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6 Steps to Change
1. Realize you are stuck in habits. Become aware of what you have tried in the past that has not worked. Become willing to let go of what hasnât worked while honoring previous attempts. nn2. Become open to other perspectives. Focus on the solution not the problem. n3. Examine your beliefs and how they have and have not served you. Realize there is a choice of which path or action to take. n4. Evaluate your next steps; am I doing them out of choice, habit or fear? Check them
June 15, 2007
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6 Steps to Change
Realize you are stuck in habits. Become aware of what you have tried in the past that has not worked. Become willing to let go of what hasnât worked while honoring previous attempts. nBecome open to other perspectives. Focus on the solution not the problem. nExamine your beliefs and how they have and have not served you. Realize there is a choice of which path or action to take. nEvaluate your next steps; am I doing them out of choice, habit or fear? Check them out with oth
March 31, 2007
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There Is No Magic Pill But There is Help
I know, I know, I want one too. nnThere are so many quick fixes offered. They come in colorful pills, drinks, books, jewelry, gadgets etc. Are you attracted to any of the items that offer quick fixes with no work required on your part? Do you buy into the fantasy of a miracle cure? Do you shy away from anything that requires real work and change on your part?nnThe truth is there is no magic pill available. Sorry! Change is a process that requires daily work. The real trick is
April 7, 2006
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What is a Life Coach?
Coaching is a partnership focused on getting your goals accomplished.nnA Coach is trained to listen deeply, acknowledge whatâs there, question assumptions, point out conflicts and assist you in creating strategies toward success. A Coach is going to be bold, honest, keep you focused on what it is you want, the realities of where you are currently and keep you looking forward. A Coachâs only objective is your success â as defined by you.nnAs you attempt to transition, yo
January 3, 2006
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6 Steps to Change
1. Realize you are stuck in habits. Become aware of what you have tried in the past that has not worked. Become willing to let go of what hasnât worked while honoring previous attempts.nn2. Become open to other perspectives. Focus on the solution not the problem.nn3. Examine your beliefs and how they have and have not served you. Realize there is a choice of which path or action to take.nn4. Evaluate your next steps; am I doing them out of choice, habit or fear? Check them
January 3, 2006
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Is Food Your Substance?
Most of us are aware of alcohol, drugs and gambling as mood altering devices, but what about food? Since food is an essential part of living, it is very hard to distinguish it from other addictions. We can not eliminate it completely like we do other substances or activities. How do you know when you have crossed the line from eating for health and enjoyment to eating as a salve to life?nnSome questions to ask yourself are: Do I enjoy what I am eating? Can I stop eating it af
October 19, 2005
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I Lost My Instruction Book to Life When They Cut My Umbilical Cord
Before I was born I knew how to do very complicated things, like make sure my heart, brain and legs developed correctly. I even knew how to breathe underwater. I must have done something wrong because then I got kicked out, slapped and was forced to breathe air. nnSince then, everything Iâve learned has been trial and error. It took about a year for me to stand up and walk, and boy, did I fall a lot before that happened. When I tried to talk, but only gurgles and sounds cam
January 1, 2005