Perspective.  It’s everything, isn’t it?  Have you ever wondered why something can be such a big deal to one person, and really nothing to someone else?

I had an experience as a young mom that really helped me to see that people are always more important than things.  

Our family had been working in the yard together, and my husband promised our three little kiddos a Slurpee when we finished, if they worked hard.  So, when we were done, as promised, he loaded them up in our junky old mini-van and headed off to 7-11. 

He pulled into the parking lot, and in his excitement, one of our boys threw the door open and banged it into the side of a brand new, VERY beautiful BMW. My husband was so embarrassed and upset, and started to get after our son for being so careless.  

The very kind, calm and wise driver of the BMW, stopped him and said with a smile,- “Hey, don’t worry about it! It’s just a car!” 

He gave our son a pat and told him it was all okay, and went on his way, -without letti...

I love the response I get when I tell people I’m a Life Coach. They are so positive and supportive, but often respond by saying, “Oh that sounds amazing!,- What is a Life Coach?”

It’s a great question, so I thought I’d just share a little about what exactly it is that I do! I practice what is called “causal” coaching. Meaning, I help people find the cause of a problem they are experiencing and we treat the cause, and not the symptoms.

My goal is to help you learn to coach yourself through difficulties rather than relying on a therapist or coach long term.

Even though I have a degree in Psychology, I am not a therapist. So perhaps you are wondering, “What is the difference between therapy and coaching?” My answer is that therapy is past focused, seeking to discover and treat past trauma. It is for those who may have received a medical diagnosis that requires Psychotherapy. 

Coaching, on the other hand, is forward focused. I help you recognize that the past is over and can no longer ...