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Conquer: Addictions - Weight – Depression – Anxiety Elevate: Performance - Confidence - Joy n Do you ever stop and take inventory of your life? Are you getting what you want out of life, or does it feel like you keep reaching but never quite get your hands around the things ...

Have you ever had a moment that you needed to be forgiven? I have had many along the way. There is something healing within that process, when it is genuinely given or received. Forgiveness is not forgiveness if we seek it or gives it from a negative place, or to show we are better than, or to be socially/politically correct. Regardless if you are the giver or receiver of forgiveness, if you are still mad, pissed off, or have negative feeling toward the other person; you most likely did not have a real encounter with forgiveness in that particular moment.

Henry Ford once asked one of his young automotive engineers, "What is your life ambition?" The young man said, "I want to become very rich." A couple of days later, Ford approached the engineer and instructed him to put on a pair of glasses, which instead of having glass lenses had silver dollars in the frame. Then he asked the engineer, "What do you see?" "Nothing," the guy replied. Having made his point, the auto giant said, "Then maybe you should rethink that ambition of yours." The man had money right in front of his eyes, but he couldn't see it.

Mindfulness is a powerful tool that is the perfect tonic to modern day stress and anxiety. But, it goes far beyond that and can be instrumental in helping you improve in a vast range of different ways. Read on for 10 of these many benefits to demonstrate just how transformative mindfulness really is… It helps reduce stress Mindfulness teaches us how to be present and how to exist in the moment. This helps us to rise above the stressful thoughts we might be having and even t

Do you feel as if everyone is taking advantage of your good nature? Do you think they would still do it if you were more assertive? Becoming more assertive is a goal that many of us want to achieve. We feel disrespected and we want to be able to stand our ground without guilt or fear.

Everyone has experienced a day – where you simply wait for it to end. You can’t deal with it anymore. It’s like – all that can go wrong went wrong. All things that could add to misery kept on happening. The best way to deal with a bad day – Get OVER it! O: Obsessing over it will not make it better

How Coaching can change the world. We live in a world where it seems that nothing is going right, nothing makes sense, violence is out of control, people are very unhappy, and this country is turning against the principles of our constitution. We are losing our rights and we are losing ourselves. It is not politically correct to be an individual, we must be a part of the group, or go with the trend.

Resistance is Fertile There are days when my being simmers in a stew full of resistance and I don’t want to do any of the things I’m supposed to do. Nothing feels clearly defined and my thoughts stagnate into a glop of gooey mush. Writing feels like just so many more words. Running feels like an exercise in physical torture and I don’t feel like returning emails. Nothing much seems worth accomplishing on days like that, and nothing feels urgent enough that I can’t simply let it simmer ove ight.

It is not uncommon to find people who respond differently to the very same situation. For example, when any of us are held in a heavy traffic, most of us would react with frustration, anger etc. while few might handle the situation with strength. The manner in which we deal with even minor incidents have great impact on the progress we make in our lives and determine how we overcome the obstacles to achieve the progress. A life coach can help to deepen the self-understanding of your self.

Have you ever felt the delicious sensation of creating with pure freedom? Do you know what it feels like to have the courage to try new things, to experiment, to take risks, to fool around, to play, have fun, to completely be yourself while making a mess in the process? Do you know the joy of allowing the flow of creativity to move through you as it inspires you to create according to what feels good to you? Do you create in this way?

Although this may seem like a very basic question, I hear this quite often; “What Does It Mean To Love Yourself?” Society has somehow confused and convoluted the true answer to this question. Living a life filled with happiness begins with learning to love yourself first. Let me explain what this means. Loving yourself means you do the following:

The news that R&B singer Chris Brown physically abused songstress Rihanna placed domestic violence in the spotlight once again. The drama that is playing out in front of millions of people between these two young celebrities is lived by millions of people around the world. This is not just a ...

Getting married is the most enjoyable feeling ever and now that I have a son, I feel so fulfilled. But changes will always happen, some will make you happy and others will haunt you… And there is one change that is starting to haunt me now!

Many people are afraid of challenges. I will be sharing with you “How to turn your Challenges into Money” Everyone has a challenge. This is true. It does not matter if you are a President, Governor, Business owner, Student, Motivational speaker and so on. The Challenge of being in darkness, gave rise to the invention of the electric bulb we use in our different home by Thomas Edison. Millions of people have faced challenges, defeated and turned them into money. Your current life condition is a result of how you responded to Challenges in your life sometime ago.r

What would your life be like if you were happy all the time? Really, think about it. What would it be like? In this day and age, you may think that being happy all the time just isn't possible, but in reality it is. And, not only is it possible for you, it's also possible for everyone you know. That is, once one understands the essentials of how to be happy. The Paradox of Happinessr

Family life is always in flux, and sometimes these changes can be subtle, or take place over time. It is easy to say that we all need to achieve balance in our lives, but it can be hard to do-especially when we think balance means spending equal time in each area of life. Mothers can't comprehend how to achieve balance with just one child, let alone three or four. Likewise, career people often feel that they are too busy to achieve balance-that their job controls too much of their time.

PART I - “Pre-Flight Check” What does “taking charge of your life” look like for you? Each of us has different ideas about what that is for us individually. One of the pictures (or visions) we may have when we’ve taken the reigns of our life is success in our relationships, family, business, career, finances, and so on.

Is there really a way you could stop being lazy and become a bit more productive? By surfing the internet, you will surely find tons of tips and pieces of advice on how you can avoid being lazy. However, such steps may not always be suitable for everybody. Thus, it is important that you find a formula that will work for you. Besides, life is about discovering new things about your surroundings, and yourself as well! These tips on preventing laziness really worked for me, and I hope they will work for you too. 1. Beware of the time robbers.

Many men, if not most men, have been trained to follow a definite stereotypical archetype as we progress through childhood into young adulthood. We are taught to embrace a 'hero/warrior' style of life. "Chest out, stomach in, shoulders back" way of moving through our world. It's an unnatural way for men despite the recent imposition of it upon us. By embracing it we lose contact with our natural way of breathing, our natural instincts of compassion and service and intimacy, and become the 'heros/warriors' that we think is the natural way for us.

A lot of people carry around with them a lot of “baggage” or “clutter” in their minds. When I say this I mean that they are still holding onto things that they say they should do but don’t, the person who they had a row with but both are not speaking to each other – but both want to, the coulds and shoulds in your life that hold you back – you need to let go, but you don’t. These people carry around with them a lot of emotional attention that you could be doing without and focussing on something more productive instead! Are you like this? If you are, I bet it had a

What is leadership and why should parents care? Leadership is the ability to inspire yourself and others to take positive action in life. Every individual and organization needs leadership. What is an organization exactly? An organization is a social arrangement that pursues collective goals, controls its own performance and has a boundary separating it from its environment. Your family is one of the most important organizations in the world and your family needs leadership.

"Life is what you think it is, and gives you what you dare to dream it will.” - Anon One aspect of the human condition that I find fascinating is the way that we overcome the challenges in our lives tends to be consistent with how easy or difficult we first imagine those challenges to be. We pre-empt the obstacles that are likely to present difficulties, and run a mental rehearsal of our ability to deal with them. Of course, this is a very handy skill to have if you use that rehearsal time wisely, to solve any potential problems before they occur.

Good Habits – Bad Habits. Are you sure? Good Habits: Work hard, Play hard. Lead by example. Bad Habits: Alcohol is bad for you. Banish procrastination. We all have beliefs about what are good habits and what are bad habits. My grandfather said that eating an egg or two a day was good for you. Today people are conce ed about the cholesterol in eggs. They used to have prohibition in the United States because alcohol was surely an evil thing. Now you’re supposed to drink a glass of red wine per day for your health.

What Happened to the Baby-Boomers? I remember graduating from High School in 1968 and like every class graduating, we felt like we were going to change the world. Well, we did change the world, but is the world a better place? You have to answer that question. Personally, I don’t think so.

Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you’re in a job you hate, in relationships that aren’t serving you, or in a cycle of unhealthy behavior. If this sounds like what you’re experiencing, know that you are not alone! Many people have reached out to me looking for a career coach, because they feel stagnant and are not achieving the results they want in their life. Deciding to get support is one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself. There is no shame in asking for help. In fact, this often saves time and money, while reducing the chance that you quit on your goals.

As Walt Disney said, "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." What's possible for you? What's impossible that you want to be possible? What if you could make the impossible possible? You can...it's an art. I've been thinking a lot recently about what has been called one of the modern deadly sins...over-working and

Building a business is a fantastic and challenging experience. You can wake up exhilarated to begin your day and go to bed feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. The key to success is to maintain a positive, "I CAN DO IT!” success driven mindset. Easier said than done, right? Here are 5 key strategies that will help create, enhance, and sustain the confidence of Success Driven Women who have chosen to achieve their dreams by leverage their personal and professional mindset. 1. Surround yourself with successful and positive people.

The growth and success of your business depends on building trusting relationships with other people. Ask yourself this one simple question: Do my words pull people towards me or push them away? This question requires a willingness on your part to honestly evaluate how you use your words and to what degree they build trust and respect. I warn you that what you discover may sting a bit.

As a life coach of some years standing, I am frequently emailed by people with queries about becoming a life coach, so I have recently put together a regular newsletter with information about the kinds of considerations which I believe you should take into account before you try to launch yourself into a coaching career. This article gives an introduction to some of the preliminary issues that it may be worth you bearing in mind if you are thinking of being a personal coach.

You are divine beyond measure : significant, soulful, perfection unrealized. Someone out there would move heaven + earth for you and considers you their moon + their stars. Right now, someone dreams of you, knowing their love is unrequited. Someone may lie, cheat + disappoint you. You are resilient. Your antenna will be sharper for it. You have a voice that speaks truths: ripe, relevant, resonant. Right now, someone is taking a stand + lending voice to protect your civil rights. You may trip up, screw up, even *&%# up, but you will dust off and it will raise your bar.r

Many people view their career as a separate entity, not part of their "real" life when it's actually an intricate part of it. When working with women who a re really unhappy with their job, I often hear them say things like, "Well, it's just a job, it's not my life" or "This job won't make me or break me-I have a life after I leave this place".

A common reason people attack The Secret (and now, Rhonda Byrne's sequel, The Power) is that it promotes a self-centered and "consumerist" attitude. Byrne, critics say, encourages us to focus on "manifesting" luxury cars, expensive shoes, and so on, rather than on helping others.

I cut open an apple the other day, and it blessed me. Not just the fruit - which, of course, was very tasty and healthy - but the seeds. Every apple has at least four seeds in it, enough to grow four more trees … and thousands of potential apples. Every bag of apples is an orchard! That’s true of every plant and animal God created. An ear of corn can produce a garden; a bushel can provide a field. Not only does each species have re-creative abilities designed within it; it also contains the power of multiplication – God’s promise of abundance.

No, I’m not talking about the infamous and autumnal flu vaccine, even though I have already got an email and text reminder from the doc… I’m talking about a different type of vaccine; this one is made of 100% natural ingredients and has been proven to induce a quick and comforting feeling of contentment, almost like happiness itself. I prescribed it to a client a few weeks ago. He went for it and took it like a man. I’ll tell you what happened…

My husband is a pessimist. He spends a lot of time worrying about many, many things. Among them our children, our home and now, the economy. Jerry works at home and takes time during the day to check CNN and other TV channels for the latest unnerving news about the state of the US economy. ...

copyright 2007 December 28, 2007 www.simplydivinesolutions.com While behavior in the world may be valuable, I find that thoughts and the monitoring of thoughts to be fundamentally important to our walk in the world. I once heard a fellow mother say to her child, “It isn’t ...

14 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU ARE READY FOR A RELATIONSHIP By: Debbie Dodge, PhD, LPC, CHLC 1. Will I be happy if I do not find a relationship? Happiness has to come from within ourselves. Otherwise, we will cling to the relationship as our source of happiness, identity and fulfillment. Losing that ...

My name is Brian Allen; I am 50 years of age in time as we know it, but my attitude towards life is one of many, thus making me timeless. Our thoughts are so important to us on a daily basis. What we think about most of the time is exactly what manifests in to our reality. When we change our ...

With the crisp mornings and even cooler evenings here in New England, it seems we are fast approaching the end of another year. The leaves have changed colors. The sky has taken on its winter hue. The frenzy of the holidays are fast approaching with just a few more weeks until the beginning of a new year! Where did the time go? If you're anything like me, you wonder how summer could have come and gone so quickly. Speaking of how quickly things change…how much have you accomplished in the way of making the changes you started out with at the beginning of the year?

MASSIVE INSECURITY I just read an article by a writer named Lisa Kogan on this topic. It was a great reminder that massive insecurity is an affliction suffered by a huge cross section of the entire population. We with addictions think it is unique to us. I have believed for years that while many with addictions have MI, it is shared by millions of others. There is that word I hear in oh so many places. NORMAL. I don't think there is any such thing. There are many who have chosen a path of life recovery; a path that addresses Massive Insecurity.

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. Nelson Mandela Are your fears holding you back from living? But what is courage, really? Courage is the ability to continue moving forward even in the face of challenge, adversity, and fear. Just as Mr. Mandela says in his quote, it is in the triumph over fear that is courage.

This is a phrase used in the bible of the original 12 step organization (known as the Big Book). As I have traveled the road of life, I often found myself looking for an easier, softer way to get what I wanted. In school, I dogged assignments and read other peoples notes. I have tried get rich ...

Have you ever imagined that you are receiving Divine messages and guidance all the time? That you are continually guided in everything that you do? Whether you realize it or not, you are consistently receiving Divine messages. Maybe you doubt the validity of what I'm telling you. Maybe you're ...

The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. -Paul ValerynnIn chaos theory the term Butterfly Effect is used to demonstrate the idea that one butterfly could eventually have a far-reaching ripple effect on subsequent events: For example, the flap of a seagull’s wing in Brazil could cause a tornado in Texas.nnWhat a fascinating theory! It makes me wonder how much every one of my actions today, down to the most minuscule one, will impact my life, the lives of oth

“A battlefield is a battlefield. I don’t care where you are fighting it. Unless you have lived through fearing for your life on a nightly basis, you cannot imagine what war is like." - Dr. Gayle J. Hall. A victim of domestic violence fights for her life on a daily basis, just like a soldier on the front line of combat fights for his. Now, this may be difficult for soldiers to understand and may even make some angry. They may say, “I sure did not see any women out there on the front line with me when I was at war. What the hell! How can you possibly compare the two?”

Maximized Human Potential and The Law of Love By Dr. Jeaninenwww.SimplyDivineSolutions.comncopyright 2007 11-10-07 I’ve noticed that some of my clients and friends have humorously begun to call me “Dr. Love”. It is a nickname that I thoroughly embrace. What could be a more complimentary ...

When Charles Dickens provided Ebenezer Scrooge with the ghost of Christmas future, he created what may have been the first literary description of a life coaching experience. When Ebenezer’s poltergeist showed the old fellow a view of the future, he was employing a powerful tool used by ...

Goal Setting the Right Way What are your goals? If the only one that comes to mind is success – we’re going to start working on that right now. Goal Setting Goal setting means that you need to make multiple goals. Yes, you need to have many goals set into place. When you grow a business, you need to take baby steps with it. A business starts as a baby. You have to nurture it as it grows bigger. Just like children, you love it but it will annoy you to death on some days. You need some sort of reward in there to keep you going.

I became a widow at the young age of twenty-six. My husband was an environmental scientist who was killed in a small plane crash in the interior of British Columbia that not only took his life but those of the pilot and all three passengers. The year after this devastating event in my life I ...

Marketing for generating b2b sales leads is always an important activity for various companies. Come to think of it, firms will not be able to carry on with their business if they do not have enough business coming in. And what better way to gain more customers and clients than with the help of professional lead generation services . Of course, there is always an issue about how to maximize your lead generation job. For those who are having problems in getting the business l