by Brenda Hukel | Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Difficulties of Forgiveness Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to do, especially if you or a loved one is the target of a violent crime, an unfair situation, or other traumas. When coaching others about forgiveness, I’m asked repeatedly, “Why would I forgive...
by Brenda Hukel | Aug 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
In late July, I was accepted into the Positive Intelligence (PQ) Grant Program, which has proven to be an extremely valuable learning experience. The premise of this program is to measure and improve individuals’ mental fitness by identifying and weakening their...
by Brenda Hukel | Jul 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Self-judgment vs. self-love. Which do you engage in more? What’s your genuine opinion of yourself? Do you often find fault in what you do? Is your inner dialogue primarily negative? Or, are you gentle and compassionate when you make a mistake, understanding that you...
by Brenda Hukel | Jul 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Recently, I had the privilege of attending a gathering of women over fifty. The conversations flowed from different topics as they openly shared their professions, backgrounds, and life experiences. As the evening progressed, one guest asked, “If you were twenty years...
by Brenda Hukel | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Recently, an old friend reached out to me. Hearing her voice again after all the time had passed between us was heartwarming, and we quickly caught up on each other’s lives. During our conversation, she revealed a painful incident involving her close friends. It...
by Brenda Hukel | Jul 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
An Approach for Overcoming Limiting Behaviors and Achieving Personal Goals During a recent conversation with a friend, we engaged in our usual exchange of diverse topics, eventually delving into a deep discussion on self-sabotage behaviors and their detrimental...