by Alionka Polanco | Feb 8, 2017 | Inspiration |
“I hate my life. I hate my life. I hate my life.” It was still dark out as I power-walked down 23rd street on a freezing Manhattan morning (hello 22℉). It was 6:30am as I muttered to myself, “I hate my life. I hate my life. I hate my life.” I was on my way to a...
by Alionka Polanco | Sep 7, 2016 | Inspiration |
“Don’t forget the three R’s: rest, replenishment, and reflection.” I’m currently sitting up at the lake house in Maine, writing to you as I look out at this: I’ve been resting, replenishing, and reflecting – a lot. Reflection...
by Alionka Polanco | Aug 10, 2016 | Inspiration |
Imagine this: You’re hiding in the corner of a room, palms sweaty as you scan the group of people mingling ahead of you. Your mouth feels dryer than cotton balls and in the pit of your stomach, you feel regret for even coming. Phrases like “I hate...
by Alionka Polanco | Aug 3, 2016 | Inspiration |
Oppressed by wind, sleet and snow, they trudged along to the University of Moscow every single day. My parents studied engineering in Russia, then the USSR. They’re extremely analytical when it comes to problem-solving, and that’s rubbed off on me. A few...
by Alionka Polanco | Jul 26, 2016 | Inspiration |
A few weeks ago, one of the lawyers in my breakfast networking group announced to the room that I was the happiest person he’s ever met – babies included. This was a huge compliment to me, because one of the reasons I became a life coach was because I...
by Alionka Polanco | Jul 20, 2016 | Inspiration |
I’ve been running my coaching practice for three years now. Throughout this time, I’ve spoken to hundreds of people – often more than once. People often seek me out when they’re ready to change something in their life and business, but...
