Because Someday isn’t Waiting or You

What do you want? It seems like an easy question. But do you really know how to answer it? I’m not talking about material things or peace on earth. I’m talking about the wants underneath your wants. I’m talking about…

From Anxiety to Abundance

Gretchen Hydo

We are anxious. We worry. We think. We think some more. It’s exhausting. To stop the madness, we need a pattern interrupt. But how can we replace our anxious thoughts so that we can be more present, less uptight, and…

Sorry, Not Sorry

Gretchen Hydo

I’m sorry. I was wrong. Will you forgive me? These statements are not always easy to say, especially if you don’t mean them. Being on the receiving end of a hollow apology, often causes resentment and keeps the initial flare…

#AskGretchen Debut Column….It’s Here!

Gretchen Hydo

Dear Gretchen, A lot of people tell me I need to ‘pressure’ my boyfriend to propose. They think that guys need to be ‘pushed’. What’s your take? -Waiting for a Ring in Los Angeles, CA Dear Waiting, Like Beyonce said,…

The Power of Won’t

Gretchen Hydo

Do you ever feel bogged down by the things you feel like you should be doing? I’m not talking about the things that you have to do, like filing your taxes or exercising. I’m talking about the endless list of…

8 Tips to Breaking Free from an Overcrowded Mind

Gretchen Hydo

Today more than ever, I am coaching clients around the topics of stress and time management. My clients often tell me that they would like to be able to live out their dreams, but are too busy with the business…

My Keys to Happiness

Gretchen Hydo

When I was in my twenties, I used to think happiness meant being right. I had an answer for everyone, about what they should and shouldn’t do with their life and would offer it up whether they asked me or…

Ask Gretchen

Gretchen Hydo

I often ask my clients, “What did you like to play when you were a kid?” Their answers are insightful and often illuminate a passion that’s gone dormant. Many times, they reveal clues that point to the way of happiness…

5 Tips to Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

Gretchen Hydo

By now, your decorations from the holidays are put away. The gifts you received, although wonderful, may have lost their glow. The excitement and hope that comes with ringing in the New Year has passed. And the goals you set,…

Is your glass half full?

Gretchen Hydo

As the New Year begins, I encourage you to be mindful about the attitudes and beliefs you are projecting into the world and internalizing. Are you always waiting for the bad, instead of looking for the good? Do you find…