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By Lisa MartinJan 2, 20071 topic

Three Ways to Pursue Your Dreams

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live the life of your dreams? To wake up every morning feeling excited, inspired and passionate about your life? If you want to be more engaged in your own life you need to find the courage to pursue your secret hopes and ambitions. Perhaps you want to run a marathon, write a book, give a speech or start your own business. Whatâs stopping you? Whatâs getting in your way? Chances are your number one obstacle is youâ¦your sho

Primary topic: Positive Thinking

Positive Thinking

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By Lisa MartinRecently published1 topic

Create Life Theme

Ahhh.... the ubiquitous New Year's resolution. How many times have you developed a list of New Year's resolutions, which at the time sounded great, only to find yourself feeling less than enthused about it six months later? Have you ever felt guilty or depressed because you didn't achieve a New ...

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Lisa MartinRecently published1 topic

Face Your Fears

Fear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting you’re afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a ...

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Lisa MartinRecently published1 topic

Listen To Your Wisdom

Being a good listener starts with paying attention to yourself—your own inner dialogue. We all talk to ourselves, but how many of us really listen? Sometimes the inner dialogue doesn’t even shape itself into words. It’s a song that’s been running through your head for a couple of days, or that ...

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Lisa MartinRecently published1 topic

Face Your Fears

Fear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting you’re afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a ...

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Lisa MartinJan 11, 20051 topic

Forget Resolutions. Craft a Life Theme that Works.

How many people do you know who, in January, enthusiastically name their resolution for the year yet somehow neglect to follow through with it a few weeks or months later? Forget making New Year's resolutions. They rarely work because they are often based on "shoulds" versus the bigger picture of your life. What I've found does work is creating a life theme for the year ahead.nnYour life theme will be your overriding intention or "big picture" focus for the upcoming months. I

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Lisa Martin, PCCJun 20, 20051 topic

Self-contentment Leads to Confidence

Being self-content means accepting and acknowledging who you are at your core and becoming satisfied -- maybe not perfect, but satisfied -- in all areas of your life. When you learn to better understand, better appreciate and eventually love yourself, you exude a quiet confidence that will open doors to what you want in life. nnOne way to develop a strong sense of self-contentment is to give yourself the gift of self-appreciation. Offer yourself the same respect and kindness

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Lisa MartinJan 30, 20071 topic

Three Ways to Find Your Joy Spot

Have you ever stopped to consider what personal interests or passions bring you pure joy? Do you know what your J-Spot is -- that special something that you do only for you that leaves you feeling euphoric and energized? nnMore and more women today are looking for ways to add more balance and meaning to their hectic, demanding lives by engaging in personal interests that send them soaring. Whether it's quilting, gardening, tai chi, hiking, painting or jazz singing, a joy-base

Primary topic: Women's Issues

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By by Lisa Martin, PCCMay 12, 20051 topic

How Being Intentional Makes You Happy

"Inspiration does not beget action. Action begets inspiration." - Chinese ProverbnnThis proverb succinctly sums up the power of intention. Nothing happens, nothing changes without intended action. nnAn intention can best be described as an aim guiding an action. What you intend, what you truly focus your energy on, will in some form be realized. The thought alone will not make the intention come true--rather, the outcome will be influenced by your desire combined with action

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Lisa MartinDec 5, 20061 topic

Three Self-Nurturing Reasons to Start a Hobby

Writer Anna Quindlen sums it up nicely: "You cannot be really first-rate at your work if your work is all you are." Most working moms I know want a life--a life that includes work but is not completely dominated by it. We want to be fully engaged in, and feel passionate about, all aspects of our lives. Yet we often find it difficult to give ourselves permission to pursue our interests --activities or hobbies-- outside of work and family obligations. Perhaps we think engaging

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa Martin, PCCFeb 7, 20051 topic

Keep the Fires Burning

The toys are put away, homework's done and the kids are in bed. The lunches are made and the dishwasher is on. You wash your face, brush your teeth, choose clothes for tomorrow and then collapse into bed beside your spouse. You lean over give your mate a perfunctory kiss and casually comment that your sex life "sure isn't what it used to be before kids"âand instantly fall asleep. nnIt's a familiar scenario that finds its way into jokes and television sit-coms. Nurturing lov

Primary topic: Family

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By Lisa MartinDec 22, 20051 topic

A Three-Part Plan to Enjoy the Festive Season

A few years ago I read a story that gave me a new perspective on the holiday season. In this tale, a fictional town was experiencing the worst yuletide in its history because all the female residents were on strike. This reminded me that, often, women are the foundations, the unsung heroes, of the holiday season. nnFor many us, the non-fictional holiday story goes like this: Every year, you promise to get a better grip on the holidays but somehow, you always get caught up in

Primary topic: Women's Issues

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By Lisa MartinOct 31, 20061 topic

Remember to Play

When you're searching for balance, it is really important to create space for play. Playing restores and reenergizes you. It makes you feel good physically. We just have to look at children to be reminded of the magical powers of play.nnThink how that used to feel...playing for the fun of it, for pure pleasure.nnPlay is about making a conscious decision to forget about the day-to-day pressures of life and work, and enjoy yourself for more than a minute or two, for the sole pu

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa MartinSep 1, 20051 topic

How Can I Deal With it All?

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Have a to-do list a mile long? An in-tray that's about to collapse? Closets that are jam-packed with junk and a stack of family photos? nnNow school is starting and things are just going to get worse! How can you deal with it all?nnOften when we look at all there is to do, it can seem and is overwhelming. But if we chunk it down into smaller tasks the world starts to look a lot brighter. Try this 4S strategy. nn Sort it. nFirst review the four are

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa MartinJul 4, 20061 topic

Three Strategies to Create an Abundant Life

Each of us has many things to be grateful for in our lives. But sometimes we take them for granted or, even worse, we forget them in the midst of our crowded daily schedules. Working moms tell me that when they are really busy they find themselves focusing on what they don't have instead of treasuring what they do. nnReturning home from a particularly stressful day at work, you might find yourself complaining that your house isn't clean, big or modern enough. When you've woke

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Lisa MartinJul 4, 20061 topic

Ready, Set, September!

Languid, less scheduled August has given way to September. Ah, September. It is a time for new beginnings and making plans. In addition to organizing your childrenÂ¡Â¦s school and extra-curricular activities, many of you are sketching out and loading up on things you want to accomplish in the months ahead. Although this look-forward attitude comes with a sense of renewal and excitement, it can quickly lead to overwhelm if your let your life accelerate unchecked. Now is the ti

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa MartinOct 31, 20061 topic

Stop Putting Up With Stuff

Someone interrupts you while you are speaking. Your child raises his voice at you. A person speaks to you in a way you find offensive. Other people take credit for your ideas. You keep working longer and longer hours at work. Your family is constantly late coming to the dinner table. If you've experienced any of these scenarios, then it is time to stop putting up with stuff. It's time to strengthen your boundaries.nnBoundaries are imaginary lines that surround and protect you

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa MartinJul 4, 20061 topic

Ready for Some Summer Fun?

Children naturally love to play. My son spends most of his waking hours just having fun.nnRemember how that used to feel? Playing for the joy of it... for pure pleasure.nnWhen you have so many demands on your time, it is easy to forget about finding joy in everyday life. It's easy to get too busy to do the things you enjoy. But it is really important to create the space for fun. Playing restores and reenergizes you. It makes you feel good. When you make having fun a part of y

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Lisa MartinSep 7, 20061 topic

Face Your Fears

Fear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting youâre afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a chance to assess what is holding you back. nnReal Fears ProtectnLetâs look first at ârealâ fearâthat is, fear or concern thatâs based in reality and that you must look at a

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa MartinSep 7, 20061 topic

Commit to your Wellness â Part I

Your nose is running. Your body aches. You know you got that cold from your seven-year-old. The work project youâve been struggling with is due Friday, and you keep telling yourself, âI just donât have time to be sick.ânnNo career-committed mother wants to give up her precious time to illness. But the truth is if you donât make time for your health, you will have to make time for illness. And, illness, we all know throws a curve ball at our balance.nnThis is not mea

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa MartinDec 5, 20061 topic

You Are Not Alone

When you think about it, no one who ever accomplished anything great did it by themselves. Other people encouraged and supported them along the way. nnTake Oprah Winfrey, she is a powerhouse woman doing truly wonderful things for other women. She is able to do so much for so many because she places her trust in others to help her make it happen.nnThe same holds true for working mothers. Having a support team will make it easier and less stressful for you to balance the compet

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa MartinSep 7, 20061 topic

Five Steps to a More Positive You

Do you want to feel great about yourself? Would you like to see all that you wish for come to fruition? Do you want to find the right balance? There's a secret weapon that will make it all happen-and it's You. The way you think about yourself will be your true ally in living an inspired and balanced life. Your ability to think positively and believe in yourself will form the cornerstone of your success. Here are five strategies to help you become your own champion.nn1. Apprec

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa MartinSep 7, 20061 topic

Commit to your Wellness â Part II

We have already reviewed the importance of scheduling appointments with your health-care provider(s) and creating your own personal nourishment plan that includes smaller, more frequent meals and plenty of water. Here are a few more ideas to help you rejuvenate a happy, healthier you. nnMake Meal Planning a Family EventnOne of the simplest ways to keep your health on track is to plan your meals. Many of us wake up with two questions on our minds: âwhat should I wear today?â

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa MartinSep 27, 20061 topic

Love Yourself First

On the route to discovering better balance in your life, one of the key indicators of your success will be your ability to become more self-content.nnOne way to develop a strong sense of self-contentment is to give yourself the gift of self-appreciation. Offer yourself the same respect and kindness you give to others you care deeply for. nnFeel good in your own skin nIâve noticed that women have a tendency to focus on what is "wrong" about themselves versus what is "right."

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Lisa MartinSep 27, 20061 topic

Let Go of Total Control

If you find yourself constantly griping about having too much to do and never enough hours in the day to do it all, you may be the cause of the problem. As working mothers we are used to taking charge and getting things done. For many of us, time is limited for decision-making and negotiation and it doesnât take long to get to the point where we think, âItâs just easier to do everything myself.â But is it? At home and at work, we need to consider how much control is n

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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