by Georgia Shaffer | Mar 17, 2020 | Stories, Uncategorized
Have you ever said . . . “On most days, I can make it all work, but I’m stressed out and definitely not enjoying my life.” “I’m usually cranky and irritable with _______. I feel angry or anxious most of the time.” “I’m...
by Georgia Shaffer | Mar 10, 2020 | Stories, Uncategorized
Did you ever have a brilliant idea that later seemed to turn bad? Several years ago I had a great idea for a book. Once I decided to take action and make it a reality, however, I felt at times like it was the worst idea I ever had. We have all had similar moments....
by Georgia Shaffer | Mar 4, 2020 | Stories, Uncategorized
In the last newsletter, we discussed the high cost of negative friendships. In his book Social Intelligence, Daniel Goleman says, “When we are continually exposed to negative and angry, hurtful people, the detrimental impact on our immune system is...
by Georgia Shaffer | Feb 27, 2020 | Stories
A bit ago, I received an email informing me that a story I had published in one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books had been included in their 20th anniversary volume. Even better, the publisher wrote about my story in the book’s introduction and told how it...
by Georgia Shaffer | Feb 18, 2020 | Stories
When you’re heading into another busy week it can come feelings of anxiety knowing there are extra things you need to do. While not all anxiety is detrimental to your well being, constant anxiety can lead to headaches, increased moodiness and insomnia. Here are...
by Georgia Shaffer | Feb 12, 2020 | Stories, Uncategorized
“Don’t live carelessly, unthinkingly.” — Ephesians 5:17, The MESSAGE) My coaching client, Beth, knew that the type of cancer she had would eventually take her life, but she was taken aback one day when a woman asked, “What does it feel...
