Emotional Intelligence

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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Life Coaching: Spend More Time on Love

Author: Catharine EctonFeb 12Categories: , , , , ,

Life Coaching: Spend More Time on Love

Building Sustainable Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Inspiration, Life Coaching, Personal Values, Relationships
“Any time not spent on love is wasted.” – Torquato Tasso (1544-1595)  Why Spend Time on Love? Love brings us so much happiness and peace because the need for it lies at the very foundation of our existence. However capable and skillful we may...
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Life Coaching: How to See Yourself Clearly

Author: Catharine EctonJun 21Categories: , , , , No Comments
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Life Coaching: How to See Yourself Clearly

Building Sustainable Habits, Coronavirus Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Health, Life Coaching for Authenticity
Think back to a time you looked into a distorted mirror. It may have been at a carnival funhouse, or a glimpse in the reflection of a warped window. Parts of you didn’t look quite right. The skewed image made you feel unbalanced, not quite yourself....
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How Life Coaching Can Help You With Your Most Important Relationships

Author: Catharine EctonFeb 08Categories: , , No Comments

How Life Coaching Can Help You With Your Most Important Relationships

Coronavirus Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships
From social isolation due to quarantine to changes in work environments to the closing of public spaces, the COVID-19 outbreak has profoundly impacted our social relationships in unprecedented ways. I’m sure we’ll see the impact for years...
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Are You Living By Your Values? Discover This & Ignite Your Life

Author: Catharine EctonOct 15Categories: , , No Comments

Are You Living By Your Values? Discover This & Ignite Your Life

Coronavirus Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Values
Values are what define you, at the core of your being. Your values make you who you are, and are always present even when you are not aware of them. Your values continually inform the vision you have of yourself, and how you show up in the world. “Someone...
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The Life Coach Says: Try This Coronavirus Stress & Anxiety Exercise

Author: Catharine EctonSep 25Categories: , , , No Comments

The Life Coach Says: Try This Coronavirus Stress & Anxiety Exercise

Coronavirus Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Health, Life Coaching
I keep telling my life coaching clients: it’s completely normal to be experiencing a wide range of emotions right now. Simply understanding your feelings is an important first step to building resilience. Many of us have trouble describing our emotions....
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How to Have “The Best Hour of Your Week”

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

How to Have “The Best Hour of Your Week”

Coronavirus Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Health, Inspiration
“That was the best hour of my week!” So said my client Martha* after another very worthwhile and meaningful coaching session. It validated why coaching works. Here are some of the comments she and others have made during the past few weeks “before”...
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The DC Life Coach: Thoughts on Productivity During the Global Pandemic

Author: Catharine EctonApr 27Categories: , , , No Comments

The DC Life Coach: Thoughts on Productivity During the Global Pandemic

Career Coaching, Coronavirus Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Life Coaching
If you’re at all like me right now, you’re in a bit of a struggle. Here in Washington, DC, we have been in lockdown for the COVID-19 pandemic for over a month. I have read several articles about productivity. Some say, let go of productivity....
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From the DC Life Coach: Coping With Coronavirus Anxiety

Author: Catharine EctonMar 18Categories: , , , , No Comments

From the DC Life Coach: Coping With Coronavirus Anxiety

Coronavirus Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Health, Inspiration, Life Coaching
In times of crisis, such as right now as our nation is experiencing the outbreak of the coronavirus, we must take extra care to keep ourselves in balance. Fretting, worrying, and panicking are draining and unproductive emotions. This afternoon I went...
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Small Acts of Kindness Make All the Difference

Author: Catharine EctonNov 25Categories: , , , No Comments

Small Acts of Kindness Make All the Difference

Emotional Intelligence, Holiday Challenge, Life Coaching, Relationships
“The longer I live, the more I notice how valuable it is to do one simple thing: be kind.” – James Clear In my work with life coaching clients through the years, I’ve learned that kindness counts. Kindness matters. Small, random...
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