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Kim Israels 
Kim Israels earned her Certified Life Coach designation through the Institute of Professional Empowerment...read more
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Aging Brings Change: How Change Can be Good
People change. Circumstances change. My friend’s mother recently passed away, and it was a shock for the family. My neighbor lost her job and started a new home-based business. I just packed up my daughter, who is off to college, and now have an empty nest. Life is in a constant state of flux. Nationally, we are in the middle of an election which will change the direction of the country, people are struggling financially, and there is a...Read entire article » Related Articles
Understanding the Grieving Process
Grief is a process of healing. People who are grieving, no matter the cause, need the space to simply be with their emotions. When someone you know has suffered a devastating loss, sometimes it is difficult to know what to say or how to comfort them. However, you should know that there are things that we can say that are helpful as well as things that might actually be hurtful. When I miscarried late in my pregnancy, well-meaning family...Read entire article » Related Articles
Talking to Yourself: Helping or Hurting?
“Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.” —Henry Ford Our thoughts and beliefs are very powerful. What we focus on expands in our lives, what we dwell on becomes our experience. That little voice inside our heads that never lets anything go without a comment, remark or evaluation, can be very critical and unforgiving. What we say to ourselves can determine our attitudes, shape our choices and influence how we live our lives....Read entire article » Related Articles
Resolutions: Not Just for the New Year!
Daylight savings is one of the many signs that we’re well into the New Year. Many of us made resolutions about things we would like to accomplish, such as losing weight, being in a new relationship, making more money or changing an old habit. However, it’s been proven many times over that most people don’t stick to their resolutions—and many revert back to their old patterns and behaviors within a very short period of time. Your attitude and “self-talk”...Read entire article » Related Articles
Managing Stress During the Holidays
With the holidays right around the corner, feelings of increasing stress and tension are normal. There are a variety of reasons that can contribute to this, such as having too many things to do in a limited amount of time, spending more than you can afford, having unrealistic expectations (things must be perfect!), spending time with people you don’t really like, or not having anyone to spend the holidays with at all. Many of us have a hard time...Read entire article » 
