The past three years had ushered in many major changes in my own life that required the necessary adjustments. Intellectually, we all know that change is a normal part of life and yet it is so much easier for us to walk the same path. Whether the changes in our lives are coming by our own decisions or circumstances the result is the same: adjustments must be made. Sometimes we know what steps must be taken, what habits must be broken and what new habits must be acquired. Sometimes we need guidance in maintaining the changes we are making and others we need help in planning the new steps. I'm happy to report that although semi-retired and out of the city, I'm back on the web, once again here to help you make the necessary adjustments in your lives.

Happy Renewal

Nature renews in the spring and those of you with religious convictions will also be looking forward to spiritual renewal as the Christian world celebrates Easter and those of the Jewish faith celebrate Passover.

One's sense of belonging is strenghtened with the practice of faith and so it is an advantage for the spiritual wellbeing. May you take time to search within this spring and find the core of your being.

Coaching or Counseling: Is there a Difference?

Life-Coaching is like counseling, but the term "Life-Coaching" implies a few changes to the counseling paradigm:

* In the minds of many people there is a stigma about counseling, it's like admitting there is something wrong with you. Those that are seeking counseling are usually seeking a solution to a problem. I can help you solve problems. However, I know there is nothing wrong with you, you just misunderstand how life works. Gain new knowledge and you will be able to resolve your inner conflict.

* The term "Life-Coaching" honors the unique talents and abilities you have as well as your inherent worth as a spiritual-human being. Much like the Olympian you see with their coach on TV -- you may have respect for the coach, but it is the athlete that does the hard work that ultimately wins the race!

* You are the one in charge of this process. You sign up with your coach so that you have someone to push you harder than you might push yourself. Yet it is you who chooses the goal.

* Your coach is there to cheer you on, to help you fine tune your skills, to present the newest techniques that give you the edge over your competition. In this case your competition is the old limiting beliefs you hold. You will learn how to cut the competition right out of the race!