Let’s talk about how things are working for you. Like most folks, we start and stop several personal development projects throughout the course of the year. At times, we are moving steadily along and then we hit a bump in the road that causes us to either take a detour or stop completely. What is it that gets in the way of staying the course? Deep inside each of us we have an inner critic and an inner coach. Depending on who we are listening to, the voice from deep within will sometimes prevent us from giving ourselves permission to move forward and stay focused on our goal. We begin to question our abilities, our talents and our worthiness. We forget that we can give ourselves the permission needed to trust our instincts and continue on our path. There are times that life will cause us to rethink or question if we are doing the right thing. Sometimes we have to stop thinking so much and just follow our heart. Listen to your inner coach and give yourself permission to thrive. You are the only person that really has any say in how you are going to live this life you have been given. Embrace your strengths and honor your path. Continue to trust that your journey will lead you to the next great chapter of your life. 2015 here we come!