Essence Ideas

Core concepts, essentials, and musings from coach Michele.

How to Be OK Even When Things Aren’t OK Using Inner Buoys

Life is full of ups and downs—moments of joy, moments of challenge, and everything in between. We … [Read more...]

Holistic Approach to Addictions for Sustained Results

We've already been talking about low-level addictions, or small "a" addictions and how they can get … [Read more...]

Your Business – The Next Level

Up until now we've said that your business is what you think, feel, say and do. But a crucial … [Read more...]

5 Minute Frustration, Anxiety, or Anything Else Cure

Well, the cure part is going to take some time, and really, coaches aren't allowed to talk about … [Read more...]

Confidence Thinking

In all this thinking about thinking, I realize that I have been espousing a way of being with my … [Read more...]

Positive Thinking vs. Neutral Thinking

I think most everyone has come to appreciate the benefits of positive thinking as opposed to … [Read more...]

Addiction, Attachment, Authenticity and Finding Yourself

Gabor Maté, M.D. is my favorite physician on this planet. His scientific yet compassionate and … [Read more...]

How Long Do I Have to Follow “The Rules?”

Are you wondering how long you have to follow "The Rules" for operating effectively in the … [Read more...]

The Rules (For Operating Effectively in This World)

These rules used to be referred to variously as the guidelines of effective focus, or, the hand … [Read more...]

EGO = Emotional Growth Opportunity

I love it when I have things banked...Assets for future enjoyment or life improvement. In life … [Read more...]