Creating Meaning Or Taking things Personally
Personal Story.. My youngest daughter Mariah lives 2000 miles away. Pretty frequently, she gets in the habit of texting me “mom I’ll call you tonight.” I wait, no call. The next day “Mom I’ll call you tonight.” I wait no call. This is a reoccurring pattern. There is this natural …
What are Unsuccessful People doing wrong?
These are just some of my observations. Every successful person I know is good at delaying satisfaction and gratification. Consistently or religiously works out as well in some form or fashion. It’s not necessarily in a gym setting; most don’t have a gym membership. Many successful people have some sort …
Are Your Expectations Preventing You from Being Happy?
There’s a significant risk of being overly attached or having expectations of your happiness and well-being. I meet many people who believe they deserve more and are in a state of unhappiness because of an attachment to how things should be… It is a most liberating experience when you can …
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Popular Coaching Topics to Improve Your Life
Sometimes, it may feel like there’s nowhere to turn. NO one understands. When discussing topics with your friends, family, or acquaintances, there’s worry or fear. Things feel heavy, and everything is piling up; the walls are caving in, time is running out, and no one understands. Life has this way …
Stuck in the Same Patterns and Habits
Submitted question this week via email: “How do I end up stuck in the same patterns and habits? How do I start and keep habits I deeply want? I keep falling off track.” By the way, if you have questions, feel free to email me at :hello@katherine-hood.com Learning new skills(action), …
Why Saying You Want or NEED to Change is Not Enough
Why Saying You Want or NEED to Change is Not Enough Needs and Wants – Do You Know the Difference? What makes you think you NEED to change? What makes you think you WANT to change? If you really WANT to change your life, you can’t just WANT to change. …
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“I don’t have a damn clue what kind of life I want.”
“I don’t have a damn clue what kind of life I want.” What if knowing that isn’t necessary? What if being stuck on this question creates a sense of unhappiness? Feeling like this question has to be answered creates a ton of pressure no matter the stage in life you’re …
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Blaming Anything but Yourself
Blaming anything but yourself. Avoiding our own issues Quick to point fingers? Blame game? Victimhood. Insecurity. Shame. Denial. Why do we do this? It’s normal, by the way.. But there’s a better way.. Keep reading. It’s easy and takes little energy or effort to blame something or someone else. But, …
Overthinking is Simply a Thinking Habit
Overthinking is Simply a Thinking Habit There are many ways we tend to overthink, ruminating about the past – anxiously worrying about a future event or scenario over and over in our head. But, of course, overthinking can be about the present too. Ever dwell or ruminate about your personality, …
The Way you Think about a Situation is Causing Stress
The Way you Think about a Situation is Causing Stress When you experience negative emotions, ask yourself: What is going through my mind right now? We are in a thought-created reality, so your thoughts create your experience and feelings. I love helping my clients …
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Overthinking is Simply a Habit
Overthinking is Simply a Habit, Story time.. A little boy was faced with a recurring dilemma as he was a child growing up. Whenever his mom went to Walmart, she invited him to come along, knowing he enjoyed exploring the toy aisle picking out the family cereal and maybe buying …
How can I Prevent Gaining Weight during the Holidays?
How can I prevent gaining weight during the holidays? Research shows that, on average, people gain about one pound during the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Just 94 calories per day are all that is needed to cause a one-pound weight gain in 37 days! What’s the real …
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