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The #1 reason most people fail to get what they want in their life is that they don’t know what they REALLY want to achieve in their life. You must first find out what you really want to accomplish before you can start your journey to success. Once you know what you want (more on that below), all you need to do is follow these 4 simple steps to get there: 1. First things first: set a clear decisive goal. This is important so you can focus in the direction of where you’re heading in life.

Each year hundreds upon thousands of us start the New Year off by making resolutions with great excitement and the feeling that this year’s going to be different from last. This year, we recommit to following through and we swear that we are going to stick with our resolutions. Well, that ...

Are you comfy with the process of creating what you desire? Aware that you do it every moment of every day? Everything in life up to this point, and forever moving forward, is, was, and will be created by you. Not just some of it, ALL of it! YOU’RE DOIN’ IT! Question: Does it seem as challenging for you at times as it does for me? Recently, I pondered why it seems more challenging to create items on My Dream List than to create something simple like My Favorite Dessert – Red

Have you ever noticed that people aren’t really afraid to admit that they are perfectionists? Oh sure, they will sound guilty: "It is not good, but I am such a perfectionist" but they aren’t really. People don’t feel bad telling others that “Jane is such a perfectionist”. It’s like a compliment. It’s like telling someone their too skinny. Would you be ok if you found out someone called you a skinny bitch behind your back?

We’ve heard these phrases all of our lives: “Persistence pays off”, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”, and “Success comes the day after you give up.” But are they really true? If you’re feeling tired, despondent and burned out, you may wonder just how long you have to persist before you achieve success. I used to tell my students that if you keep hitting your head against a stone wall, something’s bound to give. I wouldn’t count on it being the stone wall. Here are some guidelines for engaging in what I call “enlightened persistence.”

Early one morning, you drag out of bed. The kids have kept you up all night. The neighbor’s dog won’t shut up and you are behind on paying some bills. Now, you’re supposed to jump up out of bed and say, “Today is going to be great!” right? Wrong! Simply put, sometimes life is not always ...

Making a bad choice with your marketing strategies can seriously hurt your business. More so if you made that error by choosing the wrong telemarketing service provider to represent your company to your b2b sales lead. It’s understandable that having a good, direct lead generation campaign will help to increase the amount of quality sales leads generated by your marketing team. This is why a lot of business owners, especially those in the business to business secto

Sunshine and smiles are everywhere… Where's yours? It's there I know it is! See… Life is too short to be complacent and accept life-suck moments as reality. Yet as I write this, I know of many who are caught in this limiting belief. I used to be. It doesn't have to be that way! The matrix ...

Do you have the same thoughts going around and around in your head? You’re trying to figure it out, but just can’t see a way out of this head spin? Here are just four things to do, which will interrupt this cycle, stop the spinning, allow you to catch your breath, and open up to new possibilities you haven’t been able to see yet. 1 SURRENDER 2 FEEL 3 RELAX 4 OPEN 1 SURRENDER STOP everything! PAUSE… BREATHE! Allow everything to be exactly as it is. Release all resistance and attachment.

They say that knowledge is power, so here is some knowledge about food, dieting, and health to empower you for life. Although this information is good for everyone, I’m particularly directing it to all you Baby Boomers, people who are roughly ages 45 – 65. If you are a Baby Boomer, you are well into midlife, you are most likely 20 – 70 lbs overweight, and you are probably experiencing some sort of chronic illness or pain, as well as some physical and mental deterioration.

A big part of releasing clutter this month in your business is keeping only what you absolutely love, use and need. The only way to do that is to take inventory of every area of your business including your team and how you work together. Your team can be either formal, informal, or a combination of both. It may include your lawyer, financial advisor, business coach, virtual assistant, as well as family members and colleagues that you can share an idea with and get immediate feedback. Whether formal or informal it is important that your team includes YOU.

The Origins of Comfort Eating and what to do about it Often our emotional state is reflected in our eating behaviors. It feels like there is an umbilical cord between how we feel and how we eat. It doesn’t have to be that way. We can learn to sever the umbilical cord between our emotions and what we put into our mouths. Reaching for food when life is hard is something many of us are familiar with. We were trained to do that.

Multitasking is a topic which has been much in the news recently. In layperson's terms it involves trying to do more than one thing at the same time. The phrase originally comes from the world of computers, where engineeers could devise systems flexible enough to perform several tasks at once. ...

As I'm writing this afte oon, I'm half-reading Tennyson's "Ulysses," half-watching the New Orleans Saints play the San Diego Chargers at Wembley (on tv!) , and wholly reflecting on what to write to my lovely past, present, and future coaching clients that will inspire them amidst the daily gloom and barrage of economic news and headlines.

One of the questions I’m frequently asked by women entrepreneurs is, “When I meet someone who is a potential referral source and/or ideal client, how do I mention my business without feeling pushy?” Great question! Being able to communicate your marketing message with confidence is key to attracting more clients, increasing your income and becoming known for your expertise.

When you are under stress and feeling overloaded, figuring out how to make a change can feel overwhelming. Whether its holiday stress, work stress, financial worries, or simply having too much on your plate, stress can set off a vicious cycle that feels impossible to break. Overload, worry, and too much to do can lead to stress eating and emotional overeating, weight gain, insomnia and sleep difficulties, and neglecting the healthy habits and routines that help you fight stress in the first place.

I am always on the hunt for powerful strategies for success and I have found some of the best success tips in the strangest places. I recently discovered three tips while watching the auditions for the television program, So You Think You Can Dance. I saw that those who dared to dream, set ...

Whether you are at a point in your coaching where you are completely comfortable approaching and securing new clients for yourself, or you have just begun, the tips below will support you in taking your coaching practice to the next level. The Exploratory Sessio 1) Set the context of the ...

I was driving dow Pacific Coast Highway at 4:30 in the afte oon just a few days before Christmas. My cell phone rang and it was the principal from my daughter's elementary school. My first thought?<cite> "Wow, this must be pretty serious if she's calling me during school winter break!"</cite> I answered the phone (a little nervously I might add).

Let’s face it - we can all use a little help when it comes to streamlining our lives. But improving productivity problems can be a bit of a paradox. We’re so busy that our lives tend to get clogged up with tasks left undone, half-digested projects and poorly thought out systems, which impairs ...

Have you caught the bug? While on a flight from Texas to New York recently, I found myself reflecting on friends in my life with whom I have lost contact. I wondered about them with fondness and sadness because the disease of busyness had consumed them. We have probably all come down with ...

A common theme arises when I talk to people…. “I never get what I want!” When I put the question to them… “Did you ask for what you wanted”, I get strange looks, and even stranger answers. Why is it that we often do not ask for what we want, or we ask in such a way that the request is almost a refusal - for example…. “I know you probably wont want to do this for me, but can you….”, or “you’ll probably say no, but…..”. Coaching a male client on dating last week, we pondered

Is there anything sadder than observing a girl with intelligence, potential and skills squander these skills because she lacks the capacity to make rational choices in life rather than emotional ones? I was that girl until a couple of in years ago, when I discovered life coaching. Before I took a life-coaching course I was just a stressed, needy wreck in will desperate need of some highly-priced psychiatric therapy. Smart as I was I could not land a career worth my IQ or dip

We all want to have a good life. For many, it’s about having a great career, a house of their own, a nice car and everything they need. But for some, life is good when they get to do what they love and just being with the people who matter in their life. Regardless of how we think living a good life is about, keeping the right balance is of utmost importance. While it is good that you work really hard to succeed in your career, you can’t spend all your time at work. At the end of the day, all that really matters is your wellbeing. So how can you be really happy with your life?

You have a lot on your plate and a lot of things that are important to you. You've decided that you want to make health or lifestyle changes and spend more of your valuable energy on yourself. You want to feel better and be more of the person you know you can be. The question is, "How do you actually make it happen?" How do you keep your goals on your radar? How do you remember to say no to other requests that interfere?

Training, Consulting, Counseling and Coaching Let us begin with a quick look at the roles of several helping professionals. Say your goal is to learn how to sew. Here is how the goal is accomplished using each of the helping professions listed below. • A Therapist discusses your past experiences with sewing • A Counselor explores your anxieties about sewing • A Mentor shares his own experience of sewing • A Consultant tells you step by step how to sew • A Coach supports you and highlights your unique talents for sewing

Life Out of Whack? H.A.L.T. Today is February 9, 2011 and it is mental health awareness day in Canada. A reminder to all, 20% of the total population suffers from a “mental health” issue in their life. Be aware of it, and if you are in that 20%, have the courage to seek help. There are no negatives attached to issues IF you deal with them!r

This week I find myself drowning in duties and obligations. I had intended to do quite a few things that have been left to fall to the wayside, so to speak. That's the thing about intentions. They mean absolutely nothing without action. What can you do to ensure that all of your ...

-we all need it So far, it’s been a really interesting day. Things are now quiet, and I am reflecting on a few things that have happened lately. In response to one of my jou als, I got some very constructive feed back on content and approach, and some constructive feedback on my web site ...

Anger is a normal emotion like any other emotion. Human beings are hard wired to experience anger as a means to preserve ourselves. Instinctively anger inspires one to fight, to defend or to take cover as it alerts one to a perceived threat. In this view, we can see how important anger can be in terms of our physical safety and overall security. Anger outside the realm of its primary purpose, increases the likeliness of one to loose control and jeopardizes the safety and security that it is intended to protect.

Do you want to make more money? If so, you are like most Americans today. The latest surveys show that money is the most common conce for people. They report that finances have a huge effect on their levels of stress. Instead of constantly worrying about your lack of funds, think about how you are managing your time. When I start working with a new client, one of the first things we consider are their time management skills. Regardless of what their goals are, they will be more difficult to achieve if the client isn’t focused and hasn’t prioritized the steps they need to take.

Isn't it time to Claim Your Life? We are not victims or bystanders in our lives. We have control over our behavior, how we respond to circumstances and people in our lives. When we live through passion, soul, authenticity, and abundance, we attract more of the same. When we look at and observe our thoughts and actions, and decide to think and behave in the highest ways possible, we are being conscious and aware.

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PEOPLE PLEASIN’ TIME OF THE YEAR I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.--Bill Cosby I am so blessed to have the space I do to work in. Today my view through my windows is of crisp white snow and snow clinging to mature cedars at the back of our property. The view reflects the positive state I’m in a majority of the time, and I am ete ally grateful for the changes in my life that allow me to see the beauty all around me.r

Listening is usually identified as a positive personality trait. It can be seen as a virtue and a sign of generosity and wisdom, which may place listeners at high regard in front of other people. Therefore, many individuals may not hesitate to say they are good listeners, but may do so when confessing they are good talkers.

It's that time of year again... That time of year when we take time out, time away, time to enjoy nature and all of the beauty around us and within us. Whether we spend summer in the city or in Tuscany, we experience time differently. The summer gives us an inner summer experience of immersing ourselves in the happiness of now.

If you think that you work better and are more productive when you do things under a looming deadline, you’re probably mistaken. The truth is that you just feel more satisfied with the fact that you accomplished your tasks even with the time almost running out. Did you know that by getting rid of your procrastination habits, you can be more productive, effective and less stressed out? Yes it is easier said than done, but the fact remains that it is very much doable.

We can do anything and everything just to impress others, can’t we? Showing off the expensive things we’re using or even the successful career we have could be the best way to leave a mark…or maybe not. Honestly, there isn’t anything wrong with wanting to be impressive, but it’s always how we do it that makes us desirable or not. Thus, it’s important that you be very careful in choosing the means by which you’re going to impress people around you. If you want to impress others in a dignified way, here’s what you should and should not do:

If I told you to go out and try something new and mess it up, could you? When I first heard that suggestion, I cringed. I grew up as a perfectionist, and messing something up did not fit into my view of the world. When we want to make changes in our lives, we need to try new things. Trying new things means that we might mess it up as we figure it out. Going into business for myself, I have been slowly learning how to do something and mess it up. I will be honest with you: some days it's hard to stomach.

If you are running your own business and are wondering if you are doing well at it, you should go figure out if you were born to be an entrepreneur or not. If it turns out that you don’t have what it takes to be a successful businessman, there’s no reason to feel miserable. It wouldn't even mean that you don’t have the potential to succeed in owning a business. You can easily think of it as a sign that you should instead let your talents be used by a good employer.

In our excitement to stick to our resolutions and reach the goals we set for the year, we can sometimes become overwhelmed with trying to fulfill them all at once. This can lead to postponing our dreams and not being able to help to create positive change in the lives of those we love and serve. To help you keep or enhance your momentum towards this year goals without shifting into overwhelm, here are 3 things that you can easily do to avoid mental congestion. 1. Write your one-year vision If you haven’t already, write your 1 year vision.

Many of us are talented, driven, highly functional, and just very good at what they do. Yet, it is still not uncommon for some of these people to decide to move away from their jobs despite really enjoying many aspects of their careers. The main reason is that they feel that some of the things they do in their jobs don’t fit what they are planning to do in the future. In this case, you would wonder if changing careers is a smart decision to make.

I am sure that you know breathing is necessary in order to sustain life, but do you know how to breathe in order to sustain a healthier life? Many of us take shallow breaths that begin and end in our chest. When stressed, the breathing becomes even more shallow and at times we even "forget to breathe" and find ourselves holding our breath. This speeds the heart rate and causes us to cheat our body of much needed oxygen, which in turn negatively effects our entire body. Just as breathing is necessary to live, breathing properly is necessary to live well.

The other day, while standing in a very long line at my local coffee shop, I struck up a conversation with the woman behind me. We began chatting about everyday topics-the weather, the holiday rush, and then we stumbled on that dreaded topic of the moment-the economy. I asked her a question:<cite> "What do you think would be the most important thing you could have in your life right now to support where you are, given the economy?" </cite>She was a little surprised by this question, but her reply was very telling.

Once we realize that imperfect understanding is the human condition there is no shame in being wrong, only in failing to correct our mistakes. George Soros The Miss Universe pageant almost took place without many people caring about the outcome. If not for the mistake made by Steve Harvey, the event would not have caused a ripple in social media. Yet, so many people who didn’t even watch the event for years became emotionally attached to the results. We don’t remember who th

I very clearly remember a moment in October of 2009 when I was on the verge of giving up on my dream. I was stuck in a place I had been stuck in many times before and I couldn’t see a way through it this time. I was holding on to the end of the rope and wondering if it would be easier to just let go.

As the economy begins to recover, slowly, but surely hiring rates are picking-up, and companies are beginning to develop new tactics to attract potential employees. Many companies have taken a cue from modern and colorful workplaces, such as Google and Pixar, in order to utilize the work space itself as recruiter. While few companies have the resources to match the Googleplex, which houses giant rubber balls to bounce on, a life size dinosaur skeleton, beach volleyball courts

Most natural and organic shoppers are aware that there are toxic synthetic chemicals in conventional products. That's why we pay the extra money and often go out of our way to shop at natural food stores. But, what if you can't trust that the "greener" products are truly safer and healthier? A ...

10 Financial Mistakes You Should Never Repeat There have been a number of financial mistakes that we've all been living with for the past several years. During economic downtu s, those mistakes become apparent, and our options become limited. It's important for us to understand what got us ...

"Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go." Joshua 1:7 To be focused means having a keen sense of direction. Every thought, action and association has a purpose. Outstanding leaders are focused. They know what they are doing and why they are ...