Life Coaching

Therapist or Life Coach? How to Know Which One You Need

By Tina Charest | August 3, 2025

When life gets challenging or unclear, it’s natural to reach out for support—but choosing the right kind of support can be confusing. Should you work with a therapist or a life coach? Both professionals offer powerful guidance, but their approaches, tools, and areas of focus are different. At Discovery Coaching Group, we want to help…

Is More Ever Enough? Rethinking Our Pursuit of “More”

By Tina Charest | July 20, 2025

There’s a quiet whisper that runs beneath much of modern life: “If I just had a little more, then I’d be happy.” More money.More time.More recognition.More stuff. But here’s the truth: “The more we have, the more we want.” This simple phrase reveals a powerful—and often troubling—human tendency. As we accumulate, our baseline for contentment…

The True Meaning of Freedom: A Journey Within

By Tina Charest | July 4, 2025

What is freedom? At first glance, it might seem like a luxury—something enjoyed only by a fortunate few. But in truth, freedom is a necessity, a foundational aspect of human dignity. It is deeply rooted in our reason and will, and it is most fully realized when directed toward the good. Every human being has…

Embracing Solitude: Understanding Loneliness vs. Aloneness

By Tina Charest | June 19, 2025

Embracing Solitude: Understanding the Difference Between Loneliness and Aloneness Introduction: In our always-connected world, feelings of loneliness can be more prominent and challenging, yet many confuse being alone with feeling lonely. Today, we’re diving deep into the distinction between loneliness and aloneness, and how embracing the latter can lead to profound personal growth. What is…

Am I Easily Offended?”: The Surprising Key to Emotional Strength and Personal Growth

By Tina Charest | June 2, 2025

We’ve all been there.A car cuts you off. A friend says something insensitive. A relative criticizes you—again. Whether subtle or severe, these offenses can feel like tiny cuts that bleed into our day, affecting our mood, our mindset, and how we treat others. But here’s a powerful truth: Taking offense is often a choice.And how…

Pilgrim or Tourist? How Your Mindset Shapes the Journey of Life

By Tina Charest | May 17, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to move through life like a tourist—rushing, consuming, and checking boxes. But what if we approached life more like a pilgrim—seeking purpose, presence, and meaning? At Discovery Coaching Group, we believe that mindset shapes everything. And the difference between a tourist and a pilgrim? It’s not about where you’re…

Aging with Gratitude: Why Growing Older Is a Gift

By Tina Charest | May 1, 2025

At Discovery Coaching Group, we believe every stage of life has something worth celebrating. While aging may come with its challenges, it also brings an abundance of blessings—ones that are sometimes overlooked in our fast-paced, youth-focused society. But the truth is, there are so many reasons to be thankful for the gift of growing older.…

From Overwhelm to Empowered: How to Climb Out of a Despair Spiral

By Tina Charest | April 15, 2025

No matter how much personal development work we’ve done, life has a way of hitting us hard sometimes. And when it does, even the most grounded among us can feel shaken. Anxiety rises. Common sense takes a back seat. And before we know it, we’re spiraling. That spiral? It’s not a sign that you’re weak.…

Gaslighting — It’s Not Just a Buzzword

By Tina Charest | March 29, 2025

“You’re too sensitive.”“That never happened.”“You’re remembering it wrong.” These statements might seem harmless on the surface—but over time, they can become tools of a deeply damaging dynamic called gaslighting. Gaslighting is a covert form of emotional manipulation where one person causes another to question their memory, instincts, and even reality. It’s confusing, disorienting, and—when unchecked—can…

Stop Comparing. Start Healing.

By Tina Charest | March 14, 2025

At Discovery Coaching Group, we often remind our clients that healing isn’t just about weight loss or changing how you look in the mirror. It’s about coming home to yourself. Some people struggle with weight. Others struggle with how they see themselves—regardless of what the scale says. Body dysmorphia is a real and painful challenge,…