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Inspirational Video – “Life is Like a Cup of Coffee”

Gladys Anderson - Life Coach, Therapist, Author

I enjoy having my morning coffee from one of the unique teacups or mugs that I've collected over the years. After watching this video, I was reminded how often we are so focused on the outside trappings that we completely miss out on the most important part - and that's what's on the inside. Does it really matter if you drink your coffee from a styrofoam cup, a delicate teacup or a familiar mug? Whether it's a cup of coffee or your life - what really matters is what's on the inside. So, let's not confuse what we really want (coffee) with what we think we should have (cup)! Enjoy! Certified Life Coach, Family therapist and Group Coaching Specialist, Gladys M. Anderson, helps nurses, teachers, social workers, … [Read more...]

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What You’re Looking For is Right There in Front of You

By Gladys Anderson 4 Comments

[ Have you ever misplaced something in your house and found it was right there in front of you all the time? How annoying is that? This morning I opened the door to get the morning paper and immediately realized I didn't have on my glasses. While I won't look across the room and mistake you for a creature from outer space, I do need glasses to read. But, I'm constantly misplacing them. This morning was one of those times. If you've ever played the game hide and seek, you can identify with my frustration when I can't locate my glasses. Hide and seek is a fun game children play. In the game, one person is designated as it; and is charged with finding the hiders. First, someone is picked to be it, then he/she turns around and … [Read more...]

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It’s Always the Time to Celebrate YOU!

By Gladys Anderson 2 Comments

Get out the candles, balloons and confetti and let’s party! It’s always the time to celebrate YOU by honoring your accomplishments! Rejoice in the things you did; the things you didn't do; and your victories - big and small. How many times have you worked hard to get a promotion, struggled and sacrificed to loose that final 10 pounds, or passed a class with flying colors only to let the accomplishment pass by with hardly a notice? Were you that busy or just didn’t think it worthy of celebration? Women are notorious for downplaying the valuable and worthwhile things we do and easily forgo the significance of rewards for a job done well. Traditionally, with the exception of Mother’s Day, women don’t commemorate … [Read more...]