Begin Again Coaching | Advice from a MN Career & Life Coach

18 Nov

Feeling sloggish?

By Freda Marver Career, Covid-19, Life ChangeNo Comments 0

Are you feeling like things are more of a slog these days? Even more than they were a week or two ago? If so, you’re not alone. Many of my clients and colleagues feel it’s taking longer to make decisions, longer for tasks to get done, and projects are moving slowly, if at all. They find this happening in both their personal and professional lives. Between COVID cases skyrocketing and the continuing uncertainty following the

10 Oct

Holding on, letting go …

By Freda Marver Covid-19, Life ChangeNo Comments 0

“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”

~Havelock Ellis

30 Jul

Decision fatigue

By Freda Marver Covid-19No Comments 0

Since the structure of our days has changed so dramatically over the past few months, many (myself included!) are overwhelmed by the number of decisions we face. Whether it’s how to structure working from home, exploring how to pursue causes that matter to us, or weighing options for staying at home with re-emerging outward again, we are flooded with choices to make, and can have trouble distinguishing between what’s an important decision and what really

21 May

Quick Check: What’s changed for you?

By Freda Marver Career, Coaching Tips, Covid-19No Comments 0

Here are 10 questions to answer, yes or no. What’s changed for you – professionally and personally – as a result of the pandemic? I feel the work I do (or did) has little impact and would like to feel that my work makes more of a difference. I have a very clear idea of a new project / venture / change in my routine where I would like to focus my energy, but I struggle

28 Apr

True Confession

By Freda Marver Covid-19No Comments 0

I had yet another tech issue, was making no progress, knew I needed help, and melted into a puddle. I took a step back and asked myself: Why do computer problems make me want to weep? Why do I feel so helpless? Why is it so hard to ask for help? I realized: Because I have no idea how to solve these problems; once I try a few YouTube videos, I usually have to ask

27 Apr

Bricks

By Freda Marver Covid-19No Comments 0

To paraphrase David Brinkley, resilience is laying a firm foundation with the bricks that have been thrown at you. Sign Up: Daily Message with Your Wellbeing in Mind

25 Apr

Heartfelt

By Freda Marver Covid-19No Comments 0

Our heartfelt gratitude to: Medical heroes, essential workers, those of you socially distancing to prevent the spread. Our heartfelt concern to those: Who are ill or have loved ones ill; who are out working on our behalf but must isolate from loved ones to protect them; whose financial or professional lives were precarious before the pandemic, or those who have just had them upended; who are lonely. We are grateful. And we care. Sign Up:

15 Apr