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- How to Live Beyond Your Limits - by Submitted on May 21, 2019 from Kelley Kosow“We’re not the cause, we’re the effect.” - Nipsey Hussle I am always in awe of the divine design of life. A true believer in the philosophy that “there are no coincidences,” I am always fascinated by the people who cross my path. Whether it be someone I am standing next to in a long line or ...
Views: 1013 - Letting Go Of What You Think You Know! - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Kelley KosowThe other night I had dinner with a dear friend whose 96-year-old father passed away a few weeks ago. Always being extremely close with her father she told me, "All of these years, I thought I would have an absolute breakdown when my father died, but I have actually been really good!" Day ...
Views: 1012 - The Communication Clean-Up Campaign - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Kelley KosowWell, we are finally here...Election Day! Normally I would make some comment about how "tomorrow we will wake up and there will be a new president." Yet, since nothing has been normal about this election, who knows what tomorrow will bring and what the status of the election not to mention the ...
Views: 1006 - From Loathing to Loving: A New Relationship With Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 from Kelley KosowAs we transition to warmer months, you’ve probably started to notice that bodies and skin are showing up everywhere. If you tune into daytime TV talk shows, you’ll start to see bikini fashion shows. On the bestseller list, diet books are on the rise. Gyms are full as people keep their beach ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - ‘Tis The Season For Receiving - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from Kelley KosowThere is no doubt about it. December is the time of year that is synonymous with giving. Whether it is to family, friends, co-workers, charitable organizations, or the people who make our lives better, we all have our lists and are checking them twice! Most of us love to give – and when we ...
Views: 986 - Tips For Overcoming Overcommitment & Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2019 from Kelley KosowDo you get anxious thinking about your “to-do” list? Do you constantly wonder how you’re going to possibly get everything done? Are you exhausted, feeling it’s your job to take care of everyone and everything? The other day I was talking to a group of women. Some had high power jobs, some ...
Views: 985 - Learning To Love Your Cellulite, Stomach, and Scars - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2018 from Kelley KosowI hope you are enjoying the beginning of summer. I am literally moving very slowly into summer since I had a procedure a few weeks ago that has curtailed my normal activity. Several years ago, I had a pain in the area of my lower abdomen which was so acute that at times I could not sit up ...
Views: 979 - You Are Not Your Shame - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Kelley KosowWhenever I have the privilege of leading transformational workshops, I am always in awe of what an honor it is to be invited into people’s lives and have them share so openly about their past as well as the honest and raw feelings they have about themselves and their lives. I expect to feel the ...
Views: 979 - 3 Keys To Emotional Independence - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Kelley KosowHappy Independence Day - the day we celebrate our “unalienable rights” to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and freedom! Now of course there are many ways to achieve living life to the fullest, feeling liberated, and attaining happiness, but I can promise you that if you truly want to let ...
Views: 977 - What Are You Truly Communicating to the World? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Kelley KosowEven though January 1st is officially the beginning of the new year, because the school calendar is so ingrained in my psyche, I view August and September as a new beginning and a poignant time to reflect upon where I am in my life and what I want to accomplish. After years of "back-to-school" ...
Views: 961 - Take the Vow of Emotional independence - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we celebrate Independence Day in the United States, there is no better time to take a vow of emotional independence. When you have emotional independence, you want for nothing because you have everything. Just take a deep breath and think about this. Imagine feeling so full and so ...
Views: 952 - Is Your Present Partner a Victim of Your Past Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2017 from Kelley KosowThe other day I was speaking to a friend who had just started dating someone a few months ago. Although his face lit up as he exuberantly told me about the "fabulous" new woman in his life and all of the fun they are having, after a while he paused and said, "There is only one thing...I am the ...
Views: 949 - Igniting the Fire of Your Inner Desire - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Kelley KosowI am always in awe of people who start with a passing conversation or idea and then actually make it happen! Many of us have a great thought or a brainstorm yet it never gets off the ground or comes to fruition. So when it comes to creating something from nothing, doing something you have never ...
Views: 948 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Kelley KosowHave you ever noticed that the more you focus on being grateful, the more you have to be grateful for? It’s true. The more we practice counting our blessings, the more blessings we will find to count. And that is one of the beautiful things about gratitude. It builds on itself. All we ...
Views: 941 - You Are Not Your Shame - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Kelley KosowOver the past few weeks I have had the privilege of leading two transformational weekend workshops. I am always in awe of what an honor it is to be invited into people’s lives and have them share so openly about their past as well as the honest and raw feelings they have about themselves and ...
Views: 939 - Are You Having Fun Yet? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Kelley KosowHappy Summer! The season of relaxation, vacations, warm weather, and FUN! But after teaching hundreds of programs and working with thousands of people, I know that the reality is most people have a hard time having fun! We have a hard time putting their to-do lists down, kicking back, and ...
Views: 933 - Are You Ready To Take An Evolutionary Leap In Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Kelley KosowWe all know that getting to the destination of our dreams requires taking consistent action steps and continually pushing forward. So why don't we "just do it?" Why do we procrastinate, remain complacent, become paralyzed, or shrink in fear? Why, even when we know what we should be doing or the ...
Views: 930 - Step Out Of Your Outdated Definition of Self! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Kelley KosowHave you ever told yourself “That’s not me!” “I’m not the type of person who would…” or “Not in a million years would I…”? Day after day, I hear stories from people who are certain about who they are, how they will react to situations, and what is or isn’t in their realm of ...
Views: 930 - Olivia Pope Needs The Shadow Process! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2017 from Kelley KosowIn just 10 days, I will have the honor of leading The Shadow Process Workshop in Los Angeles. It is an indescribable blessing to witness the transformation that occurs for each and every participant as they journey out of the darkness of their old, outdated stories and limiting, negative beliefs ...
Views: 917 - The #1 Tool to Radically Shift Your Relationship! - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2018 from Kelley Kosow“He/she never listens to me.” “No matter what I do, it’s never good enough!” “I can’t trust him/her to follow through.” “What about my needs?” On a daily basis, I hear stories from people about their relationships. They are somewhere on the scale of feeling frustrated - fed-up - frozen ...
Views: 878 - Summer Lovin' - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Kelley KosowSummer officially starts this week, but it feels like it is already flying by. Before Fall creeps up on you, I want to encourage you to take advantage of the hot summer days and nights. We have all seen movies about "summer love." So how about spending summer falling more deeply in love with ...
Views: 875 - Families Are Messy! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from Kelley KosowI hope your holiday season has gotten off to a beautiful start. For me, the holidays are my favorite time of year. I love the lights, traditions, celebrating with family and friends, and, of course, all the new Hallmark Christmas movies! Although we all know how the movies will end, there is ...
Views: 857 - The Eye Of The Hurricane - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs many of you may or may not know, I am a structure queen. When it comes to writing this blog, I start a week before, asking to be shown what topic to write about. I let the topic marinate for a few days and then sit down to write the blog post about five to seven days before it gets ...
Views: 855 - What Superhero Are You? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Kelley KosowHalloween is in a few days and many of us are searching for that perfect costume. I am always fascinated to see the trends in Halloween costumes. I view them as a commentary on what is relevant in today's society. This year, there is no question we are going to see our fair share of Trumps and ...
Views: 835 - Claiming the Last Days of Summer - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2017 from Kelley KosowI came across this message in Debbie Ford's newsletter archive and it was such a poignant and powerful reminder of the preciousness of each day that I couldn't resist sharing it with you in these final weeks of Summer. Enjoy! Claiming the Last Days of Summer by Debbie Ford August 9, ...
Views: 816 - What Are You Consciously Walking Toward? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from Kelley KosowI hope you are feeling energized by the possibilities of 2019! As you may or may not know, I am getting married in 2019! It seems hard to wrap my head around, but after 15 years of being single, I will be “walking down the aisle.” Planning a wedding as a 58-year-old bride has been interesting, ...
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