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The Empowered Woman:
Navigating life and love with confidence
The power of appreciation to transform your relationships (and self-esteem)
One of the most common things I hear women say is that they don’t feel appreciated. Many grew up in dysfunctional families with critical parents, where there was a lack of appreciation and positive mirroring. Thankfully, all is not lost. We can learn how to express appreciation now and better affirm ourselves, our loved ones, and future generations.
Fools rush in: Is it love or infatuation?
When we confuse love and infatuation, it causes all sorts of problems…like rushing into a relationship too soon, committing to living together or getting married too quickly, choosing the wrong partner, staying too long, and feeling heartbroken when things don’t work out. So let’s look at the important differences between love and infatuation…
Embracing change: Lessons from nature
Just as nature undergoes seasonal shifts, we also experience periods of transition in our lives. So let’s explore the parallels between the changing seasons and our personal journeys of growth and renewal.
Understanding love: What love is (and isn’t)
Much of what our popular culture references when it comes to love is fundamentally unhealthy…and isn’t really love at all. So let’s take a closer look at what love is…and isn’t!
From procrastination to action: Motivating yourself to succeed
Motivation doesn’t just appear out of thin air…it’s something we must learn to create for ourselves. So let’s explore what motivation is, why we lose it, and where to find it again…
Harvesting growth: Reflecting on wins and goals mid-year
Autumn is the perfect season for us to pause, reflect on our personal journeys, celebrate our achievements, and set meaningful goals for the rest of the year. Let’s explore how to make the most of this reflective season!
How to love others without losing YOU
People often fall apart after a relationship ends because they’ve over-invested in that relationship. So how can we open our hearts to love again, without fearing the same kind of emotional devastation if the relationship doesn’t end up lasting a lifetime? How can we love others without losing ourselves?
The awakening: Why a mid-life crisis can be a true gift
When major life challenges happen, it’s an opportunity to look with fresh eyes at how your life is going…and to make any necessary changes.
Relationship audit: How to assess who deserves a spot in your life
The people we’re around most greatly influence the quality of our life. That’s why it’s important to do a relationship audit to see if you have the right people in your life (and if you don’t, what to do about it)…
Life after loss: Navigating the journey of letting go
There is an art to letting go…to grieving and healing in a healthy way that acknowledges the importance of each person in our lives, but also allows us to move on and continue living.
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Karen Strang Allen
Karen is a love and empowerment coach for single women. Widowed at 22 and separated at 35, Karen’s mission is to help single women feel great about who they are and create a life they love so they attract their dream partner.