by AnnSheybani | Mar 3, 2014 | coaching, goals, Motivation, mountain climbing, Walt Hampton, Writing, Your Best Year Yet
Do you need to be motivated to take action? Hell No. In fact, there are lots of times you’ll absolutely NOT feel like taking action when you promised yourself you would. These very moments, I’m here to tell you, are the moments you’ll need to take action anyway.... by AnnSheybani | Feb 2, 2014 | adventure, coaching, Confidence, Courage, perfectionism, risk, The Imposter Syndrome, Writing
I ran this post a year or two back. I decided it was time to bring it back after seeing this “issue” come up in a number of coaching sessions. Listen, people, you will never feel ready. There will always be more work to do. Preparation is great,... by AnnSheybani | Jan 26, 2014 | Mel Robbins, Motivation, Ted Talk, Writing
Walt and I are busy preparing for our weekly webinar: How to Make 2014 Your Best Year Ever. This week’s topic? Taking Action. It promises to be a rather short class because the whole secret to getting what you want can be summed up in two words: Do it. I... by AnnSheybani | Jan 18, 2014 | Brene Brown, dealing with criticism, identity, Mama Gena, The Tall Poppy Syndrome, Writing
It takes guts to have an opinion. It takes guts to share them with others. To open yourself up to criticism. I don’t care what you say, how innocuous it may seem to you; someone will decide that your opinion makes you a member of Al Qaeda. That’s just how it goes.... by AnnSheybani | Dec 1, 2013 | adventure, all or nothing, coaching, connection, God, gratitude, guilt, identity, Ireland, Life, Writing
Do you remember coming home for break while you were in college? You’d have a pile of heavy textbooks in your backpack, along with the intention to catch up, or get a jump-start, on various assignments. And do you remember how, invariably, just as day follows night,... by AnnSheybani | Nov 18, 2013 | Alcoholic rules, Authenticity, Boundaries, coaching, Codependency, Confidence, confrontation, Courage, expectations, Fearless Living, grace, guilt, Honesty, identity, Intimacy, Life, life transitions, limiting beliefs, manipulation, mistakes, nice girl complex, people pleasing, perfectionism, rage, reinvention, risk, Self love, voice, vulnerability, Writing
You get to change your mind You get to make mistakes You get to vacillate You get to take your own sweet time You get to be angry, or hurt, or sad You get to say no You get to take care of your needs You get to disagree You get to speak your mind You get to be direct...
