Thoughts on Gratitude…

We find many reasons to love this quote by Richelle E. Goodrich. We love the idea that we can purposefully choose to view the world through a lens of gratitude and in doing so, create a mindset that more clearly sees possibilities and builds resilience. Even better, scientific research tells us that a consistent brain pattern of gratitude changes neuroplasticity. It rewires mental habits and strengthens neural pathways that support a more positive outlook. When we’re looking through a lens of gratitude, the vivid colours and opportunities appear right in front of us, just waiting to be discovered.

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Reflecting on the power of persistence

We'd like to share some quotes that we hope offer insight when times get tough. Perceiving struggle and failure through the alternative lens of hope gives us new options and strengths to move forward. “To live without hope is to cease to live.” – Fyodor Dostoevsky; “Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street.” – Zig Ziglar; “The struggle you’re in today, is developing strength you need tomorrow. Don’t give up.” – Robert Tew

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Resilience vs the Inner Critic…

At The Coaching Lens, we believe resilience is one of the most powerful life strengths we can develop. Having resilience means cultivating our inner strengths so that in the face of challenge, crisis or trauma, we have the wherewithal to adapt and take actions that move us forward. Click on the image to learn more...

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WHY DID THIS HAPPEN? (click here for full post…)

Sharing a post from Coach Kelly Schaus:  Why did this happen?  We can all get stuck in this loop - a job loss, a meeting that went south, an interaction that didn’t go as planned. I’ve been there. We’ve ALL been there and sometimes, it can be VERY challenging to move out of that place and that’s ok. But, in time, if we can flip the script…

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