Decision making is best done from a balanced mind. It arises from a sense of knowing. Here is what that means and how to do it.

Using skills is at times daunting. You are attempting to do something new that may or may not work.  Of course you are doing this because what you had been doing was definitely not working! Ultimately the worst that can happen is what has been happening but maybe you get the right tool and use it correctly and viola it works. Great success but sometimes it doesn’t so this is where you will use at least some of your Basic Tools. You will evaluate what worked and what didn’t and refine it or find a better skill for the next time a similar situation occurs. 

Another way that you will use these basic tools is in observing, describing, participating and decision making. These Basic Tools will enable you to navigate the world in ways you never thought possible.

At Life in Progress, we view boundaries not as walls, but as living, adaptable guides—tools that help you honor your needs while staying open to growth and connection. Learning to recognize, strengthen, and soften boundaries where needed is a powerful step toward greater self-trust, healthier relationships, and a more intentional life.

What does it take to live in long term inner peace, despite living a life that may be externally chaotic and negative? We share some ways to start you on a journey to long term serenity.

No matter the work you do, challenges are a natural part of the journey. They arrive in many forms and invite growth—not only in what you do, but in how you meet life. Developing the flexibility to respond skillfully to workplace challenges deepens your effectiveness and strengthens your value, whether you work independently or within a larger organization.

Life in Progress is here to support you in becoming fully human at work—bringing presence, integrity, and compassion into how you lead, collaborate, and walk your unfolding path.

Dating today is not easy or simple. Individuals are faced with many challenges and risks in dating these days. We provide some helpful guidelines, and journals to ease dating anxiety and also reminders on staying safe in what can be an unsafe world.

Our emotions are often relegated to second fiddle. Yet emotions are central to our survival. Feelings are the keenest of warning systems when not denied. The research supports that the best decisions are made from our sense of knowing, the place where what we feel and facts interface. The longevity of relationships is based on shared moments of emotional connection of our sensitivity to the out reach of another to us. Too often we are called too sensitive, or too shut down but rarely are we taught how to manage our emotions appropriately. The best of humanity is based on attending to our emotions and the emotions of others with empathy and kindness. Here we offer tools to further develop skills in order to do just that.

The ability to tolerate distress can be learned and managed in healthy ways. At times we may be tempted to deal with distress in ways that feel good in the short run but result in long term consequences. Find ways to manage difficult emotions with ease.

Self management requires a disciplined care of the self. These elements support healthy emotional balance and thus wise choices, and behaviors.

Coping with the loss of the relationship with a child or parent is almost as painful as the death of a parent or child. We provide insights, tips and support for adults that are coping with the emotions of an estranged parent, adult child and/or  grandchild.

Friends come in all types of variations from FB friends we have never met or even communicated with to local acquaintances to life long relationships that have lasted through thick and thin we refer to these individuals as friends. Friendships come in layers or levels of trust and intimacy. Understanding these layers and the management of boundaries regarding them is complex. Often times we cut off friendships that perhaps we should not, or hang to relationships that perhaps we need to move to an outer layer of friendship. Rarely are we equipped with all the skills we need to move with wisdom and grace through these relationships.

From helping you find your dream to building  the life you want we have the skills to help.  

A life committed to growth is an extraordinary journey but one that is often avoided. Sometimes referred to in mythology as the hero or heroine’s journey it is not the easiest path but certainly the most rewarding. It is a journey to our best self that requires honesty, and unflinching self-reflection. It is not a path for the cowardly but for those with a brave heart and the will to be their best self.

As our genetics make up who we are today so do our historical experiences. The impact of the life we have lived on who we are today cannot be underscored enough. Our life experiences to date are woven through our physiological system whether we acknowledge it or not. Those experiences influence our reactions today for better or worse, with or without your awareness. Getting clear on what is the past and what is the present is essential for healthy interactions today. Are you aware of how your  history impacts you today? If not clarity about your relationships today will not be possible. Start today to clear your historical clutter with the tools we offer.

Parenting is a tough job! We don’t pretend to have all the answers but we can support you through the process of finding those answers and provide you with some resources along the way.

Partnered Pathways can assist you to find solid ground to connect with your loved ones. We strive to help people connect in ways that are safe and kind. We look to build trust and intimacy within partnered relationships.

Are your adult children not yet self-sufficient? You are not alone. Let us assist you in setting you and your adult children free. We have helped many parents move their children to independence. 

The savvy self sees themselves clearly. They walk a middle path regarding self judgment and strive to be a better self without condemning themselves or others in the process.

Our thinking can be our greatest asset or our most destructive enemy.  Skills assure us that we are in charge of our thinking not vice versa. Distorted thinking or old messages often drive our decisions and limit us. Stop believing everything you think. Here are tools to manage your thoughts.

A WIZOR is a group of insights, skills, tools or learnings that are typically learned and practiced in a more intense and focused way. WIZ is short for WISE and OR is short for HOUR. What are WIZORs? They are  veins of wisdom that you can gain with greater depth through intentional learning and practice! WIZORs will aid you in implementing and refining your wisdom and skills. It may take a bit more time, but don’t worry WIZORs will soon be accompanied by WIZPRACs and WIZ121s to develop your insights, skills and practice into even more refined effectiveness and wisdom. If you’d liked to learn our WIZ techniques and pass them on look for our WIZDNESS SCHOOL of SKILLS & LEADERSHIP. Train to be part of our team or certified to be a WIZDNESS COACH.

COMING SOON! WIZPRACs will be skill focused experiential groups where you can learn practice and refine your skills.

COMING SOON! Meet with a skill WIZ to perfect a skill or a number of skills in a particular area.

COMING SOON! Master skills to become a WIZ MASTER become part of our team or certified to become an independent WIZCOACH.