Life Coach and Life Coaching Articles

The idea of Personal Growth and Development, in my opinion, is about building and strengthening your relationship with your SELF. It’s about understanding your SELF better, and improving your SELF-awareness. The better you understand how you tick, what your unique needs are, and what works for you (and what doesn’t), the happier and more fulfilled you will be — and the easier life will flow for you. An integral part of building this relationship with yourself is to make the connection with your Inner Wisdom.

A huge mistake that people make as they work to lose weight and/or maintain weight loss after weight loss surgery involves getting stuck in self-blame. Self-blame and self-criticism can seriously undermine weight loss efforts. Here are some of the reasons why they can create a trap that you want to avoid: 1. Self-blame breeds shame. Shame is the most isolating emotion that there is. When we feel shame, we feel bad and we want to be invisible. We don't want anyone to see either our shame or ourselves and we start to feel incapable of connecting with others. We want to disappear.

A few years ago I called a woman back who had inquired about coaching and she said: "Thanks for calling me back so quickly. It helps to keep the momentum going". At that moment what coaching REALLY is became crystal clear! Impulses for Change From time to time, we get impulses for change. It ...

I believe many of us do not actively choose what we want in our lives. Let me give you a personal example. For years I simply went with the flow, so to speak. It was if I was in a rowboat, with no oar, out on the river of life. I went wherever the river took me and unfortunately it took me to some pretty depressing places. One area that was particularly challenging was choosing a career. I always took the path of least resistance, usually abdicating any choice I had, especially if it involved a difficult decision. It just seemed easier to live for each day, and never worry

That's usually the response, along with a puzzled look on their face. How could a life coach possibly help me, I don't have any problems with my life? Life Coaching isn't just about solving problems. It's about making your whole life better. It's a way for you to hone in on the things that are ...

Ready, Set, Launch! I have a child who is going off to college next year. The first of my three to reach this point in life. I am mindful of my role as a support system during this time, but also that I have a responsibility to be doling out opportunities for her to self manage and possibly make a few mistakes. It seems that I am a jumble of emotions. I am thrilled and excited for her as she embarks on a new chapter in life and I know that she is ready to take on the world. In fact, I look forward to having a front row seat at the unveiling of her new adventure.r

We have all become so impatient over the years. We expect instant results, and complain when it doesn't happen to our liking. We've gone from drive thru meals in our car, to getting mini face lifts during our lunch hour. What is the rush? Is there something at the finish line that I'm unaware ...

The 7 Habits of a Successful Web-Marketing Plan What is web-marketing? Why does your business need it?The best web site and the best web-marketing strategy will not reap the highest possible results, if they are not tightly integrated. Not only do you need a well-designed web site with ...

Here are some tips for a job interview that will help you come out of the process on top. When you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. In order to successfully sell yourself, you must market your personal brand. That is, you must build a reputation that qualifies you, and only you, to successfully fulfill the job requirements. The job interview is your time to shine – your time to sell yourself and your abilities. In order to do that, you must have faith in your personal brand.

There are many situations & circumstances that give rise to pressure.

Personal Life Coaching is a systematic approach to self-help and personal development, which shows you how to realize your full potential so you can live a better, happier and more abundant life. With the right coach, you can quickly be on the path to enhancing all aspects of your life. And, ...

What does hiding get you? We all do it or have done it in our life times. We hide or have hidden behind fears, old wounds, our past, false expectations (our own and others), perceptions…and why? Because hiding behind some thing that may be uncomfortable actual feels safe and familiar. As a ...

Some of us take those road signs for granted - maybe a bit presumptuous at times - such as a sign stating the speed limit. I ignore it and speed on by - - or how about not paying attention and missing the exit which perpetuates me backtracking. Such is life - or is it? With me being ...

I see you walking toward me. Is it you? I can't really tell. It somewhat looks like it could be. How could it be? I never saw you come in. Well, yeah, it could be you. We pass at a distance, while I try to be nonchalant about it. Then I see you again. I want to make sure it's you. I'm still staring as you get closer. I don't even pretend to look away yet I don't smile. Why don't I smile? I probably look mad or preoccupied. Maybe intense, at its best. But definitely not my happy self. I know it's because I was busy staring at you, but you don't know that.

What is the cost of efficiency? I recently started to realize that although I value efficiency and organization, I have lost some experiences along the way due to my commitment to my LIST. We are constantly making choices in life, and when we choose one option, we eliminate many others. That is to be expected. However, it is useful to know what we are choosing so we can continue to make new choices if our commitments or goals change.r

What an exciting venture – to start, run, and manage your own business! Maybe you have a talent that you are offering as a service to clients such as massage, consulting, or financial planning. Or maybe your business is selling a product like clothing, wines, or information products. ...

Have you ever wondered if you should buy into the organic way of life. After reading Beth Greer's Super Natural Home; finding out that the author had escaped a major operation to her neck and shoulder where a lump had grown, I decided to investigate further. The author avoided surgery after going to a retreat to think over her prognosis. During this retreat, she was introduce alte ative ways of living and she started eating organic foods. Within a month the lump was gone. This is the lump that three doctors had no other solutions for but to operate.

“No”. That is the one word that a lot of telemarketing representatives dread to hear. Still, that is the norm when conducting IT consulting lead generation work. You either have to be relentless in your campaign, or you think of better ways to convert a rejection into an acceptance. This is very important, since we are dealing with the IT consulting business. Given the competitive nature of this business, you really have to give your best in B2B lead generation and appo

I always wanted a tattoo growing up. I thought they were so cool. Of course my mother forbade me until I was 18 and "out from under her roof". I wound up waiting until I was 34 and my sister Missy and I went together to get them. We had both put a lot of thought into what we wanted, knowing it would be there for...well...ever! The message that I wanted to share with the world in the form of artwork on my body was the Chinese symbol for Happiness. Why Happiness? For me that sums it all up. If I'm happy then everything else in my life is on track.

Recently, I attended a surprise 50th birthday party for a good friend from college. I had a fantastic time reconnecting with old friends and discovering new ones as well. One of the biggest Aha’s for me during the weekend festivities was the realization that most of my time is spent with entrepreneurs---people who have made the jump to self-employment and choosing to do it their way. Many of the people I spent time with at this weekend event were employed by someone else.

As a home business owner, I find great value in the informatio I read online in emails, ebooks, newsletters, ezines, articles and website content. However, being an online entrepreneur, I am sometimes bombarded with information (not all content driven) that can become an overwhelming ...

During the sessions I've had with my different clients,I found my power tool which has helped me so many times. Nowadays which is the time of rapid growth in technology; many times we have seen people who are anxious and worried about the future.They are physically here but mentally somewhere else. When they come to us seems they are scared about doing something or not sure how to do it. Being at this moment make us feeling lightened, it brings a huge freedom of the future anxieties or the past related events.It also brings acceptance, trust and judgment free state of life.r

We can create our Destiny by using our Minds and showing effort. Effort is so important in anything we do in life. For instance if you don’t show any effort at work, how successful will you be? If you don’t show any effort in your relationships, how successful will they be? If you don’t show any effort towards staying healthy, how healthy will you be? So with the power of your mind and putting effort towards your destiny anything is possible. Here is a theory called T.I.F.B.R.D or The Equation of the Mind. Devin Hastings introduced it to me.

One question that I hear frequently from the women I support is “How do I find and attract more new clients?” After all, new clients are necessary for your business to survive and thrive. The good news is, “new” clients are closer than you think. What do I mean? Have you ever heard the old phrase, “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush?” I’m referring to your current clients----the people who have said “yes” to working with you and who believe in the service that you are providing.

In my work with women, a frequent question is, "How important is it for me to finely niche my marketing message?" My answer is always, "Extremely important." The reason is 3-fold: 1. You save more time because you know exactly who you're looking for. 2. You save more money because you spend your marketing budget wisely. 3. When you provide a great service, you'll get highly qualified referrals from your satisfied clients to people they know who have the same problem. Here's a quick case study to illustrate how effective this is:

There is a big difference between knowing what you want and asking for it. There is also an important distinction between asking and hinting. Unfortunately, many of us were raised in a culture that encouraged us to be less than direct about what it is we’d like to occur. I talk with many women who aren’t getting what they need or want and aren’t quite sure how to ask for it. Interestingly, many women are able to be direct and assertive in their professional lives but find they stumble and feel uncomfortable when asking to have their personal needs met.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, the holiday that has its origin in the Puritan’s tradition of giving thanks for a good harvest. The Puritans weren’t the first in this regard. Many religious and societal traditions are based in the concept of gratitude. What all these traditions may or may not have known is that recent scientific studies point to a direct link between gratitude and a deep satisfaction with life.

I want you to think about your body as one of your children or someone else you love dearly. When was the last time this person did or said something that really made you mad? In that moment, you might have been thinking “I really don’t like this person right now.” However, did his behavior ...

Time management – that’s like trying to nail Jell-O to the wall. We are trying to harness something we can’t touch of feel – only experience and see the results. We have a gazillion time saving devices. Just think for a moment of all the ‘things’ in your life now (microwave, speed dialing on ...

How do you deal with fear? You are afraid. Feel it. What are you afraid of? How does that protect you? How does it get in your way? Does it stop you from acting? Do you have any phobias? Are there thoughts that keep you paralyzed, tasks or people you avoid at all cost? Things you get angry about?

Think about waking up in the morning knowing that you're going to be spending the day doing work you love, work that excites and fulfills you. Doesn't it feel like that wonderful beginning of summer or summer holiday feeling, or almost as good, anyway? Now think about work you've done in the past that drained you, that you disliked, and remember the sinking feeling in your stomach as you press "snooze" one more time on your alarm clock?

Abstract: Answering the question of who am I is the key to personal growth and reaching full potential. Observing what I do is what counts in my personal growth. I am what I do. Coming out of the library the other day, I saw a man in front of me with a tee-shirt emblazoned with the words, "You ...

WE ARE “CREATED SELVES” Shakespeare said it, “This above all; to thine own self be true”. In a journey of life recovery, a transformation to a new and more abundant life, had not one of our real problems been true to our selves and selfishly so? For me the answer to this was yes; but I know today that the self-centered person I was true to was not who deep inside I was. I was being true to a “me” that had been created due to poor thinking and actions over an extended period of time.

When you are under stress and feeling like you have too much on your plate, identifying how to start making a change can feel daunting. Whether its stress related to work, finances, the holidays, or the people in your life, just thinking about it can leave your brain feeling so full that it’s difficult to problem solve. Guess what? For this quick stress relief tip, you don’t have too.

Most likely you have come across this famous quote by Gandhi at least once if not many times in your lifetime; “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Printed on posters and everything from t-shirts to coffee mugs, this insightful statement appears in abundance all over the world. When asked, almost every person desires the world to be a happier, safer and more peaceful place to live. Yet, how much action does one take on a daily basis to turn their vision into a reality?

Get honest and focused about what you really want. This will bring clarity to where it is best to put your time, energy, and resources. You must also face the fact that the biggest obstacle on your way to achieving success is you. Brian Tracy said,"The potential of the average person is like a ...

My work as a life transition coach brings me into regular contact with folks who are trying to get over something: the loss of a job, the death of a spouse, parent, child or pet, the end of a marriage, the end of a career, the realization that life has passed them by. It doesn’t really ...

Picture this: You go up to a large boulder and begin trying to move it. You don't get very far and decide to try another boulder to see if you can get that one into motion more easily. In the meantime, someone else comes up and begins pushing on the first boulder you gave up on (let's call him Mike). Unfortunately, you're not too successful with boulder #2, so once again you decide to move on to another boulder.

On Thanksgiving Day, as we sat around the table enjoying a delicious meal, my mom gave her annual celebratory toast to my Great Aunt Flossie (yes that was her real name) for teaching her the "secret" to making a turkey that melts in your mouth. I've been hearing this story since I was a child so you can imagine that when I think of Aunt Flossie, I associate her memory with Turkey. Aunt Flossie was well-known for something. What are you well-known for?

Okay, sing along with me now….. “Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every moonbeam, ‘till you find your dream” Is there anyone, anywhere who has not sung or hummed (in or out of tune) those famous words from “The Sound of Music”? I can still hear the spine tingling tones of the ...

"Have a pity party"n n No one is immune to the trials and tribulations that life throws at you. Even those individuals that appear to have the perfect life will have their fair share of ups and downs. It may feel like you are the only person going through what you are going through, but I ...

Have you ever just wanted someone really rooting for you to succeed? A star athlete is guided and cheered by his or her coach to greater victory in every competition. When the competition is life itself, however, few of us have someone at our side. Getting that gold medal for your own life can sound impossible, but it isn’t. That’s where a life coach comes in. A life coach is not a counselor. He or she will guide you to achieve the best results possible in life. Having yo

The clients who come to me for help in letting go and moving on after their divorces discover that acceptance, a mandatory step in divorce recovery, comes in two stages. First we work to be in acceptance of the end of our marriage and then we move on to accept what our life is now, in the present. This second step in the acceptance process seems to be the more difficult hurdle to overcome but it can be overcome successfully. Acceptance of the undeniable fact that our marriage is over must be fully integrated into our psyche for us to be able to create a new life.

-living a life with new behavior in play!! So here we are, at the end of the page, and oh what a challenge. We’ve gone through all this work. We’ve had a “spiritual awakening as a result of THESE steps” and now we have to live the life? So what are these principles ...

Thousands of new businesses emerge year after year, but what’s surprising to know is that there are as many businesses that go out of operation. This goes to show that running even a small business isn’t as easy and simple as many think. There are many factors that can determine whether an enterprise is going to fail or succeed. One of the most important tasks every entrepreneur must do is get to know the their customer base. In fact, many failing business owners realize late that they didn’t have that much understanding of their customers’ needs.

The coaching profession today is exploding…. Some coaches are certified and some aren’t. Some specialize in a specific area of life, i.e. business, relationships, money, spirituality, and some just take a general overview of your whole life. There have been articles; television shows that talk of life make-overs; Oprah has her own stable of coaches (some of whom appear on the cover the National Inquirer!) How can you find out more about what’s possible with a coach and why it might be important to you living your best life?

From the APRIL 2009 INSPIRATION journal of MARK EDGAR STEPHENSnnwww.MarkEdgarStephens.com www.WhoAreYouChoosingToBe.comnn“MY APPRECIATION TEACHER” Things in life are good. If I stop to count all of my blessings, I know that things in my life are great. However, sometimes I forget. Sometimes ...

Being stressed, overwhelmed and over-tired is one of the primary causes of over eating. When we are worn out, we are much less able to resist temptation and much more likely to try to sooth or revive ourselves by over eating. My tip for minimizing stress-related emotional over eating: learn to say "no" so that you can say "yes." We can only do what we can do. Really. And, if we want to do it well, we should usually only try to do one thing at a time.

It’s stressful isn’t it? Having to get all those things ready, trying not to forget anything, not to mention bickering kids, tantrums about what to wear or the sleepy head who doesn’t want to wake up. No, the morning rush isn’t any fun but luckily there are a few things you can do to bring ...

Being in Personal Development means I also have to develop myself as well as others. I came across a great way of communicating 18 months ago and also use this a a Business Opportunity that earns me residual income for doing something that is fun, creative and cutting edge..... Please take a ...