Tag Archives: self-care

Thank You Debbie Ford

Posted on February 25, 2013 by catelabarrecoach

A week ago my mentor, teacher and friend, Debbie Ford, made her final transition into the light after a long journey with cancer. Though I knew that this day comes for each of us and I knew Debbie was gravely … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged chronic illness, coaching, Debbie Ford, grief, healing, life coach, life coaching, loss, Omega Institute, personal coaching, self-care, self-healing, self-help, transformation, wellness | 1 Comment

“Be Yourself. Everyone Else is Taken”

Posted on February 12, 2013 by catelabarrecoach

I’ve been struggling lately — wondering who I am, what IS my purpose, what’s next for me. A number of life’s events converged to bring about this past year of diffusion. I was knocked flat for nine months by a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged coaching, diffusion, ego identity, healing, health, life coaching, self-care, self-help | 3 Comments

Baby Steps my A**

Posted on November 14, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

I’ve given up referring to “baby steps” as something “small”. Picture this: A toddler-in-training, pulling herself up on the legs of a coffee table. Phew. Wow, that was hard. Taking a step while holding on. Venturing to let one hand … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baby steps, chronic hepatitis c, chronic illness, coaching, confidence, courage, healing, hepatitis C treatment, hiking, illness, resilence, self-care, self-healing, self-help | 4 Comments

New Normal?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

Are you noticing the catch phrase “new normal”? Governors Cuomo (NY) and Christie (NJ) are using “new normal” in the aftermath of destructive tropical storm Sandy. There’s a TV show this season called The New Normal (I haven’t seen it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged acceptance, climate change, coaching, conscious healing, lexicon, life coaching, new normal, self-care, self-help, wellness | 2 Comments

The Arugula Diet

Posted on May 15, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

I awakened in a crabby mood this morning. No particular reason. I espouse daily gratitude, but sometimes I’m just NOT grateful. I’ve learned that if I go with the flow and ‘bitch’ for a little while, I’ll come out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged arugula, chronic illness, diet, diet books, exercise, illness recovery, life coach, personal coaching, self-care | 3 Comments

Never Give Up*

Posted on March 24, 2012 by catelabarrecoach

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans….Before you go to sleep say a little prayer; every day in every way it’s getting better and better.”– John Lennon lyrics from Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) Some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged chronic hepatitis c, chronic illness, confidence, HCV treatment, health advocate, life coach, perseverence, personal coaching, self-care | 8 Comments