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
by Nancy Kay | Jul 26, 2017 | Blog, Coaching, Emotional Wellness, Personal Development, Personality Styles, Relationships
You’re a people pleaser, and you know it. But isn’t being there for your friends a wonderful thing? Shouldn’t wanting to please the people you love most be considered an admirable and honorable thing? And helping others in need is a service of the heart,... read more
by Nancy Kay | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Coaching, Emotional Wellness, Personal Development, Personality Styles, Self Awareness
As 2017 approaches, most people will either make or think about making a New Year’s resolution. New Year’s resolutions are beneficial in that they are growth minded, but often we stay clear of them because most likely we think we will fail – and then we... read more