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Starting out 2011, many of us would like this year to be different. We would like to eat better, exercise more, spend more time with our families, have better relationships, or whatever else might be important. In the beginning, our hopes and dreams are strong and might bring about short-lived successes but the problem is that these successes often do not last long. Many individuals find it easier to slip back into old routines because that is what we are used to and it alleviates the stress of trying a new behaviour.

Maybe you would disagree, but to me, cookies and milk is a match made in heaven. They just go together. Can you enjoy cookies without milk? Sure, as long as they are Oreos or homemade chocolate chip cookies. Is a glass of milk refreshing by itself? Personally, I can't drink plain white ...

I asked myself a question the other day. Which is the harder relationship to manage; intimate relationships or business relationships? Are all relationships essentially the same thing or ‘same same but different’?

Over the past six months, my life has changed in leaps and bounds. I got married, got pregnant, and moved out of a small NYC apartment into a four bedroom house on ¾ an acre of land in North Carolina. I am loving every minute of it! Meanwhile, I have some good friends who have wanted to move ...

It is but obvious for everyone to be stressful before delivering a speech to an eagerly waiting audience. But how is it that some of us are able to mesmerize their audience while others are not able to deliver that good? The answer is hidden in the fact as to how much effective practice has gone into the preparation. Between the actual speech, and the first time you decided to give a speech lies the most important time. How good you make of this period determines whether you receive deafening applause or disgusted frowns.

What a great reminder tonight, and it tied in to closing off my personal inventory. I, like many others, had secrets buried deep inside of me that I honestly thought I die with. No one ever had to know. Today I am aware that these secrets caused guilt and shame daily, and some I had buried so ...

I remember watching Cheryl Richardson tell Oprah that women must start putting themselves at the top of their own priority list. Even above the needs of their children. I also remember watching the audience; perhaps for the first time ever, boo a guest of Oprah’s. Now this was about ten years ago and while many women have begun to see the importance of self-care and putting their needs ahead of others, most women still have not gotten the message.

“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” Henry Ford This is my current favorite quote. Doing something just because you’ve always done it doesn’t mean that it can’t, or shouldn’t change. Maybe there is a new more effective way to do something. It's quite simple to change your life. In order to do so you need to have a clearly defined vision. Without a vision of what your future life looks like and feels like you can't put together an action plan for change. How do you know what the change is without a vision?

(The following is an excerpt from the free ebook From "Surviving" To "Thriving": 6 Reasons You Fail & 6 Steps To Success) So the question now is “What gets in the way of creating your thriving success?” Let’s talk a little bit about this!

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The way to recover and thrive after divorce is simple: Until you can release the toxic emotions surrounding your divorce, it is impossible for you to move forward in life and be happy. It takes enormous commitment and effort but it can be achieved. If you want to lead a new life that is both fulfilling and happy, you must let go of the negative emotions and thoughts that hold you back from creating a life you love. And guess what else? Who do you suppose pays the biggest price when it comes to toxic emotions?

The time betwee Thanksgiving and New Years can be a whirlwind of activity, when shopping trips take three times as long as usual and every joyful cookie exchange means an extra hour or two in the kitchen. Mindfully choosing your activities can keep you grounded in the moment, but to truly ...

Everyone has an ideal vision of how they would like their life to be, and typically obstacles always appear which make it more difficult to make those visions a reality. The easy part is expecting obstacles to get in the way of what we truly desire. The real challenge is to investigate the ...

How happy do you want to be? How happy will you allow yourself to be? The beautiful and surprising thing is that we are mostly in charge of our own happiness: only 15% of our happiness depends on exte al events, according to studies. So the first happiness habit is to decide to be happy and then to work out what YOU need to do to get there. 14 years of successfully coaching people to get happier, more fulfilled, and fundamentally more delighted with their lives and their work has helped me come up with this list of the top 10 happiness habits that make all the difference:

A client asked me recently, "What do you believe are the most common reasons that mothers are overwhelmed?" I thought about this great question and decided to share with you my response. I'm giving you my top three here. Enjoy! Mothers are overwhelmed and over scheduled due to the variety of ...

Distractions are a part of life, and struggling is totally human. When we’re struggling with something, we often seek distraction to avoid sitting amidst the frustration. In moderation, distractions can keep us from burning out. However, allowing distractions in for too long stops us from reaching our goals. I was recently working with a client I’ll call Janet. She’s a business owner.

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After we have worked the 12 steps to the best of our ability, we have started a journey that offers unlimited potential. What we do from here is critical. We have made tremendous change in our life. We have begun the practice of good mental hygiene and are humbly confidant in who we are. We ...

Knowing your 'why' is the key to fulfillment. When you are clear about it, your intention will then be a magnet for miracles.” - Colette Baron-Reed I recall a time in the not too distant past when I was unsettled, unfulfilled, unhappy, and just plain tired. Tired of my life the way it was. I was chasing my tail, eating my feelings (literally and metaphorically). I was living off of credit cards to make ends meet, doing odd jobs that were just that, odd and not fulfilling. I was not only miserable, but I was desperate.

Daily life is tough. We are continuously distracted from our intentions and find it difficult to be our authentic self. Parents make plans for the next day and find their children upset them by breakfast time. Children are needy individuals and loving parents want to provide those needs. Increasingly, however, both parents must work to provide the base necessities. Working mothers, especially, are torn between wanting to excel in their jobs and wanting to be the best mom . . . a role model, nurturer, proper disciplinarian, and the one who is available and able to solve problems.

Maybe – just maybe – your gut-level feeling that you shouldn’t be doing something is right. But if you’re an introvert, you’ve probably had a lifetime of being told to ignore your feelings, and urged to act just the opposite.

Trust me when I tell you I understand what it's like to be so scared of moving forward that you actually become paralyzed with fear. So you do nothing, and pray that the courage comes soon. Three different occasions come to mind for me right now.

If you ask a teacher about their wealth they will probably inform you that they aren’t in teaching for the money. They are teaching to enlighten the young people of the day. They want to see society improve, and they truly care about people. However, teachers do not make much money in the ...

A few days ago, I made a visit to my dermatologist for a checkup and as soon as I entered the office, I could feel a "vibe." The office is spotless, clean, light and bright. The staff is friendly and organized. The dermatologist has a nice personality and is both thorough and fast. I felt both safe and secure while being in that space and would definitely make future referrals to this doctor. I like the vibe of the office.

Once in a while an event will occur either directly or indirectly in our lives which will cause us to reflect on our humanity. Do we treat each other with a sense of honoring that each person is sacred? If not then we need to do just that. Human life is fragile, and we need to protect that life as best we can. We can do this, and it's not very difficult to do. It requires a bit of decency, a realization that everyone has their own problems, that dignity and integrity should be shown to all people we encounter; no matter what race, creed, social-economic background or sexual orientation.

In life, there are those things we need, and those things we desire. Where we really screw ourselves up is when suddenly the things we desire, in our minds become things we need. Needs are those things that provide for our daily existence – food, water, shelter. Human love and companionship can ...

Today there is an epidemic of unhappiness. Studies show that at least 1 in 5 women are on anti-depressants. Reflecting back to memories of childhood, almost every little girl held the dream of living “happily ever after”. Usually the “happily ever after” contained visions of marrying a prince and then moving off to a far away land to live in a magical castle filled with lots of children and an ample supply of help from the likes of maids, servants, cooks, etc. A BIG dream often told to us by parents, grandparents, or other close family members and friends.

Recently, our family took a trip to the "Big Apple" where we met up with my parents for a special vacation. It was lots of fun and we created a memorable experience. When traveling to a new city, it's exciting to think about all of the sights and adventures that you will experience. Knowing what you want to do is never a problem. The challenge is getting to where you want to go without getting lost. On our trip, we found ourselves making sure that we left the hotel with not one but two maps--one for the subway and one for the city. I laughed one afte oon as I looked around our hotel room.

The start of a new year is the natural time to reflect on our progress. We evaluate our life goals and make resolutions to change. For most people; however, resolutions tend to last a few weeks and then ultimately fizzle out. Resolutions have failure built into them because consciously or unconsciously we expect them to be broken. Instead of making resolutions this year – let’s make realities! Why not create a strong vision for the changes you want to make and design the life you really want? You can do this through focused thought, imagination and intention.

Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. Even in this turbulent economic time, I feel that I have a great deal to be thankful for. As I have read the news over the past few weeks (albeit sporadically - it’s not something I do every day), I am grateful that I am Canadian. The Canadian economy is ...

If you are like most people, you may often feel as if your mind is tormenting you and there is no escape. Ironically, when the torment is very vivid, our mind is actually dull, lacking in clarity and creativity. Of course we can’t enjoy our mind in such a state and we feel trapped because we lack the clarity and creativity to get out of it. Actually, it can be quite easy to “escape” if you follow these tips:

Have you ever been on a little rant, threw a tantrum, or had a fit? That’s a silly question. Of course you have, even if it was just inside your own head. How about this: Do you remember the last time you were on a little rant, threw a tantrum, or had a fit? Pull it up in your mind for a moment. When was it? What were you ranting or whining about? Who did you affect while you were in that mood?

Summer Fun Times - and a Time to Reflect Do you have special plans this summer? What are they? It’s the season of vacations, travel, letting your hair down, fun with the kids, lazy days at the beach, or rollercoaster rides. It is a time to recharge your personal batteries, a time to reflect, and a time to do the things you’ve put off all year or even for a lifetime. It’s also a time for celebrations: Independence Day, families and friends getting together, picnics. What does your style of fun say about you?

Today’s working environment has the hands of managers full with so many responsibilities and doing big things that cause the organization to be disorganized and chaotic instead. They deal with pressure of deadlines, quotas, and stiff standards and so they end up achieving less rather than becoming highly effective and productive. Managers, who need to be effective leaders, are burdened with the responsibility of making companies successful. They need to be able to motivate their staff to give their best and be able to influence them to share their vision to reach for success.

A friend and I took a lovely paddleboat ride on the Mississippi River one day, past old crumbling brick walls backed by sparkling new skyscrapers, learning a lot of history that we had never heard. The good time almost didn’t happen, due to a careless mistake on my part. That mistake did trigger some thoughts about small stresses in life, which in turn triggered this article. When I ordered the tickets for the paddleboat cruise, I was told to bring the printed order form plus a form of picture identification.

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The Second Half of Life I’m 55 years old. Really. It seems like yesterday I was bopping down the streets of Manhattan with my buddies and today I’m in bed by 10 pm. And whose body is this?

Realize what you want. It stops you from chasing butterflies and puts you to work digging gold.’ ~ William Moulton Marsden rnWhat is purpose to you, does it matter, have you identified yours?rnHow different would your life be if you were to live on purpose? Ever paused to think about these? Life is full of things to do, people to meet, impress, fight withrnFull of promises to keep, money to make, egos to satisfyrnDays turn to weeks which turn to months and before we know it

"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." - Anonymous Quite a statement, isn’t it? However, I have to say that I don’t totally agree with it. I don’t think we have to completely get rid of the life we have planned. I believe ...

I'm sure that you will have heard of the Pareto Rule about time management. This states that 80% of your effort that are not effectively managed in terms of time or focus produce only 20% of the outcome you were aiming for. 80% of the outcome you were aiming for however can be produced by 20% effort using well managed and focused time. Obviously although however there isn't any clear cut way to test this theory and the 80:20 ratio is not set in stone, it makes you realize how

Think of your life like a huge mansion. The west wing represents your childhood; the east wing, your adolescence. There is a wing that represents your young adulthood, and one that holds the memories of your more recent adulthood. There is probably a section of this home that reflects back on your pre married days as well as each child as they came into your life. And of course there is the area that represents the courtship with your honey, as well as the most recent years leading up to now. I’m sure you get the picture by now.

"The entire purpose of your goals is the step it's causing you to do today. The purpose of your goals is the awareness you must attain, the lessons to be learned, the power inside to be remembered in order to manifest the goal you desire. It's not about getting the carrot, it's about the muscles ..."The entire purpose of your goals is the step it's causing you to do today. The purpose of your goals is the awareness you must attain, the lessons to be learned, the power inside to be remembered in order to manifest the goal you desire.

Each day is your opportunity for a fresh start. Whether your top goal is to lose weight and fit into your skinny jeans, get out of debt and financially plan, get over your x-boyfriend and find your soul mate, finish an old project and learn a new skill or discover how to find more balance and clarity in your life – there’s no better time than now. Making changes is simple…the challenge is staying committed to action when you fall off track. We all know it’s easy to exercise for day, a week and sometimes even a month, but remaining dedicated, consistent and persistent is the ha

“We must help the victims of domestic violence look into the mirror and name this problem so they can begin receiving help. Education is the key in the class rooms across the nation, to discuss domestic violence and date rape, train our family counselors and therapists, and others who are not knowledgeable with the battered woman syndrome, to recognize the signs. As a society, we must address our lawmakers and those in power to take action and realize this is a serious and deadly issue.” – Dr. Gayle J. Hall

Let’s presuppose you believe that it’s greater to give than to receive. With this practice there are at least two participants, a giver and a receiver. You might recall a time when you gave something to someone and they were very pleased with your gift. You felt like a million bucks. Let’s ...

In my work with women, one bad habit that I see creeping into their daily lives is Procrastination. This one bad habit can create a struggle in your business and wreak havoc on your personal life too. I have a bad habit of procrastinating on making timely doctor appointments. The result? My "aches and pains" increase and treatment time takes a lot longer - not fun and not smart.

I had a great realization the other day, thanks to one of my friends. There will always be too much to do. This may sound like a funny realization, but it completely changed my perspective. I was fretting about my to-do list, which was growing faster tha I was tackling it. I also had plenty of things I wanted to do that I was too afraid to write down, fearful of making my list even longer. I was feeling quite overwhelmed! For some reason, I thought that when I left my corporate job to coach full-time, I would have excess time on my hands.

My life coaching clients often ask me why their life isn’t working, or why they can’t achieve a specific goal, and I’ve found the easiest way to find answers to these questions is to analyse your successes. Your failures can provide you with the same information but if you focus on your failures particularly when you are feeling vulnerable, you end up feeling worse. When you analyse your successes you begin the process of positive change. During the mid-nineties I experience

We have all felt those moments when we doubt ourselves, usually when someone has made a judgement about what we have done or said. We have all felt rejection. We have all been made fun of - the focus of some ridiculous comment, joke or situation. When that happens, what goes through your mind? ...

A few weeks ago, our family took a trip to the Califo ia Science Center for their “family lab day.” It was a fun and educational experience. There was one experiment that had to do with the difference between solids and fluids, and it got me thinking about Smart Women entrepreneurs and their businesses. Does your business need to be solid or fluid? Actually, both. When you first make the decision to become a business owner, you as an entrepreneur are very “fluid.” After all, you’re probably a solo-entrepreneur trying to do everything yourself!