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What do you get when you put a Life & Business Coach and a Spiritual Psychotherapist together?
A unique partnership grounded in providing down to earth and whole-istic* advice and information.
Jill Crossland, Life & Business Coach and Vicki Wol
Recent Posts Tagged With 'advice'
Why People Have An Affair
SCENARIO Many women either suspect or discover that their partner is having an affair. What a lot of women then ask themselves is “what am I doing wrong?” Do people cheat because of their partner...
Two Religions, One Wedding Ceremony
SCENARIO We received this as a question from a young bride-to-be. She and her fiancé are from two different religious backgrounds. Neither of their families want a blended religious ceremony, yet thi...
Real Love and Reality
SCENARIO Do you feel loved by your partner? It’s a common issue for many couples. In the beginning of a relationship it was exciting and passionate, with time reality hits and love becomes secondary...
Daily Spirituality
SCENARIO Is your daily routine so fast paced that you get caught up in doing and lose the art of being? It can feel like you’re losing your connection with your spirituality or forgetting who you r...
Pressure To Have Children
SCENARIO You and your partner have decided not have children; you’re happy with your life as it is. However Mom, Aunt Sally and your best friend just aren’t listening and are pressuring you to sta...
Vacation Plans: Hers vs His
QUESTION My boy friend and I are trying to plan our first summer vacation together. He wants to go whitewater rafting. Not only does the thought of that really scare me but I don’t consider that a ...
Talking To Elderly Parents
QUESTION My sister and I are trying to get our elderly parents to sit down and discuss their future. They’re presently in their eighties and can’t keep up with their large house. Mom no longer co...
Letting Go Of Blame
QUESTION Eight months ago I lost my son; I am slowly getting through the pain. The problem is that it happened while my husband was supposed to be watching him, he drowned in our pool. I keep telling...
Law Of Attraction Not Working
QUESTION I’ve watched The Secret and read as much as I can about the Law Of Attraction. I keep trying to make it work for me but the problem is I can’t stop negative thoughts from coming up all t...
People Pleasing & Healthy Boundaries
QUESTION I have what Oprah calls the need to please, why do I always say ‘yes’ whenever someone asks me to do something? I just volunteered to drive my daughter and some kids around Saturday morn...
Relationship Daydreams
QUESTION Three weeks ago I met a great man. We’ve been seeing each other every weekend since we met. My problem is that I fantasize about him all the time. It’s at the point where I can’t get h...
The Workplace: Happiness vs Money
QUESTION I dread going to work Monday morning. I’ve been with the same company since college, the pay is good and I’m in line for a promotion would I be crazy to give it up and how do I figure ou...
Judging Is About Wanting To Be Right
QUESTION I find myself in a place I truly dislike. I’ve been extremely judgmental of other people and their behaviors. I hate when I see this in others and I hate it more in myself. It just seems l...
When Being True To Yourself Means Saying No
QUESTION My best friend and I have had a wonderful relationship for the past 18 years. We have been there for each other through thick and thin. She recently asked me for a favor that I feel is not i...
Moving And Letting Go Of The Past
QUESTION I am moving from a house to a condo and I have so much stuff! Every time I start to pack a box I get overwhelmed, there are so many memories but I just won’t have room for it all in my new...
The Roles Mother’s Play - Moving Towards Your Goals
QUESTION I look around me and see all kinds of women who, after having kids and watching them grow into little adults, start to turn their sites on re-inventing themselves and moving on with their li...
Boredom During Long Term Dieting
QUESTION I’ve been on Weight Watchers for a long time now. I’ve lost 45 pounds. The problem is that I have another 15 pounds to lose and I’m getting bored which is making it hard for me to stay...
Self-confidence In Relationships
QUESTION I’ve been independent for most of my life. The few close friends I made would always have to move, but it didn’t seem to consciously bother me. I don’t think I can form relation...
Being A Mom Entrepreneur
QUESTION My youngest started grade one in September, I am a 36 years old & have a home based business. My business is doing OK but I feel lonely and kinda isolated. My friends are moms too but don...
Freezing Up Can Be Overcome
QUESTION I’m about to graduate with a B.S. in Theatre. Since I am going to a reputable trade school for make-up and hairstyling after graduation, I’m not worried about unemployment. However, I...
Husband Of 27 Years Is Gay
QUESTION My husband and I have been married for 27 years and have two grown children. He recently told me he wants a divorce; he also revealed that he has been having an affair with another man! I fee...
Music To His Parent’s Ears
QUESTION I recently bought music from iTunes from my account, hooked up to my parents’ credit card. The music totaled in $135.59. I have less than ten dollars. I felt depressed and needed to do ...
How To Make A Man Crazy for 6-8 Hours A Day
QUESTION What do you think of a girlfriend that wants to be on the phone with me all the time? By all the time I mean 6 to 8 hours a day. My factory job allows me to wear an earpiece and have relative...
I Take This Man & His Family To Be My…
QUESTION I’ve known my boyfriend for over 10 years, as his father was my pastor growing up. About a year ago, we became romantically involved. Prior to us starting a relationship, I respected ...
Cats & Dogs
QUESTION My husband and I decided it was time to get a pet. The only problem is that he wants a dog and I want a cat. Any suggestions on how to settle this? VICKI: Hmmm… I only see three alternative...
Casting The First Stone
QUESTION: My best friend of 5 years revealed to me she had slept with our other close, 6 months pregnant, friend’s man last week! I’m totally disgusted with her and am prepared never to speak ...
Same Ole Valentine’s Day
QUESTION I swear if my boyfriend gives me chocolates and flowers again this Valentine’s Day I’ll scream! So ladies, how can I get him to use more imagination and do something different this year? ...
First Step In An Adult World
QUESTION I feel that I have missed out on the college experience. I go to my state university of 24,000 people. Although I knew a few people from my high school none were my friends. So I rushed and j...
Lessons In Love
QUESTION I met a very nice man three months ago. We hit it off and we slept together two days after we met. I’m sure this was a big mistake. He travels a lot and has partial custody of his th...
Ethics In The Workplace
QUESTION In the company where I work we have monthly sales figures that are submitted to a board. I’ve recently discovered that my supervisor, who submits all our team’s figures, has been playing ...