Colleen - Rebuilding Lives Coach

How to Rebuild Your Immune System

February 20, 2020September 8, 2018 by Colleen

Rebuilding after traumas and losses can deplete our immune system. Stressful jobs, multiple moves, job changes, family or work drama, financial challenges, military service, or caring for someone disabled can drain our immune system. Any of these situations may contribute to chronic stress, especially if they happen close together or at the same time. These …

You Can Change Your Life

February 25, 2020August 4, 2018 by Colleen

The process of rebuilding our lives after traumatic events can take time depending on how much of an impact the trauma has had on our lives and on our well-being. It also depends on how resilient (or able to bounce back) we might be. Whatever the situation, it’s important to remember that you can change your …

Do You Have Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue?

March 2, 2020July 20, 2018 by Colleen

Chronic Stress Ongoing stressful situations lead to chronic stress which can leave us feeling tired, drained, and lacking the energy we need to get through the day. If you’ve had a full night’s sleep, but you’re still tired, and the thought of going back to bed sounds wonderful, then it might be time to check …

Know Anyone Who’s Been Arrested?

March 2, 2020June 18, 2018 by Colleen

Do you know anyone who’s been arrested? Chances are good that you do. Maybe it was a relative, boss, neighbor, or co-worker who drank too much at the office party or college party and had a ride in the police car afterward. They and their families will be rebuilding from that in some way. Maybe …

Repairing Broken Relationships

March 2, 2020June 2, 2018 by Colleen

Don’t you hate when relationships turn upside down? I do. How much they turn our lives upside down depends on how close we are to the other people and what exactly is tied into those relationships. For instance, if a relationship with an employer is damaged, it could impact your future ability to advance in …

Developing an Attitude of Gratitude

March 4, 2020May 21, 2018 by Colleen

How are you doing on this topic? The saying is that we do what’s important to us. So the question really becomes how much of a priority is this? Unfortunately, it’s easy to push past developing an attitude of gratitude because life comes at us hard and fast sometimes. According to Merriam-Webster’s online Dictionary, gratitude …

Stay Calm in Stressful Situations

March 4, 2020May 9, 2018 by Colleen

When Life Hits the Fan When everything turns upside down, it’s time to hit pause rather than to panic, but that’s often easier said than done. The key is to stay calm in stressful situations. There are many calming activities that bring relief from traumatic events. It’s up to us to use them. The emotionally …

Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis

March 4, 2020April 21, 2018 by Colleen

Many people are rebuilding their lives after a cancer diagnosis, so I want to give you some tips for easing the “C” word diagnosis. It’s a diagnosis that is handed out too often in the U.S. these days and it’s something that nobody wants to receive. The impact of a cancer diagnosis can very negatively …

I Just Lost My Job

March 4, 2020March 22, 2018 by Colleen

One of the challenging losses that we may face in life is losing a job. No one is immune to this happening. The day when we have to tell others that I just lost my job can be stressful. Sometimes you can tell when a job might be winding down and other times there may be …

Discover Your True Potential

March 19, 2018March 1, 2018 by Colleen

Does that sound far-fetched? Do you wonder how you might do that when you’ve actually been focused on simply surviving the challenging events that have come at you? Well, you

REVIEW Vitamin C for a Stressed Immune System

February 21, 2020February 27, 2018 by Colleen

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The Love of a Dog

March 19, 2018February 14, 2018 by Colleen

Isn’t the love of a dog amazing? It’s an unconditional love that doesn’t have restrictions or requirements. A dog doesn’t refuse to be nice to the owner