Happy Thanksgiving! As the holiday season approaches, and the challenging year that was 2020 draws to a close, I believe we can all benefit from a renewal in outlook, mind, and spirit. Renewal: The act or process of being made like new: restored to freshness, vigor, or perfection; to make new spiritually; to restore to… [Read More]
Celebrate Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving from Leap Forward Coaching!
Gratitude, noun, an emotion of the heart; a state of appreciation, thankfulness, and acknowledgment. With the rush of the holiday season fast approaching, now is the time to pause and reflect on the things for which you are grateful. In fact, cultivating a spirit of gratitude is a pursuit worthy of year-round attention! Consider the adage, “A grateful heart sees… [Read More]
Cultivate Joy
As the year draws to a close, I encourage my friends, family, and clients to cultivate joy. By purposely choosing to be joyful, you will reclaim peace, wonder, and gratitude in all aspects of your life. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts “Joy is not in things … it is in us.” ~ Richard Wagner “Joy… [Read More]
Happy Thanksgiving from Leap Forward Coaching!
One of the great joys of Thanksgiving is the opportunity to spend time with friends and family. But the tension that sometimes accompanies the holidays can irritate old wounds or create new ones. This Thanksgiving, and throughout the holiday season, to experience more joy and connection, I encourage you to practice forgiveness. While letting go… [Read More]
Cultivate Contentment
Have you ever been excited about an achievement only to feel your joy evaporate in the wake of someone else’s success or one-upmanship? This month we’re examining comparison and contentment — and cultivating joy and gratitude in all aspects of your life. Warmly, Melanie Ott P.S. I’m excited to share my recent Posh Seven magazine… [Read More]
Happy Thanksgiving from Leap Forward Coaching!
“We are human beings, not human doings.” ~ Neale Donald Walsh Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are a wonderful time full of food, family, and festivities. Sometimes, however, it can feel like this season is so full of doing that we forget about being. This holiday season, I’d like to challenge you to do less… [Read More]
Celebrate Gratitude
Thanksgiving 2009 Gratitude: learning how to cultivate happiness and how to appreciate the gifts of life. Gratitude is a state of appreciation, thankfulness and acknowledgement. Learning to live a more grateful life can help you focus on the things that matter most, and use positive thinking to overcome obstacles which may keep you from attaining… [Read More]