by Deseri Garcia | Apr 2, 2021 | Inspiration, Team Coach |
It might seem a little unusual to publish a “year in review” at the end of March, because aren’t those supposed to be reserved for Baby New Year? Not this time, and there are two big reasons for it. First, I wanted to share some of my reflections on the past 12...
by Deseri Garcia | Jan 5, 2021 | Personal Coaching |
Are you ready to say goodbye to 2020? I would guess your first response to that question might involve a string of choice expletives, perhaps accompanied by some very specific hand gestures, just for emphasis. I wouldn’t blame you. The transition from one year to...
by Deseri Garcia | Nov 16, 2020 | Personal Coaching |
“The human soul can always use a new tradition. Sometimes we require them.” ― Pat Conroy, The Lords of Discipline The 2020 holiday season certainly isn’t looking like what we’re used to. With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing and important safety guidelines in place,...
by Deseri Garcia | Oct 27, 2020 | Executive Coaching, Personal Coaching |
Practicing self-care isn’t a new concept, but the meaning of it has evolved over the years but especially in 2020. As a coach, facilitator and speaker, the subject comes up quite often either when I’m working with Vida Aventura clients, facilitating workshops, or...
by Deseri Garcia | Aug 26, 2020 | Inspiration, Personal Coaching |
Gratitude. I sometimes get an eye roll or a sigh from a Vida Aventura client when I mention the importance of gratitude, just because the word is used so often. Keeping gratitude journals and having an “attitude of gratitude” have become automatic suggestions by...
by Deseri Garcia | Aug 4, 2020 | Inspiration, Personal Coaching |
I recently had to make the grueling decision to put my beloved Ani, an 18-year-old Lhasa Apso, to sleep. Her health had been failing over the past year, and while I knew the day would eventually come, it was beyond challenging to get through it. I’m still trying to...