by Self-Aware 101 | May 23, 2018 | Blog, Coaching, Emotional Wellness, Personality Styles, Relationships, Self Awareness
It is probably not surprising for you to hear that being grateful is good for you – physically, mentally, and emotionally. In an article published by Forbes, psychotherapist Amy Morin, relays seven scientifically proven benefits of gratitude. In her article,... read more
by Self-Aware 101 | Feb 18, 2018 | Blog, Coaching, Emotional Wellness, Personal Development, Personality Styles, Relationships, Self Awareness
Forgiveness is often a misunderstood concept for the betrayed, hurting, neglected, and abused. How do you extend forgiveness when your close friend betrays your trust and tries to undermine your relationship with others – or when a coworker hijacked your hard... read more
by Self-Aware 101 | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog, Coaching, Emotional Wellness, Relationships, Self Awareness
An excerpt from The Self-Aware Life by Nancy S. Kay Humility, genuine humility, is a rare and precious characteristic. It is not low self-esteem but the ability to allow another the place of honor and to be fully transparent without shame. I believe humility is often... read more
by Self-Aware 101 | Nov 18, 2017 | Blog, Coaching, Emotional Wellness, Personal Development, Self Awareness
Optimism affects our lives with either its abundance or its lacking. I often say that you can tell much about a person through their eyes – their story, their pain, their hope. Even in a photograph, the eyes cannot lie. They tell the truth whether they are dim with... read more
by Nancy Kay | Oct 7, 2017 | Blog, Emotional Wellness, Personal Development, Personality Styles, Self Awareness
While most people love adventure (in varying degrees), we all also crave a degree of certainty. We love to rest in the familiar – to stay in our comfort zones. The ability to sink into what we know and let it form around us like memory foam brings us a sense of... read more
by Nancy Kay | Aug 23, 2017 | Blog, Coaching, Emotional Wellness, Personal Development, Personality Styles, Self Awareness
When most people think of loss, they probably think of it in terms of losing a loved one – a parent, a child, a partner, a friend – but loss comes in many shapes and sizes. My friend, Beth, experienced a variety of huge losses over a thirteen year period. She... read more