Obstacles in Life: What’s Getting in Your Way?

Obstacles in Life: What’s Getting in Your Way?

By Nadine Araksi, Toronto-based Story Coach Perceived obstacles vs. real obstacles Imagine you’re walking down the street, minding your own business, maybe whistling a tune, or maybe you’re listening to a podcast. Easy, breezy, perfect temperature… and then… what’s...
Never Say “I Don’t Know What I Want”

Never Say “I Don’t Know What I Want”

By Stephanie Marshall, Toronto based Master Alignment Coach “I don’t know what I want”. It sounds final and authoritative. But it’s never completely true. Saying “I don’t know what I want” is a surefire way to stay stuck...
Reaching Goals: Is Your Pace Too Fast or Too Slow?

Reaching Goals: Is Your Pace Too Fast or Too Slow?

By Nadine Araksi, Toronto-based Story Coach Pace vs. patience for your goals “The hour of fulfillment is buried in years of patience.” – Mary Oliver Often, when clients come to us, they have long timelines for when their future dreams will become...
How That Viral Story Everyone is Sharing is Keeping You Stuck

How That Viral Story Everyone is Sharing is Keeping You Stuck

By Nadine Araksi, Toronto-based Story Coach The comfort and danger of the collective story “Everyone needs more than anyone can give right now,” said a friend the other day when we were having a mini-kvetch about our perceived circumstances at the moment. I nodded in...
Feeling Deflated? How to Pump Yourself Up Again

Feeling Deflated? How to Pump Yourself Up Again

By Nadine Araksi, Toronto-based Story Coach When your to-do list is a grind Do you ever find yourself trying to power through your to-do list, even when your inner voice suggests some time for yourself would make things easier? Do you turn on yourself in those...
Women in Midlife: Welcome to Wednesday of Life

Women in Midlife: Welcome to Wednesday of Life

By Nadine Araksi, Toronto-based Story Coach Wednesdays are like Mondays in the middle of the week! –Lee Fox Williams I got together with friends recently, and someone mentioned turning 45, to which I instantly responded, “Welcome to the Wednesday of Life!” We laughed...