Life Coach and Life Coaching Articles

So, where are you relative to the goals you set for yourself back in January? Are you proud of your accomplishments? Were you able to stay motivated and on track? If so, congratulations on all of your hard work! If, however, you are like so many people whose goals slowly get pushed aside, it's ...

Life offers few guarantees. Some days I wish I had a sure-fire plan to make my life turn out exactly as I want. I bet you have those days, too. Wouldn’t a guarantee on everything be great? Perfect boss. Dream house. Well-behaved children. Steady income. Luxurious vacations. It would be so easy if they were just guaranteed, wouldn’t it? Think about it for a moment. If you were six years old and learning addition and you were guaranteed a perfect score on your test, would you keep studying? Some of you may, but not everyone would.

Yesterday I was working in my office when a truck pulled up behind my home. It parked in front of my garage and directly in front of the “no parking” sign, blocking my exit. This happens frequently at my place, when workers and delivery people in the neighborhood use my drive as a parking and ...

So much has been in the news recently about boards of directors, seemingly to be asleep at the wheel while major corporations crumbled. Most boards are designed to provide oversight and guidance to the direction of a business. Good or bad, boards of directors effect the direction of a ...

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend the day strategizing with a group of smart women entrepreneurs from different parts of the world. It was an energizing day focused on topics such as effective marketing, clear messaging to attract your ideal client, time management and money. At one point, women were expressing the challenges they face in getting everything accomplished each day including running a business, managing a family, and hopefully time to squeeze in a little self-care.

Women are the most creative beings on earth. You have inspiring ideas and daring dreams, however it can sometimes be a challenge to get the dreams out of your head and onto paper so you can design a plan to make it happen. Most likely, your “to-do” list is overflowing and your Big Idea hasn’t found a way to make it to the top of the list.

As a business owner you know a lot of people, and you continue to meet new people. This is your network. But what are you doing with it? How often do you connect with people in your network? Do you have a plan to stay in touch consistently and develop your relationships? If you’ve ...

Do you have a hard time communicating with your boss or supervisor? Having a difficult boss is a reality for many professionals and can be extremely stressful for those in a job they hate. Dealing with others who have a lack of concern, offer poor instruction, are hostile or manipulative can weigh you down. If you dread meeting with, calling, or emailing your boss think about how this affects your energy and work output. It can feel draining and limit your growth within a company.

Today I started a 21 Day meditation challenge for the 12th time. Not sure if the meditation is the challenge, or if the real challenge is me and my total inability to be still and think of nothing, for 20 minutes. The first day I attempted meditation, I fell asleep. I then let a few days slip by and tried again but made sure to have a cup of coffee before sitting down. There I sat cross legged with my steaming hot cup of coffee perched between my legs – doesn’t that sound relaxing?

Committing to make any change in your life can often be a very trying experience. When you truly don’t believe in the change you are making or why you are going about the process, your chances for that change to take root in your life becomes significantly less. Each of us whether we are aware of it or not, live by a set of values. Our values are a part of who we are. They’ve either been instilled in us when we were young, have developed via our life experiences or are influe

The current economic climate has caused much alarm. Many of us are being faced with job losses, foreclosures, shrinking retirement accounts, credit crunches and an overall increase in costs for food, fuel, healthcare and housing. While it is easy to get discouraged and feel a sense of despair, it is important to remember that you are never powerless. You always have the power of choice. You can choose how to think and respond to the circumstances and events going on around you.

It still doesn't seem real. I can't believe it. It's taken me this long to get into a routine of things. Don't get me wrong, I had what I thought were routines. Then a week or two passed, and I would tweak them trying to see if something worked better. Sometimes routines put you in a rut, but as a single mom to a newborn, I need a routine.

Having a business partner can have a direct impact on how a business operates. For entrepreneurs, the decision of whether to have a business partner or not is also a huge one. On the positive side, having a good partner in running your business can add value to your enterprise. But then again, this comes with risks as well, like ending up with an incompetent partner. Nevertheless, finding a business partner is generally part of growing and expanding a business, which makes it a risk worth taking.

You can have everything you ever wanted if you choose to want everything you have. Think about it. It sounds like a paradox, but it is perfectly true. What do we really want in life? It’s really quite simple… we want relationships, health, money, and a career. We actually have all that. It just depends on what we choose to focus on.

Recent surveys show that 70% of people hate their jobs and most are actively looking for another one! Putting aside all of the specific reasons and circumstances, that’s a whole lot of unhappy people. It’s natural for professionals to feel that way because many people are wrapped up in their job, since it provides income to support their family and a sense of identity. If you’re working full-time, odds are you spend at least a quarter of all of your time at work! Life is too short to be unfulfilled, especially in your career.

Having a job or career that requires you to do something you are passionate about will certainly encourage you to work harder. However, this alone doesn’t offer any guarantee that you will be successful, especially if your plan is to turn your passion into a business. At the end of the day, it is imperative that your courage meet with good business opportunities. When this happens, you may witness how passion integrates with business sense. While it won’t be that simple to succeed in a business founded on your heart’s desires, it is definitely not impossible to achieve.

Recently, someone told me about an opportunity she almost missed because it had never occurred to her that the thing she wanted to do was possible. Her story was a good reminder that sometimes, if we are not looking carefully for the opportunity, we miss it entirely. When we are busy and trying to get a lot done, it’s easy to fall into a mindset that limits our outcome and our opportunities before we even begin. Far too many times we set our expectations by thinking about what we’d be “okay with” instead of by thinking about what we really truly want.

By now, everyone who hasn’t been hiding out under a rock has heard about the subprime mortgage fiasco. Banks lent money to people who didn’t qualified for it by using twisty, unethical strategies like “liar loans” (literally falsified loan applications, which is otherwise known as loan fraud), ...

Marie* is a bright, innovative, creative woman who recently started her own consulting business after working for many years in the corporate world. She is proud of herself for taking the leap from employee to self-employed and has high hopes for her new business. One day while having lunch ...

You've probably heard about a recent campaign in San Francisco, Califo ia to put a measure on the ballot banning circumcision. I think this campaign illustrates some of the troubling assumptions people are increasingly making about spirituality in our culture, and I'm going to look at some of those assumptions in this post.

As more and more attention is being paid to introversion, thanks to Susan Cain and her book, “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking,” the world is slowly becoming aware of introvert value and, what’s better, willing to make some adjustments to accommodate introverts and recognize our ability to make valuable contributions. For example, Steelcase, an international company providing “office furnishing solutions,” has designed a special “Susan Cain room”: a soundproofed room to which an employee can retreat for respite from the stimulus overload of a busy office.

When you wake up in the morning and get ready for work, how do you feel? Are you excited about the new day ahead? Do you feel fulfilled, knowing that you’re passionate about your career and making the income you want? Unfortunately, a lot of people I’ve spoken with recently are feeling stuck. They are stressed out, worried, and feel like they are caught in a cycle of monotony. This doesn’t have to be your reality!

Your divorce is not a failure or a mistake. People miss an incredible opportunity to learn, grow and change for the better when they view their divorce through the lens of failure. A so-called failure is actually a lesson in how not to do something and an invaluable tool for doing things right and in your self-interest in the future. I am presently immersed in my second reading of a marvelous book entitled, ‘The Tender Bar’ by J.R. Moehringer.

Life Strategies Success Coaching: Do You Need One? There seems to always come a certain point in time when a person becomes dissatisfied with his or her life. He or she might be thinking that there is something more for him or her out there. It could be about the job, about love, about ...

"Don't let a mad world tell you that success is anything other than a successful present moment." - Eckhart Tolle When I moved to London several years ago I didn’t really know the place at all. I’d visited a few times with my family for the odd touristy day out but still didn’t know my way around. So when it came to living and working here I knew I had quite a bit of learning to do.

Excuses, we’ve all made them. I’d be a liar if I said that I never made an excuse to try and get out of doing something. Oh, not to mention the endless excuses I’ve made for my food choices over the years or some of my less than desirable decisions, particularly when it came to relationships. And yes, I’ve even made excuses for a loved one's behavior. Excuses are often fear-based barriers. They're used to defend or justify a behavior or even a non-action.

In Divorce Recovery, as well as any other major loss in life, acceptance is the most important and most difficult step we must take towards releasing the past and beginning a new chapter of life. By acceptance I mean the acceptance of your reality, as it exists for you right now: what is and not what we think should or could be. Acceptance means being conscious and accepting of your reality with no illusions or personal interpretations or filters. It also involves giving up blame, resentment and regret.

Yesterday in conversation with a friend who is starting a journey, I asked for input about a topic she might be interested in. Without knowing it directly, and not answering what I had asked, she did answer! It is amazing how early on we can find a bit of dark in the bright light. I am reminded ...

When my older son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, my first reaction was relief – I finally knew the reason for his behavior. However, I was also overwhelmed with sadness, fear and anger. I felt sorry for my son and for myself. Like many others in similar ...

Friends are like bras... close to your heart and there for support. I don’t know who said it so I can’t give credit. I love it though, don’t you?

My Energy Hi, many of you will know me as the Artist Jenni Eden. It is the incredible journey I have had with painting that has developed my faith in who I am and my faith with the Universal Energy. If you have been to my website: www.jennieden.com you will see that much of my work is vibrant, bold and energetic. I chose to write down my journey in my book FACE2FAITH -A spiritual journey through paint, available through Amazon and Authorhouse.com. But I have come to realise my energy work goes much deeper.

Humor-Age and Wisdom When doing my journal, I can get very serious. For those that really know me, humor has been a huge part of my recovery and journey, and is evident in most of the places I frequent. My higher power certainly finds ways to make sure I don’t take life too ...

Superior athletes receive the MVP award. Oscars are given to the best actors and actresses. Business owners can earn a designation of "Entrepreneur of the Year". How often have you received the "Best Mom of the Year" award? I've never received that award, and I'm a good mom. We have one of ...

The Law of Attraction has become a widely used phrase in the metaphysical, spiritual and holistic communities for some time now. Although this rock-solid law of the universe has been around since the beginning of mankind, it is just recently that mainstream America has begun to take notice and ...

You have a great idea, you might have a plan, but you have no idea how to get there. Or perhaps, you have a clear goal and a clear plan, but no unbiased, non-judgmental support. Some people ask, “Do I need a life coach?” Let’s face it, we live in a competitive world. There are a lot of ideas thrown out there about what things that will make us happy.

We’re all short on time and we want to spend it wisely. Here are five simple things you can do right NOW that really will make a difference in your life. 1. Set Goals You hear a lot about goals from me because they really are the foundation for change. Set tangible 30, 90 and one-year goals. Write them down and review them every month. Make sure that they are achievable and when and if you feel stuck, do something--anything--that will take you one baby-step closer to your goal. You don't have to know exactly how you'll achieve it when you set a goal.

Your boss is the one to manage all the things that you do on a daily basis. He or she has complete control over many aspects of your work, such as the amount of work assignments you have, the possibility of you being promoted, your salary raise, and so on. But apart from these things, your boss can also affect how satisfied you will be with your job.

At some time or other we all have dreams, hopes and think “if only I could do that” “if only I could make this happen.” With a little work, and belief in yourself you CAN do achieve anything you want. However, the majority of people don’t achieve their dreams because they’re afraid to step out and take a few risks. If you have hopes and dreams you’ve tucked away, take them out, dust them off and create a plan so that you can make them happen. They won’t happen unless you create a way to achieve them. There are only two things you need desire and action!

This is the time of year when many of us will make NewYear’s resolutions-some out of habit, others out of thesincere hope to improve some aspect of life. Research andexperience tell us that most resolutions fail. Why is that?There are many reasons-some quite obvious, such as notreally wanting to ...

Many parents notice only their child's negative behaviors and begin keeping account of them as a score record of wrongdoing or bad behavior. This process could actually encourage more of the same behavior instead of their intended opposite. When a child enters this world and their spirit enters the physical realm they begin to feel the negative vibrations around them whether those vibrations are directed at them or not.

Do you remember your kindergarten teacher? I don’t remember much about her, except her name and the stories she told. Since then I’ve had many more teachers and mentors who have all contributed to who I am today. We learn from all of our experiences and from everyone we meet, some more significant than others. Although we don’t always remember their name, we usually remember the story they told us. When you are a writer, you’re always looking for that story or insight to share. It’s a gift when you hear such a story.

I was sitting in a park recently watching my children play with their grandparents and all at once I heard this deep, booming voice from a distance say, “You must make contact if you want to stay in the game.” I turned to my left and saw a coach working with a girl’s softball team – instructing them on their swing and explaining the importance of making contact between the bat and ball at just the right moment. This made me think about the idea of contact. For me, contact is about making connections in the relationships I care about – both personally and professionally.

Being a first time mom changes you. You can't help but have it change you yet you are still the same person. I'm still the same goofy, adventurous, sarcastic, Type A personality person I was before. I still like the same things and talk to the same people. I'm still driven by passion and the desire to help others in their quests. I still long to find the man of my dreams (wherever he is) and experience that everything-I-do-I-do-it-for-you kind of love.

Earlier in my life, I was bemused at the sight of a number of people who had talent and persistence, but never seemed to get the break that allowed them to display that talent. At the same time, it was puzzling to see much less qualified people rise to the top. Not always, not even very often, but often enough that it was disturbing to observe. It seems as if some people just seem to waltz through life, encountering one lucky break or loving, supportive person after another.

Yes, we all need to bring out the most out of our work day. Given the frenzy in which the business world moves, doing things fast becomes natural for us. Among the things we commonly do is performing all the tasks at hand at the same time. While this might sound like a good idea, in terms of its effectiveness, it really does not amount to anything at all. What more when the task is business lead generation is involved? If you want to be sure to get really qualified B2B sales

Are you lucky? Or do you ever think to yourself: that’s just how it is; I live under a dark cloud; it never comes easy; this always happens to me; it’s just been one of those days; life’s hard. Studies show that 10% of our lives is completely random. The other 90%, according to psychologist ...

In our society the default answer to nearly every question is "Yes." Advertising is all geared towards getting us to say "Yes - I need that." We phrase our inquiries looking for yes: "Would you like more coffee?" "Would you be interested in joining me for dinner?" "Would you help me move next week?" "Would you mind if I asked you a personal question?" "Do you love me?" With such a powerful default answer ingrained in us it can be very difficult to say anything else - often leaving us feeling trapped, guilty, or frustrated as a result.

Before you begin to wonder if I am talking to a bunch of kids, let me explain that I am talking to you, whoever you are. We all need to play every day. Play will make you feel alive and in good cheer. Play makes life worthwhile. Let me define play. Play is any activity that one enjoys doing. We have all played as children and with age comes responsibilities and multiple roles that gradually force us to permit less time for play. Sadly, quite a few of us have even forgotten

Be positive, repeat affirmations or even learn to love yourself are the automated responses most people and most websites on the internet give you. Only problem is these ideas and suggestions are way too simple. Being confident is a way to complexes idea to cover in a few sayings or actually even in one article. To thoroughly, explain building confidence would take years and years of research and thousands of articles.

I received a baby gift this weekend from a college friend. He is one in the group of guys I used to hang out with my sophomore year. I remember the days like they were yesterday. He used to knock on my door so we could grab breakfast before walking to class. I even remember what I ordered each time for breakfast, two eggs--over medium, toast, a glazed doughnut, half of a grapefruit, OJ, and milk... and I would eat it all. Between going out, football games, school, and meals, we were together a lot.