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How to Live a Balanced Life

I was listening to a podcast recently about work/life balance. The conclusion the ladies hosting the podcast came to after much discussion threw me a bit. They said: “There is no such thing as a work-life balance.” As a DC life coach, my #1...

Life Coaching to Make the Most of Springtime’s Energy

Life Coaching to Make the Most of Springtime’s Energy

Life Coaching, Life Coaching for Authenticity

Spring is green, new, alive. The childhood stage of the seasons. As nature wakes from its winter slumber and you observe the first pale green leaves unfolding, you might feel a renewed energy to tackle your to-do list, or start a new project. As a Washington,...

Revolutionize Your Conversations Now With Mindful Listening

Author: Catharine EctonMar 23Categories: Emotional Intelligence, Life Coaching, Relationships

Have you ever been talking to someone only to feel as if they aren’t really listening to you? Do their thoughts seem to wander when you talk, only to interrupt you to get their thoughts into the conversation? Or how about you. Do you ever find yourself...

The Most Effective Way to Change Your Life: Raise Your Standards

Author: Catharine EctonMar 01Categories: General

In my life coaching work with clients from DC and beyond, I work with people experiencing transitions. We often discuss that change is automatic: The seasons The year The economic forecast The aging process Our children growing up Our work situation The...

How to Love Your Life & the World Around You

Author: Catharine EctonFeb 08Categories: Life Coaching

How to Love Your Life & the World Around You

Life Coaching

Oscar Wilde once said: “To love one’s self is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” It’s true that a life of romance begins and ends with you. Yet, just focusing on loving yourself may not be enough. If you have been working on self-help...

Reader Question: How to “Become More Creative”

Author: Catharine EctonJan 23Categories: Getting to Know Catharine, Life Coaching, New Year, New You

Reader Question: How to “Become More Creative”

Getting to Know Catharine, Life Coaching, New Year, New You

This life coaching blog post was prompted by an insightful reader question last month: “I noticed that one of your suggestions is to be creative. This raises the question for me, what would this look like for me? I wonder how many people get ‘stuck’...

On Listening to the Radio … and Being in the Driver’s Seat (Of Your Life)

Author: Catharine EctonJan 08Categories: Getting to Know Catharine, Life Coaching, New You

On Listening to the Radio … and Being in the Driver’s Seat (Of Your Life)

Getting to Know Catharine, Life Coaching, New You

At the beginning of the new year, I stopped listening to the radio in my car. This may seem a strange new year’s shift to make, but hear me out. Suddenly I have become more aware of and engaged with my surroundings. I am more present while driving....