Time for Change A time to make changes The college year is starting and the gears are winding up at work. All of this means September is a great time for making changes and fresh starts. Making a fresh start is not easy, but it is possible, specially with the help of a life coach. Anyway, if you are ready to make your change, here are some tips to help you make a fresh start. Tips for making a fresh start Get rid of negative influences. This could include people, places, or things that are holding you back. Think about it. You know where the blockers and negativity is hiding. Surround yourself with positive people. Spend time with people who support your goals and who make you feel good about yourself. Take care of yourself. This means eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep. When you take care of yourself, you have more energy and focus to make positive changes in your life. Be patient Be patient and forgiving of other people and yourself. Everyone makes mistakes. Don'
Worrying: We all do it Worrying is an experience we all share. We all worry about things from time to time. However, for some people, worrying can become a problem that can interfere with their daily lives. Do you, or someone you love, you find yourself worrying all the time. There are things you can do to reduce it. Here are a few tips. Tips to help you stop worry and feeling anxious What sets you off? What are y our triggers. What are the things that typically trigger your worrying? Once you know what your triggers are, you can start to make changes. You may be able to avoid them or you can develop coping mechanisms for dealing with them. Challenge your thoughts. When you start to worry, ask yourself if your thoughts are realistic. Are you really going to get fired from your job? Is your spouse really going to leave you? Chances are, your thoughts are not as realistic as they seem. Focus on the present moment. When you start to worry, take a few deep breaths and focus on the here an