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Have you resolved to make a change this year but you are not quite sure if the resolution you’ve made is one you really want to commit to? Are you excited about making the change but resistance is much easier than stepping outside of your comfort zone? If either of these scenarios sounds familiar to you then you are not alone. It is usually around the middle of January when we start to question arbitrary resolutions but still long for lasting change.

Most of us have fond memories of playing at the playground when we were kids. There was the swing, the slide, the seesaw and playing in the sand. And most important the other kids. Once you felt safe, you let go. Before you knew it, it was time to go home. Some days you didn't want to leave.

If you were requested to list ten things that you are most grateful for in your life, what would be included in it? Do have to think for a while, or do you know exactly how blessed you are? When you ask someone how they are doing, the answer would depend on the level of comfort between the two of you. It could either be an indifferent “fine” or you might get a list of complaints about what is wrong with their life and how they unable to get out of the rut they're in.

It can happen to anyone. For one reason or another - a late arrival, botching answers to key questions, failing to show knowledge about the company - you had a bad job interview. Although the proverb is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, you do have an opportunity to make up some of what you lost in your bad job interview. Was It as Bad as You Thought? First of all, let’s make sure it really was a bad interview. Often, people are their own worst critics, and this is by and large a good thing.

Want A Useful Life? Well, here I sit well into a new year. Over this period, I love to take time to reflect back, look at jou als that go back many years, and appreciate the journey that has unfolded and what was the underlying motivation to take the journey I continue on. To the headline question, the answer was a definite yes. I did want a useful life, a life with purpose that was not driven by the material.

With the holiday season upon us, do you find your hope-filled plans mixed with anxiety? Do you long for the perfect holidays of your youth but fear a repeat of last year’s performance? This year, invite peace and pleasantry to your party. Using these 5 actions creates a holiday celebration you (and your guests!) will look forward to: 1. Leave the Past Behindr

Every person with any level of drive and success run the same danger - tying who they are to what they do; tricked by titles that cloud true identity. Corporate was a set up if you were trained to believe that if you just follow the "rules of success"; get an education, get a good job, climb ...

“The greatest thing is, at any moment, to be willing to give up who we are in order to become all that we can be.“ Max De Pree Letting Go Like many people, I started 2010 with a list of goals for the year. Some of these goals related to my business and were being kept alive because they had not been achieved in 2009. Truthfully, I was dragging them forward and they were being kept alive with CPR – Constant Pressure & Resistance. They were all sensible goals – things I was told I 'should' do to make my business grow and be successful.

The difference between a peak performer and a poor performer is what they each think about. If you know the secrets of a peak performers thought process, you can duplicate their process, and thus their results. So, how do peak performers perceive the problems in their lives? Here is a hint…they don’t view them as problems at all. Here are the 5 ways peak performers view problems, and how they solve them practically with just a change in perception. 1. Problems Reveal You Dr. Wayne Dyer has a great way of saying this.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH (a part of life recovery) An addiction driven bottom as evidenced by the dramatic decay to my closest personal relationships caused me to seek a dramatic change in the way I lived. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired and was empty inside. There are questions on my web site (www.hopeserenity.ca) that helped me to realise I really had a problem. Although my journey started through marriage counselling and an addiction expert, I have found that most of the clients I work with are just like me- OK on the outside; lacking self-love and self-confidence on the inside.

SELF AWARE As I went through life, I lost a sense of who I was; I was not aware of certain behaviour patterns and thought patterns that were occurring in my life. I certainly was aware of the patterns of others that I was in frequent contact with, and as we all know, sometimes the behaviours of those we know well become predictable to us. However, I had lost the ability to predict my own behaviour and at 46, had no idea of who I was. A very sad thing that I think many, if honest, can relate to. As a thought provoker, I offer you an “Idea Engineer” from my coaching mentor, Randin Brons.r

I am a believe that things happen for a reason, and people come in to your life when they should. I have talked in past blogs about my friend Patrick and the great Spiritual River daily blog he does. I look forward to a full collaborative “thing” with him. Who knows where it may ...

THE SECRET ABOUT SECRETS "Nothing makes us so lonely as our secrets. ~ Paul Tou ier ~ Paul Tou ier is arguably the world’s most spiritual physician. A Swiss doctor, his practise has impacted people world wide. If a renowned person like Dr. Tou ier appreciates the power of secrets; the huge negative impact they have on out life, why do we so often insist on keeping secrets. The secret about secrets is that they can destroy your happiness and peace of mind. An amusing thing about secrets; often all around you know what you think is the best kept secret in town.

For any business owner, the process of hiring personnel is always one of the most difficult tasks to undertake. Thus, for those who are just starting up their own small business, getting some advice from the more experienced ones is recommended, particularly when it comes to deciding when it is the right time to bring in full time employees.

As a life coach, I help clients understand what their true passion in life is, and then help them set their life up so that their passion can exist within the structure of their life. Now, this is not easy, because our life is currently designed to perpetuate the commitments that we've made in the past. Oddly, that's really the hint or the key to getting our passion to fit into our life, as well. It's all about making commitments and making promises.

SITTING IN JUDGEMENT No judgmentr Everything in life holds both a blessing and a curse. We deny this when we label the events of our lives as either good or bad. The following old Zen story illustrates this lesson most effectively. A farmer had a horse but one day, the horse ran away and so the farmer and his son had to plow their fields themselves. Their neighbors said, "Oh, what bad luck that your horse ran away!" But the farmer replied, "Bad luck, good luck, who knows?"

We should admit it - we are now more conce ed about our livelihood, jobs and careers than anything else. This could be explained by the fact that we are all just bouncing off from the recession, which made us all realize the importance of everything we have. The problem, however, is that the harder we try to use our time being productive in our job or business, the more we forget the important things and people in our lives. Yes, you need to work hard, but you also need to take some time off, too, and take a vacation. Here's what vacation can do for you:

WANT A SHOT OF HOPE? (How’s Your Spiritual Life?) Someone sees that word “spiritual” and the mind says “oh no, more religious crap”. That someone, back then, was me. For those who are familiar with my blogs, you’ll know I like simplicity and often turn to the good book written by Mr. Webster to get definitions I can understand. It puts us all on a level playing field. Today’s word is HOPE. I talk to so many people who tell me their life is lacking in “HOPE” and they want more.r

Many times business owners get stuck when it comes to marketing because they feel uncomfortable doing it. They are afraid of being seen as pushy, intrusive, or fake. What if you could change the way you think about marketing by connecting to your true intention for doing it in the first ...

Divorce brings out the lunatic within us. Rage, anger, depression, sadness, resentment and blame are just some of negative emotions running the show. Your emotional state is hard to pin down from one moment to the next. This is not the best state of mind to be in when you are being called upon to handle so many things and make so many very important choices and decisions. We need to tame the gremlin, (that negative mind chatter within), learn to be less reactive and be in more control of our emotional state in order to be able to effectively handle our divorce.

Some tips and insights to overcome fearful thoughts and emotional states that cause you to contract from others and from your own sense of resourcefulness and joy: 1) Leap! Liberation and empowerment always come dressed in paradox. If you find yourself contracting and holding back and holding ...

“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi “Being first” - now there is a provocative phrase. It can mean varied and different things, depending on your perspective. Being first can mean winning a contest of some kind, being victorious. It can mean putting yourself at the top of the list and ensuring that you look after your own needs first. Being first can mean getting away from the “to do” lists and activities and taking reflective, quiet time to nurture your spirit. After all, we are human beings, not human doings.

Love is in the air. Or so we hope, especially for this single mom. This season, fall in love. Where is the best place? That's the question, I've asked myself over and over again. Where do people go to find love?

In our society, we often use the phrase, “Go with the flow.” Many of us have not given any thought as to what that means. Going with the flow means moving with the flow of events. It means that you move with the present, and you do not fight against it. The present is also known as “current.” It is the energy of one event happening after another. By staying connected with the current, you flow with it. With flow, you are no longer resisting the events of your life. You understand that every event that occurs in your life had to happen exactly as it did.

Having good manners is defined as behaving in a way that does not make other people uncomfortable in your presence. Since it is crucial that a workplace have a pleasant and supportive environment, everyone in it is expected to contribute to creating a workplace environment that promotes good relationships among workers.

Within the last week, I've had the opportunity to see the movie "Divergent" not once but twice due to the fact that the movie (and book) is all the rage with girls and my daughter is no exception. It's your typical good versus evil plot but the twist is a young woman named "Tris" who's confident, clever and in the end fights for what she believes in and saves the day.

If you are an emotional eater, you are not alone. Emotional eating is one of the major causes of overeating for women and one of the biggest reasons for weight regain. If you are seeing to avoid emotional eating, you’ve probably already figured out that willpower alone isn’t enough. To effectively stop overeating, it’s important to have a plan for what to do instead of eating or turning to food.r

There is nothing worse than going through life without inspiration. You’ lack the motivation to pursue your dreams and may also end up living an unfulfilling life. An inspired person is an empowered person who can not only change their own life, but can also change the world! To make sure you are one of these inspired people here are 9 ways to add inspiration into your life! “The word inspiration means to be in spirit. When you’re tuned into your spirit, you are naturally drawn to do whatever feels best.”rn-- http://paidtoexist.com/ #1 – Search for Inspiration

Sleep allows your brain to have a much-needed break from all the stresses of your day. When you sleep, your mind is rejuvenated so it could process information. But the biggest question is how much sleep you actually need. While everyone's needs vary, research shows that adults who get to sleep for 8 hours a day tend to be healthier, and have lower mortality rates compared to those who sleep more or less than 8 hours.

Life is change. Our lives ceaselessly change every second we live within it. When a species that walks this planet encounters a significant change species-wide, we call that change evolution. As human beings, we have gone through several such evolutions. Some of those changes were physical as we look at our progression from the men and women of “cave man” times. Other changes were mental, as we formed complex social structures, began to rely on agriculture and farming, our progression to the Industrial Age, and our solid hold on the Information Age.

ASKING FOR HELP We roll into a new week, and I look forward to it! Interesting things happened last week, one in particular that reminded me that I have no control over people in my life, particularly my adult children. While I can’t control them, I am amazed, with all the work I have done on myself, how much their actions can still hurt! But with the help of a power greater than me and a little time we do move on. The space in my head has value, and there’s no point in letting things that don’t pay rent to occupy that space.r

I was recently asked how I define greatness and for me it has always been a feeling or a sense of empowerment and peace. But to put it into words, to me greatness is being who you need to be for you, getting clear on what you want and being willing to take action in order to bring the things you ...

Many of us have a dream of working abroad, but in most cases, this turns into reality when they are in their 30s or 40s already. The idea of working abroad in your early 20s may not sound interesting for you now, but it should be. There are many things you can get from this experience that can benefit both your personal and professional growth. Working abroad can help build your character.

THE WINNING GENERATION MEANS SMART CAREER CHANGERS If you were born between 1946 and 1964 or are of the generation after World War II, you belong to the Baby Boomers generation, so they say. You have passed over the Consciousness Revolution of 1964-84 and the MTV Generation of 1975-85 and the Culture Wars of 1984-2005, as well as endured the Internet Generation of the last few decades. Now we are in the Google generation, whether we like it or not. You are now the parent or grandparent and teacher or mentor of Generation Y.

Overeating and difficulties maintaining healthy routines are common pitfalls for high achieving busy women with a lot going on.Stress, the multiple activities we juggle, the standards we set for ourselves, even our hardworking independent attitudes can sometimes get in our way. Do strong emotions or stress impact your eating? Do you reach for a snack when you are stressed or bored, tired, or anxious? Do you nibble mindlessly at your desk? If so, it’s a signal that emotional eating is a part of your weight battle.

Here are 7 questions to help you and your partner determine if you are ready for a lifetime commitment together. Some of these questions are about you as an individual. Others are about you as a couple. All of them can give you a clue towards your readiness for a decision that will absolutely ...

n“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself -- nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” Franklin D. Roosevelt First Inaugural Address March 4, 1933 What are ...

"The time will come/ when, with elation,/ you will greet yourself arriving/ at your own front door, in your own mirror,/ and each will smile at the other's welcome , and say, sit here. Eat./ You will love again the stranger who was your self./ Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart/ to itself, to the stranger who has loved you/ all your life, whom you ignored/ for another, who knows you by heart. /Take down the love letters from the bookshelf,/ the photographs, the desperate notes, peel your own image from the mirror. Sit.

So many times my clients say to me, “Well, Matthew, you know, this is just a means to an end. I’m doing this business. I’m doing this project because where it’s going to get me is where I want to go.” You know what I say to that? Means to an end equals suffering. It means suffering today. And you don’t have to do that. You don’t have to get involved in a project or do an activity today because hopefully, someday, it will turn out better so that you can be happy.

Life coaching: When “Friend” meets “Teacher” Human life has been made ridiculously complicated, yet more exciting. We are in an age when we don’t have time to think about anyone- including ourselves. Let’s be honest. Most of us have made ambitious plans and dreamed of greater success in all spheres of life, but we struggle to sort out our priorities, goals and commitments. We often feel so lost and helpless, and wonder how nice it would be if someone could help us

No one is perfect. We’re all human. Each one of us has had a negative thought at some time or other in our lives. Negative thinking can be damaging to our self-esteem, and can begin a cycle of thought and behavior which leads us to set ourselves up for failure. For example: Perhaps you’ve been ...

Every woman who wants to leave an abusive relationship should be able to without fear. Unfortunately, it’s just not that easy for most of them. Abusers have tormented their victims with threats of harm if they try to leave. You think about escaping, but you don’t follow through.

When things first happen, they don't always appear how they should be. They may seem daunting or scary. They may not be what you want or how you planned. Life may not be working the way you envisioned it would. I had a plan for my life. I have always been career driven. Even before I graduated from college, I knew I wanted to be someone... to do something spectacular. Who and what that was, I didn't know. I just knew I wanted it... almost desperately.

I have finally come to understand the true meaning of the phrase,“ Relationships come in over calm seas.” Life is very much about relationships. Furthermore, learning the language of relationship travel is very important if we are to enjoy and successfully leave our gift on the kitchen table of ...

We all get stuck in patterns, many of us are reliving something over and over that has been with us since childhood. Some patterns can feel as if we are in some kind of nightmarish prison and unable to leave. We'll watch ourselves getting up at 3AM and eating leftover cake or cookies night after night (wait - that's not JUST me, right?), ending up in the same relationships over and over - hoping each time will be different, ending up in the same kinds of jobs or money situations over and over, and not having a clue on how to break the pattern and step into a new (and better) one.

"Time heals all wounds." This aphoristic bit of common sense contains very little usable information about the relationship between time, healing, and woundedness – about how time heals. However, we all probably can recall situations where this apparent dynamic seemed to hold true. An old enemy now is a great friend; an old injustice we swear we'll never forget becomes a source of humor and wisdom. But was it just the passage of time that caused these changes to occur?

Have you ever sat down to watch TV with a bowl of popco on your lap, then suddenly realized twenty minutes later the bowl was empty? Have you ever driven somewhere and arrived safely, only to realize you didn’t really remember the trip? These kinds of experiences happen to everyone. Today, many of us refer to this mindless activity as “being on autopilot”. Many daily habits can be completed without our full attention. It seems our minds are constantly running ahead to the next activity to be completed, the next phone call, or meeting, or place we need to be.

THE POWER OF HERBSn n by Debbie Dodge, Ph.D., LPC, CHLCn n Since the beginning of time herbs have been used for medicinal, nutritional, and dietary supplementation. Many medications used in the pharmaceutical industry are derivatives of a secluded part of a plant. However, using a secluded part ...

Your life satisfaction can affect every aspect of your life – how you approach things, how you interact with others, how much you enjoy anything you do and so much more. When you are not satisfied with your life, research has shown that you are more susceptible to depression, an often debilitating disease whose tentacles can have far-reaching and detrimental effects on your well-being. The lower your life satisfaction, the higher risk you have of depression. Likewise, if you suffer from depression, you are more likely to feel dissatisfaction with your life.

For those planning to start their own business, getting into a joint business venture is an attractive option. In a joint venture, there are two or more companies or even individuals who join together in at least a temporary partnership. What these businessmen do is put their resources together to accomplish a common goal, which is to earn profit. Joint ventures are actually very common because of the benefits they come with. But there are some drawbacks to this type of business setup as well.