May 19

Positive Morning Affirmations 

Positive Morning affirmations

Positive Morning Affirmations are one of the most popular self-help and personal development techniques because they are easy to do and to integrate into your daily routine. Beyond that, they are popular because they work. Affirmations are one of the most powerful things you can do to help yourself change and grow.

Using positive morning affirmations is simple. You pick a small number of affirmations that appeal to you. A few examples are offered below. Pick no less than two and no more than five. More will overwhelm you.

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May 14

There’s Nothing to Worry About

There's Nothing to Worry AboutRecently, I took a course on Angel Card Reading, and when asked a question about the future, I drew a card that said, “There’s Nothing to Worry About.”  Here’s what I was inspired to write:

You’ve probably heard many times someone saying to you there’s nothing to worry about and then what happens?

Something happens that you think you should have worried about because it wasn’t what you had planned or expected and perhaps it was even disappointing or disastrous, as the case may be. And so you were taught to worry about things in the future so that you might be more prepared to be disappointed or discouraged or put Plan B into effect.

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Apr 28

Hope

Hope

Hope is a very high vibrational energy. It commands respect and nurturing in order to fully use it as a tool for the enlightenment of the collective consciousness. Hope must be instilled in enough people to carry the weight of the phase transition into fruition.  

But what does Hope actually mean? There are two aspects to it. One aspect is positive and the other is negative, as always is the case in duality. The positive aspect is to use it as a Guiding Light, a magnificent ball of energy that you know is in your presence helping you and guiding you to your goal whatever that might be.

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Apr 22

Spiritual Expansion Academy

Spiritual Expansion AcademyAs we go through the phase transition we are being given an opportunity to focus more on our spiritual path. In researching what’s available these days, I’ve come across remarkable spiritually-oriented people who have interesting offerings that I want to share with you over the next few months.

In October, I recommended the book, “A Radical Approach to the Akashic Records” by Melissa Feick. Melissa is a psychic and channeler who also has a membership called, the “Spiritual Expansion Academy.” In it are courses Melissa has created to help you experience spiritual transformation and deepen your connection to your higher self while becoming better able to manifest your ideal life.

In addition to the courses, she does several live channelings every month from channels such as the Pleiadeans, Arcturians and Andromedans.

I have been in this membership for several months now and am impressed with the scope of Melissa’s trainings, activations, and live calls. There’s also a community area where we have discussions on relevant topics. I’ve gained so much from this that I want to recommend it to you. There are two tiers: one for $11/month that includes all the trainings in the library; and the second one also includes the live calls and channelings. Either one has plenty for any spiritual seeker.

Here’s the link to join: https://iaplifecoaches.org/feick

Apr 20

How The Small Guy/Gal Can Win: Relevancy Matters

How the Small Guy or Gal Can WinWhen it comes to search engine rankings, being small doesn’t mean being invisible — and with the right strategy, it can actually be your greatest advantage.

Large websites (think Wikipedia) and those that have been around for a long time often have a leg up in the competition for the top search result spots in your favorite search engines.

That doesn’t mean you don’t have a shot, though. In an effort to bring their users the best results possible, search engines like Google are weighing relevancy quite heavily. And that’s what you can use to your advantage, even as a small business.

Here’s how: 

Be Specific – Go After The “Long Tail” And Niche Down 

Don’t go after a top keyword for your niche. Let’s say you’re selling blue widgets. Don’t go after the term “blue widgets”. Yes, it gets the highest search volume, but not everyone searching will be ready to buy blue widgets from you.

Maybe they are looking for blue widget images because they are curious what they look like. Maybe they are looking for instructions on making their own blue widgets, or they want to find someone who can manufacture a lot of these blue widgets for their own shop. 

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Mar 31

The Science-Backed Benefits of Life Coaching

Life Coaching

How Life Coaching Actually Works

Life coaching has grown rapidly over the past decade, yet many people still wonder whether it’s truly effective or simply another self-help trend. The reality is that professional life coaching is grounded in well-established principles from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science. When practiced within credentialed standards, life coaching offers a structured, evidence-informed approach to personal and professional growth.

Understanding how life coaching actually works helps clarify why so many individuals report improved clarity, confidence, productivity, and overall life satisfaction after working with a qualified coach.

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Mar 01

Why Millennials and Gen Zs Are Turning to Life Coaches

Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Turning to Life Coaches For Life and Career Clarity

A Generation Navigating Uncertainty Without a Map

Millennials and Gen Z have entered adulthood during a period marked by economic instability, rapid technological change, and shifting definitions of success. Traditional life paths such as linear careers, predictable advancement, and long-term job security are no longer guaranteed or even desirable for many. As a result, younger adults are often tasked with designing their own paths without clear guidance on how to do so.

This environment has created a widespread desire for clarity rather than certainty. Consequently, life coaching has emerged as a form of support that helps individuals think strategically about their lives and careers, without relying on outdated assumptions (like working for one company your whole life). Rather than offering a predefined roadmap, life coaches can provide a structured space to help young adults make sense of complexity and move forward with intention.

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Feb 17

Life Coaching for the Remote Work Era

Life Coaching for the Remote Era

Remote work was once considered a temporary solution. But in 2026, it is simply how work happens for millions of people. While flexibility and autonomy are often celebrated as the great benefits of working remotely, the reality in the remote work era is more complex. Many professionals find themselves working longer hours, struggling to focus, and feeling like they have no clear boundaries between work and personal life.

Life coaching has emerged as a valuable support for navigating these challenges—not by pushing people to work harder, but by helping them work more intentionally. In a remote environment where structure is no longer built in, coaching helps individuals create clarity, rhythm, and balance on their own terms.

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Feb 04

The IAPLC Membership Structure is Expanding

New IAPLC Membership Framework

Introducing the new IAPLC membership framework

Over the past several years in the IAPLC membership, I’ve had thousands of conversations with certified life coaches at very different stages of their journey.

  • Some are newly certified and asking, “Where do I even start?”
  • Some have been trying for years and are quietly wondering why nothing seems to click.
  • And some are experienced, successful coaches who feel oddly isolated at the level they’ve reached.

For a long time, the coaching industry has treated all of these coaches as if they need the same thing.

They don’t.

That recent insight is what led me to redesign the International Association of Professional Life Coaches membership into a clear, three-tier framework—based on stage and need, not upsells or pressure.

Here’s how the new structure works.

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Jan 27

Point Out Your Biggest Benefit Before You Ask for the Sale

Point out your biggest benefitBefore asking for the sale, clarify what changes immediately when she says yes—not someday.

She needs to know why you’re the one who can finally help her move from stuck to successful. When she feels seen, your solution becomes credible.

Your biggest benefit isn’t information. It’s clarity, structure, and support from someone who understands exactly why she’s stuck—and how to move her forward without burning out or starting over.

She needs to know why your approach works when others haven’t, why she doesn’t have to keep figuring this out alone, and why this decision becomes her turning point.

Here are some points to consider:

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