Have you Heard of "Lucky Girl Syndrome?"

I was thrilled to be contacted by the team at Katie Couric Media to weigh in on a timely topic called, “Lucky Girl Syndrome.” I had a wonderful discussion with the reporter on the benefits of positive thinking, the downfalls of toxic positivity, and how “luck” plays a role in creating the lives of our dreams. We talked about the seductive and trendy nature of "manifesting" and the importance of "putting in the work".

Bring on the Confidence!

Looking for ways to build your confidence? Check out this podcast and article to help you - and your kids -have the confidence to seize opportunities, take chances, embark on the next steps in your life or career, and live a life you love.

How to Figure Out Your Next Career Move

If you’re considering making a move or looking to develop your career further, this is a great time to take a step back, and reflect on what’s most important to you and what you want for your future. In this article, you’ll learn what’s going on with this seismic shift in careers, why it can be so hard to make a move, and five clear and simple steps to take if you’re ready to make a change.

5 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health from Social Media

We all know social media is a wonderful tool for connecting and opening our minds and hearts; it’s also a great outlet for creativity, gathering information, learning, and doing business. However, if we don’t manage it well, it can also be highly detrimental to our mental health and well-being. In my latest article on Lifehack, I share the 5 most common problems you may be facing from social media misuse and overuse - alongside strategies you can easily implement to reclaim your mental health, well-being, and joy.

Live a Life You LOVE!

February is often associated with LOVE, which aligns perfectly with my mission: to help people live a life they love. Today, as we celebrate Valentine's Day, I’d love to share a couple of my previous articles that seem timely as we shower others with love and affection. Isn’t it important to also shower ourselves with love and affection, too?

Is it Possible to Change Your Personality?

The notion of whether it is possible to change your personality has been an ongoing topic of research and debate over the years. Is personality inherited or developed? Nature or nurture? Can people truly change? For many years, research showed that our personality was mostly stable. However, evidence continues to emerge that we can—and do—change parts of our personality across our lifetime.

If you want to make changes, you are not stuck. You don’t have to live with character traits or behaviors that may be hurting your life or relationships. With clarity and a clear understanding of what you want to change, a deep understanding of why you want to change, and focussed time and intention, you can change.

You are Not Broken, You are Simply Unfinished

Inspired by Amanda Gorman's incredible inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb".

My Hopes for This Year

THIS YEAR...
May you have more joy and less pain; more hope and less fear.
May you worry less and laugh more.
May you know that all is working out for the greatest good, even when it doesn’t feel that way.
May you begin healing from loss and find relief from heartache.
May you realize you have the power within to create a life you love.
May you know it’s never too late to go after a dream, make a change or do that thing you’ve always wanted, and may you find courage and strength to take the first step forward..
May you…

Tracy KennedyJanuary 4, 2021#tracykennedycoaching, #happynewyear, #newyearswish, #livealifeyoulove, #lovethelifeyoulive

Take Back Control of your Life with Positive Emotions

If you’re feeling anxious, lonely, sad, or down, you are not alone. There are many things outside of your control – the pandemic, natural disasters, heated politics and unemployment, to name a few. But there is one thing you can control each and every day - what's going on inside you. Here I share simple ways to quickly evoke the ‘big 10’ positive emotions: love, joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, and awe so you can feel good even when things are bad.

Tracy KennedyDecember 11, 2020#tracykennedycoaching, #livealifeyoulove, #positiveemotions, #takecontrol, #gratitude, #joy, #choosehope

While this Thanksgiving may be different, one thing will remain the same...

Gratitude is alchemy. Being intentionally grateful is one of the simplest and most powerful things we can do to live a full and happy life. Even when times are strange, scary and awful, we can always find something to be grateful for.