HoHoHo Here it Comes…..
SOMETHING NEW for your Girls Night Out, Office Party or Holiday Gathering….. If you are looking for something Fun and different to do instead of the usual Cookie , Ornament Exchange or Bunko…..How about a HOLIDAY COACHING WORKSHOP! You can still EAT, DRINK and BE “MERRY“ But I will come and do a bit of HOLIDAY coaching for the Season and the New Year to help you stay Healthy and Happy! We will discuss how to keep Meaning, Balance, Self and Family Care in the up coming Season. I can tailor it to your group and through...
read moreFlex Those Muscles!
Sometimes when we wake up we can think, “Again?? Same stuff, same routine, same struggles. Doesn’t this look a lot like yesterday?” We need to exercise our “In the Moment” muscle! Yes, it is like a muscle, flex it, stretch it and learn to use it. Get your mind out of the past and future rut and flex that In the Moment muscle that is NOW! Ask yourself, “What have you got for me today God? I am ready and pumped up! It’s a new day and this is your life!”
read moreOUT OF THE BOX and Feeling Good!
Today was the debut of my first television Life Coaching interview….Yikes, I was scared to see it, a bit sick to my stomach actually. I barely remember taping it, it was weeks ago and my sweet sister Kristin went for support in case I buckled! I remember that I just kept saying to myself…..”I think I can, I think I can…” And after watching it I realized …..this little engine really could. I always find it funny that people see me as confident. Yes, I can speak in front of crowds and lead classes and...
read moreGreat Humanity!
“Individually we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” Ryunosuke Satoro As I was in NYC this past weekend I found myself in Grand Central Station switching from train to subway, surrounded by massive humanity. It always amazes me when I go to a big city how many of us there are taking up residence on this big ball we call earth. It happened to be 5:00 on Friday afternoon and people were in a big hurry to be somewhere, it was the end of the week and the weekend was starting. I stood and looked at the hundreds and hundreds of...
read moreShow up
This past weekend was Andrew, my third son’s graduation from the Culinary Institute of America in NY. It was such an amazing time of celebration, joy and family. As the family made the journey to be there for Andrew it hit me. This is what we do. We are a Tribe. We show up to all the important events and happenings in lives of the ones we love. It is what gives our life meaning and memories. We put life on hold for a minute to celebrate one of our own. From the minute Andrew saw our faces the smile never left his. He was so proud and...
read more3 Session “Pre-Season” Coaching Workshop!
I have had quite a few folks ask about the next Coaching Workshop. I am going to offer a “Pre-Season, Get Yourself Ready!” 3 Session Workshop. Starting Thursday Oct. 29th @ 7:00 at First United Methodist Church WP. It’s all about Accountability, Fun, Action and Faith! Bring a friend and get ready for a great end of year and start of 2010! For more information email or call me @ 407-455-3120 3 Thursday nights Starting Oct. 29th 7:oopm-8:30pm First United Methodist Church...
read moreNew Sweetly Broken Class Oct 21st
Please pass on to any friends and family that you think might benefit from this powerful little class. Thanks! SWEETLY BROKENSix Week Study It’s hard to imagine that brokenness could be called sweet. The word alone brings to mind pain, suffering, being torn apart, maybe even shattered to pieces. How then can this word be paired up with sweetly? Well, there is this powerful emotion when we sit at the feet of Jesus that sweeps over us when we accept our brokenness. And over time we can start to see how God restores, heals and then uses...
read moreGo HUG!
We all know GOOD Huggers! You know the one that we get lost in their hugs! Not too tight, not too loose…. Just right! I have been called a full frontal girl….Just for my hugging! I love and need a good hug daily. I like to give and like to get hugs! A good Hug is like a miracle drug, it reduces stress, assists the body’s immune system and induces sleep. Donald Joy says, “Hold me tight!” is the persistent human cry.” We all need touch, it says I care about you, you matter. Hug your kids, your spouse, your...
read moreExtending Grace…..
“If you judge them, you have no time to love them.” Mother Teresa The past few days I have had numerous discussions about judging people. The theme even made into the sermon today. I always think…God are you trying to say something to us? To me? I know for me that I have wrestled with judging others over the years. And if I ever said the telling words……” I would never…..” I did. I have judged the way people raised their kids, handled their teens, their marriages, kept their homes, handled their...
read moreCoaching Special
ChooseJOY Life Coaching 4th Quarter Special! Now through the end of the year I am offering a special of four 45 minute coaching sessions for $200 (regularly $360) As we are heading into the holidays and year end events it might be helpful to have a little prep coaching to help set up order, boundaries, and expectations for these next few months. Coaching is a co-creative relationship that helps provide new perspectives, truthful dialog and accountability. Through coaching we can clarify values, goals and achieve balance while reducing stress...
read more
Merrill Is a mother of 5 who has found her calling in sharing her experiences from life with others. She can help you break out of your routine to live life to its fullest potential.