.

Recently, a cousin of mine passed away. There was no phone call, no email, and no family reaching out to share this solemn news with me. I found out about her death through social media, almost six months after she transitioned.

While not all transitions are positive, they are always an opportunity for renewal and growth

Mom, you left me a powerful legacy. One that has evolved every day and will continue to for eternity.