Kim Israels

Kim Israels earned her Certified Life Coach designation through the Institute of Professional Empowerment...read more

Talking to Yourself: Helping or Hurting?

“Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.” —Henry Ford Our thoughts and beliefs are very powerful. What we focus on expands in our lives, what we dwell on becomes our experience. That little voice inside our heads that never lets anything go without a comment, remark or evaluation, can be very critical and unforgiving. What we say to ourselves can determine our attitudes, shape our choices and influence how we live our lives....Read entire article »

Resolutions: Not Just for the New Year!

Daylight savings is one of the many signs that we’re well into the New Year. Many of us made resolutions about things we would like to accomplish, such as losing weight, being in a new relationship, making more money or changing an old habit. However, it’s been proven many times over that most people don’t stick to their resolutions—and many revert back to their old patterns and behaviors within a very short period of time. Your attitude and “self-talk”...Read entire article »

Managing Stress During the Holidays

With the holidays right around the corner, feelings of increasing stress and tension are normal. There are a variety of reasons that can contribute to this, such as having too many things to do in a limited amount of time, spending more than you can afford, having unrealistic expectations (things must be perfect!), spending time with people you don’t really like, or not having anyone to spend the holidays with at all. Many of us have a hard time...Read entire article »

Why Giving Thanks is So Important

“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you?” —William A. Ward Thanksgiving marks a feast of celebration and thankfulness to Native Americans who helped the settlers of Plymouth Colony survive in the New World. It is a time to gather with family and friends and enjoy the bountiful food of the harvest season. It is a time for us to take a moment to ask ourselves what we are thankful for....Read entire article »