Compassionate reminder: The “relationships” mentioned in this article apply to any and all relationships: friendships, family members, romantic partners, colleagues, and other professional relationships, even the public, social media, and our communities. In Part 1 of our How to Set…
Why setting boundaries is hard and how to get started
I’ll start off with this – setting boundaries can be tough. When you’re used to putting others’ needs and comfort before your own, establishing your boundaries with people feels terrifying. It’s perfectly normal to be anxious about this. This article…
How to practice more self-love today: Self-love for beginners
Nowadays, it’s all about self-love and I am all for it! We’re reminded over and over again of the importance of loving ourselves but have you ever wondered what it actually means? What does loving ourselves even look like? And…
Unrealistic Love Expectations – Confessions of a Recovering Hopeless Romantic
As I approach 30, I can’t help but reflect on the expectations many of us have on love, romance, and intimate relationships. Like many, I grew up romanticizing love. Due to conditioning from fairy tales, tragic Shakespear plays, and societal…
9 Ways to Spend Time with Yourself
There has been a lot of back and forth on what people should be doing during this lockdown… Facebook messages encouraging others to take up online classes (guilty of this one). Twitter posts about how people are struggling to grieve…
You don’t need to wait for New Years to become a better you
The holidays are a magical time of year. Everyone feels cheery, appreciative and looks forward to spending time with friends and family. As Thanksgiving rolls around, everyone starts the countdown to their December holiday – Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. and…
You are not alone
You are not alone in how you feel. You are not alone in how you think. You are not alone in wanting more for yourself. You are not alone in wanting to achieve more. You are not alone in feeling…
You are being too hard on yourself
Have you ever asked yourself, “why am I not where I want to be yet?(!!)” Whenever I’m feeling vulnerable and insecure about my personal development, this question burns a hole in my mind. Once it pops into my head, I…
10 Ways to Create Empowerment in Your Life From the Boardroom to the Bedroom
As a coach, I like to look at a snapshot of my client’s life when we start working together. Creating a life filled with balance and high levels of satisfaction can feel elusive when they’ve lost their focus. The Wheel…
What You Can Do About Financial Literacy and Abuse
One of the topics many people avoid talking about is money. Financial literacy is rarely taught – not even the basics of saving and spending. Many times people learn about and implement financial habits as a last resort, typically after…
Equip and Empower Yourself for Success!
I’m Anza Goodbar; I am a certified coach, speaker, and trainer. My expertise is in the following topics – business systems, leadership development, entrepreneurial mindset, strategizing and goal setting. I’ve been an entrepreneur since 2004. But, you might say that…
Add better habits to your life
For the past two years, I was heavily depressed. I told a close friend how the past year was a professional high but personal low. Each night, I laid in bed thinking of all the things I hated about myself…
Celebrate your wins & overcome Imposter Syndrome
When I was younger, I didn’t understand how girls fantasized about having a partner to appreciate and worship her, couldn’t accept a simple compliment from others. Whether it was about their attractiveness, smarts, or talent, these girls would curl their…
Getting on the Right Path
It’s difficult what you’re doing… You try to undo all the hurt and damage, but it feels like it’s too much. You struggle as you maneuver through your hard wiring, trying to understand the reasoning behind your stupid decisions. You…
