Today we’d like to introduce you to Diane Lang.
Hi Diane, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
About 12 years ago, I got very sick. I could barely swallow any food or liquids for over a year. In the first two months, I lost 25 pounds due to the illness. It took almost a year to get a diagnosis. Unfortunately, I have an incurable, pre-cancerous illness but before I even received a diagnosis, I knew I needed to do something to help my mental health. I was falling apart. I started using the science of positive psychology and the happiness habits. These were positive psychology interventions; I had used with my clients and saw results but now it was my turn and it really helped me shift into a more positive place so I could heal.
About 12 years ago, I got very sick. I could barely swallow any food or liquids for over a year. In the first two months, I lost 25 pounds due to the illness. It took almost a year to get a diagnosis. Unfortunately, I have an incurable, pre-cancerous illness but before I even received a diagnosis, I knew I needed to do something to help my mental health. I was falling apart. I started using the science of positive psychology and the happiness habits. These were positive psychology interventions; I had used with my clients and saw results but now it was my turn and it really helped me shift into a more positive place so I could heal.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
It’s been a roller coaster ride both with my illness and business but overall, it’s been a great experience and I love what I do. Being a solopreneur can be very tough and lonely at times so having a passion for what you do is very important.
It’s been a roller coaster ride both with my illness and business but overall, it’s been a great experience and I love what I do. Being a solopreneur can be very tough and lonely at times so having a passion for what you do is very important.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a positive psychology coach, educator, author and speaker. I have a coaching business and I speak all over the US both virtually and in person. I have three books, my most recent is Mindfully Happy – Waking up to Life published by Sentia.
I’m a positive psychology coach, educator, author and speaker. I have a coaching business and I speak all over the US both virtually and in person. I have three books, my most recent is Mindfully Happy – Waking up to Life published by Sentia.
How do you define success?
It’s individually defined and for me, it changes. At this moment, I find success about consistently moving forward both professionally and personally. I find success doing better than I did yesterday. I also ask these questions at least monthly to make sure I’m moving forward.
It’s individually defined and for me, it changes. At this moment, I find success about consistently moving forward both professionally and personally. I find success doing better than I did yesterday. I also ask these questions at least monthly to make sure I’m moving forward.
Am I constantly learning new things?
Am I stepping outside of my comfort zone and growing?
Is my business going up a level?
Am I stepping outside of my comfort zone and growing?
Is my business going up a level?
Contact Info:
- Website: www.dianelang.org
- Instagram: instagram.com/dianelangcoaching
- Facebook: facebook.com/
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