Barry’s Blog
How Bettering Yourself Now Can Help You Attract the Right Partner by Valentine’s Day
By a Life Coach in St. Louis, MO As the new year begins, many people think of resolutions as purely personal—health goals, career goals, and mindset goals. But here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: bettering yourself is one of the strongest ways to attract a...
Embracing the Reset: Why Winter Is the Ideal Time for a Self-Discovery Journey
By a Life Coach in St. Louis, MO Winter arrives like a pause button, soft and deliberate, encouraging us to exhale the rush of the year behind us and settle into something calmer, deeper, and more intentional. As a life coach in St. Louis, I often remind clients that...
The First Week of the Year Isn’t for Perfection—It’s for Orientation
By a Life Coach in St. Louis, MO, at Camelot Life Coach “And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” —Rainer Maria Rilke The first week of the year often comes with unspoken pressure. Many people feel like they should already be motivated,...
Why New Year’s Goals Aren’t Enough and How Monthly Goal Setting Creates Lasting Change
By a Life Coach in St. Louis, MO, at Camelot Life Coach Every January, motivation spikes. Gyms fill up, planners sell out, and intentions feel fresh and possible. But by February, many people feel discouraged or disconnected from the goals they set just weeks earlier....
Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays With Compassion and Boundaries
By Barry T. Cervantes, a Life Coach in St. Louis, MO, at Camelot Life Coach The holidays have a way of bringing everyone together and sometimes, bringing everything up. Old roles resurface, expectations feel louder, and emotions can sit closer to the surface. As a...
Honoring the Season You’re In
By Barry T. Cervantes Life Coach in St. Louis, MO December has a way of asking more from us while quietly inviting us to slow down. The days are shorter, the air is colder, and everything around us seems to move between celebration and reflection. This season isn’t...
Finding Presence During the Holiday Rush — A Life Coach’s Guide to Staying Grounded
By Barry T. Cervantes, a Life Coach in St. Louis, MO The holidays bring sparkle, celebration, and connection, but they can also stir up pressure, comparison, and emotional overload. As a life coach in St. Louis, I, Barry T. Cervantes, have seen December become a month...
Lean Into Hygge—Your December Guide to Calm, Comfort & a Success Mindset
With snow already falling in St. Louis this week, it’s the perfect time to lean into hygge—the Danish practice of creating warmth, comfort, and simple joy. As a life coach in St. Louis, MO, and a dedicated personal growth coach, I, Barry T. Cervantes, teach...
The Power of Gratitude: How Shifting Your Mindset This Thanksgiving Supports Personal Growth & Lasting Success
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us focus on the classic traditions—good food, family time, and reflection. But if you’re on a self-discovery journey, working toward personal and professional goals, or building a stronger mindset for success, this season offers...