by Moira Hutchison | Aug 12, 2024 | Blog, Inspiration, Mindset, Self Care, Setting Goals
Each day provides us the opportunity to make our lives a wee bit better or a wee bit worse. Many are much too focused on surviving another day, or too distracted, to be focused upon the things that matter the most to us. Asking yourself questions is a great way of...
by Moira Hutchison | Jul 8, 2024 | Blog, Change, Mindfulness, Mindset, Motivation, Setting Goals
Extrinsic motivation is when you do something to receive a reward or to avoid reprimand. For example, a child wants to make a volleyball team so she can be popular and get closer to the other team members. Intrinsic motivation is when doing an activity is rewarding in...
by Moira Hutchison | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog, Guidance, Inspiration, Mindset, Setting Goals
Being stuck is like being in a dark hole. You want to climb out of it but can’t see anything or find a rope or ladder. It can overwhelm you with feelings of fear, anxiety, and confusion. The world seems to speed past while you stay exactly where you are. You realize...
by Moira Hutchison | Dec 25, 2023 | Blog, Guidance, Inspiration, Mindset, Setting Goals, Success
We live in times that suggest that we are not enough, and that happiness comes from things external to us. This type of thinking causes many to want more all the time. We feel we must work harder, pursue more, and acquire more material goods. Unfortunately, this...
by Moira Hutchison | Dec 11, 2023 | Blog, Guidance, Mindset, Self Esteem, Setting Goals
People-pleasing is not necessarily a bad thing. Being a concerned and caring person is an important part of maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones. It becomes a problem, however, if you are trying to win approval to bolster weak self-esteem or if you are...
by Moira Hutchison | Jul 3, 2023 | Blog, Change, Inspiration, Setting Goals
Many people think they want to change. But truth be told, change is the last thing they want to do. It is not surprising because change comes at a cost. Change costs so much that many people would rather not change at all. Think about it. If people truly desired...