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- From Loathing to Loving: A New Relationship With Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 from Kelley KosowAs we transition to warmer months, you’ve probably started to notice that bodies and skin are showing up everywhere. If you tune into daytime TV talk shows, you’ll start to see bikini fashion shows. On the bestseller list, diet books are on the rise. Gyms are full as people keep their beach ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - A Holiday Blessing - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs we move toward the end of a remarkable year, you are in our thoughts and hearts. In the midst of the busyness of the holiday season, we want to express our profound gratitude for you. To best express our appreciation, we offer you the blessing that Debbie Ford wrote for her newsletter ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - "I Don't Want To Be That Person!" - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2018 from Kelley KosowThis morning I was working out with a friend who was telling me a story about how he went to a quintessential Cuban cafe for breakfast. Although he used his best Spanish to order, they ended up giving him the wrong kind of steak with his eggs. Now my friend, who is dedicated to health and ...
Views: 1131 - 3 Keys To Emotional Independence - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Kelley KosowHappy Independence Day - the day we celebrate our “unalienable rights” to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and freedom! Now of course there are many ways to achieve living life to the fullest, feeling liberated, and attaining happiness, but I can promise you that if you truly want to let ...
Views: 959 - 3 Tips For More Self-Love - by Submitted on May 01, 2018 from Kelley KosowLately, I have been thinking a lot about this concept of unconditional love for both ourselves and others. Defined by many as “affection without limitations or love without conditions,” I sometimes question whether unconditional love in its purest form is attainable and sustainable. When ...
Views: 1556 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs each one of my three daughters comes home for the Thanksgiving vacation holiday, my heart expands and I am overcome by all of the amazing gifts that I have in my life. Of course, also on the top of my list of the gifts and blessings I have in my life is Debbie Ford, the brilliance she shared ...
Views: 1348 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs each one of my three daughters comes home for the Thanksgiving vacation holiday, my heart expands and I am overcome by all of the amazing gifts that I have in my life. As I wrote on the dedication page of my new book The Integrity Advantage, I am blessed to have amazing women in my life to ...
Views: 1286 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Kelley KosowHave you ever noticed that the more you focus on being grateful, the more you have to be grateful for? It’s true. The more we practice counting our blessings, the more blessings we will find to count. And that is one of the beautiful things about gratitude. It builds on itself. All we ...
Views: 922 - A New Year's Ritual - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Kelley KosowThis is a tremendously powerful time of year -- a time when the universe is moving all of us in an exciting and positive direction, a time when everyone, whether they know it or not, is looking to complete the past and move into a new future. 2017 offers all of us a new beginning! We're ...
Views: 1072 - A Royal Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Kelley KosowWith all of the negative news as well as alarming acts of and allegations against current world leaders, I was absolutely thrilled to see headlines that Prince Harry was speaking out about his mental health issues. In an interview with Byrony Gordon who has just launched a podcast entitled ...
Views: 1264 - Are You Creating the Life You Want? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we embark on a new year, it is only natural for most of us to be somewhat introspective and to do our own personal "year-in-review." We evaluate our successes, what we might do differently and hopefully what we learned. We assess where we are and what we want to create by asking ourselves ...
Views: 1242 - Are You Finally Fed Up With Being Fed Up? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2019 from Kelley KosowAre you… Sick of feeling stuck? Tired of talking about change that never seems to happen? Frustrated with feeling like you are never enough? Week after week I hear stories from people who just can't seem to get out of their own way. They are still talking about the same twenty pounds, ...
Views: 1004 - Are You Having Fun Yet? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Kelley KosowHappy Summer! The season of relaxation, vacations, warm weather, and FUN! But after teaching hundreds of programs and working with thousands of people, I know that the reality is most people have a hard time having fun! We have a hard time putting their to-do lists down, kicking back, and ...
Views: 917 - Are You Ready To Own Your Inner Superhero? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2019 from Kelley KosowHalloween is almost here. Many of us have spent days planning and putting together the perfect costume. I am always fascinated to see the trends in Halloween costumes since I view them as a commentary on what is relevant in today's society. This year, there is no question we will see all sorts ...
Views: 1010 - Are You Ready To Take An Evolutionary Leap In Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Kelley KosowWe all know that getting to the destination of our dreams requires taking consistent action steps and continually pushing forward. So why don't we "just do it?" Why do we procrastinate, remain complacent, become paralyzed, or shrink in fear? Why, even when we know what we should be doing or the ...
Views: 919 - Ask and You Shall Receive! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2018 from Kelley KosowOften, people think that as a life coach or teacher of personal growth and transformation, I know how to "do life" better than others and can somehow fly above life's ups and downs. Although I, like many life coaches, do have a big toolbox full of techniques, practices, and knowledge to support ...
Views: 1143 - Break Free From The Shadows That Drive Your Parenting - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Kelley KosowThese past few weeks, I like many of you have been shocked, rocked, and somewhat horrified by the college admissions scandal in which parents paid a college consultant to falsify their children’s records, bribe test administrators and college coaches, and cheat on entrance exams so that their ...
Views: 1011 - Breaking Out Of The Cage of Fear! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2019 from Kelley KosowOn a daily basis I encounter people who are frozen in fear. - They want to date but fear getting hurt. - They long to quit their day job to pursue their passion but fear failure. - They yearn for connection but fear rejection. - They want to speak and live their truth, try something ...
Views: 1071 - Bringing Attention To Your Intention - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Kelley KosowIn Debbie Ford's last book, Courage, she talks about "becoming unrecognizable." Loving that concept from the moment she first shared it, I eagerly took on living my life from the bar of unrecognizable. Whether it's being more aware of my finances or carving out time to do nothing and relax on ...
Views: 1079 - Choose U! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2018 from Kelley KosowHave you ever thought about what or who is driving your choices? Week after week I hear stories about: • The people-pleaser who does everything for everyone else besides themselves • The baby-boomer who puts their life and dreams of traveling more on hold to stay in close proximity ...
Views: 1419 - Claim Your Life! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from Kelley KosowThis coming weekend, I have the extreme honor of leading The Shadow Process Workshop in Los Angeles. No matter how many of these workshops I have attended, participated in, or led over the years, I am always in awe of the shifts that people experience in the short time span of 2 ½ days. I am ...
Views: 1367 - Claiming the Last Days of Summer - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2017 from Kelley KosowI came across this message in Debbie Ford's newsletter archive and it was such a poignant and powerful reminder of the preciousness of each day that I couldn't resist sharing it with you in these final weeks of Summer. Enjoy! Claiming the Last Days of Summer by Debbie Ford August 9, ...
Views: 810 - Creating Your Perfect Day - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2019 from Kelley KosowCan you imagine that in just a few days it will be August? Have you gotten around to doing all the things that you said you would do this summer? Have you had that “perfect” summer day? I am big believer in creating perfect days! Although it tends to happen more when I am on vacation or ...
Views: 1082 - Cutting The Cords Of Family Dysfunction - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from Kelley KosowDay after day, I have people who come to me because they feel stuck in their relationships. Although their circumstances may be unique, their themes are common. They: • Become masters at avoiding or denying what’s really going on in their relationships or household, • Numb out with food, ...
Views: 1070 - December – The Month of Saying “Yes!” - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Kelley KosowThere is no doubt about it. December is the time of year that is synonymous with giving. Whether it is family, friends, co-workers, charitable organizations, or the people who make our lives better, we all have our lists and are checking them twice! Most of us love to give – and when we do so, ...
Views: 1384 - Does Your Heart Need Healing? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Kelley KosowThis past weekend I led The Shadow Process Workshop in Miami. In this workshop, as in so many of our other programs and workshops, there were people who were in pain because they: • Could not decide on the direction of their marriage • Were still struggling with hurt they’ve carried since ...
Views: 1912 - Embracing the Bad Mother in All of Us! - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Kelley KosowNormally on Mother's Day, we read articles and Hallmark cards highlighting all of the good deeds, affectionate gestures, and altruistic virtues of a "good mother." We are bombarded with images of women cheerfully cleaning finger paint off of the wall, driving carpool, hauling soccer gear, or ...
Views: 1048 - Empowering Bad Behavior - #TimesUp Now - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2018 from Kelley KosowHappy New Year! I have been thinking a lot about this first newsletter of 2018. In a perfect world, I might be using this post to share with you some profound, uplifting, spiritual experience that I had ringing in the New Year and setting the tone for the upcoming year, but the fact is I cannot. ...
Views: 1218 - Families Are Messy! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from Kelley KosowI hope your holiday season has gotten off to a beautiful start. For me, the holidays are my favorite time of year. I love the lights, traditions, celebrating with family and friends, and, of course, all the new Hallmark Christmas movies! Although we all know how the movies will end, there is ...
Views: 845 - From Loathing To Loving: A New Relationship With Your Body - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we move through these summer months, bodies are everywhere! If you tune into daytime TV talk shows, you'll find bikini fashion shows. On the bestseller list, diet books are on the rise. Gyms are full as people keep their beach bodies in shape. This time of year can stir up a lot of shadows -- ...
Views: 1743 - From Monkey Mind To Mindfulness - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2018 from Kelley KosowAlthough it feels like New Years was weeks ago, we are still very much in the conversation of "New Year, New You!" Even though every January we tend to engage in a dialogue about what we can do to revamp or upgrade our lives, each year we see a few new concepts or practices added to the "what's ...
Views: 1460 - Healing the Dis-ease of Entitlement - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2019 from Kelley KosowLately I have been thinking a lot about the concept of entitlement -- that feeling so many of us have that we are owed something, that we have rights or deserve something to be the way we think it should be. Think of the times you have thought or had someone say to you: • “I deserve to be ...
Views: 1074 - How The Divorce Diet Became The Integrity Advantage - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs many of you know, this past week, my first book, The Integrity Advantage, was released. It was a pinnacle moment filled with a smorgasbord of emotions. It quickly turned into a somewhat surreal experience watching this baby being birthed out into the world, seeing people holding the book in ...
Views: 1104 - How to Live Beyond Your Limits - by Submitted on May 21, 2019 from Kelley Kosow“We’re not the cause, we’re the effect.” - Nipsey Hussle I am always in awe of the divine design of life. A true believer in the philosophy that “there are no coincidences,” I am always fascinated by the people who cross my path. Whether it be someone I am standing next to in a long line or ...
Views: 997 - Igniting the Fire of Your Inner Desire - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Kelley KosowI am always in awe of people who start with a passing conversation or idea and then actually make it happen! Many of us have a great thought or a brainstorm yet it never gets off the ground or comes to fruition. So when it comes to creating something from nothing, doing something you have never ...
Views: 934 - Is Your Present Partner a Victim of Your Past Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2017 from Kelley KosowThe other day I was speaking to a friend who had just started dating someone a few months ago. Although his face lit up as he exuberantly told me about the "fabulous" new woman in his life and all of the fun they are having, after a while he paused and said, "There is only one thing...I am the ...
Views: 944 - Is Your Self-Help Helping? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Kelley KosowMarket studies show that the personal development/self-improvement industry is growing at a rapid pace. More and more people are spending more and more money to help them lose weight, improve relationships, manage stress, attain success, increase productivity, achieve balance, and find ...
Views: 1212 - Join the Integrity Movement - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs I sit to write this blog post, it is hard to find the words. I, like all of you, have been shaken by the course of events in the world over this past year and especially these past months and days. As Jimmy Kimmel said, "It feels like someone has opened up the door to Hell!" As we endure the ...
Views: 1112 - Learning To Love Your Cellulite, Stomach, and Scars - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2018 from Kelley KosowI hope you are enjoying the beginning of summer. I am literally moving very slowly into summer since I had a procedure a few weeks ago that has curtailed my normal activity. Several years ago, I had a pain in the area of my lower abdomen which was so acute that at times I could not sit up ...
Views: 964 - Letting Go Of What You Think You Know! - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Kelley KosowThe other night I had dinner with a dear friend whose 96-year-old father passed away a few weeks ago. Always being extremely close with her father she told me, "All of these years, I thought I would have an absolute breakdown when my father died, but I have actually been really good!" Day ...
Views: 1003 - Life Can Be Easy - The Choice is Yours! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2019 from Kelley KosowDo you remember when one of the big office supply stores developed the big red "Easy” button as a reminder to "keep things easy at work"? Years ago, one of my fellow staff members at The Ford Institute started bringing a big red "Easy" button to all of the in-person workshops and trainings we ...
Views: 1054 - Marry Your Conscience - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2019 from Kelley KosowHave you heard about the studies that say we are a reflection of the five people that we spend the most time with? That’s right! We become most like the people we most like! When you look around your life, who or what do you see? Are there people who inspire you? Are willing to be straight ...
Views: 1058 - Olivia Pope Needs The Shadow Process! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2017 from Kelley KosowIn just 10 days, I will have the honor of leading The Shadow Process Workshop in Los Angeles. It is an indescribable blessing to witness the transformation that occurs for each and every participant as they journey out of the darkness of their old, outdated stories and limiting, negative beliefs ...
Views: 912 - Our Children Are Our Change - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2018 from Kelley KosowFor the past ten days I have been traveling outside of the United States. We had a packed itinerary and my intention was to disconnect and just be where I was with the person I was with. Halfway into my trip, the Parkland shooting occurred. Since these horrific acts of mass violence have ...
Views: 1193 - Reconnecting With Your Soul's Desires - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2018 from Kelley KosowReconnecting With Your Soul’s Desires I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. I have been in Greece for the past week or so. Although I have done a lot of traveling this year, my trips, although amazing, have been full of early morning wake-up calls and jam-packed itineraries. This ...
Views: 1248 - Rewriting Your Valentine's Day Story! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Kelley KosowIt's Valentine's Day – a day when many wear red, receive roses, and revel in romance, while others roll their eyes, denounce it as being "no big deal," and wish they could ignore it completely. It is also a day that can trigger painful memories, uncomfortable emotions, and give rise to a steady ...
Views: 1173 - Start Taking Control of Your Life Today! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from Kelley KosowFor as long as I can remember I have been the ultimate overachiever. Starting in elementary school, it was like a badge of honor for me to study longer and harder than any of my classmates. Although my workaholic tendencies produced a lot of achievements and success, they also came with a cost. ...
Views: 1019 - Step Out Of Your Outdated Definition of Self! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Kelley KosowHave you ever told yourself “That’s not me!” “I’m not the type of person who would…” or “Not in a million years would I…”? Day after day, I hear stories from people who are certain about who they are, how they will react to situations, and what is or isn’t in their realm of ...
Views: 914 - Stop Covering Your Butt! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Kelley KosowLast Saturday when I was taking a bootcamp class at my gym, I noticed this adorable twenty-something standing next to me. Although I have seen her before, I have never talked to her. Truth is, she generally works out every morning at 6 AM, whereas I stumble in at 7 AM. I have in the past ...
Views: 1099 - Stop Covering Your Butt! - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from Kelley KosowWhen I recently attended a bootcamp class at my gym, I noticed this adorable twenty-something standing next to me. Although I have seen her before, I have never talked to her. Truth is, she generally works out every morning at 6 AM, whereas I stumble in at 7 AM. I have in the past overheard some ...
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