In Chinese philosophy, the idea of yin and yang describes how apparently opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent. What does that have to do with positivity? Well, just as many tangible dualities – light and dark, fire and water, male and female – physically manifest this idea, so no discussion of… [Read More]
Discover Your Strengths
Symptoms You Lack Confidence
Maybe you’re thinking, “I’m not sure if I lack confidence. I feel okay about myself – is this something I need to consider?” It’s true that some lucky people are born with an inherent sense of self – comfortable in their own skin and their place in the world. But a lack of confidence doesn’t… [Read More]
Harness the Power of Confidence
Confidence is our greatest personal resource. With it, we can face our fears and overcome any obstacles. Without it, we’re destined to fail. If you’ve ever heard your inner voice questioning your talents, your smarts, or your abilities, this month’s newsletter is for you! We’re talking about how to harness the power of confidence. Warmly,… [Read More]
A Practical Resource to Stop Worry
Worry isn’t something you can stop doing overnight. It’s an emotion rooted deep in our beings, and sometimes it can feel like an insurmountable mountain. With challenges like this, I know it can be helpful to take one simple action each day to change your habit, instead of trying to do a total life overhaul… [Read More]
Practice Patience
In my newsletters I typically share the importance of being proactive in shaping your life — from cultivating creativity to living courageously. In this edition I share something that can be infinitely harder but just as rewarding as taking bold action: practicing patience. Warmly, Melanie Inspirational Thoughts Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet…. [Read More]
Cultivate Creativity
The promise of spring in the air reminds us of the endless opportunities for new beginnings, renewal, and growth. Wherever you are in life’s journey, now is the time to cultivate creativity and reap the benefits of increased joy and good health. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts Creativity is intelligence having fun. — Albert Einstein… [Read More]
Think Big!
Are your dreams big, bold, and audacious? Or do you limit yourself by fear, doubt, or even laziness? I’m talking about Thinking Big: thoughts and tips for taking your life vision from the everyday to the extraordinary. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thought What lies behind us and what lies between us are tiny matters compared… [Read More]
Move From Surviving to Thriving
At last spring and nearly summer have arrived. For a while it felt the air might never warm and the trees might not bud. But they have … and just as the earth wakes up with longer days and warmer weather, so do we. In this Leap Forward Coaching newsletter we discuss how to Flourish… [Read More]
Discovering & Working to Your Strengths
What are you good at? I mean, really good at? It might be a skill, like writing; it may be a more intangible quality, like listening or leading. Whatever it is, each of us has natural strengths. As 2013 kicks off, I’d like to discuss a key component in executing a satisfying and fulfilling life:… [Read More]