Have you ever noticed when you smell certain scents, as the smell travels through your nose, you feel a quick lift in your mood. That is because certain scents can trigger positive, “feel-good” endorphins and the release of serotonin. Therefore, quickly lifting your mood and bringing a “spark of joy” into that moment or your day. Scent is so incredibly powerful to the human body it not only can affect our mood, but spark memories and even improve our cognition. And it is a…
Have you ever wondered why there are certain places you go, certain things you may do, or certain thoughts you may have that can put you right into a joyful mood? We feel joy in our bodies when there is a release of dopamine and serotonin, two types of neurotransmitters in the brain. Both of these chemicals are heavily associated with happiness, and that is what takes place when you get these “bursts” of joy. As a mom and business coach, I not only…
I sit here this morning in excitement. Practicing my talk for a webinar tonight to empower a large group of Entrepreneurs. My overarching theme is FOCUS. Focus is POWER. Many of these Entrepreneurs started their company just for joy and others needed the income to survive. Some of them have grown from a small one-person business into multi-million dollar companies. While others enjoy keeping it small. I share this with you because no matter where you apply these simple, and they are VERY SIMPLE and…
Coaching has been around for centuries. Many know that Socrates was really a coach. One of his famous quotes was, “I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make you think.” Coaches are different than teachers and mentors. They come with no bias and share no experiences, instead they ask questions (thoughtful, guided questions) so that one can think about the answer and become more self-aware. This process enhances and builds ones clarity, confidence and thought process in the conscious state versus the unconscious. It…