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ABCs of Wisdom A-AlAnon 12 Step Program

May 21, 2019 · by · in accepting others, accepting yourself, facing change, Gail Cawley Showalter, Growing spiritually, how can I find peace?, lessons of insight and encouragement, overcoming hurtful relationship · 1 Comment

So much of my life is influenced by what I’ve learned from the 12-step program of AlAnon Family Groups.

Transitions Challenge Us to Take a Step Upward

January 14, 2019 · by · in Accepting change, developing your strengths, divorce recovery, facing change, Gail Cawley Showalter, making the most with what you have, Single Mothers · Leave a comment

Transitions Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else.   – Tom Stoppard A new year has dawned and we can look forward to our new days ahead. When our lives go through a change of seasons it is easy to see only the surface side of the situation. If the transition is sad […]

Do You Need a Cheerleader, a Guide, a Life Coach?

November 1, 2018 · by · in accepting yourself, courageous living, facing change, Gail Cawley Showalter, goal setting, how do I make it through a divorce, knowing yourself, Life Coach, Life Coaching, Single Mothers · 2 Comments

If you are curious and just want to know more about life coaching email me and we can set up a time for a 30-minute FREE consultation.

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What Can You Change?

August 27, 2018 · by · in Accepting change, Attitude of gratitude, facing change, Gail Cawley Showalter, knowing yourself, loving yourself, Positive Thinking, Single Mothers · Leave a comment

I don’t know why we spend so much time, energy and effort on those things we can’t change.

Transitions Into 2019

January 1, 2018 · by · in Accepting change, courageous living, dealing with life as single parent, developing your strengths, facing change, Gail Cawley Showalter, Growing spiritually, how do I get out of this hell?, how do I make it through a divorce, Life Coach, Life Coaching, new beginnings, Restoration, Single Mothers · Leave a comment

With Transitions Comes New Life “Each transition begins with an ending. Change mean letting go of the old before we are able to embrace the new.” -William Bridges read more Talking with women about handling the transitions in their lives is one thing – at my ripe age – I can do to help. Over […]

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Are You Content?

July 23, 2017 · by · in accepting life, accepting yourself, facing change, Gail Cawley Showalter, Single Mothers, the tough old bird with a soft spot for single moms · Leave a comment

Contentment is a mental or emotional state of satisfaction maybe drawn from being at ease in one’s situation, body and mind. It could be a state of having accepted one’s situation and is a milder and more tentative form of happiness.

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New Mindsets Bring New Results

January 27, 2017 · by · in facing change, Gail Cawley Showalter, Mental Health, Positive Thinking, the tough old bird with a soft spot for single moms · Leave a comment

A new mindset will bring new results. Whether you want to lose weight, eat healthier, or transform your life style changing your mindset (attitude) will being new results.

How to Find Your Joy by Changing Your Story

December 21, 2016 · by · in courageous living, divorce recovery, facing change, Gail Cawley Showalter, overcoming past abuse, returning to college, Single Mothers · Leave a comment

We all have a story, how we perceive our lives, our experiences. It is what you tell others about your life. It is how you see your life. It’s your angle or “take” on how things have played out for you.

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How Chaos Can Shape Your Life Changes

November 14, 2016 · by · in Accepting change, developing your strengths, divine chaos, facing change, Growing spiritually, how can I find peace?, how do I get out of this hell?, How to persevere, message in the chaos, Single Mothers · Leave a comment

Find the Message in the Chaos There is usually a message in the chaos. Not the chaos in Denver, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Portland, Oakland and New York after the presidential election. I’m referring to the chaos that comes to each of us. Internal confusion and racket in the brain drives me to tears. Conflicting thoughts, chronic […]

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3 Steps to Turn Fear Into Fantastic

November 11, 2016 · by · in coping with loneliness, courageous living, facing change, fear, Gail Cawley Showalter, Single Mothers · Leave a comment

Turn Fears into Fantastic A One Minute Audio: What (or who) are you afraid of? All of us have fears. Fear in the extreme can be paralyzing. It can cause us to limit how we interact with people and with situations. It can prevade our lives.  Facing our fear is a valuable life skill. A […]

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