Motivation | Page 8 of 13 | Debbie Harbec Coaching

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020

Getting uncomfortable to make change happen

“This moving away from comfort and security, this stepping out into what is unknown, uncharted, and shaky – that’s called liberation.”

― Pema Chödrön

I love Pema.
I read her words and listen to her voice when things are tough.
And right now, I need her words.

Because lately, I’ve been confronted with difficult emotions, as I know most of us have.

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

5 Ideas to Stop Stress Eating During a Pandemic

I’m three weeks into being at home full-time.

My kids are finishing school online, my man is working remotely at the dining room table, and I’m… I’m doing what feels good to me.

Although I’m currently laid off, I’m actually kind of appreciating this time off.

As an introvert, and someone who doesn’t really miss her 9-to-5, I’m experiencing this time as a gift.

Part of this gift is that I now have time to finish my assignments and complete my coaching certificate at Concordia.

Another part of it is having time to spend with my immediate family, connect with extended family, work out, walk outside, do yoga, and meditate every day.

As an introvert, this is pretty great.

Although I do miss seeing friends and family, and can’t wait to hug people when I finally can, a big part of me is embracing this time.

Life has slowed down, it feels more peaceful, less hectic.

But I admit, despite this, a little fear and anxiety creep in from time to time.

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

A challenging time… Time for a challenge

This has been a hugely strange week for me and you and the whole planet.

All of us, world wide, are affected by this one health event.

And I know it can be scary.

For sure, if we watch the news too often, or project too far into the future what this could mean, we can definitely bring ourselves down.

So I think right now, the best thing we can do, is to shift our focus and keep our spirits lifted.

We’re all in the same uncertain boat, together.

And we need to support each other, even if it’s from afar, to keep ourselves healthy physically and emotionally.

Especially my community, who are mostly women like me, over 40, there’s a need to keep healthy.

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020

Do you choose to snooze?

I’m not generally a morning snoozer these days.

But in the past I’ve stayed in bed after my alarm, awake, internally protesting against getting up to go to work.

“Just a few more minutes,” I’d silently negotiate with myself.

And then it would frustrate me to be rushing around to leave the house.

I remember this being especially true when the kids were younger and I would have to push them through their morning routine.

I dreaded those mornings.

They usually ended in raised voices, defiance, and on occasion, melt downs (mine more than theirs.)

January 31, 2020March 2, 2020

The power of one

I get discouraged easily.

When I get excited about doing something new, I start out strong…

But with time (not a very long time) my enthusiasm fizzles, and I’m back to square one.

It’s happened when I tried to read a book a week, when I attempted to write 750 words every morning, when I tried to cut out all sugar in one shot…

I’ve started and stopped so many things.

I imagine you have too.

December 31, 2019December 31, 2019

Your 2020 vision

It’s New Year’s eve here in Montreal.

I always love this day because it’s like all kinds of fresh new possibilities are about to be released and anything is possible.

It’s a time to go for what you want and become more of who you were meant to be.

Now, that being said, are you clear about what you want in 2020?

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019

What will you say YES to in 2020?

I just finished Shonda Rhimes’ “Year of YES.”

Actually, I didn’t read it, I listened to it on my Audible app (this is the way I “read” most of my books now.)

Shonda Rhimes is the brilliant writer and creator of “Grey’s Anatomy” and her book is a kick in the ass for anyone looking to really LIVE their life.

She tells her brutally honest story in hilarious detail, and I really love the chapter called “Yes to My Body.”

October 2, 2019October 1, 2019

4 Ways to Get Your Daily Dose of Exercise

Ahhh, exercise.

We all enjoy the effects of it, but a lot of the time we don’t really want to do it.

That includes me.

However, I’m in the habit now of exercising daily, and I can truly say it’s just part of my routine (I actually get up 25 minutes earlier to do it because mornings are my best time.)

And it feels so good, that I just want to keep doing it… Really!

So what can you do to make exercise just a regular part of your day?

Here are a few ideas:

August 30, 2019August 29, 2019

This is YOUR time

Today I’m kind of getting on my soap box, and giving it to you straight.

I think of it as tough love, and I think we all need it every so often (me included.)

So here goes…

If you find yourself heading towards menopause, you may begin to feel like this is finally YOUR time.

Now that the kids are older, or you’ve become more confident and proficient at your job, or your life feels more settled, you’re finally ready to finally make yourself the star of your own life.

Well, it’s about time!!