I treasure having peace in my life, but it wasn't always like that.

I went through 12 months where I felt my life was out of control.

I'd just experienced a painful breakup with the man I loved. I was crushed.
I stumbled over a brick and broke my shoulder. I was on medical leave for 8 weeks.
While on medical leave a new boss was hired at work. She tried to penalize me for being on Family Medical Leave (but HR quickly checked the individual).
When I did return to work, I was the victim of retaliation from certain leaders in the organization.

Overwhelmed, stressed, fearful....I felt all these things. I dreaded getting up each morning, as I didn't know what fresh Hell would welcome me at work.

I felt like I was drowning

For as long as I can remember, friends and family have come to me for advice. They tell me I have a gift of getting to the root of a situation and provide clear direction in moving forward.

On the other hand I rarely talked about what was bothering me during this time. I didn’t easily trust others with my feelings as I’ve been burned by “friends” I thought were for me.

My two family confidants died within years of each other, and I missed their keen ability of making me open up and speak from my soul.

I became an expert at hiding hurt. Oh, the masks I wore rivaled any from Mardi Gras but they were unhealthy. I’d mastered the art of emotional deception.

“Oh yeah baby, now if I appear to be carefree

It's only to camouflage my sadness

In order to shield my pride I try

To cover this hurt with a show of gladness.”

~ Tears of a Clown by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles

But who does the advice giver go to for advice and clarity?

During a phone conversation with a friend she sensed something was not right with me. She asked a few probing questions and I slowly pulled down the mask, allowing the tears to flow easily.

“Just like Pagliacci did

I try to keep my sadness hid.

Smiling in the public eye.

But in my lonely room I cry

the tears of a clown.

When there's no one around.”

~ Tears of a Clown by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles

With her encouragement I sought out a mental health therapist - and a coach.

Was I nervous about seeking help? Absolutely! Yet I pushed past the initial fear and my life changed for the better.

I saw results after the first appointments with each woman.

If you are battling fear, anxiety or depression please don’t suffer alone. Reach out for help. Talk to your doctor or a counselor. The National Alliance on Mental Illness can connect you to local help and their number is 1-800-950-NAMI (6264). Don’t let the term “Mental Illness” embarrass or shame you. I speak especially to those of the Christian faith. It is not a sign of weakness to talk to a psychologist. God put them there for a reason.

Does my story strike a nerve? Is your work enviornment toxic? Are you unsatisfied with the direction your career has taken?

Do you feel your dreams have been put on the back burner, so you settle for where you are?

It's time to become the star of your life story!

Allow me to be for you what my coach was for me.

She helped me regain my peace of mind - and my life was forever changed.

Please click here to schedule time with me, I want to help you begin your journey.

You can also email me directly at chandra@solutionsbychandrallc.com.

I see you, I believe in you!