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The Elusive Feeling of Happiness

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A. - This article originally appeared on December 1, 2017 on huffingtonpost.com

Happiness is the thing we desire most.  The elusive feeling of happiness is what motivates everything we do (or don’t do).  It drives our careers. It’s what we’re really hoping to procure any time we buy something.  It’s why we get married, take vacations and why we hire therapists.  It is at the root of our food choices, our philanthropic decisions, our spiritual paths.  

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The Gift of Presence

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A. -This article originally appeared on August 31, 2017 on huffingtonpost.com

Can you remember the last time you were truly present? When you weren’t splitting your attention between the task at hand and your phone, the media, or thoughts unrelated to the moment?

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Nine Core Needs Through the Lens of the Ego

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A. -This article originally appeared on June 30, 2017 on huffingtonpost.com

“We see the world not as it is but as we are conditioned to see it.” – Stephen R. Covey. The Enneagram is a rich, deep and insightful tool for determining personality types – and it plays a big role in my coaching work. The more I dive into the study and understanding of this powerful system, the more inspiration and self-awareness I uncover, both for myself and my clients.

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