by AnnSheybani | Aug 5, 2013 | Alcoholism, Boundaries, Courage, growing up, parenting, recovery, risk, Saying no, tension
I came across the perfect statement this morning in an old journal: Stop trying to control everybody and everything. I have spent my life trying to control my surroundings and the people in it. Like a lot of other unhealthy compulsions, I chalk this one up to my... by AnnSheybani | Jul 29, 2013 | coaching, Confidence, connection, Courage, desire, goals, running, Self-Esteem, tenacity, weight lifting
I attended an exercise boot camp at a local gym this past Friday. Three days later, I can barely walk. Walt keeps making fun of me because every time I bend over, I make these awful sounds. Compassion, as you can see, is not his strong suit. I’m coaching a group of... by AnnSheybani | Jul 22, 2013 | Alcoholism, Authenticity, Betrayal, choosing a mate, Confidence, connection, forgiveness, grace, gratitude, Honesty, identity, Interview, love, marriage, mistakes, recovery, reinvention, Richard Schuh, self-image, Starting Over, Tony Robbins
Starting Over with Richard Schuh Richard Schuh is the first male I have chosen to interview. I think he’s pretty special, and I know you will too. I sat next to this heart-centered man at a Tony Robbins conference and I was struck by his honesty,... by AnnSheybani | Jul 15, 2013 | Carl Jung Institute, perfectionism, Super Woman myth, time management
A long time ago, when I was selling photo copiers for a living, I met an older woman who gave me a piece of advice I will never forget. “Darling,” she said, smoothing back her hair with steady hands, “there’s a time and a place for everything. You can’t do it all at... by AnnSheybani | Jul 8, 2013 | identity
Do you know how to get wild mustangs to accept being penned in? You build one side of the fence and let them get used to it. Then another. And another. And, before they realize it, they’re surrounded on all four sides with no way out. I think people pleasers are a lot...
