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Un-lived Lives
Ali Cocco Ali Cocco

Un-lived Lives

 

In my un-lived life, I would have pursued a subject that I genuinely loved in school. Chris, Quinn, and I would have lived in California. Instead of admiring others for their creativity, this version of me would have been more creative. Instead of being awed by people doing brilliantly hard things, I would have done more daring and awesome things myself.

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black blazer moments
Ali Cocco Ali Cocco

black blazer moments

Here is the thing she had to accept: while the blazers seemed valuable to her ( They were pretty much new, They were gorgeous, They had only been worn a few times, They were Veronica Beard. ) they weren’t valuable to others.

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What to Expect from a Private Coaching Session
Carly McGill Carly McGill

What to Expect from a Private Coaching Session

Whether you’re looking to advance your career or invest in your wellness, private executive coaching can make all the difference. If you have booked your first coaching session, or are considering taking the next step, it can be beneficial to have an understanding of what you should expect.

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Setting an Identity-Based Goal
Carly McGill Carly McGill

Setting an Identity-Based Goal

One of the best ways to overcome the difficulty of change is by setting a goal that speaks to your identity. This personalized approach to fulfillment and improvement is much more likely to result in long-term success than something that doesn’t really speak to who you are or want to be.

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Navigating Conflict with Your Teenagers
Carly McGill Carly McGill

Navigating Conflict with Your Teenagers

By modeling healthy behaviour, encouraging open communication and creating a safe environment within your home and family unit, you can set the foundation for a positive relationship between your child and conflict resolution.

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Ways to Troubleshoot a Challenging Workplace
Carly McGill Carly McGill

Ways to Troubleshoot a Challenging Workplace

While many of us must work to support our families and lifestyles, what you don’t have to do is give into the pressures and downfalls of a troublesome, toxic or negative workplace. Let’s take a closer look at the downfalls of a challenging workplace, troubleshooting certain situations and when to ask for help, support or guidance.

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Why Hitting Rock Bottom is Actually a Good Thing
Carly McGill Carly McGill

Why Hitting Rock Bottom is Actually a Good Thing

If you’re feeling burnt out, frustrated and exhausted, there is a good chance you might have hit a low point. Quite possibly one of your lowest points! Whether you’ve recently been let go, a relationship has ended or you’ve experienced an unimaginable loss, many devastating experiences can result in you feeling as though you have hit rock bottom.

With the right approach, mindset and support team, you can most definitely find ways to get right back up after being knocked down.

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How to Create a Lasting Healthy Habit
Carly McGill Carly McGill

How to Create a Lasting Healthy Habit

Change doesn’t happen overnight. Forgetting unhealthy lifestyle habits and learning new ones is possible, with equal parts hard work and dedication. Whether you’re looking to swap your slippers for running shoes, drink more water or prioritize sleep patterns, the key to success is creating a lasting habit and committing to a lifestyle change.

In this article, we take a closer look at the best ways to create a lasting healthy habit and 10 changes that you should most definitely consider.

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action X reflection = deep learning
Ali Cocco Ali Cocco

action X reflection = deep learning

Moving through the action X reflection cycle is where you can find your next move. It’s where you evaluate your life and examine your core values and feelings. From there, you can decide what is important and how you want to live your life.

Reflection is scalable—you can target it to something as small as a single meeting or moment in time or as large as your mission in life or 10-year career plan.

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Signs You're Ready for a Lifestyle Change
Carly McGill Carly McGill

Signs You're Ready for a Lifestyle Change

Whether you’re experiencing a repetitive daily routine or you’re missing a spark of joy, it might be time to make a lasting lifestyle change. With the right lifestyle changes, you can bring the light back into your daily life and really start living.

In this article, we cover the top 10 signs you’re ready for a lasting lifestyle change and what you can do to get started.

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fresh perspective on your next move
Ali Cocco Ali Cocco

fresh perspective on your next move

We are often told we need to get clear on exactly what we want in order to get it.

I pretty much NEVER know exactly what I want.

(I do, however, ALWAYS know how I want to feel. )

How do I create my next great thing when I have no clear path, direction, or destination?

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The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Life Coach
Carly McGill Carly McGill

The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Life Coach

By putting time, effort and money into your physical, emotional and mental health, you can invest in your overall success and future, among many other things. While there are many ways that you can invest in yourself, from eating well and going to the gym, to massage therapy, education and more, there is one beneficial investment that is hard to deny.

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why is it so hard to DO all the things?
Ali Cocco Ali Cocco

why is it so hard to DO all the things?

When you get clear on how you want to feel, you may find yourself going after different things + you may find yourself going after them in different ways

When you get clear on how you want to feel, your external goals can shift into a more comfortable place in your consciousness and you will likely feel much more integrated + aligned.

When you get clear on how you want to feel, the pursuit itself becomes more satisfying. The quality of the journey + the destination begin to merge in your heart.

DOING ALL THE THINGS COMES MORE NATURALLY AND CHANGE IS SMOOTHER

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The Best Ways to Participate in Self-Care
Carly McGill Carly McGill

The Best Ways to Participate in Self-Care

Self-care is about so much more than lighting a candle and having a bath. Although, that can be an act of self-care for some! In reality, self-care is about meeting the underlying needs of your body, mind and soul through acts of self kindness and nurturing. In fact, self-care has been shown to help increase confidence, improve both mental and emotional health, reduce stress, and so much more!

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reimagine your reinvention
Ali Cocco Ali Cocco

reimagine your reinvention

In the last 18 months, I have done a lot of thinking about reinventions. Although admittedly terrifying, I was never averse to the idea. I was able to seperate from the thought that reinvention implies that I was unhappy with who I am, right now.

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