Nicolette Tura, MA
Empowerment Coach
Education
- MA, Sociology, San Francisco State University
- BA, Sociology, the University of California, Berkeley
Certifications & Organizations
- E-RYT 500 Certified Yoga Instructor, Focus in Psychology and Mindfulness, Yoga Tree San Francisco, Nov. 2018
- Corrective Exercise Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Aug. 2014
- California Licensed Massage Practitioner, Jan. 2014
- UC Berkeley Trained Health Coach, Dec. 2013
- Yoga Tune Up Instructor, June 2013
Favorite Piece of Advice
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Co-authored Articles (51)
What Should I Do Quiz
Not sure how to cure a case of boredom? Being bored can drain your energy and bring down your mood, which is why we’re here to help you out—and hopefully make your day a little more interesting. There are so many th...
How to
Write a Journal Entry
Keeping a journal allows you to record what’s happening in your life and to work through your thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, you might write a journal for school to help you deepen your understanding of what you’r...
How to
Handle Haters and Jealous People
When someone feels inferior or slighted, they often express their feelings in the form of jealousy or hate. These feelings can cause uncomfortable situations and make you feel bad for your success. Confronting haters and...
How to
Deal With Disrespectful People
Encountering disrespectful behavior from others can be unnerving and upsetting. If someone has been disrespectful to you, you may be left wondering how to respond—or if you should respond at all. Take some time to asse...
How to
Be Confident
Confidence is a very tricky little thing. Feeling good about yourself is so easy to put at the will of others when it should only be up to you. The good news is that you're driving this self-assurance train and it's read...
How to
Start a Journal
In order to start a journal, you'll need a notebook, a writing tool, and a commitment to yourself. The first move is to write your first entry. Then, you can think about keeping up a regular journal! Use the journal as a...
20 Ways to Deal With Stubborn People
It's no fun to try to convince a stubborn person to do what you want. Dealing with stubborn people can be very frustrating and exhausting, whether you're talking to a co-worker or your own mother. But if you understand t...
How to
Be a Cute Girl
Being a cute girl isn't just about what you look like, it’s also about how you dress, how you act, and how you treat other people. You can be cute by being open and friendly with people, by being interested and curious...
How to
Fill the First Page of Your Diary
Keeping a diary can be a great way to record your thoughts, witness them, and stay in touch with yourself.. 23 January 2020. Getting started can be the hardest part! Don't worry too much about making it perfect, just wri...
How to
Be Confident when Someone Insults You
Insults can be hurtful, especially when you do not know how to deal with them. Building and showing your confidence after someone insults you is not always easy, but when you can manage to do so it shows that you are in ...
Signs That a Person is Being Sarcastic
A complete guide to understanding sarcasm (and why people use it) Does your classmate ''really'' love your new bag? Is the gas station attendant ''actually'' having the best day of their life? Thanks to sarcasm, it's not...
17 Ways to Reset Your Life and Reboot Your Future
Take actionable steps today to make the life you've envisioned a reality If you feel like you're stuck in a rut or you're just not happy with the way things are going, you might want to shake things up. Hitting the reset...
How to
Reject a Marriage Proposal
The fairytale suggests that "yes, oh, yes!" is the only answer ever given to a proposal of marriage. But sometimes, marriage is not a good choice. There are many good reasons for rejecting a proposal: uncertainty that th...
The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Dreams Happen
Your biggest ambitions are within reach with these stepsThere is no greater time than now to start living your dreams. But how do you do it? Making your dreams come true doesn’t have to be a wild fantasy—you can begi...
How to
Handle an Introvert
On the outside, introverted people might seem quiet or shy, but this just means that they're more comfortable in their own skin. Introverted people are often thoughtful, focused, and great at listening. If you need a lit...
How to
Stop Interrupting
Even if you don’t mean anything by it, interrupting others can irritate them and make you seem selfish or disrespectful. If you have a habit of interrupting people when they speak, focus on listening mindfully and maki...
How to Start Living Your Best Life Today
Concrete ways to find your purpose and create the life you want "Live your best life." These four simple words, made famous by Oprah Winfrey, make a path to happiness seem clear-cut and simple. However, things can get in...
How to Focus on Yourself & Your Own Needs
Make your well-being a priority with these simple techniques How do you stop spending all your energy on others and devote more to yourself? Focusing on yourself can be as simple as carving out more alone time for yours...
Tired of Losing Your Cool? 16 Ways to Feel Less Irritable
Conquer angry feelings and find inner peace todayYou're doing your best to stay calm, but sometimes, it all just becomes too much—and so you snap. Feeling annoyed all the time can be super frustrating, so if you're loo...
How to
Stop Being Sarcastic
Using sarcasm excessively can make a person seem disingenuous, passive aggressive, and callous. Often times it is used when a person feels angry, distrustful, or frustrated, but cannot find the courage to speak directly ...
