A huge factor in the negative psychological impact [of the coronavirus pandemic] seems to be confusion about what's going on, not having clear guidelines, or getting different messages from different organizations...Perhaps even more concerning is that the psychological strain of isolation manifests physiologically, too. - WIRED, March 2020
Life in America keeps getting more miserable, according to the latest data from the General Social Survey, one of the longest-running and most highly regarded public opinion research projects in the nation. – The Washington Post, March 2019
Valerie’s presentation helped me pinpoint some of the reasons my exercise attempts have been unsuccessful. She really made me think about my excuses and more importantly my goals. The ideas she shared about ”Mindset to Minshift” helped to spark a change in the way I defined exercise which will eventually help me eliminate my excuses. - Lyneisha B., Los Angeles
Before participating in the Rock Your Life Mastermind Group I had problems with organization and creating boundaries. I was fearful and I had buried my desires and hopes. During the group program, I learned to create boundaries for myself, and unearthed desires that had been dormant in my life and healed past hurts. – T.W., Senior Personnel Analyst
My greatest takeaway [from the Rock Your Life Mastermind Group] was incorporating a morning routine that is in alignment with my goals and desires. My favorite part of this experience was getting in touch with my desires…Now I am on the other side of my desires and I feel lighter with greater focus. – T.W., Senior Personnel Analyst
Valerie is a gifted coach. She is compassionate and patient. She allows her students to open up and speak from the heart and all the while she gently keeps you focused on the your goals and desires. I am grateful that I took the class and I look forward to working with Valerie again soon. – T.W., Senior Personnel Analyst