Michael Stern

Life Coach

Michael Stern is a life coach and the owner of Integral Alignment, a coaching and training business focused on a holistic approach to optimizing one's health, work, love, play, and spirituality. Michael began his professional training in 2011 as an Integral Spiritual Mentor through One Spirit Learning Alliance, and has been certified as both a hatha yoga instructor and an Emotional Intelligence Coach through GolemanEI. In addition to his private 1:1 and groupwork, he has hosted workshops with thought leaders such as Frederic Laloux, Charles Eisenstein, and Thomas Hübl. Michael holds a BA in Spanish Language from Vanderbilt University and lives in Portland, Maine.

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Co-authored Articles (10)

How to

Change Your Life

No matter how old you are, it's never too late to change your life for the better. Read this article to learn how to make changes on both the inside and outside to feel more fulfilled, happy, and at peace.

Simple Ways to Use Effective and Powerful Affirmations

Harness the power of positive thinking to manifest real results The idea that you can change your life by repeating positive, affirming statements sounds enticing—but does it work? It definitely can, but getting affirm...

How to

Slow Down Time

You can't slow down time, technically, but you can learn to slow down your perception of time. You can learn to appreciate the time you have. If you want to learn to take a step back, focus your attention, and break your...

How to

Measure Personal Growth

When you’re trying to grow as a person, it’s natural to want to track your progress. Since everyone’s personal goals and values are different, it’s important to first determine what you’re measuring and working...

How to

Write a Self Evaluation

Writing a self-evaluation can be stressful and sometimes intimidating, but it can be instrumental in helping you reach your career goals and contribute to your organization. Whether you’re required to write a self-eval...

How to

Do Nothing

Sometimes, you need to take a break to idle for a while. You can learn to take more time away from so-called "productive" activities to give yourself the chance to unwind and regenerate. Conversely, you can spend your fr...

How to

Get Over a Bad Day

Whether your day was messed up by one terrible incident or a series of minor annoyances, a bad day can leave you feeling sad, anxious, and stressed out. You can start to get yourself back on track after a bad day by taki...

How to

Heal Your Mind

Today, you can start to heal yourself with your mind. If you feel "broken," or if you feel any pain, whether it's emotional, physical, or spiritual, remember that you're capable of so much. Your brain is a powerful tool,...

How to

Get out of a Bad Mood Fast

Bad moods can be difficult for you and the people around you to deal with. While it is normal to have a range of emotions and not be completely happy all the time, you may want to be able to snap yourself out of a bad m...

How to

Be Mellow

If you're striving to be more mellow, then chances are that you're the kind of person who worries too much about small things. You may find yourself furious after someone cuts in front of you when you're driving, or afte...