Sharon L. Mikrut - Empowerment Coach

Honoring Honesty - How Honest Are You?

Honesty is one of those virtues that most people say they possess. When you look at your interactions with family members, friends, colleagues, and others, how honest are you? To what extent are you truthful? When you say you will do something, do you actually do it? When someone asks for your opinion, do you provide an honest one, even if you know it may hurt the person’s feelings? Do you strive to be honest but back away in fear of retaliation? This article provides some tips on what honesty is and how to be honest in a way that is not offensive to others.

The Benefits of Having a Coach in Your Corner

Although coaching is beginning to gain some momentum in the nonprofit field, most nonprofit professionals don't understand what coaching is or how it can be of value to them in their personal or professional life. Also, individuals often confuse coaching with therapy, counseling, or consulting. The following article provides information describing the difference between therapists, counselors, consultants, and coaches, and how coaches work with their clients to resolve issues, achieve goals, or makes significant changes in their lives.

Empowerment - Taking Control Of Your Life - Video

Accepting What We Can't Change & Embracing What We Can

One of my favorite quotes comes from Reinhold Niebuhr. He said “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” I think that most people have seen or heard this quote at some point in their lives. It is extremely powerful and life changing once you understand, embrace, and implement it. The purpose of this article is to offer advice on how to implement this philosophy in your life.

Battling the Bully - Standing Up for Yourself with Confidence and Assertiveness

When I was young, there was a girl who was a year younger and a foot taller than me. She bullied me for approximately two years. One day something inside of me snapped; I decided I wasn’t going to take her abuse any longer and stood up to her. Unfortunately, our confrontation ended in a fight, which I won.  She never picked on me again. I learned at an early age that if you allow people to bully, harass, or cut you down, then they will do so. If, on the other hand, you make a decision to stand up for yourself and not allow the bully to take control, then s/he will move on to someone or something else.

Where Are You In Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs?

As a social work and psychology student, Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs was a theory in which we focused a great deal of time. According to Maslow, there are five levels of needs, ranging from physiological to self-actualization. It is difficult to move from one level to the next without first meeting your needs at the lower level. If you can identify where you are currently at in the hierarchy, it will give you a better understanding of where you are coming from and what you need to do to reach the fifth and final step, self-actualization.

Coach Sharon's Stress Busters - #81 - #100

In four previous blog pots, I listed the first 80 stress busters from my "Top 100 Stress Busters" list.  This post provides the final 20 stress busters (#81 - #100).

81. Play solitaire.

82. Create a home environment that is inviting, warm, and happy.  Create a home that is YOU.

Coach Sharon's Stress Busters - #61 - #80

In three previous posts, I listed the first 60 stress busters from my "Top 100 Stress Busters" list.  This post lists the next 20 stress busters (#61 - #80).

61. Think about how you’ve handled stressful situations in the past – what worked best for you?  Then repeat that activity, if possible.

62. Seek a job or career you enjoy; one that you look forward to every day.

Coach Sharon's Stress Busters - #41 - #60

In two previous posts, I listed the first 40 stress busters from my "Top 100 Stress Busters" list.  This post provides the next 20 stress busters (#41 - #60) on my list.

41. Take a long, hot shower or bubble bath.

42. Close your eyes and listen to your favorite music.

Coach Sharon's Stress Busters - #21 - #40

In a previous blog post, I listed the first 20 stress busters from my "Top 100 Stress Busters" list.

This blog post identifies the next 20 stress busters (#21 - #40).

 

21. Watch a sunrise or sunset.

 

22. Watch the clouds change form as they move.