So you want to find the best online coach. Let’s explore this topic, shall we? But first, full disclaimer, I myself am a coach. If this gives you pause to wonder if I’m the right person to answer this inquiry, I can accept that. But let me explain why I’m actually in a very good […]
Continue reading“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” Perhaps you’ve heard this famous quote before. Normally it’s applied to the political and legal arena, but today I’m going to use it to discuss mindset. Tend your garden Your mindset is something that needs continual attention if you want it to be free of limiting beliefs. Cultivation […]
Continue readingThere’s a bit of twisted irony to the way this world works. Have you ever noticed that many things that feel or taste good, aren’t actually that great for your health and well being? Fast food, candy, alcohol, to name a few. Video games, staying up late to watch movies or watching YouTube when you […]
Continue readingSo you wanna be a digital nomad. If you’re clever — which you are, ’cause you’re here — you’re busy reading all the articles and books you can find on the subject. Scouring online forums, asking questions on Facebook groups, and maybe even taking a course or two. All good stuff. Information is power and will help you […]
Continue readingEver notice how certain combinations of words just click in the brain? You know, they give you that ‘aha moment’ of insight. Some adages can help you make better decisions or even get you motivated to take action. Well, they do for me anyways. Which is why they’re worth remembering and repeating. I’m sure you […]
Continue readingPlanning on taking the leap? If you’re reading this, I can only assume you’re inspired to become an online entrepreneur or digital nomad. You want to be your own boss and I don’t blame you. The ability to choose your own hours and travel the world while working in your underwear is rather liberating indeed. […]
Continue readingHey there, I hope things are going really well for you this week. I know you’ve probably got a lot on your plate, juggling your livelihood, household tasks, time spent with family or friends, as well as personal events and activities…plus, I’m sure that you also like to get some sleep from time to time. […]
Continue readingIf you work from home or mostly on your own, one of the reasons you’ve chosen this is because you’re drawn to personal freedom. You want to work exactly the way you want, you want the freedom and flexibility to take time off during the middle of the day, to start work when you want […]
Continue readingHave you ever felt like things are just out of control in your life? Too many things to do (that you never seem to be able to finish), too many ongoing multiple challenges and internally, you often feel a pressure or weight on you. Not very fun or relaxing to be in this hectic, hurried […]
Continue readingYou start out feeling excited and energized about going after your big goals. You made an action plan and told your friends and family what you’re going to work on. You’re finally going to get stuff done! You start to take action on your plan and the first couple weeks go quite well. Then… You […]
Continue readingWhat’s going on in your world? Are you on top of your to-do’s and projects? Or is it a bit of a chaotic mess? It can be hard to stay focused sometimes. There are lots of activities (and sometimes, people) to distract us. More accurate to say: We allow ourselves to get distracted and we […]
Continue readingIf you’re working with an accountability partner or accountability coach, here is what I recommend so that you can really get the most out of the experience: 1. Review your long-term goals, weekly goals, daily goals and habits every morning. Do this quickly, ideally in the morning. It shouldn’t take more than 2 minutes. Reviewing […]
Continue readingI had some doubts about whether I should write about this topic because it could come across as being negative and judgemental. That’s not where I’m coming from…I’m talking about making the best choices about what kind of people to interact with. It’s important to not be harsh with yourself when you occasionally make mistakes […]
Continue readingMany of us are looking for the “magic bullet”, an instant solution to our problems: Take away this pain (stress, anxiety, doubt, fear, anger) NOW! We want some method, system, piece of knowledge or advice that will make everything work out perfectly for us (ideally, by the end of today, please). Bad news…The magic bullet […]
Continue readingAh, the revered to-do list… You’ve probably got a love-hate relationship with it. I know I do. Even though I recommend that all my clients use to-do lists, I’m also aware of the potential pitfalls of using them. One of those pitfalls is that your list keeps growing bigger and you’re not checking off enough […]
Continue readingIf you want to continue growing your creativity and developing your ability to think in a solution-oriented way, it’s really important to stay open, aware and mentally “pliable”. Not rigid or fixed, in other words. When you’re working on solving issues in your business or challenges that come up in your personal life, watch out […]
Continue readingOne of the biggest struggles when going after your business goals, projects and personal goals is staying consistently motivated and taking consistent action. A common behaviour you might have is to have an erratic start-stop pattern, forgetting to work on goals, not having time, not having the energy and/or there’s always something else more important […]
Continue readingHow often do you feel overwhelmed? What do you usually do to manage it? I’ve spoken with a few clients and other entrepreneurs lately and a common issue keeps coming up… Although they’ve had a good amount of success with their business goals and personal goals, they still feel overwhelmed with the huge amount of […]
Continue readingI thought I’d write more of a personal update this time… I’m originally from Vancouver Island, Canada but I’ve been living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for over a year and a half. Why did I move here? Mostly for the good weather and slower-paced lifestyle but also, life is interesting frustrating here. Ok, it’s a mix […]
Continue readingDid you plan out your most important tasks for the week? If not, I highly recommend doing that every Sunday evening before the busyness of your week begins on Monday. List up to five main tasks that you really need to get done for the upcoming week. Schedule them into your calendar. Then, take action […]
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