Archives for 2023

Flowing With the Seasons: Holidays With Intention

Author: Catharine EctonDec 12Categories: Holiday Challenge, Nature No Comments

Flowing With the Seasons: Holidays With Intention

Holiday Challenge, Nature

In the whirlwind of holiday festivities and commercial frenzy, the true essence of the winter holidays often gets lost. What began as a celebration of light in the darkness, a time to uplift spirits and cherish the goodness around us, has, for many, morphed...

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This Holiday Season, Be More Authentically You

Author: Catharine EctonOct 25Categories: Holiday Challenge, Life Coaching for Authenticity No Comments

This Holiday Season, Be More Authentically You

Holiday Challenge, Life Coaching for Authenticity

Living with authenticity has been a theme for my Life Coaching clients through the years. My clients want to be true to their own: personality, values, and spirit, regardless of pressure to act otherwise. But what does this mean when gathering with family...

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Life Coaching: A New Twist on Gratitude

Author: Catharine EctonOct 18Categories: Life Coaching

Life Coaching: A New Twist on Gratitude

Life Coaching

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – JFK As our 35th President proclaimed on Thanksgiving Day 1963, actions speak louder than words – and this goes...

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Navigating Your Busy Fall with Grounded Energy

Author: Catharine EctonSep 05Categories: Anxiety, Building Sustainable Habits, Goal Setting, Health, Life Coaching for Women, Nature No Comments

Navigating Your Busy Fall with Grounded Energy

Anxiety, Building Sustainable Habits, Goal Setting, Health, Life Coaching for Women, Nature

As autumn begins to paint the world around us with new color, we often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of a busy season. In the midst of this hustle and bustle, it’s crucial to remember the significance of staying grounded, allowing room...

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Life Coaching for Summer Fun

Author: Catharine EctonJul 19Categories: Building Sustainable Habits, Inspiration No Comments

Life Coaching for Summer Fun

Building Sustainable Habits, Inspiration

“Life literally abounds in comedy if you just look around you.” – Mel Brooks This summer is bringing a shift to some positive perspectives from my clients: “I want to have fun.” “If I can get organized, I will have...

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Advice from the Life Coach: How to Live Your Colorful Life

Author: Catharine EctonJun 23Categories: Career Coaching, Grief Coaching, Transition Coaching No Comments

Advice from the Life Coach: How to Live Your Colorful Life

Career Coaching, Grief Coaching, Transition Coaching

The memorable moment in the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” when everything transforms from black and white to vibrant color is part of our cultural lexicon. This pivotal scene occurs when Dorothy cautiously opens the door and steps outside,...

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Go “All-In” With Life Coaching

Author: Catharine EctonJun 02Categories: Career Coaching, Goal Setting, Grief Coaching No Comments

Go “All-In” With Life Coaching

Career Coaching, Goal Setting, Grief Coaching

In our fast-paced, ever-evolving world, my life coaching clients in Washington, DC and beyond find themselves grappling with workplace culture issues, experiencing loss and grief, and searching for direction in their personal lives. These challenges can...

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What Will Your Growth Require During this Season of Your Life?

Author: Catharine EctonApr 24Categories: Grief Coaching, Life Coaching

What Will Your Growth Require During this Season of Your Life?

Grief Coaching, Life Coaching

Spring has sprung where I live and work as a life coach in Washington, DC. Flowers have opened and the earth is abuzz with new growth. It has me thinking about nourishment and the elements that are essential for growth. The sunlight, water, and mud that...

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The Life Coach’s Advice: How to Make Your Own Luck

Author: Catharine EctonMar 01Categories: Life Coaching, Personal Values, Transition Coaching

The Life Coach’s Advice: How to Make Your Own Luck

Life Coaching, Personal Values, Transition Coaching

“If I believe the good things in my life are due to struggle & hardship, I will unconsciously look for struggle & hardship. If I believe they are due to connection, love & luck, I will be more open to these things when they show up in...

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Give Yourself the Best Valentine’s Gift Ever: Life Coaching as Self-Love

Author: Catharine EctonFeb 03Categories: Life Coaching, Transition Coaching

Give Yourself the Best Valentine’s Gift Ever: Life Coaching as Self-Love

Life Coaching, Transition Coaching

Welcome to February, the month of love! As I was considering what to blog about this month, I realized the word “love” rarely comes up in life coaching sessions. During my 12 years as a professional coach, I have yet to meet a prospective...

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