Question of the Day

Best Friends Don't Give Advice

October 13, 2008

Have you ever had a friend go on and on telling you about how you “should” approach a personal situation? How did you feel afterwords? Most likely you felt drained, unsupported and more worked up about your situation than before. Well, maybe you’re like me and you’ve been on both sides of that conversation. I [...]

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Are men put off by powerful women?

September 15, 2008

Many women over the years have commented to me or asked about being powerful and how men respond to a powerful woman. My response is it all depends on how you define powerful. Some women’s ideas of what a powerful woman is would be off putting to men. The characteristics of bullying, competing directly, trying [...]

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What to do when he isn’t up for Marriage?

July 8, 2008

Dear Coach Laura, I am separated from my husband for more than a year. I have been dating a man since January. This man treats me with so much respect and does things around my home. I find myself with very strong feelings for him. The problem is he has been badly hurt and taken [...]

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How To Get Over Your Fear of Relationship

June 19, 2008

Dear Coach Laura, I am in my mid-50s and really would like to meet a special man and develop a joyful loving lasting relationship with him. The trouble is I don’t seem to put myself out there and though I think I’m ready, there may be some fear in investing myself in that process. What [...]

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What's important about your feminine energy?

May 13, 2008

I know that when women everywhere honor their feminine spirit, the internal struggle we feel will cease, a profound sense of enlightened confidence will rise and we will consciously rise to the occasion of lightening up our lives, radiating our light, and creating more loving relationships (first with ourselves then) with our loved ones, friends, [...]

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Why Do We Hurt the Ones We Love?

May 1, 2008

My husband is a very good guy. He is responsible, cares deeply for me and my daughter. However, I seem to only feel, think  and act very negatively of him or I am just mean to him. I do love him and I want to feel that love. What can I do? Perplexed Dear Perplexed, [...]

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How To Prevent Drifting Apart in Your Relationship

April 29, 2008

Dear Coach Laura, I met a wonderful man 10 years ago. We had similar goals and liked to do many of the same activities. In the last 10 years I’ve spent considerable time and effort learning to become a more confident, less problem-based person. As we all know, life is a journey, not a destination. [...]

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How Can I Love Myself and Make Better Food Choices?

March 29, 2008

Dear Coach Laura, I feel so frustrated in this area. Why is it so darn difficult to love myself enough and get a strong enough desire to choose the right things that feed our minds and body with healthy, life giving nutrients? I would support and encourage anyone I love to make healthy choices. Signed, [...]

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How to be more RESILIENT?

March 14, 2008

Do you know what impacts health and longevity the most? EDUCATION is top of the list! That’s why I’m always reading books, listening to audio programs, and attending quality trainings. I’ll bet you do too. I have come across a particularly useful book called “UPPING the Downside” by Master Developmental Coach, Mike R. Jay. http://www.ecomincs.com/app/?af=727821 [...]

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How Do I Find My Life Path and Work?

February 29, 2008

Dear Coach Laura, I am struggling to figure out what I should do next for my work. I am talented at many things. I am an artist, healer and engineer. There are many options and I don’t know which way to go. I need an income and have a lot of fear. I feel paralyzed [...]

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