Personal Empowerment

How To Cope And Positively Make A Difference In Society

By Chris Shea | June 15, 2020

I’m re-writing this article to help me process my feelings and mental struggles with all that is happening in my country. I originally wrote this piece back in 2015, yet I feel it remains appropriate for 2020. I, and others, struggle with a response to what we are feeling as there are so many diverse…

The New Normal – 7 Valuable Lesson Opportunities To Learn Now

By Chris Shea | June 8, 2020

The “new normal” is a phrase that has entered our everyday speech, along with phrases such as “social distancing,” “physical distancing,” or “PPE.” Due to COVID-19 pandemic, our lives have been changed. The questions are, how much longer will our lives be changed, and will our lives ever be what they were before?  Therefore, the…

The Future Worries Me – As It Should: Coronavirus version

By Chris Shea | May 25, 2020

Yes, the future worries me. Interestingly, a year ago, I wrote and published this article on worrying about the future. Little did I know that a year later, this topic would be most appropriate.  As we continue to struggle with the societal effects of COVID-19, the future worries me. It’s, seemingly, more unsure than ever…

The Holiday Blues How To Help People Cope

By Chris Shea | November 18, 2019

The holiday blues are a real phenomenon, with half of us feeling some stress and fatigue if not mild depression. The holiday blues are felt by people as a result of the holiday season. Yet, some people are entering the holiday season already feeling stressed, anxious, sad, grieving, depressed, etc. How do I enjoy the…

Confidence: How To Embrace It As I Did

By Chris Shea | November 5, 2019

Confidence is not something we’re born with, it’s something we learn as we mature. My personal story is one of a shy boy transformed into a confident man. How did I do it? How can you do it? Let’s talk about how I eventually learned to embrace my confidence. “Confidence isn’t walking into a room…

How To Overcome Fear But We Need Fear To Live

By Chris Shea | September 5, 2019

To overcome fear, one needs to believe they will be happy on the other side, and that getting to the other side of fear is possible. Knowing and believing are two very different attitudes. In this article, I use my own childhood fear as an example throughout. Keep in mind, we need fear to live,…

Life Management Tips For A Happy Life

By Chris Shea | August 9, 2019

Life management became the focus of my live interview on the LA radio show “Ask Brien.” This business-focused show turned into a life coaching episode as the topic of time management easily and quickly moved into life management. Check out the full interview below. The host asked me to define and talk about time management,…

How To Be Successful – It’s Not What You Think

By Chris Shea | May 28, 2019

To be successful, as defined by society, causes us to focus on wealth and power, not on one’s ability and goals. When I can say that I’ve done my best, and am comfortable with that, then I’m successful and at peace. “If I try to fail and succeed, which have I done?” – anonymous I…

How I Cope With Chronic Pain Management Using Mindfulness

By Chris Shea | May 9, 2019

Unfortunately, many people struggle with chronic pain management, as do I. Over time I’ve gained insights into what techniques work for me and which don’t work. Much of the content of my life coaching message comes from my personal pain management struggles. One thing I have learned with certainty, there are ways to manage pain…

An Expert Life Coach Shares Successful Ways to Change Perspective

By Chris Shea | December 3, 2018

Many of us are negatively bothered by the small annoyances in life. Expert life coach Chris Shea shares his successful way to change perspective and live happier. It’s usually not the big things that affect us as much as the accumulation of these daily small annoyances. We find ourselves lashing out in anger or snapping…