Connie Milligan, LCSW

If there is anything I’ve expressed that speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at my email, connie [at] conniemilligan [dot] com

Setting Boundaries – Having Those Hard Conversations

Setting Boundaries – Having Those Hard Conversations

Boundaries are a necessity and require a hard conversation with those who breach them. Often you have to learn this when you least expect it, when you’re vulnerable and wanting to protect your new growth, like the tender leaves of Spring. I see this with people who are launching something new. They have stopped using […]

How’s Your Transformation Going?

How’s Your Transformation Going?

Transformation is in the air with Spring, Easter, Passover, Ramadan and Vaisakh all happening at the same time. No matter your beliefs, there is an urge to reemerge from darkness with new energy and clarified intention. How are you responding to this push toward transformation? Spiritual traditions tell stories of release from persecution to resurrection, […]

Do You Have Courage – To Be Your Own Hero?

Do You Have Courage – To Be Your Own Hero?

Courage comes to mind when thinking about the recent political actions that are being taken. Alvin Bragg is my new hero. But looking around, there are many everyday heroes. My nephew is standing up for what’s right in the Navajo nation, I’ve seen Lee speak out at meetings about what needs to change and I’ve […]

It’s An Art To Transform Hardship / Loss Into Opportunity

It’s An Art To Transform Hardship / Loss Into Opportunity

It’s an art to transform hardship into something positive. It starts with your mindset. My favorite saying from my Transformational Life Coaching training is “Energy cannot be created or destroyed – only transformed.” If you sit with that a while, it will redirect your thoughts to consider how this transformation process works. I’m still grieving […]

No – It’s Not Egotistical To Let Your Gifts Shine – They Are Meant To Be Shared

No – It’s Not Egotistical To Let Your Gifts Shine – They Are Meant To Be Shared

Let your gifts shine – that is why they were given to you. That is the message I have been giving to people who are shy about putting them out there. It’s not egotistical, self-centered, narcissistic, big headed or any of those things you are afraid people are thinking. And yes, you are good enough. […]

The Joy Of Seeking Harmony And Collaboration

The Joy Of Seeking Harmony And Collaboration

Harmony and  collaboration create joy – That is what came to mind as I watched Lee play a big concert over the weekend. He had created a show, “1971, The Greatest Year In Music” six years ago, played it here several times and then his Nashville musician friends picked it up, selling it out every […]

To Increase Your Motivation – Notice What Makes You Marvel

To Increase Your Motivation – Notice What Makes You Marvel

Finding what makes you marvel is one way to ignite your interest and motivation. I was needing it badly lately when the weather was dreary, and my energy was low. The word “marvel” came to mind and by focusing on it, I quickly switched my mindset. Getting through the final months and days of winter […]