Life Coach and Life Coaching Articles

These days finding LOTS of Life Coaches is pretty easy. A simple Google search will yield About 109,000,000 results in (0.25 seconds). That is quite the testament to the fact that Life Coaching is one of the fastest growing segments of the personal development revolution. More and more business leaders, professional athletes, actors and other high achievers are reaping the benefits of retaining a Personal Development or “Life Coach”. But coaching isn't just for the 'elite

I do Bikram Yoga. It’s also called “hot yoga”. It is called that because the class is conducted in a room that is heated to about 105 degrees. However, depending on the number of bodies in the class, and the time of day, the room can even be hotter. Bikram Yoga is one of my favorite things and it is also something I resist. I love it because of how healthy I feel after I am done. And when I do it regularly without a break, I feel better in every way. I feel strong. I feel flexible. I do not get aches and pains. My neck doesn’t “kink up”.

Take a moment right now to notice your breathing. Is your breath frozen? Are you breathing shallowly into your chest? Is your breath moving fully and freely in and out of your relaxed abdomen? There are no right or wrong answers. Just notice, without judgment, how you’re breathing. I once ...

I was feeling a bit out of sorts. My creative self felt like it was moving at a crawl and my decision-making at a snails pace. Something was off but I couldn't put my finger on it until I started to reflect over the last eight weeks. I had traveled two times in 30 days to the East Coast to see my father who's ailing and followed that with a week-long business trip. I realized that our home never fully recovered from the holidays. There were "loose ends" in many places which left me feeling unsettled.

Your Internet Dating Profile Marketing yourself in an online dating format can prove to be quite challenging. We are all very complex individuals and it is difficult to effectively state the intricacies of our total being in a few short paragraphs. Since your profile is essentially your first meeting, it is important to give serious attention to this aspect of your online dating experience. Taking care to choose the appropriate words and setting the right tone can offer a solution.

The Holidays are upon us once again and for many of you, this might be the first time around as a new unit, I.E. without your ex. It’s a difficult time, no doubt about it, and just another step in the transition into a new life after divorce. If you plan for this season you can make it easier on yourself. Emotions may overwhelm you right now. Know that you will have major bouts of sadness, anger…whatever. Go easy on yourself. Take good care of yourself and give yourself as much nurturing as you can muster. If you had a friend who was in your shoes, how would you treat her?

Whether you are a fan of baseball, football, soccer or basketball, one of the things that you’ll notice is that only the teams that work well together are able to come out on top. As you strive to achieve all the goals you have set for your business, one of the things that you’re going to want to take a closer look at is company team building.

Anger Management Release of anger (to control) is expressing the anger that you have in a healthy way. Keeping anger inside or making it go away, is not effective anger management and plain and simple…does not work. Effective anger management control involves differentiating unhealthy from healthy expressions of anger, understanding, what is anger and where is it coming from, identifying the unresolved issues behind your anger and learning to heal the pain and trauma that is underlying your anger. Resolution to anger in oneself is relevant in relationships as well as ones everyday life.r

I admit it…I’m a reality TV junkie. To be clear, the “reality” I love to watch is anything that follows people chasing their dreams. The Voice is the one I’ve most recently been hooked on. As inspiring as it is to watch others playing BIG in their lives, there are also life lessons that we can take and run with ourselves. Commit to your visio The contestants that step foot on The Voice stage have one thing in common: they are stepping out of their comfort zone and taking a

A lot of my clients come to me and they’re just like the rest of us; they have a big life. They’re up to things and they’re taking things on. When you get a lot of projects going, it’s so easy to get stressed. There are physical ways to combat stress. There’s exercise, diet, meditation, things like that. 100 percent, yes. Do all that. But I’m not going to focus on those. The most effective way to combat stress is just to realize that stress is an illegitimate response to danger that doesn’t even exist in your life.

Success comes easy for people who place value on making good first impressions. As you meet different people who may eventually be helpful in your career or job search, it is a must that you put your best foot forward so they may have a positive lasting impression on the kind of person you are. In this post, you’re going to learn what any career or personal coach would say about making a good first impression. When in business and networking situations, keep these things in mind: 1. Mind what you’re wearing.

What if today could be your first day ever of consciously choosing and creating happiness? The great news is...that it can. Whether happiness is a science or art, why not bring it back where it belongs, to your life and work at the present, rather than postponing it to some hypothetical future point? Because you can! I've discovered over my years of coaching life and executive clients to success, that it's really true that we are responsible for our own happiness, and that it's perfectly possible to be as happy as you decide to be.

A guardian angel for a happy child is someone who responsibly acts consciously and subconsciously as a guardian to protect and nurture a child's happiness. The common phrase of "watch out - little ears, little ears" always reminds us that a child is hearing what we are saying, however it is more appropriate to say "watch out - little minds, little minds". Whether you believe it or not, our being which includes our words has a major impact on the little ones in our lives, be it our children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors, friends children, students, and the list goes on and on.

You’ve been hired with a new company. Your trainer is moving up, moving on, or moving out of the business. If you are lucky, the person being replaced will be around for at least a couple of weeks to train in the various duties of the position. Sometimes, the person has already left or has only a couple of days to show you the ropes. In order to make the transition as smooth as possible, without losing workplace productivity, many companies have discovered a vital tool.

Now, that’s a different sort of question isn’t it? I mean, at first glance, you might think I’m talking about a fugitive, or that you’re involved in a hide-and-seek conspiracy with your children. But that actually is not what I’m referring to at all. Instead, I’m talking about you, yourself and you.

There are lots of possible triggers for overeating and emotional eating. Many people turn to food when they feel dissatisfied or trapped or unhappy—when life isn’t working the way they want it to. An important and related skill that many people could work on enhancing is asking for what you want or need or dream of. When people explain to me that they can’t get what they want, I usually ask them if they’ve asked for it. It’s amazing to me how often they haven’t. Sometimes there explanation goes like this: “No, I haven’t asked. What’s the point?

The current recession has proven that just having a job is not enough anymore. Millions of people around the world have lost their jobs and now have no income stream. Multiple streams of income is the safest way to ensure you and your family’s financial health. In good times, you’ll have income from your job and from your business. If you are the victim of a layoff, you can use your business as backup income.

WILL THEY FIND OUT? (Or do they know?) I sit here today a relatively content man. That is the result of a journey to change that I found the courage to start some 15 years ago. Today, the constant worry about will they find out or even worse, do they already know is gone. What a relief! What's this all about? Is he talking about me because I can understand the question and relate. I'm glad to see issues about mental health more out of the closet than ever before and very well known personalities sharing their own experiences.

WHAT AM I THINKING? "I never know what I think about something until I read what I've written on it." -- William Faulknerr Years ago I was in a treatment facility trying to learn how to live life on life’s terms. To say my mind was a super speedway would have been an understatement. Disjointed thoughts continually raced around. What was I really thinking? I was introduced to the concept of jou aling. I must admit, initially, it struck me as silly. Isn’t this what girls do when they keep a diary?r

With so many tasks fighting for our attention, it's no wonder we struggle with feeling productive. For most women, it's important to us that we feel productive, and we usually measure our productivity by our output - how much do we get done in a given day? If we get a lot done, then we feel ...

One of the primary complaints I hear from my coaching clients is that they are unhappy in their professions. Too often, after further exploration of the source of this unhappiness, it is revealed that these individuals did not pursue their current career paths by their own conscious choice but ...

UNDERSTANDING OUR NEED FOR APPROVAL! Everyday we try to survive in a world of expectation and requirements.

TIGER GETS HONEST “At first I didn’t want to look inward. Frankly, I was scared of what I would find—what I had become. But I am grateful I did examine my life because it made me more grounded tha I’ve ever been; I hope that with reflection will come wisdom.” –Tiger Woodsr This is the first indication that I’ve had that Tiger Woods is starting to “get it”. He must have been working with more than a swing coach!r

If you are looking for support in order to achieve your goals, a life coach is the best option. He will mentor you and show you the right path. Are you pondering on any of the following points as we fast approach 2010? * My plans never ever come to fruition * My brain generates wonderful ideas but I am unable to take action * Though I know my goals in life, I don't know how to achieve them * I am unable to find time for things that I sincerely desire to do Now, stop procrastinating and start creating a plan to reach your goals.

One big mistake that entrepreneurs often make is staying in startup mode for a very long time. When this happens to you, it would seem as if you were always standing on the break. Thus, you must make a move to transition from being a startup business into an established one. Ideally, you want to be in the startup phase only for the first two years of business operations.

"If our emotional stability is based on what other people do or do not do, then we have no stability. If our emotional stability is based on love that is changeless and unalterable, then we attain the stability of God." ~ Marianne Williamson Everything is energy, including our thoughts and emotions. Emotions are contagious. When you around someone and they are stressed, our natural reaction may be to feel upset too. Sometimes when you walk into a room, you can feel that the other person is stressed.

In looking to professionally certify in a field I had been actively engaged in for years, I did a thorough search of coaching certification bodies and key individuals who were core members of the body. I was lead to the Certified Coaching Alliance, and had the good fortune of studying and ...

NOVEMBER 11 May I Never Forget/Gratituder Thankfully, November 11 is an annual day that is celebrated. I wonder if I would so clearly remember to be grateful without the reminder. I am truly grateful that I did not have to live through or fight in any global wars over my lifetime, and I pray the same is true for my children, grandchildren and our lineage going forward. This did not happen by chance. I look back and remember with gratitude stories told to me by my grandfather and both my father and mother. They served their home lands with honour in WW! and WW2 respectfully.

Today I am celebrating the first anniversary of an epic adventure and journey in my life. I was slowly emerging from a very painful and soul-destroying experience that left me feeling battered and beaten. I did not know my up from my down, felt unrecognisable to myself and at times felt like I had reached the end of the line. There was a fantastic support network around me but my inner numbness and broken spirit did not always allow me to see the extended hands of love reaching in my direction.

Self-limiting beliefs are a cage that we build around ourselves. It becomes our view of what’s possible or impossible for us. It’s an invisible cage that securely locks us into one perspective, and locks us out from another.

A moderate amount of stress can be a good thing. It can motivate us to stop procrastinating and to get things done. It can energize a project and, let's be honest, make life more exciting. Excess stress, however, can be damaging indeed. It can paralyze us, derail our progress and wreck havoc with our health and minds. When we''re over-stressed, we can make life miserable for ourselves and everyone around us.

The one questio I get asked over and over from women entrepreneurs is, <cite>"How do you know what to delegate to an assistant?"</cite> I love this question because it tells me you realize that you can't (and shouldn't) try to do it all in your business and your ready to get the support you need.

It is not uncommon for those of us in the healing profession to simultaneously be experiencing the exact same things our clients are experiencing.That’s one of the greatest gifts, I find, in being a healer, we heal in others that which needs to be healed in our self. Recently I have noticed a common thread in my conversations with almost every client, the illusion of control has been running the show and nothing is getting done other than frustration, self-sabotage and negative self-talk.

If on a given day your aim was to accomplish the following: A glass of water in the morning 20 min walk in the eveningr Paying the phone billr Doing groceriesr Having a nice cup of coffee And you accomplish all of it – You are successful! By definition you are successful. You aimed to complete certain tasks and you completed them all – it is success! Success by definition is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

I wrote this note yesterday not realizing it was Ghandi’s birthday. It was in response to the death of 18 year old Tyler Clementi who killed himself after being “outted” on the internet. We have an opportunity to transmute this tragedy into one of leadership. Perhaps Tyler’s spirit agreed to perform this tragic role to elicit such a collective shift toward true leadership. ~ Here’s the note… When we see atrocities, our ability to teach a different way is being called forth that embraces and includes all with love and respect.

Think about the last time you were involved in a discussion or argument where you reacted. How did you show up in that exchange? Prickly? Angry? Defensive? Powerless? Personally, when I am being reactive I become susceptible to all sorts of negativity.

Have you been hearing all of the buzz about social networking? Feeling confused? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The great news is that it isn’t as complicated or time consuming as it may seem. Plus, it’s more than just social; it’s good for your business to get involved. The list of social ...

Everyone experiences nervousness or worries at some time in stressful situations. For some people, anxiety can take on a different dimension, including outright fear and panic, or a disabling daily condition, which is affecting your capacity to live the life you want to. Anxiety Disorders can ...

Practice, Practice, Practice I’m a golf nut, and some may say certifiable. With the amount of golf tips and lessons I’ve had appear on my computer screen this last little while; it caused me to reflect on not only my golf game, but my life. I am a believe in asking for help, and when it comes to my golf game, I read a lot a do watch instructional videos and tips. I watch top level professional players and listen to them. I have gone to what might be called golf “rehab”, intensive clinics lead by great teachers where 100% of the focus is on the golf swing with the intent to improve.r

"The Buried Life," by Matthew A old This poem articulates the profound truths of our heart and soul, that often, sadly, bear so little relation to the superficial happenings and conversations of our days. It invites us to be true to who we really are, to share our genuine self with those we ...

Do you feel stuck in a rut? Do you have the same things going on day in and day out? Are you ready for a change?

There is no single more powerful stumbling block to moving beyond our divorce into a new life than the inability to accept our new reality. Acceptance is the hardest part of the divorce recovery process. Acceptance requires total honesty, courage and the willingness to let go of the life that we had...a life that no longer exists. Without that acceptance, we cannot move forward and create a new life. How does one learn acceptance? Although it takes time and a good deal of inner work, it can be done.

Did you hear about “Carmageddon?” Several weeks ago, the 405 freeway (noted to be one of the busiest freeways in the nation) that runs through Los Angeles closed for a weekend period of 53 hours for repairs. This created a frenzy here in Los Angeles called “Carmageddon” which forced residents to think creatively about their weekend travel plans. Many people (including yours truly) decided to stay home and avoid any hassles. I made a firm decision that if I couldn’t get to my destination on foot or by bicycle, I’d just stay home.

Many people struggle with finding time to fit everything into their busy schedules. We often neglect our health and well-being in favor of completing tasks. We don’t exercise. We don’t eat right. We don’t even relax. We think that we just don’t have the time to take pause in the midst of ...

Accountability: Whether you love that word or hate it, it is invariably one of the active ingredients for personal and professional success. The importance of accountability is proven in corporate situations where the C.E.O.s are held accountable by a Board of Directors. They have to report to that board on a quarterly or annual basis, and if benchmarks previously set are not achieved – those C.E.O.s must answer for themselves and their actions. The same holds true for business owners running a small company full of employees, or solopreneurs running a one-person business.

There are so many opportunities around us to become a better person, but none of these opportunities can guarantee immediate success. It is never right to think that doing one thing could make you an instant success. The reality is, there are things that you did and didn’t do that out you in the position you are in right now. Should you regret? Maybe yes and maybe no. You can never be sure about the future, of course, so there is really no point in blaming your decisions in the past. Is There a Secret Formula for Success?

Have you ever really poured yourself into a task which seemed to you to be absolutely right and godly – only to have it “blow up in your face”? Do you find yourself wondering where God is, or why He hasn’t blessed your efforts to serve Him? The following true story may help you to understand your own dilemma: The impoverished little nation of Haiti is able to offer only scant employment opportunities for healthy and ambitious citizens. Haitians who are elderly, ill, o

In order to have a beautiful lawn, provide adequate food, protection, and water, and keep it well manicured! Fertilizers are the primary source of supplying a lawn with its first two basic needs. nnIt's necessary to use fertilizer before any problems are obvious. Once disease, weeds or insects are noticeable; the lawn's health has already been seriously compromised. Even without these annoyances, lawns need fertilizer to grow; if they don't get it, blades will turn yellow, th

Having a start-up business is definitely not what any entrepreneur would dream of, especially considering that these small businesses are the ones most easily affected by even the simplest form of economic stability. Despite the fact that enterprises, regardless of their size, are truly the backbone of any economy, they become so helpless during a disaster in the economy. Nevertheless, this should not discourage you from putting up a business of your own, simply because there are way too many benefits of being an entrepreneur than its disadvantages.

Women are the fastest growing sector of business in the US today and women entrepreneurs are also wealth creators if they don’t sabotage their own success! And yet, so many women entrepreneurs miss the boat because of their mindset and lack of knowledge about money.