<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lourdes Laifer Coaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[My compassionate, supportive life coaching empowers clients to build self-worth, experience emotional healing and attain stress management tools.]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Struggling with Negative  Limiting Beliefs   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever stopped to consider how beliefs are formed? Sure, some things are scientifically proven with supporting empirical evidence, but that's not what I'm referring to. I'm talking about beliefs that are not backed by evidence or fact. In cases like this, often it is the repetition of a statement that influences our belief and tendency to treat information as as fact, not fiction. When we hear a statement over and over again, that repetition influences us to the extent that we no...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/stop-struggling-with-negative-limiting-beliefs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69173d145e2a138550622099</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:12:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/67615c_3c6fe4f59e8d44edb6a0c28dbd75e667~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend of the Two Wolves:               A Timeless Tale of Inner Battle  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't underestimate the power of choice, awareness, mindfulness, and intention. Which wolf will you feed? A long time ago, a wise...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/the-legend-of-the-two-wolves-a-timeless-tale-of-inner-battle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67feda84c9ecd4484149ce79</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/67615c_3c6fe4f59e8d44edb6a0c28dbd75e667~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supplement Secrets:                                   Unlock Your Best Self]]></title><description><![CDATA[I often get questions about the supplements I take, so I thought I'd share a few of my go-to's and explain why I love them. Let's dive...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/supplement-secrets-unlock-your-best-self</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b23c583bc10ce589595724</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:42:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4a2eb10b3154a8a8c1bcda2e37e94c0.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spilling the Tea on Tea:                                6 Teas for Your Health &#38; Well-being]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the love of tea I've been a devout tea drinker since my teenage years. Both of my parents were coffee drinkers but tea was always the...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/spilling-the-tea-on-tea-6-teas-for-your-health-well-being</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b228384d05dd00b2463c0a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:22:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/361f6d56d00746189dd452ed5df74452.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What You Didn't Know About Meditation &#38; Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meditation in Community Every day, about 6,000 women in the US reach menopause – making that approximately 2 million women yearly. Common...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/what-you-didn-t-know-about-meditation-menopause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6727e4076308391e769766fa</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:59:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fe9f72ccd3484a4e838d43efa41d3ab1~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Connection Between Meditation and Longevity]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s widely known that stress can speed up the aging process – people who work in positions that cause a lot of stress seem to age at a...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/the-connection-between-meditation-and-longevity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e43039221de3ad212cfbb6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:39:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4a2eb10b3154a8a8c1bcda2e37e94c0.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unleashing the Power of Belief: How Our Thoughts Shape Our Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our beliefs hold immense power – they influence our thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Whether we realize it or not, what we believe about...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/unleashing-the-power-of-belief-how-our-thoughts-shape-our-reality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66afb8c0b550ba278d41edbe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:38:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/67615c_8740be91b104444ab05e52c18550b536~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Relationship Between Aging, Neuroplasticity, and the Development of Wisdom:                    What Science Tells Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we journey through life, our brains undergo remarkable changes. The aging process brings both challenges and opportunities, and...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/exploring-the-relationship-between-aging-neuroplasticity-and-the-development-of-wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">668aafbc3fc59de6203d39ce</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/67615c_83513248fee143e181d172938de1c637~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embrace Your Authentic Self:             The Art of Not Sacrificing You]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world that often demands conformity and compromise, it’s essential to recognize the value of staying true to yourself. The art of...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/embrace-your-authentic-self-the-art-of-not-sacrificing-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66635805ca42d23054280e9b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:20:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/67615c_8740be91b104444ab05e52c18550b536~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Yourself: Master Self-Confidence, Self-love, Authenticity, and Healthy Boundaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Master self-confidence &#38; self-love by cultivating conviction within...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/empowering-yourself-master-self-confidence-self-love-authenticity-and-healthy-bounda</link><guid isPermaLink="false">658b24342088dbbd51a485a1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 22:26:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/67615c_6252b4a2ddcd4abd8f67fb1f87398e30~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_465,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Numerous Benefits and Practices of Meditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love the benefits I’ve experienced from meditating and am passionate about sharing this practice with others. There are so many...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/exploring-the-numerous-benefits-and-practices-of-meditation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">661acc5945be53e9ac622114</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:26:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0f87dd5030444db9402c06c872067ec.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs You Might be a People-Pleaser and How to Break the Cycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to know if you're a people-pleaser? Take this short quiz. 1. I put other people’s needs and wants ahead of my own and feel as if I...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/signs-you-might-be-a-people-pleaser-and-how-to-break-the-cycle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65f5d023bb1cde970d2feb9b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 17:56:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_09ba0a50f50c4ee2b800bba2a46ee2d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beliefs Tame Us &#38; Shape Our Lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do beliefs formed in childhood shape our lives? Exploring the Elephant Training Metaphor Do you know how baby elephants are tamed for...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/beliefs-and-how-they-tame-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e36caa09a1e194eb899ce0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:47:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a48677387653477789dc2b539084d7ab.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Life Coach or Therapist: Which Professional Fits Your Needs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When is it time to see a life coach rather than a therapist? There are five main reasons why you might choose to see a life coach instead...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/life-coach-or-therapist-which-professional-fits-your-needs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65d0fd32103b8a057aa00a7c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:35:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/67615c_799d9525bef844fa9880fe76a7c2ff2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Confidence and Self-Love – The Ins, The Outs, and The In-Between]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may often hear the terms ‘self-confidence’ and ‘self-love’ used interchangeably – however, they’re very different concepts when it...]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/self-confidence-and-self-love-the-ins-the-outs-and-the-in-between</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65bfd8acd49fa69304cc27f5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 19:55:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fc265771955b4123aa9a8ae6c5fae41b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Lives: Helping People Feel Seen, Heard, and Valued]]></title><description><![CDATA[From an early age, I’ve wanted to help others feel better about themselves. I think this was due to a desire to feel better about myself....]]></description><link>https://www.lourdeslaifer.com/post/empowering-lives-helping-people-feel-seen-heard-and-valued</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65947b08d224998d4223b7b9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:54:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/67615c_2b152021d5174dd888930ec37daecc3a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_965,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lourdes Laifer</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>