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Do you handle things too well?
Are you one to believe deep down that she who can suck it up the most without falling apart is the strongest and will be rewarded in the end? According to Martha Beck, there are two ways people handle their emotions: Acting while refusing to talk, and talking while refusing to act. She defines people who talk, talk, talk, talk rather than act as “story fondlers” - and people who act, act, act rather stopping, feeling or thinking as “fire fleers.” We fire fleers are pain avoiders. We put off, ignore, avoid or repress our...
read moreYour True Nature Is A Gift
My son and I moved into our new home last week. We spent the week-end driving car load after car load of boxes, and Monday the movers came to take the furniture. I spent Tuesday evening cleaning the apartment, readying it for final inspection, contacted the landlord so I could return the keys and he, my security deposit. I was all set to let go, bid farewell, say adios, au revoir, auf wiedersehen, later. I digress. I was expecting an easy exit. And then the landlord handed the security deposit over to me, smiling. It was $50 short. The...
read moreMonth of Free Coaching Giveaway!
Many of my major life shifts came through the process of coaching. Whether it was spending an entire week in Oregon with the Rosas doing an intensive Black Belt Nia training, surrounded by my Sister Goddesses at the School of Womanly Arts, immersed in Expressive Arts with my paint, Craypas, paper, journal and music, learning from women who were building their businesses and defining the next stage of their lives through USANA and Team Northrup, studying to become a Certified Professional Coach through ICA, or gathering like-minded girlfriends...
read moreLetting Go of Emotional Clutter
This journey called life is amazing. Some of us are already equipped with our internal GPS, equipment and end destination – others are grasping at a vague sense of direction. Either way, the challenges we meet along the way can slow us down, cause detours and even grind us into a halt. Emotional clutter holds the same kind of power: keeping us stuck, draining us of any sense of pleasure. Here are some tips to deal with your emotional clutter – to find ease and joy into journey. 1. Clutter? What clutter? You mean I’m not supposed...
read moreDeclaring Your Superpowers
Let’s be honest. There’s a lot of crap out in bookstores and a lot of people acting like experts on lots of things. (I should know – you ought to see my library- I’ve done my share of reading them.) However, for the last two years I’ve heard this buzz about Danielle LaPorte. She definitely has aroused my curiosity. I wasn’t entirely certain who she was, but her work has now come out as a hardcover book The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms. My copy...
read more10 Tips to Using Fear as Rocket Fuel to Propel Yourself to Greatness
Last year, Homeopathic Diva and Radio Show Host , Piper Martin interviewed me. I was able to share the story of how I got where I am (and believe me, the person I am today is a far cry from who I used to be) and was able to reveal my 10 Tips to Using Fear as Rocket Fuel to Propel Yourself to Greatness. Our discussion was so much fun that I decided to post it here. I think you might find it helpful. I am always inspired by stories of women who have found their way – I share mine with your for the same. You can listen to our 60...
read moreBlogging Tips for The Chicken Shit
Don’t think you have ANYTHING of value to share with the world? Wrong. (And I can hear you all the way to upstate New York….Don’t think I can’t.) Yes. You are busy. Yes. You have no time. Yes. You have dreams. Yes. You’re scared to share them – what if you fail? Or worse… What if you succeed? Last week I met my very good friend and Health Coach, Kelly Pickering, for an early morning walk. We talked life and business. Having experienced her talent, dedication and love,...
read more10 Things to Purge From Your Life (Part 2)
First, I want to thank you for all your amazing response to last week’s Monday Mind Shift. My reaction to the outpouring of encouragement went something like this: Sally Field’s 1985 Oscar Acceptance Speech Get More: Sally Field’s 1985 Oscar Acceptance Speech Saturday, in anticipation of the move, I waved goodbye to my beautiful 5-piece sleigh-bed bedroom set – leaving behind a bedroom furnished only by a mattress/box-spring. I woke up the following morning feeling a little pang (did I do the right...
read more10 Things to Purge From Your Life (Part 1)
It has been two years since I broke up my blended family, sold our house, moved into an apartment and reclaimed my life. Grief took up residence the greater part of that time. She has recently left, igniting courage enough for me to buy a home I can claim as my own. I have been sifting and sorting through the last two years’ accumulation: deciding upon which things to bring along with me, which to leave behind. Many are material possessions. Others, not – grief bore fruits of awareness that I would never otherwise have...
read moreFeel Happy of Yourself
Sometimes the best advice comes from the little ones. If your are beginning to practice something you dream of, but are uncertain of achieving it; if you are trying something new, and keep making mistakes; if you are afraid and feeling hesitant… believe in yourself. I do. This week’s worksheet is called Receiving The Help You Need. It’ll help you identify the kind of help you need to achieve your dreams. Download it here. There’s nothing more for me to add here, so watch the video below. It plasters a huge smile on my...
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I'm Joëlle Lydon — Certified Professional Coach, Eternal Optimist, Personal Growth Addict and Nia Fanatic. I'm a life coach for women who are ready to illuminate their self-limiting thoughts and dissolve them for good.
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