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Top of the morning to you! Hi there! Good morning! Morning! These are some of the few ways I greet you online and in person. Sometimes, it’s accompanied with a hug, but always with high energy and a big smile. So, this morning I hope you feel my sheer joy, enthusiasm and thankfulness to you, as ... Views: 1541
There’s a lot of talk about major changes brewing on the planet and in the lives of those who inhabit it. Some describe how the shifts in the magnetic poles affect people. Others refer to the prophecies for 2012 and the period leading up to Transformation. Many simply appreciate the seasonal ... Views: 1794
I had a client once who was struggling to let go of the lingering anger she was still feeling for her former boyfriend who had broken up with her a few months before. The good news was that because of this break up, my client's life was literally exploding with exciting new possibilities and ... Views: 1215
Changes in our life come disguised as the ultimate human freedom.
Why?
Because the ultimate human freedom is power to choose, to respond to change and not to remain in overwhelm, frustration and fear.
Initially change does not usually appear as feelings of freedom!
Based on my ... Views: 1602
In her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven ... Views: 1021
What brings us to a point of change?
The answer to that question can be extremely complex when we explore all the events that occur in our personal lives and the impact of society and the environment and a hundred other variables outside of our control. It is human nature to ask the question, ... Views: 1052
As you continue your journey along the path of self discovery, your reactions to certain events may cause you to wonder where that came from. You react in ways that seem totally out of context with the situation. This may cause you to pause and wonder why this simple situation is having such ... Views: 992
Owly and his sidekick Iggy.
Molly and her sidekick Li'l Dude.
The same story.
Molly was a Jerry Lee type of German Sheppard: the medium brown body and black muzzle. She was from the pound, a young adult who had lived in the truck of an unemployed homeless rural western dude, with him. ... Views: 2826
Each of us aspires to live a life that is fulfilled. A life blessed with joy, health, happiness and prosperity. Yet, so many of us are challenged daily to realize these dreams and aspirations. What is it that's inherent for all of us in this life long struggle; why, after repeated effort to ... Views: 2798
Ethical Wills have been around for many generations but seem to be regaining their strength. That may be simply because many of you are getting to the stage in life where you begin thinking about what you are passing along to your children or other loved ones.
Another term for Ethical Wills ... Views: 1250
Dating and Grief
By
Sandy Clendenen
About a year after my husband died I began feeling extremely restless. Grief kept my mind skittering from one thing to another. Although these restless feelings were confusing, they were at least a bit of a relief from the heaviness of grief’s deep ... Views: 1267
Goal setting is something we all do in our lives. It can be personal like giving up smoking or losing weight. Or it could be a professional goal such as reaching a particular sales target, achieving a particular grade in your company or, if you are running a business, breaking into a new market ... Views: 1610
The magical power of a band-aid. Once applied, to a child, the hurt and pain instantly defuses and they are left healed and ready for the next adventure … Doesn’t matter the kind of band-aid – name brand vs. dollar store, Scooby Doo vs. Hello Kitty, to a child they hold power; the kind of power ... Views: 1416
I would like to share with you something I have come up with called the flexibility factor. I came up with this idea from seeking peace within tension without allowing myself to be moved from the path I was trying to travel. Here is how it happened.
Over the last few days I have noticed an ... Views: 1765
Ok! So you are waking up your inner master at last! And now you have your hands full of questions without any answer... And you ask yourself... Now what?! How I can evoke my family understanding and support? Well, nine months are left of this year, which means that every moment counts. It is ... Views: 1645
1. Take time out to imagine the possibilities. Remember when you were a kid and mom, dad, teachers and other adults would tell you to get your head out of the clouds? It was spoken to you so much, you stopped dreaming and you got a 9 to 5 or 8 to late job that didn?t feed your soul. You forgot ... Views: 1133
IF you feel, or believe, that your life is in such an impossible state that there is no way you can move forward from it,(without it being ovewhelmingly painful or catastrophic), take heart. It's just these kind of circumstances that often give rise to major growth. But in order to do that, you ... Views: 2026
Whether it is if we want to continue working full-time or adjust to a less rigid schedule, or move from where we are living or pursue a passion we have always had but never had the time to fully enjoy, it is not unusual that these crossroads occur.
Transitions often do not happen ... Views: 1087
"Be brave enough to live creatively. The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. You cannot get there by bus, only by hard work, risking and by not quite knowing what you are doing. What you ... Views: 975
As you travel through life, you’ll want to have a direction to follow. Clarifying what you desire in your life will give you this map. Not only will this aid you in your path, it will also be a guide for who you attract into your life. If your relationships are not bringing you joy and ... Views: 1268
As a success coach, I am often asked how to change your life. Sure the question comes in many forms, but the answer is always the same. The quickest way to overcome any challenge or to bring about any change in your life is by changing your thoughts about whatever it is that is giving you a hard ... Views: 1529
Responding to Change
Keep your ship steady in choppy seas
Change is an inevitable and necessary part of life. Even small changes can have a big impact, leading to feelings of anxiety and loss of control. Try these tips to help you stay happy during change.
1. Come home to your ... Views: 1349
As the end of summer approaches, some students with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder begin to dread the first day of school. They become anxious and worried without being able to pinpoint the reason. They get headaches or stomach aches at the mere thought of walking in the school ... Views: 1127
The Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation network is one of the fastest growing types of treatment in the world.
Narconon treatment is also different from most other drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers available to those struggling with addiction.
The philosophy of Narconon has ... Views: 1553
The lure of the next “get rich quick” scheme seizes me – the hype and the false flattery of strange bedfellows beckons. It seems the poor lead the poorer – the rich lead the poor and the super rich lead the rich. Each with their grand schemes of wealth creation based on the brittle foundation ... Views: 1162
Recently, I’ve been to several gatherings talking with people I’ve newly met.
There has been one consistent, pronounced theme to all of our conversations. People are frightened. They are anxiously waiting for things to get back to normal.
And I could see that this is keeping them frozen, ... Views: 1201
Ladies if you haven't learned this by now you might not ever. Men think about sex a lot. This is our nature we desire it, we fantasize about it, and we want it all the time. Back up a bit that last little part isn't quite true. Men want sex all the time isn't exactly true we want it until we can ... Views: 4115
Just because the U.S. government can afford a shutdown doesn't mean you can. You have a family to provide for, bills to pay, and hopefully a retirement to fund.
So despite all the news about the federal shutdown, what can you do to succeed in a shutdown?
Check out these 3 Positive Ways to ... Views: 1520
So you want to turn your life around, but time is soaring by and you're not soaring anywhere. This exact scenario is what leads most people to life coaching.
There is a wealth of information available in self-help books and videos, on personal development blogs and web sites; as well as, ... Views: 1965
While working from home has a lot of upsides, it also has a few challenges. One is social isolation and loneliness. Here are just a few ways you can overcome that.
Go Out
Working from home is really more of a figure of speech rather than a literal description of where you are going to ... Views: 889
Going back to school as an adult can be very stressful. There are a number of things a parent must consider before attempting to adjust their family’s lifestyle, schedule and budget. A complete family effort is essential to accommodate any parent looking to return to school. These 4 tips will ... Views: 1101
Some people say that life starts at 40, and we’d be inclined to agree. At 40, you’ve got stuff figured out. You’re not struggling with your first job or navigating dating with youthful naivety. You probably have a career, know what you want in life and you know how to have fun. While there are ... Views: 1332
Do you have a passion for news? Are you the next Barbara Walters or Walter Cronkite? If you're ready to become a news anchor, below you will learn how to become an anchor.
1. Be Certain of Your Chosen Career Path
There are several career fields that combine storytelling and media. Make sure ... Views: 794
There’s no escaping it - we are in a global pandemic. Businesses have shut down, and those daily commuters now commute from their bed to their desk instead of to the office. It’s an abrupt and necessary transition, and we aren’t alone in doing it.
This time can be a confusing one. We are all ... Views: 772
If you have managed to do any research on auto navigation systems I'm sure you've come across countless nifty features that these devices have in common. While not all devices utilize the very same technology, it is great to know that cell phones today in addition to handheld auto navigation ... Views: 406
Have you been feeling out of sorts at work and wondering if you need to make a change, but not sure if now is the time?
It’s important to self-reflect on a regular basis and not simply drift through life and career without awareness.
Paying attention to the synchronicities and signs in your ... Views: 1773
Are you thinking about starting a bee farm business? Here’s what you should know about how to make it a profitable business!
For most people, beekeeping starts as a hobby. Or, it begins as a way to help the environment or a way to have a natural source of healthy honey in their own ... Views: 369
Hey there everyone!!
While you may or may not be the recipient of an April Fool’s practical joke, we all have been played the fool sometime in life. The question is, what kind of fool do we play?
Here you will find the interesting distinctions of seven kinds of fools. We may not be able ... Views: 2654
1. Deal in facts not rumours
- Learn all you can about the Changes ahead and communicate the facts to your team
2. Maintain open 2 way communication
- Ask open ended questions to encourage discussion and build relationships within your team/organisation.
- Examples of open-ended ... Views: 1100
Discovering your life purpose is a journey into knowing yourself. Your life has been guiding you to your purpose all along. It’s just matter of knowing what the signposts are.
Here’s a fun acronym to help you learn and remember the steps to purpose:
P = Passions: What do you love to do? ... Views: 1687
When people first started talking about life coaches, there was quite a buzz about who they were and what they did – what exactly was a life coach. No-one really knew but the idea sounded appealing, a sort of grown up buddy system with someone on your side , guiding through the dramas of life. ... Views: 936
I’ve been asked repeatedly “What are the nuggets that you most frequently share with the ladies you work with?” So I decided to share 4 life lessons I’ve learned in over 15 years of working with women and nearly that long being a mom. If you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I?” or “Why am I here?” ... Views: 1494
Inspired by the courageous, wise members of my July 2014 Trust Yourself program. Quotes from the forum reprinted with permission.
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My family and I were driving into town last summer when we saw a blue van pass by with the words “Mr. Pool” printed on the side.
“There goes Mr. Pool,” I ... Views: 1567
Your self-image is how you see yourself. And that will be the greatest determining factor in your success or failure in every area of your life. But the good news is that you can change it.
If your self-image is less than ideal, here is a powerful process you can do at the end of each day to ... Views: 1236
Your actions are related to your results. That might seem like a no-brainer, but not everyone always makes a strong connection between their desired outcomes and the actions they take.
Ideally you're motivated and energized to get busy and get things done every day, but you might ... Views: 1228
If you’ve been the victim of marital infidelity and are now working through the divorce; healing infidelity can be a daunting process. As much as you think to yourself, how will I move on? There will come a time when you will be interested in dating again, therefore trust after infidelity is ... Views: 3621
The day that I reached the 300k mark in my business I didn’t feel happy. I had been frequently attending fancy events staying in fancy hotels – you know the kind with really large water features, perfect gardens, and extremely polite staff – the kind who say “can I do anything else for you miss” ... Views: 1802
I have been a Speed Dating Coordinator since 2002 and have learned how this process can help singles expand their dating portfolio while having fun at the same time. I want to share this knowledge and provide a clear understanding of what to expect when attending a speed dating event, and how it ... Views: 5762
When my daughter sees a dog or a playground or anything she’s come to associate with joy, she goes into full body excitement mode, in complete anticipating of the fun she’s about to have. Big smile, squealing, legs kicking, arms flailing and pointing … the fun begins before we even pet the dog ... Views: 1131