Monthly Archives: May 2010

Are You Comfortably Uncomfortable? Tip for the Day: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

One of the biggest lessons I have learned over the years, is the importance of stepping outside my comfort zone. As much as I hate to admit it, I am whole- heartedly a person who loves routine and more of … Continue reading

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“Why Don’t You Just Think About It?” – Tip for the Day: Set Aside Some Thinking Time

As a coach, I have to admit, I learn a thing or two each time I am with a client. Many times, I leave a session and an AHA moment sneaks up on me in one form or another. As … Continue reading

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“You’ve Got a Friend” Tip for the Day: The Importance of Reaching Out and Giving Back

  (from the archives of The Transition Coach) Last night I attended my son’s first varsity football game at the very same high school I went to 23 years ago. As I sat in the stands watching the game, I … Continue reading

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Tip for the Day: Remember the Right/Write Rule

Notice what went “right” in your day and “write” it down. Too much of our time is spent only noticing what we are doing wrong in our lives, which sends little messages to our brains that create negative mental templates. … Continue reading

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“When the Universe Whispers – Listen” Tip for the Day: Pay Attention To Your Life

I thought I had it all planned out about six years ago – my job, my home, basically my life. Even though I rarely had written down my goals (I am embarrassed to admit), I knew where I wanted to … Continue reading

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Tip for the Day: Watch Yourself and Be Your Own Audience – You May Get An Oscar

Have you ever heard the term “watch yourself?” I have, too, but I have never really thought about it until today and this is why. First of all, it’s hard to do unless you have video cameras staged around your … Continue reading

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“Warning Labels” Success Tip for the Day: Use Positive Words to Describe Yourself

by Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A. Transition Coach We come from a society of “sum it uppers.”  So many times we meet somebody and tend to sum them up with one sentence, labeling them. Think about it. In high school, how … Continue reading

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The Long And Winding Road -Tip for the Day: Know Where Are Going So You Can Get There

Many times in our lives, it takes standing still to keep moving. The mere art of reflecting on where we have been, the road we have taken, can be tied in a nice little bow when we try to make … Continue reading

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Feel Good Tip for the Day – Take the Compliment!

About a month ago, one of my clients who happens to be a good friend, gave me a compliment. While we were sitting down just to begin our session, she told me how nice the color of my shirt looked … Continue reading

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Got a Bad Attitude? Feel Like Your Glass Isn’t Half Full? Pretend It Is!

By Patricia Phelan Clapp M.A. – The Transition Coach “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Winston Churchill We all have the potential to have a good day, no matter what. I know, you are probably saying … Continue reading

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