Why Coaching?

Coaching… it isn’t just for elite athletes and high power executives – it’s for you Want to launch a new business, change careers or navigate a major life change with a guide, trusted adviser and mentor on your side? Unfortunately, asking a friend, colleague or family member doesn’t feel appropriate – they have their own lives to deal…

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How to Deal with a Negative Reaction to Change

Change is inevitable It’s OK, your negative reaction to change is normal. Take a breath and relax. That said, you can’t avoid it. Even when you are in full blown denial. You are still changing. From the moment you’re conceived until well after you die. Up to and including the moment your body returns to…

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Why We Resist Change: And How to Change That

We resist change because it’s human nature to try to exert your will over the world around you… But, have you ever tried to push a string uphill? Stop the tide from coming in? Keep the sun from rising? I promise you’ll never succeed at any of these tasks. You’ll exert effort and energy to…

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Who Wants to be Self-Actualized, Raise Your Hand!

self-actualized, personal growth, lessons in joyful living, Kimberly Rinaldi

What it means to be self-actualized Ultimately, it’s about acceptance and love. Self-acceptance and self-love. Yes, it’s about also loving and accepting others and the world for what it’s worth. That said, the greatest peace you’ll ever achieve is that of self-acceptance and self-love.   It’s incredibly difficult for most people to accept who they…

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Self-Actualization Means You WIN at Being You

self-actualization, personal growth, lessons in joyful living, Kimberly Rinaldi

Why is self-actualization so damn important? While American Psychologist, Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) is noted for being the one who developed this hierarchy of needs, the concept of self-actualization was originally presented by Gestalt psychologist Kurt Goldstein. Maslow’s work addresses the basic, esoteric and when further developed, the existential needs of human beings. It’s about who you are…

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Can Honest Communication Keep You Happy?

honest communication

A lesson in honest communication About two years after my dad died I had an experience with my mom that led to a story I share in the Heal My Past program. It’s called, Chicken Wing Syndrome. I’ve shared this story for over a decade at this point. And it occurred to me I had never…

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Self-Actualize in 7 Easy Steps – How Close are You?

7 steps to self-actualize, self-actualize, personal growth, lessons in joyful living, Kimberly Rinaldi

It can be a challenge to self-actualize   But, with self-actualization, you achieve control in your life, control of your life. Control over your creativity, spontaneity, and interpersonal relationships. You’ll adopt a comfortable, reasonable and sensible morality. You will operate with the ability to separate fact from fantasy. You’ll eliminate prejudice and judgement. It is,…

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