Hello friends, We are doing our Wednesday Coaching Tips a bit different today.  We asked three of our Coaches to answer this question: “What are 10 Ideas to bring energy into your life ?” Read the 30 ideas they list below then add your favorite to make it a magical 31!  Use these ideas to make it a great start to your 4 th Quarter of 2024! From Coach Dorene 1. Listen to an uplifting podcast . My favorites:  Mindset Mentor- when I need a mental boost, Mel Robbins - when

Do you find yourself trying to do more with less? Is it challenging to find a healthy work/life balance? Can you manage to do all the things while also carving time out for self-care? And is it really possible to juggle it all? And, even if we could, should we? A lot of us try to be hyper-productive and we work harder and faster than ever before. We rely on our “surge-capacity” to sustain us for the long-haul. Many of us also subscribe to the idea that staying busy means we’

As a professional coach, I often help people through the personal challenges of their work situations. These challenges can be emotionally charged, which is natural when something important to us isn't going well. One client shared that she drove home from work crying daily and would get physically ill on Sunday evenings, knowing she had to face work on Monday. Her anxiety was significant. It quickly became clear that her job was taking an emotional, mental, and physical toll

Storytime: the idea of “self-care” used to stress me out. I already had a massive to-do list, and now people were telling me I need to add tasks such as “do a face mask”, “take a bath”, etc. on top of everything else, otherwise I’m not apparently not taking care of myself or making myself a priority. The whole thing felt extremely counter-productive, and in my mind, “self-care” was this big production of an event. You want me to take care of myself by adding more to my plate?

I have learned through the years that I do a much better job of completing tasks when I have set up some external accountability. I want to say that I can do it independently, but sadly, that is not the case. That’s okay. I know I am not alone. In fact, I have discovered groups of people that work together on Zoom without actually working together. Let me explain. We set up a Zoom meeting in someone’s personal room and log in at an agreed-upon time. Each person declares

Have you ever felt like your ideas are constantly overlooked at work? Do you sometimes wonder why your suggestions don't resonate with your team, even though you're confident in their potential? If so, you're not alone. Lily worked as a project manager at a fast-paced marketing firm. She was creative, driven, and always full of ideas, but there was a problem—her coworkers rarely seemed to appreciate her contributions. Whenever she pitched an idea in meetings, it felt like he

At  ithrive31 , we believe that strong relationships are the cornerstone of success. Our business thrives on relationships, but effective communication lies at the heart of these connections. Trusting relationships are built on strong communication practices in professional settings and at home. Why Communication Matters Organizations that invest in improving communication skills see significant returns. Research shows a direct link between effective communication and increas

In recent years, the significance of storytelling in communication has been increasingly recognized. Courses, books, and expert mentors abound, all focused on helping individuals refine their personal narratives. We acknowledge the power of storytelling when it comes to communicating with others, yet often neglect the most crucial stories of all—the ones we tell ourselves. Recently, I had a conversation with a young woman about the challenges of being a working mom. She share

If I ask “What does it mean to be resilient?”, what picture comes up for you? For me it is someone in a boxing match who just took a hit, and yet they get back up. They clearly have some sense of resilience since they got back up. But what, actually, does it mean to be resilient? A few years ago I learned there are different types of resilience, and I found it helpful to break this down. In the case of the boxer who just got back up after taking a hit: Physical resilience: t