How To Say No And Stay In Alignment With Your True Self
Have you ever said “yes”, when you knew you wanted to say “no” to an invitation or request? We’ve all been there. The guilt is so intense. Saying yes allows us to avoid feeling guilty. However, there is a BIG cost to denying our truth. Especially if that is a pattern of avoiding guilt, confrontation […]
How To Have Integrity and Be Authentic
Integrity is one of my highest values and it can be at the cost of being authentic unless you align them. My Facebook friend Marjorie asked what my Personal Success strategies are. What came to mind was revealing and may be somewhat contrary to what others may recommend. So I was prompted to dive into […]
Why Do We Hurt the Ones We Love?
My husband is a very good guy. He is responsible, cares deeply for me and my daughter. However, I seem to only feel, think, and act very negatively of him or I am just mean to him. I do love him and I want to feel that love. What can I do? Perplexed Dear Perplexed, […]
Want More Joy for the Holidays and Beyond?
Joy is a very popular word during the holidays. Many people associate it with the upbeat and hopeful music. Others with the opportunity to party. Kids especially get joy out of receiving gifts. I am dedicated to joy throughout the year. It is my life’s purpose. To spread and inspire people to have more joy […]
Why Do I Hurt When I Left An Abusive Relationship?
Dear Coach Laura, I was emotionally and physically abused in my last relationship of 8 years. I know I made the right choice to leave. Yet, I have some many questions… why did he even bother to come back all those times when he knew he didn’t want us? Why is he happy and I […]
Best Friends Don't Give Advice
Have you ever had a friend go on and on telling you about how you “should” approach a personal situation? How did you feel afterwords? Most likely you felt drained, unsupported and more worked up about your situation than before. Well, maybe you’re like me and you’ve been on both sides of that conversation. I […]
Are men put off by powerful women?
Many women over the years have commented to me or asked about being powerful and how men respond to a powerful woman. My response is it all depends on how you define powerful. Some women’s ideas of what a powerful woman is would be off putting to men. The characteristics of bullying, competing directly, trying […]
What’s important about your feminine energy?
I know that when women everywhere honor their feminine spirit, the internal struggle we feel will cease, a profound sense of enlightened confidence will rise and we will consciously rise to the occasion of lightening up our lives, radiating our light, and creating more loving relationships (first with ourselves then) with our loved ones, friends, […]
