Todd Smith

Todd Smith, a former school psychologist, is founder and director of enLīven Wellness Life Coaching, Toledo's premier personal growth practice. It is Todd's mission to create a world in which people stop chasing dreams and start making their biggest aspirations actually live and breathe by stepping into their boldest challenges and committing to a life of  incredible personal growth. In his "spare time", Todd is most often spending his hours with his three talented and athletic kids at ballet, track, gymnastics, soccer, and other various activities or playing a sport himself. Todd helps clients set and achieve their biggest personal development goals by understanding their core values and crafting a vision that will guide their daily choices and actions. "Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right." — Henry Ford

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Unlock the Surprising Benefits of Optimism: 5 Proven Strategies for Cultivating More Positive Thinking and Happiness

The Importance of an Optimistic Outlook In today’s world, we seem to be constantly bombarded with negative news and messages, making it challenging to maintain a positive outlook. However, maintaining an optimistic outlook is essential for our mental, emotional, and even our physical well-being. It can impact how we perceive the world around us, how […]

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7 Signs It’s Time to Consider Life Coaching for Self-Improvement

Ready to Unlock Your Full Potential and Create a Life You Love? Discover the Power of Life Coaching We’ve all faced moments of uncertainty and struggled to find our purpose and direction in life. Despite our efforts to achieve our goals and create the life we desire, we may still feel lost and uncertain. But

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From Toxic Positivity to Authentic Happiness: Alex’s Journey of Self-Discovery

Alex is the kind of guy who always looks on the bright side, who never lets anything get him down, and who encourages everyone around him to do the same. Alex has always prided himself on his positive attitude. But lately, Alex has been feeling this constant pressure to be positive taking a toll on

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The Power of Gratitude: How to Cultivate an Attitude of Thankfulness during the Holiday Season

The Power of Gratitude: How to Cultivate an Attitude of Thankfulness during the Holiday Season The holiday season is often a time of reflection, when we take stock of the year that has passed and look forward to the year ahead. For many people, this can be a time of great joy and celebration. But

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Unconditional Positive Regard: 17 Worksheets & Activities

Unconditional positive regard describes an essential attitude that person-centered therapists adopt toward their clients, promoting growth and personal change (Wilkins, 2000). As mental health professionals, therapists recognize that they must deeply value their client’s humanity while being undeterred by any particular client behaviors for a successful outcome (Mearns & Thorne, 1988). Typically, the client experiences

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Psychology of Procrastination: 10 Worksheets & Games (PDF)

Procrastination is an interesting concept in our culture. Perceptions of procrastination range from being the topic of jokes to being associated with mental illness (Svartdal, Granmo, & Farevaag, 2018). But what is the truth about this ubiquitous behavior? As a college instructor, I deal with student procrastination every semester, often resulting in end-of-term complications. I’ve

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