by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 15, 2025 | Personal Development
“I’ve wanted to do this for years – and I haven’t. I don’t feel ready.” When Jan talks about their idea, their face lights up and they can’t stop smiling. They know what they’d like to do. They’ve been thinking about it for years. And then the insecure thoughts kick...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 14, 2025 | Coaching, Personal Development
I’ve been told I’m too intense and sometimes come on too strong. Still, I have a knack for inspiring people. When people hang out with me, their dreams come out of hiding. They feel seen, heard and “gotten.” Their hearts open with the invitation to be themselves. Why...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 13, 2025 | Personal Development
I’m pet sitting for a charmingly stubborn Bichon Frisé called Ragnar (Rags for short) just a few miles from my home in Portugal. Why would I take a pet sit so close to home, you may ask? Well, for a chance to hang out with this guy. Obviously. I crave adventures in...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 9, 2025 | Personal Development
This story is not mine. It belongs to my ex-husband who has indulged its telling as a gift for those who come after. Jeff was young, free and hopelessly in love with music. It was the 80’s and love wore feathered hair, mascara and tight leather pants. It was...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 7, 2025 | Personal Development
I grew up knowing I was strong. My mother, her sisters, my grandmother, all of them were strong women both physically and mentally. Known for their broad shoulders and muscular legs, they are the pillars of our family. When I’d run to my mother with a complaint, her...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 6, 2025 | Personal Development
Habits. Pop psychology loves to label them “good” or “bad.” You’re told to replace the bad habits with better ones, and use rewards to make them stick. Atomic Habits, Tiny Habits, The Power of Habit… These books preach different methodologies, but they all seem to...
