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Struggling with an Election Hangover?

Author: Catharine EctonNov 12Categories: , , , No Comments

Struggling with an Election Hangover?

Anxiety, Building Sustainable Habits, Life Coaching, Relationships
If you are struggling in the aftermath of the U.S. election season, you are not alone. For my readers in other countries, no doubt you have experienced political and cultural upheavals of all kinds. As a life coach based out of Washington, D.C., I can...
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Life is Short. Do It Now: A Call to Embrace Your Dreams

Author: Catharine EctonJul 29Categories: , , , No Comments

Life is Short. Do It Now: A Call to Embrace Your Dreams

Building Sustainable Habits, Goal Setting, Inspiration, Motivation
Have you ever caught yourself dreaming about a future where all your hopes and aspirations come true? Perhaps you see yourself traveling the world, starting that business you’ve always talked about, or finally taking up that hobby you’ve been...
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From Spark to Fire: 8 Steps to Finding Your Personal Motivation

Author: Catharine EctonJun 24Categories: , , , No Comments

From Spark to Fire: 8 Steps to Finding Your Personal Motivation

Building Sustainable Habits, Goal Setting, Inspiration, Motivation
When I ask them what’s standing between them and their goals, many of my life coaching clients use statements like these: “I’m just not motivated to stick with it.” “I feel stuck in a hole.” “I’m chasing...
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My Story of Love, Loss & Everything that Hangs in the Balance

Author: Catharine EctonApr 16Categories: , , , , , No Comments

My Story of Love, Loss & Everything that Hangs in the Balance

Grief Coaching, Life Coaching, Relationships, Retirement Coaching, Seniors Coaching, Transition Coaching
Have you ever played with a hanging mobile, like the kind that might hang in a child’s room? Even the gentlest touch or breeze can set off a dance of colors, shadows, even sound. Sometimes, the delicate equilibrium is disrupted. The careful choreography...
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Spring Cleaning for the Soul: Declutter Your Space, Elevate Your Well-Being

Author: Catharine EctonMar 14Categories: , , No Comments

Spring Cleaning for the Soul: Declutter Your Space, Elevate Your Well-Being

Building Sustainable Habits, Goal Setting, Grief Coaching
As the vibrant colors of spring begin to unfold and nature breathes new life into the world, I continue to work with my life coaching clients to embark on their unique journey of renewal. “Spring Cleaning” is popping up this season as a theme...
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Love and Personal Goals: Balancing Ambition and Relationships

Author: Catharine EctonFeb 13Categories: , , , No Comments

Love and Personal Goals: Balancing Ambition and Relationships

Building Sustainable Habits, Business, Career Coaching, Relationships
What’s the one thing that all successful people have in common? It’s not good looks, great hair, or a trust fund. The real secret to success is successful relationships – both on the surface, and at a deeper level. A recent meta-analysis...
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Advice From the Life Coach: “Seeing” and Being “Seen”

Author: Catharine EctonJan 19Categories: , , , No Comments

Advice From the Life Coach: “Seeing” and Being “Seen”

Emotional Intelligence, Grief Coaching, New Year, Relationships
People want to connect. Above almost any other need, human beings long to have another person truly “see” them. At its core, “being seen” refers to the acknowledgment, recognition, and understanding that individuals receive from...
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