From early on l believed most things in life were meant to hurt me, including family, teachers, friends, lovers, bosses, successes, failures; basically my mere existence. I believed and acted as if everyone else’s happiness should come before mine. I stifled my true potential and fell into the trap of doing, believing and acting the way I thought everyone wanted     me to. 
     I was an over-achiever, taking on more than I could handle to appease more people at once. I appeared to others like a woman who could do it all. But appearances can be deceiving. I was nowhere near the confident person I pretended to be to the outside world. Inside I was falling apart. I     lost sight of everything I ever wished for. Nothing felt right and I wasn't happy. Does this sound familiar?

    For over 35 years, I let worry and fear dictate my life. I missed one great opportunity after another and made bad choices about relationships, marriage, divorce, jobs, and money based on what I thought other people wanted me to do and the fear I would disappoint them. Trust me…this is not a smart move.   

     The time finally came when I just couldn’t take anymore. The chance for a happy life was passing me by and I had to do something about it. I had to figure out why I was making bad choices and what I was afraid of. I had to determine what I wanted out of life and what felt good for me; not what I thought everyone wanted me to be.
     My journey to find the real Sheila led me to an outstanding life coach who helped me recognize my limiting thoughts and beliefs that were keeping me paralyzed with fear. I realized the worst thing that could happen was not nearly as bad as I had projected. I was no longer willing to expect failure or pain. I became comfortable in my skin and learned to really love myself.

     As I changed my thoughts, I became whole, healthy and strong. When I stopped fearing what others thought of me, people became drawn to me. I am now able to help them see their world in a different, more courageous and positive way. I’ve learned to embrace change instead of fear it. I’ve learned to live for me. I am successfully happy!

    My little fairytale didn’t happen overnight.  It was hard work and it took strength and courage every step of the way. Every inch of every step was more than well worth the imagined risk. My desire to be happy and the journey I took to get there ultimately led me down the path to my life’s purpose; to what I truly love to do. To help other people like me. And that is why you are here.

May our paths meet soon,

    Sheila