Self-Development Archives - Ruxandra LeMay

Quick Tip Series Introduction

April 22, 2019 by Ruxandra LeMay Leave a Comment

So excited to introduce a new series of weekly posts surrounding my areas of expertise: ADHD, stress & anxiety, and relationships. I’ve been blogging for a little while now and generally, I’ve done long-form posts because there’s so much to talk about when I’m passionate about sharing information. But I also have come to the […]

Filed Under: Anxiety & Stress Management, Marriage, Relationships, & Intimacy, Mind, Body, Soul, Motivation, Self-Development Tagged With: adhd, anxiety, anxiety counseling, anxiety disorder treatment, anxiety management, couples, emotional intelligence, marriage, relationships, Self-Care, stress management, therapy for anxiety

The Overachiever’s Guide to Managing Anxiety (part 3)

January 21, 2019 by Ruxandra LeMay 1 Comment

In this 3rd post of the series, we will finally take a look at what you can do about all of this. I’m adamant that if you are an overachiever and can relate to some of this information, you should become an expert at anxiety and stress management. Why? Because there’s a high probability […]

Filed Under: Anxiety & Stress Management, Self-Development Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety counseling, anxiety disorder treatment, anxiety management, overcome your fear, therapy for anxiety

The Overachiever’s Guide to Managing Anxiety (part 2)

November 9, 2018 by Ruxandra LeMay 2 Comments

Welcome back! In our first post of the series, we looked at the clear connection between anxiety and overachievement. In this post, we are going to identify two ways anxiety actually shows up: your thinking and your physical symptoms. I am not going to go all Grey’s Anatomy and overwhelm you with too much neuropsychology, but […]

Filed Under: Anxiety & Stress Management, Self-Development Tagged With: anxiety counseling, anxiety disorder treatment, anxiety management, overthinking, stress management, therapy for anxiety

The Overachiever’s Guide To Managing Anxiety (part 1)

September 27, 2018 by Ruxandra LeMay 7 Comments

Being an overachiever is a blessing and a curse! It’s a blessing because you can get more stuff done than most human beings. The internal motivation runs high almost all the time. The fire, the energy, the drive, the discipline, the consistency are amazing qualities that have propelled you through life, work, hobbies, passions, and […]

Filed Under: Anxiety & Stress Management, Self-Development Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety counseling, anxiety disorder treatment, anxiety management, overachiever, perfectionist, stress management, therapy for anxiety

Women Who Rock: Amy Marohl

June 27, 2018 by Ruxandra LeMay 3 Comments

It’s such a pleasure to introduce you to Amy Marohl for this interview on our Women Who Rock series. I have 3 boys, who are amazing but they can turn our house completely upside down. Amy has 7 kids!!!! Whom she homeschools!!! And she works on her business about 24 hours a week!!! And her […]

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship Psychology, Motivation, Self-Development Tagged With: balancing career and motherhood, entrepreneurship, family, home business, Motivational, online business, self-improvement, solopreneur, stay-at-home moms business, strong women

I want self-awareness, but can I be unaware of my bad qualities?

February 21, 2018 by Ruxandra LeMay 11 Comments

The concept of self-awareness is pretty darn trendy but often overused without any meaningful action. There are many layers of self-awareness and most of us barely scratch the surface. This post will actually show you what self-awareness really means and three action steps for a very special group of people that, let’s say, I understand […]

Filed Under: Self-Development Tagged With: avoidant-dismissive, emotional intelligence, executive coaching, leadership, narcissism, relationships, self-assessment, self-awareness, self-confidence

Are You The Best Emotion Coach For Your Kids?

January 29, 2018 by Ruxandra LeMay 12 Comments

Becoming an emotion coach for your kids is not an easy thing, but it’s the best gift you can give your children to set them up for success in life. As a parent of 3 wonderful and highly energetic boys, I can honestly say that kids can test my emotional maturity every minute of the […]

Filed Under: Self-Development Tagged With: communication, emotional coaching, emotional insecurity, emotional intelligence, parenting tips, positive parenting, self-help, self-improvement

Are You Emotionally Intelligent At Work? 3 Insights On Why You Should Step Up Your Game

January 11, 2018 by Ruxandra LeMay 18 Comments

So, you wanna be emotionally intelligent at work? Maybe, you think you already are, but research shows the majority of us are not. There’s a lot of room for improvement for all of us. Learning about emotions and how to manage them is one of the best things you could do for yourself (it should […]

Filed Under: Self-Development Tagged With: anger management, emotional intelligence, leadership, management, performance, stress management, workplace

BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

December 24, 2017 by Ruxandra LeMay 12 Comments

Being in a relationship is an emotional, mental, and physical investment in yourself and in your partner. I also strongly believe it is the best way to test, re-test, and grow your emotional intelligence and here is why. A relationship is a two-way street and a balancing act of give-and-take. In the beginning of the […]

Filed Under: Self-Development Tagged With: attachment, communication, couples, emotional insecurity, emotional intelligence, intimacy, marriage, parenting, relationships

November Awe-Inspiring Motivational Resources for your Mind, Body, and Soul

November 15, 2017 by Ruxandra LeMay Leave a Comment

November 2017 As you all know by now, I’ve been on a journey to re-wire and strengthen the Right side of my brain. Once I allowed myself to be open to a fun, creative, and stimulating world, I feel like my life has added a new kind of meaning and joy. This is a life-long […]

Filed Under: Mind, Body, Soul, Self-Development Tagged With: Body, Diet and Fitness, Mind, Organize Now, resources, Soul