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.

Tracy KennedyNovember 26, 2020#tracykennedycoaching, #livealifeyoulove, #appreciation, #thankful, #gratitude, #grateful, #happythanksgiving

How to Stop Being a Perfectionist

If you’re a perfectionist, you already know the benefits of being meticulous, detail-oriented, conscientious, and successful. The challenge comes when pursuing these things does not lead to a sense of well-being and fulfillment but the very opposite. So, how do you harness your perfectionist powers for good? How do you honor your drive, ambition, and motivation without causing undue stress, frustration, and pain? In this article, I share 9 steps to stop being a perfectionist. Here’s to being perfectly imperfect.

Tracy KennedyOctober 9, 2020#tracykennedycoaching, #lifecoach, #perfectionist, #perfectlyimperfect, #youareenough, #doyourbest

Toxic Positivity: When Being Positive Can Be Bad (and what to do instead)

It’s time to replace your “Positive Vibes Only” sign with “Real Vibes Only”. Because it’s not about being positive or negative, optimistic, pessimistic, or anything in between. It’s about being real and authentic. Learn more about toxic positivity and more importantly, strategies for what you can do instead.

Conversations For Growth: Self-Discipline

I had a great conversation with Darrin Murriner, CEO at Cloverleaf as part of their "Conversations For Growth" series.

How To Life Life To The Fullest

You only have one life to live. Here are 10 ways to live it to the fullest.

Tracy KennedyApril 17, 2020#tracykennedycoaching, #yougothis, #lifecoach, #livelife, #fullestlife, #livealifeyoulove

Positive Vibes, Thoughts and Helpful Resources

Sharing positive vibes, thoughts and helpful resources during this strange and interesting time.

Decision Making 101: How To Make Better Decisions Faster

How to make better decisions faster with less stress, frustration and regret along the way.

Tracy KennedyFebruary 11, 2020#tracykennedycoaching, #yougothis, #mindset, #decisionmaking, #decisionsdecisions, #toolsforsuccess

Finish The Year Strong

8 ways to take control, finish the year strong and set yourself up for an awesome New Year

10 Ways To Express Gratitude

My challenge to you is to extend the Thanksgiving ritual of gratitude into the rest of the year. How? Take the #gratitudechallenge. The challenge is simple. Practice at least one act of gratitude each and every day between Thanksgiving and New Years. To get you started, here are 10 easy ways to express gratitude so you can feel less stress and overwhelm and more joy and peace this holiday season.