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Many people are looking for that one thing that will make them happy, whether it be wealth, a relationship, a new career, etc. At the same time many people have gotten what they thought they wanted, only to find out it wasn't what they wanted at all. They search endlessly for something outside of themselves to fulfill them and give them a sense of purpose in life.

Remember that fantastic old David Bowie tune called, “Crashing in the Same Car?” The track was about living a life where you keep repeating patterns that bring about catastrophes. If this sounds familiar to how you life is going, even if you feel “this time it will be different” you then need to learn about life coaching. That is simply because learning about life coaching may also help expose what helps make you tick and just how you may be subconsciously sabotaging your att

HOLISTIC HEALTH/BALANCE “Health is wholeness and balance, an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed.”rn— Andrew Weil, MD Health is wholeness, and health is multi-faceted. When major areas of health are addressed, balance results. With an MD such as Dr. Weil, physical health is of primary importance. Keys are proper eating, exercise and rest and all in moderation. To co-creatively ensure your physical well being, regular check-ups are a key.

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 ...

How’s your energy right now? Do you feel “charged up and ready to go, or do you feel “drained”? If you’re feeling weighted down, tired, or unenthusiastic, you’re probably experiencing an energy leak. Something is draining the energy from your living battery – your body. Things that sap your energy can take many forms. Some are blatantly obvious such as encountering boring or needy people or doing work you dislike. Some are more sneaky and subtle, such as things in your environment that are broken and need fixing or objects such as clothing or tools that you don’t use, but keep anyway.

When your job is made redundant, it’s all to easy to see it as a disaster - as though you’re unwanted, unloved and you’ve been assigned to the scrap heap. Even if you’re quite happy to leave the job you’re in, and move on, you may go through a period of ‘mou ing’, of feeling rejected and ...

You have a boss who’s narcissistic, mean, incompetent, and just plain unlovable. But instead of letting your boss’s unpleasant behavior affect your productivity and happiness in the workplace, why not turn it to your advantage? It is almost impossible that you will ever love your boss’s bad behavior, but then again, you can’t just let it get the best of you. There are things you can learn from his or her bad behavior, actually. Read on to find out how. 1. You can look smart

Self respect = Self esteemr Last week I had the opportunity to talk with you a little bit about the meaning of RESPECT. Ultimately, in the addiction world, we have to add SELF into the equation. How important is self respect/self esteem and have I got it?I have had the opportunity to interface with multiple thousands of people who have addiction issues or have been directly impacted by addiction. I have worked individually with hundreds. Let me make a bold statement: “I have never met an active addicted person who has good self esteem (or self respect)”. Chew on that one.

When I decided to leave the Midwest and return to my home state of Oregon I was heart broke and expecting my oldest daughter. My mother insisted that I come home. Even at twenty one I let her make many decisions for me, especially regarding the relationship between my daughter and her father. ...

When is the right time to begin something new, to break your routine and begin a new adventure? It could be a new business endeavor, moving, or a change in relationship status. It could be a spiritual practice. It might even be taking a vacation for an extended period of time giving you a chance to create a new paradigm for your life. Think about what goes into getting away. You have to block out a period of time and you have conce s that while you're gone, things will fall apart without you or you'll miss out on that big opportunity.

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.

There are two ways to live your life - one as though nothing is a miracle, the other as though everything is a miracle. -- Albert Einstein Is it just a random event that the Earth rotates perfectly on it’s axis and orbits perfectly around the sun? Is it just a coincidence that the planet maintains it’s atmosphere and temperature perfectly to sustain human life? Is it really out of your control that you couldn’t find a parking spot close to the mall?

Do you feel a compulsion to act in a certain way? Do you abuse food, cigarettes, drugs, or alcohol? Do you feel depressed, down, low on energy? Do you have a constant struggle with your health? Most people would choose to improve their lives, improve their health, improve their abundance ...

We’ve all been there. You’re sailing through your day feeling great and then out of nowhere, you are hit with an email, phone call, or conversation that knocks you off balance. Or maybe, you go through the workday with a constant weight on your shoulders. You could be stressed out at a job you hate or have negative coworkers that drain your energy. Did you know that 75-90% of all doctors visits is due to stress? It sounds shocking, but when you think about it you see that it makes complete sense. Increased stress lowers our body’s ability to fight infection and disease.

A questio I am asked all the time is, "How can I possibly take better care of myself when there is so much else I have to do?" My busy clients tell me all the time that they have too much going on to exercise or eat right or to take time to relax or pursue their passion. They are operating from the belief that they will be unable to take better care of themselves until their life calms down or stops requiring so much from them. They ARE busy, but that isn't what's stopping them. What's stopping them is their mindset.

Managers are generally authoritative, daring leaders. On the other hand, shy people are likely to hold back, be reserved in conversations, and even avoid social interactions. A very interesting question now is whether or not shy people can be effective leaders. If you are a shy type and you happen to be promoted as a manager, there is no doubt that you will be facing some serious challenges. To be successful, it will take conscious effort on your part to work on your leadership skills every single day.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is not safer in the long run than exposure.” Helen Keller. I have always loved this quote, well to be honest I have always loved the first bit. I have never seen the whole of it and when you do it makes it even more powerful. It came to me at the end of my meditation and somehow resonated deeply. What also resonated was it is my choice. Am I going to continue to choose the daring adventure? Are you?

I don’t know why I didn’t know this. Looking back, I can see that it’s one of the most important things I coulda-shoulda-woulda done … if I’d known. Unfortunately, I didn’t really comprehend it for about two decades. We seem to think that a college (or high school) diploma represents the end of learning. After we get that all-important piece of paper, we pack up the books, get a J-O-B, and get on with living our lives. There’s nothing more to learn, after all. Yeah, there might be some specific job-related skills we need to know.

"Happiness is a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which, if you sit down quietly, may alight upon you." - Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1804-1864 A concept I often hear from people who are struggling to connect to a greater sense of happiness in their lives, is that they believe they would be much happier if it weren’t for the actions and attitudes of other people.

"Do not confuse peace of mind with spaced-out insensitivity. A truly peaceful mind is very sensitive, very aware." - Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama) The busier more and more chaotic our lives get the more likely we are to let our unconscious mind do all our thinking for us. This, in turn, increases the likelihood that we will experience an ‘outside-in’ version of the world, i.e. we mistakenly believe that it is what is happening to us on the outside that is responsible for how we feel on the inside.

How do you verbally express or demonstrate by your actions how you feel about yourself? Is your speech peppered with negative talk, self doubt and your behaviors sabotaging? If so, you will remain stuck and in a constant state of “overwhelm”, confusion, stress. When you use words ...

I’m so confused; it just doesn’t make sense; something doesn’t add up. These phrases, or ones similar to them, are ones which I hear often. Whether I’m working with colleagues, chatting with friends, conversing with my family or just being in the vicinity of a conversation in a restaurant, at some point someone, somewhere is bound to utter these words. Why is that? Well, here’s my take on it, after observing and experiencing a wide variety of confusing scenarios over the years

Investing in your retirement we usually talk about money, but well in advance and more importantly we need to invest some time to plan ahead, to give yourself a second chance to figure out what you should really be doing with your life. Pre-retirement is a good time to invest in useful guidance, ...

If you are serious about becoming a better and happier person, what’s important is that you keep your focus on your main goal, which is to be happy. Once you find your own happiness, you will instantly be a better person in every aspect of the word.

Warren Buffet is without a doubt one of the most successful investors in the history. He is known for his savvy investments that have earned him billions of dollars. Although he literally has got nothing to worry about in terms of his finances, because he’s got lots of money, he must be very preoccupied also taking care of his huge investments. So many of us would wonder how he manages his life considering the huge amounts of money at risk.

As soon as we commit to making our personal growth and development a priority it can seem as if all our old patterns and limiting beliefs come out of the woodwork in their attempts to maintain the status quo. The voices in our head get louder and it can feel like an all out battle is going on in our minds. Thoughts like: "I can't do that!" "What makes me think I can have this?" "I don't deserve to be happy, rich, thin. That's for other people, not me!" "I'm not smart enough, attractive enough, experienced enough . . . I'm not enough." But here's the thing: They are not true!

THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPECT in RECOVERY Quotes about respectr When I was asked to do an article on respect, my thoughts immediately flashed to Aretha Franklin’s 1967 theme for the feminist movement- “R.E.S.P.E.C.T”.- which upon examination of the lyrics, tells us that she will do anything in return for respect. Respect is very important to each of us! (I was surprised to learn the song was written and first recorded by a man-Brook Benton in 1965.) That the song was recognized as the “anthem” for major social change emphasizes how important respect is to living an abundant life.r

A NIGHT OF HOPE Every now and again, we can all use a “shot” of hope. Last night was a great one for me. With all the stats that I keep seeing on addiction recovery, the exploits of people like Lindsay Lohan and the “name” athletes and celebs we are bombarded with and the tough times we are going through, it is easy to have feelings of “hope” dimmed. Last night, I had the opportunity to drive down to Toronto and take part is a special evening, one that left me full of hope.r

At one point or another, you will meet a very rich and seemingly successful person. It can range from real estate brokers, salesmen, executives, business owners. They seem have the power to have all the vacations they want, stuff and investments. Good life isn't it? But as you dig deeper, you will find that most of them if not all enter a life coaching program. Now do not get me wrong here; it is not because they can afford it, It is because they seek a result: a fulfilling experience in life that their money cannot buy or they can not seem to achieve.

Dealing with a difficult Person can be as hard as a buried ball in the sand. Is dealing with difficult people as challenging as they claim. Can you remember that last time that you had to deal with difficult people? Personally I hate arguments but I have never managed to evade them fully. You must have realized that the society is made up of this type of people, people who will always cause stress to you.

I have the good fortune to listen and learn from women all around the globe about their big ideas, dreams and goals and a common theme is women start businesses based on their values and a desire to make a difference in the world. The idea of giving back or helping others is exciting and it gets the creative juices flowing. However, the desire to serve can sometimes overshadow the one thing you must do in order to keep your business strong and healthy: cash flow.

How do you feel after chatting with your co-workers on the job? Are you upbeat, motivated, and inspired? Or are you tired, drained, and feeling unbalanced? Most people are not aware of how the interactions they have with others affects their energy, mood, and job performance. They wonder why they feel aggressive or dejected after speaking with certain people. How you chose to handle relationships with your colleagues has a large effect on your personal thoughts, feelings, and actions, which ultimately determine your professional growth at a company.

This morning I turned on the TV for some company while I exercised. The first story I heard was about the shooting of three police officers in Pittsburgh. This was pretty much a repeat of the day before, when I also turned on the TV for some company while I exercised and the first thing I heard about was the shooting of 13 people at a community center in upstate New York. This is why I don't watch the news much anymore. When I had to commute I listened to NPR constantly, both in the morning and on the way home in the evening.

Have you ever felt that you were getting ready for an adventure? Or that you were preparing for a journey that will absolutely empower your life? Well, as you know everyday retreats can happen at anytime. One of my favorite retreats is a travel retreat and here is one that I’d love sharing with you. Last year under the disguise of attending a marketing workshop, I began a travel and soul retreat that has not only quenched my thirst but has connected me with the hearts and minds of many wonderful people.

It is very common to hear from career experts that you should define your values first before you could set your career path. This may sound easy, but you actually cannot define your values without knowing what they are actually. Well, your values are comprised of the things you think and believe are essential in the way you work and live your life. Your values are what should help you identify your priorities both at work and in life. It is also your values that you can use to determine whether the things that are going on in your life are part of your plans or intentions.

AN EXPECTATION/PROMISE You have decided to work hard on rebuilding a life that you are happy with. You understand the process ahead of you and realise that it will require commitment and hard work. You have set some goals. It is time to act, but you have normal fear about making big changes. Will others still like me? Will my life become boring?

We know executive coaching is an accepted business tool, we know that everyone from Bill Gates to Eric Schmidt extols its virtues, but is coaching a thing we can grade? What about mentoring too? Is there a quantifiable process by which we can assess the best coach or mentor for our firm or even for a particular need? The obvious answer is yes, but it's a tricky one to arrive at. Benchmarking within coaching and mentoring is difficult for a number of reasons, but if we apply s

A few weeks ago, I had surgery to remove one of my healthy kidneys in order to donate that kidney to my husband Greg, whose kidney was failing, so that he would enjoy a more vital, healthy life. On December 1, we both were admitted to UCLA Medical Center. Everything went well regarding the surgery, however, when I woke up in the recovery room later that day and became aware of my surroundings, I felt restrained and an overall feeling of loss of control.

Going through a divorce where there are children involved is an anxiety-provoking scenario with much worry on the past of the parents as to what negative effects the divorce will have on their kids. I firmly believe that it isn’t so much the divorce but how you choose to handle the divorce that will have the greatest impact on your children. Living in an unhappy household where two parents are continually arguing does not serve anyone, least of all the kids.

Stress can make even intelligent people screw up, look slightly crazy, and even undermine their health and well-being. It’s true: even highly-educated, highly-intelligent people can do incredibly stupid things under stress. Take the woman, who upon finding that her house was on fire, grabbed what she believed to be two important objects before she rushed out- of- doors. They were an old issue of Time magazine and one slipper.

What is The Contribution Game? How will it manifest my desires? Who Will You Meet Today?

Training employees definitely costs time, money, and other company resources. In most cases, a third party is even necessary to provide job training to employees, which results to additional costs, unbilled hours, as well as missed time. Many employers often hesitate to spend on training employees partly because of their past training experiences, too. It could be that training was done poorly, or the focus of the training just didn't help. Needless to say, failed employee training comes at a huge cost, which is why businesses are often not willing to invest in it.

Life Coaching in Service of Wellness By Coaches 4 Success, Inc

I read somewhere that women will spend on average 8 years of their life shopping! It was something like 25,000 hours over the course of a 63-year life span. For someone who is more like a shop-a-phobic than a shop-a-holic, this is a staggering concept to me. One out of 20 women cannot control their urge to shop. Whether they need the item or not!

It sounds so simple. If you want to create change (i.e. achieve something you don’t currently have) you MUST do things differently. Yet so many women I work with come to me determined to create lasting healthy changes by forcing themselves to “succeed” at a plan that has failed them time and time again. If what you crave is a breakthrough, than you must do things differently than you are doing them now.

A PERSONAL STORY Like Michael Jordan, I have achieved everything important in my life and work without any goal-setting. I never wrote down that I would be a professional speaker or author of a book.

Many times following my coaching sessions with my coachees, the same question keeps going around in my head: Why do we tie up our own hands? Regardless of the circumstances or the context of the coaching, I would be working on with my coachees, a truth always stands out before my very eyes.

In the last issue of Core Connections we talked about the vital importance of making the connection between you and your Inner Wisdom. To clarify what your Inner Wisdom of Success is, consider this. Before you started this journey called Life, your Spirit created a “blueprint” that among other things, contained all the questions about all the challenges and obstacles you would encounter during this lifetime, as well as all the answers and solutions. Then you tucked this blueprint away somewhere deep inside your soul, in a place only you could access.

“Even to this day, it is difficult to discuss with some people and provide vivid descriptions what really happens in a domestic violent situation. This is because some do not want to hear the truth and the facts. More than ever before, I feel it is my duty to tell, to inform, to educate, anyone and everyone, who will listen. This is my ‘job’ and calling from God.” – Dr. Gayle J. Hall.

As children we grow up with dreams and as adults it is important that we continue them as it is when we stop dreaming that we start to whither and die. Man was born to dream; he was also born to achieve. The more dreams we have the more alive we are, although we don’t always have to achieve our dreams in order to achieve happiness. The mere act of pursuing our dreams, or starting out on the road to fulfilment can bring a great sense of direction, satisfaction and joy.