Nancy S. Kay's Blog
April 15, 2019
Why Good Leadership Starts With Self-Awareness
Can self-awareness bring about good leadership? The answer lies in our own ‘Four Pillars of Self-Awareness’. True self-awareness can only be possible through a combination of optimism, humility, gratitude, and forgiveness. It’s certainly no coincidence that these are also the foundational qualities that good leaders are made of. While an average boss or manager requires only the ability to give...
January 16, 2019
The Key To Thriving In Times Of Change
Transition brings stress – especially when these changes are not what you desire. A relationship goes south, being “let go” from your dream job, reaching a goal and realizing you aren’t as satisfied as you thought you would be. The “what-ifs” start happening and soon anxiety is knocking at your front door. So how can you stay positive and emotionally engaged during these times? The answer is found in a choice – the power of choosing to live life loosely. To release the need to know the endin...
August 27, 2018
Midlife Crisis Series, Part 2 When “Junk is Exposed” and You’re Left with a Mess to Clean Up
In the last month or so, we’ve been hearing from our clientele and readers about their experiences with the midlife crisis that visits us all in varying degrees and at varying stages of our lives….often when we think we’ve finally reached the point where we’ve got it all together. One such story comes from a woman we’ll call Rachel. She writes:
“I was a ‘student’ of my boys; figuring out what made them tick. I made sure they had access to opportunities that would develop their God-...
August 1, 2018
Art of Awareness™ – September 7th @ Rogers Experimental House – Rogers, AR
Workshop – September 7th, 2018
The Art of Awareness Workshop is currently a one-day event focused in Northwest Arkansas.
Participants are guided through self-exploratory exercises and use creative, fun art activities to:
Use art-making as a tool to relieve grief, anxiety, and depression Use creativity to foster a greater sense of personal well-being Become more self-aware and present Discover subconscious feelings and negative patterns of thinking that may be holding y...Art of Awareness – September 7th @ Rogers Experimental House – Rogers, AR
The Art of Awareness Workshop is currently a one-day event focused in Northwest Arkansas.
Participants are guided through self-exploratory exercises and use creative, fun art activities to:
Use art-making as a tool to relieve grief, anxiety, and depression Use creativity to foster a greater sense of personal well-being Become more self-aware and present Discover subconscious feelings and negative patterns of thinking that may be holding y...July 27, 2018
Midlife Crisis Series
Not so long ago (and a lifetime ago) after walking away from my 25-year marriage, at the age of 51, I was in a dark, disillusioned, and isolated place – emotionally depleted and thoroughly bankrupt, spiritually. I was bitter and confused and had become an empty shell of the vibrant, joyful person I used to be. It not only ended my marriage, but affected my outlook on life, my parenting, my effectiveness in the classroom, and many relationships…. most of all, my life-long relationship w...
July 8, 2018
The Daring Way™ At Courage Camp – October 17th
Art of Awareness Presented by Nancy Kay, LPC, CPC, RN, CDWF Location: Courage Camp for Certified Daring Way Facilitators
Ever wondered how creativity and self-awareness meet? Tapping into your creativity can unleash insight into knowing yourself and propel you into the life you always desired. Understanding your emotions and your wants and needs allows your creativity to emerge, and it’s that creativity that increases your self-awareness. Knowing what you feel will help you explore and ex...
June 20, 2018
Life Isn’t Fair
Father’s Day has come and gone for 2018. Many of us celebrated around the table with Dad or made a long distance phone call to reminisce and wish him a great day. Some felt the pang of celebrating his memory. And for a significant number of us, memories of an absent or abusive father only brought a deep sense of loss and grief. Whatever your circumstance, the importance of dads in our families and lives is inarguable.
According to a National Geographic news source, research indicates t...
June 9, 2018
Book Signing For Self-Aware Life in Estes Park, CO – July 28th 2-4pm
Nancy S. Kay will have a special book signing at Macdonald Book Shop in Estes Park, CO on July 28th @ 2-4pm.
Macdonald Book Shop
(970) 586-3450
152 E. Elkhorn Avenue / P.O. Box 900
Estes Park, CO 80517
OPEN DAILY 8 am – 7:00 pm
She will be signing copies of her latest book, “The Self-Aware Life: Four Pillars to Long-Lasting Fulfillment and Success as You Go Through Life’s Transitions”
May 23, 2018
The Four Pillars of Self-Awareness, Part 4 Gratitude
It is probably not surprising for you to hear that being grateful is good for you – physically, mentally, and emotionally. In an article published by Forbes, psychotherapist Amy Morin, relays seven scientifically proven benefits of gratitude. In her article, she states that having an attitude of gratitude can:
Open the door to better relationships, Improve physical health, Improve psychological health, Enhance empathy and reduce aggression, Help you sleep better, Improve self-esteem, and I...
