Posts by Georgie Coote
Want a good night’s sleep? Read these tips.
We all know that getting a good night’s sleep sets you up for a more productive day the next day but did you know that sleep plays a significant role in overall health and wellbeing? Getting good sleep contributes to mental, emotional, and physical wellness improves your quality of life, and contributes to longevity. Setting…
Read MoreDark Chocolate – A healthy treat?
Ah, dark chocolate, while we may crave a sweet treat in our day, is this a healthy option compared to other sweet treats? I’ve been trying to cut out, or at least cut down on, my sugar intake, and after reading the health benefits of dark chocolate, I thought I might have found an excellent…
Read MoreNature coaching – Why it’s so powerful
There is no doubt about it, being in nature has many benefits, let’s look at a few: You feel happier – A study in Finland showed that just spending fifteen minutes each day sitting in nature helped people feel more optimistic; when they walked in nature, their mood improved even quicker. A similar study out…
Read MoreHow to break negative habits and form positive new habits with success.
As the year comes to an end and a new year is on the horizon, many of you might be feeling motivated to make changes in your life. Perhaps break negative habits or add positive healthy habits to your life. New Year often feels like a fresh start, and you start with high hopes that…
Read MoreTiny steps toward your goals
I have just started working with a client who wants to increase her overall health, and she has firm ideas about her goal; she wants to lose 20 lbs by eating healthier and introducing enjoyable exercise to her life. She knows where she wants to be in a year, but every time she starts to…
Read MoreThe Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: Gottman’s Guide to Stronger Relationships
Psychologist Dr. John Gottman and his team at the Gottman Institute have spent over 40 years researching what makes the difference between couples who stay together and those who divorce. Thanks to this groundbreaking work, we don’t have to rely only on advice from family, friends, or stacks of self-help books. What the Research Revealed…
Read MoreShowing gratitude: Why it makes you feel good
When my family first moved to the US in 2004 from the UK, we were excited to have my oldest daughter, Lucy, then four, learn to ski; she was a natural and took to it like a duck to water. The pressure was on to get her up to the mountain as much as possible,…
Read MoreImposter Syndrome: Can I really do this?
Many of my clients are starting their businesses, becoming entrepreneurs for the first time either after years at home with their kids, or having the desire to change careers and start a business around something they are passionate about. One of the biggest stumbling blocks they typically face is Imposter Syndrome. What is Imposter Syndrome?…
Read MoreStop procrastinating and take the leap! – Five easy steps.
Do you keep putting off starting something because you aren’t ready? Do you feel you must have all your ducks in a row before you take that first step? Perhaps preparing to start something helps you feel more in control? I’m with you. Being a bit of a perfectionist, I have a lot of Virgo…
Read MoreTurning towards your partner builds a strong marriage
Are you in the black in your relationship bank account? Last weekend my husband and I went on an adventure to a lake in the nearby mountains; we loaded up our paddle boards with our backpacking gear and paddled to the far side of the lake to camp out overnight. The following morning, I woke…
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