What to do when motivation and resolve are not enough?

So you’ve done the heart work and the hard work. From our previous blog, if you’ve taken time in the last few days to answer the important questions about why this goal is important to you and how it lines up with your values… you are well on your way to accomplishing your goals this year. Target... check! But where do you start? How do you start?

behavioral health, coaching, consulting, counseling, finances, mental health, money, psychologyTimothy YenJanuary 18, 2022motivation, resolve, new year resolutions, goals, momentum, create, counseling, coachingComment

What advice do you have for beginners who are not used to achieving their goals?

When we think about the big picture of our goals and the millions of steps and resources that will be required to achieve them, we get overwhelmed and many of us shut down. This week, we share on the questions we can ask ourselves to help us jump start our yearly resolutions and make sure we achieve them in the long run.

behavioral health, coaching, consulting, counseling, finances, mental health, money, psychologyTimothy YenJanuary 11, 2022goals, wise, clarity, purpose, values, new year resolutions, discipline, cost, achieveComment

How do I make a bulletproof New Year's resolution?

It’s that time of year where we’re dreaming of what could be. I’m a firm believer in creating our own reality and future by investing and sowing into the now. The beginning of a new year is a great time to reflect on the past, celebrate its successes, learn from its failures and mistakes, and look forward to a more meaningful and purposeful future. Here are some mindset steps to consider:

behavioral health, coaching, consulting, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenJanuary 6, 2022new year resolutions, goals, values, decisions, improvementComment

How do I have difficult conversations?

Nobody likes to feel awkward and definitely not hurt. To speak your truth can sometimes feel impossible to do but you know it needs to be done or else nothing else will change and the relationship suffers. What makes certain conversations so difficult? What can be done about it? We explore the nature of these situations and how we can set up wins in our relationships.

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Make New Year’s Resolutions Work: 5 Psychological Tips to Reach your Goals!

A brand new year for a brand new you. Is that really true? If you are thinking of making some New Year’s resolutions or personal goals (which I highly recommend), I am here to support you! Just wishing for personal growth will result in keeping that reality a wish. To make positive changes for a better version of you requires intention. Here are a few psychological tips to keep in mind for the foundation for your success!

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