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Life That Holds Us

I was sitting with my 92-year old grandmother last week which is the highlight of my year so far. A few years ago she lost her husband and my grandfather, Irwin, and it’s still taking time to process. Irwin, my most lovable and stubborn grandfather, gave me the DNA to travel and see what else […]

Life

Worthiness. What is it Anyway?

Self-worth, unworthiness and not feeling good enough.  So many people have pain with this and it’s one of the biggest topics talked about around here (along with sex, money and life’s purpose). Here are some ideas around worthiness to which you can decide for yourself what is good and true: People’s definition of “worth” is very personal. My […]

Life

The Journey Ahead

As 2022 quickly comes to a close, I thought to share some questions to help you glean wisdom with what this year was, and to work towards creating more of what you want in 2023. It seems we live in times now that are often challenging, and yet the world needs people doing well. The […]

Ashley Paquin - Coach

Life, Purpose

How to Have Lasting Positive Change

I recently shared this topic with clients on a coaching call. They’re working towards having more of what they want in life, love and business and I wanted to teach them was how to have lasting positive change, and what’s need for that. There are two things worth noting in the diagram below: Why does […]

Ashley Paquin - Coach

Life, Purpose

Anything is Possible. Here’s How (Especially If You’re Skeptical)

Bear with me in regards to the title because in all honesty it makes my skin crawl. It’s got that “just do it” tone, I don’t like that kind of stuff at all. Let me explain… If one person can do something, it is possible to understand it, model it and teach it to someone […]

Ashley Paquin - Coach

Life, Purpose

What If Failure Wasn’t an Option?

What would you attempt if you knew you would, could not fail? Often, most people stop before they start out of fear that things just won’t work out. This is how the past can continue to create the present and future which can be challenging if you’re wanting a better experience in life, love or […]

Life

How Else Do We Grow Than Through Our Wants?

Wanting is how we reach out to, and engage with life. Wanting is how we get to know ourselves more fully. Wanting is how we work through limiting beliefs – conscious and unconscious. Wanting is a profound invitation for growth. Sometime though, the want can be painful and challenging as it brings up all sorts […]

Life

The Power and Allure of Beliefs

What are beliefs other than annoying, confusing or weird nebulous “things” you want to get rid of, conquer or destroy? I often think it’s hard to change things if you don’t know what those things are. Right? Here’s a brief intro as to what beliefs actually are. I don’t promise any of this is true, […]

Ashley Paquin - Italy - Coach

Belonging, Life

The Safety in Trying New Things

When adults establish that they’re a secure and trusting base for each other, and meet each other’s needs, they will feel OK to go out into the world, and explore and try things. When we have the sense that someone is there, we’ll take a little more risk. This is one beautiful thing about having […]

Life

To Have Something New, There’s a Tradeoff

In pursuit of a better life – new job, relationship, less stuff, less fear, better health – we are asked to give up something near and dear to us.  It’s the tradeoff of change.  In order to have something new and good, there needs to be a letting go of what got you this far.  […]

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