Julie A.M. Sherwood, CWC Blog
Julie A.M. Sherwood, CWC Blog
Advanced Certified Wellness Coach ♥ Certified Usui Reiki Master Practitioner ♥ Master Sidereal Astrologist
Reframing Language Can Change Perspective
I had written this blog about a week ago, and am finally getting around to posting it. So much has happened over the last week, and I thought about rewriting or heavily editing it. But, instead, I am going to let it stand as it is. Perspectives, particularly now, are...
Magic and a Grain of Sand
Every week, via the technology of the internet, I join a group of solution-focused coaching/therapy colleagues for practice and discussion. It’s vitally important for us to practice in order to continually grow and maintain fluency in the craft of asking questions...
What is “Community”?
It’s been awhile since I’ve had the opportunity, time, and creative inspiration to write. After a recent experience of pulling away from interacting via the greater part of social media, I decided to reflect on my observations. At the end of last month, I had a...
Are We Our Stories?
“If the old me disappears, who will I be?” When considering making changes in life, this question is something very real to contemplate. We humans have a difficult time making changes to ourselves, to our habits, to our perspectives, and even to our very thoughts. But...
A Discussion of Hope
As a wellness coach using a solution-focused approach, much of what I talk about is hope. So much so that I’ve included it in the name of my work. This, of course, creates a sense of hyper-awareness when I hear broadcasts or come across readings that explore the...
Accept the Imperfection
Writing is a very creative and cathartic process for me. Rather than pressuring myself to have timed and structured blog posts, it’s one of the very few things in my life I tend to do when the inspiration strikes. In my daily musings, ideas will come into my head, or...
The Importance of Empathy
In this wellness coaching work that I do, the word “empathy” comes up quite frequently. So, I decided to explore just what this word means as I see it portrayed in social media, in conversations among my professional coaching groups, and just within the context of...
The Fine Line Between Self-Compassion and Self-Pity
I have this habit of listening to podcasts while working out at the gym – that multi-tasking thing, you know. One channel I follow is the Aubrey Marcus Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC604SM0YhltEKZ5hmDs_Gqw/videos. As described on his YouTube page, the...
Take the Foot Off the Brake, Thelma! #beFrankie
Are you a Thelma – Grace or Louise – Frankie? For those who may not recognize these names, Thelma and Louise are from the 1991 Ridley Scott movie starring Geena Davis as Thelma and Susan Sarandon as Louise. Thelma, a meek housewife, was resistant to spontaneity, not...
Rescue or Guide? Why Guide is the Better Approach
I am part of a private Facebook group where we talk about different healing topics from spiritual and philosophical perspectives. I have found that much of what is discussed here also translates into the world of Wellness Coaching. A question posed recently caused me...
Want or Gratitude? You Have the Choice
“If only I had X dollars, I would be happy.” “If only I didn’t have to work so many hours, I’d have more time to do what I really want to do.” “If I were 20 pounds lighter, I’d be more attractive.” “I REALLY wish I looked like... (insert the name of the latest...
Intention vs. Perfection: A Different Perspective on New Year’s Resolutions
The packages have all been torn open. The credit card bills have yet to arrive. And the season of gorging that starts from the Halloween candy, to the literal stuffing of self at Thanksgiving, then on to the non-stop feasts in December, that ends with the appetizer...
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