Entries by Joeel & Natalie Rivera

Mental Digestion: Trust Your Gut

When experiencing a digestion problem, we often think of food as the culprit. While the quality of our food definitely is a factor in this equation, we usually overlook the true villain—STRESS.

Go to a doctor for digestive symptoms, and it’s likely you will come home with a prescription (or three) to reduce acid reflux, stimulate the digestive track, and probably even “treat” anxiety or depression.

Stepping Away from the (Stress) Cliff

Imagine you are walking down the sidewalk and you trip. There would be a mild anxiety reaction and you’d recover quickly.

Now, imagine you were walking two feet from the edge of a cliff and you tripped. You would be terrified, and your body would go into complete panic.

Now, imagine a time when you were feeling pretty good—things were going well—and someone you love left dishes on the table or you were stuck in traffic. These situations were mild irritants.

Taking Flight: A Transformation Story

When a caterpillar approaches its time of transformation, it begins to eat ravenously, consuming everything in sight. The caterpillar outgrows its own skin many times, until it is too bloated to move. It turns its world on its head as it attaches itself upside-down to a branch and forms a chrysalis. This gentle encasing limits its freedom and protects it during the duration of the metamorphosis.

Question Your BS: Banish Limiting Beliefs and Excuses

They are habits of thought that we think automatically about aspects of life because we assume they are true. It is important to question your beliefs because the truth is that just because you believe them doesn’t make them true. You probably used to believe something that you don’t believe anymore. That’s good news because if some of what you believe is limiting you, you can change it!

Blue Ocean Strategy for Coaches: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market

Imagine you’re floating in a crystal-clear blue ocean. This ocean represents a space where your business thrives with little or no competition. Now picture a murky red ocean, crowded with competition, where businesses fight over the same limited resources. That’s the difference between a red ocean and a blue ocean strategy for coaches.

Your Hero’s Journey

If you’ve ever watched a move or read a story, you know that at the center of every story is a hero. This hero isn’t usually a superhero who is endowed with super-human powers. In most cases, the hero is an ordinary person who either has to rise to the occasion when life throws them a catastrophe or who has to face their demons in order to create a better life.