Life Coach and Life Coaching Articles

It can be overwhelming and frustrating when life seems uncontrollable. When we lose control of daily situations, it can feel like we are being pulled in different directions. Life simply becomes stressful! No matter how stressed out we can get, know though that keeping our life balanced is not ...

Who do you think of when you picture someone talking in monotone? I personally think of Ben Stein who did the Clear Eyes commercials a few years back. His voice remained at the same tone throughout the commercial. He did not show any excitement whatsoever in the product he was selling. He was ...

If you want to develop just two aspects of leadership then these are two of the most important. 1. Develop a vision for the future. 2. Get those you lead excited about and committed to that future There is so much to consider when planning and strategising the way forward. But today rather than focus in on what that strategic plan will look like, I would like to draw your attention, focus and understanding to what are your most valuable commodities By this I mean; what are the things you are going to need which will allow you to do your job?

It’s not just a line from the Alan Parsons Project — it’s the truth. I know how you’re feeling and what your intentions are. What’s more, everyone else does too. Human beings are extremely empathic creatures. I’m exaggerating a little — sometimes you can trick people into buying your facade. But much of the time, when you think you’ve got us all fooled, you’re only fooling yourself. People See The Concern, Not Just The Technique I think this is the single most neglected fact in marketing literature.

All of you who own a wellness business will at some time offer a presentation of some type. Others of you are striving to make presentations part of what you offer in your business. Personally, I LOVE giving presentations! To me, it’s a high, standing up in front of the audience and challenging them with ideas and ways to think differently. Don’t you want YOUR audience to be at the edge of their seats, following your every word with anticipation and excitement? Then you want to at least include these six ways to make YOUR next presentatio DYNAMIC and one they’ll remember:

Have you ever noticed that the hardest part of getting things done is starting them in the first place? It’s true. We’ve all felt the dread of that looming project, where, say, you’ve got to kick things off with a phone call but you just can’t get to dialing. Or how about when the house is a ...

Being present and staying in the moment is a key for success. I’ve done my best to stay present, but was humbled by someone during a coaching session the other day – a dog I’ll call Sparky. My client asked for information about Sparky who was ill. During the sessio I was able to connect with ...

We all find ourselves at certain points in our lives holding first class tickets to negative mental trains of thought. Michele Wahlder (MS, LPC, PCC), a two-time cancer survivor and Dallas, Texas-based Certified Life Coach and Psychotherapist, has placed thousands of people on the right track ...

Your image determines your success Your image is your weakest link it to how far you rise. You can dress your worst and perform at your best but ultimately no one ever got very far for dressing like crap. But if you dress like success, does that guartunee you success? No, of course not! But it ...

As far as technology is concerned we live in an awesome age where everything is blindingly fast. If Sam Houston would have had our technology back then, help would have arrived in time for the Alamo. A few quick emails to patriots all across Texas, and Santa Anna would have never had a chance. We have the ability to communicate instantaneously with millions of people all over the world at the same time. Countless billions has been invested on these modicums for our personal a

Making a mistake or doing something klutzy can make anyone uncomfortable. Some people are more uncomfortable than others, going home, pulling the covers over their heads, and trying to sleep, haunted over and over by pictures of the embarrassing incident. Others apologize lightly and gracefully, and then seem to roll on without any noticeable psychological damage. What makes the difference? Actually, several things do. Those who handle mistakes easily are:

Yesterday, we had tree-trimmers here at our house to clean up the trees that were overgrown and also to make room for new growth in the future. We live in a house that is very light and bright, however I was surprised this morning when I discovered how much more light and clarity of vision we have now that we’ve peeled back the layers of debris and overgrowth. Today, I have views of nature and blue sky that were not visible to me yesterday.

It's no secret that it takes two to create and maintain a healthy relationship. Although I would agree with this statement, I also know there is a lot one person can do to change the dynamics of any relationship. And since none of us have the power to change another person, it only makes sense ...

The idea of being responsible often conjures up images of dull but sensible people, of commitment, ties to others and being boring, lacking spontaneity, being weighed down and generally other views around lack of freedom. For some the idea of responsibility rings alarm bells and sends them running, others feel it as a shackle that ties them down and some people just never seem to accpet it. To have responsibility according to the dictionary "is to be responsible", which is further defined as "liable to be called to account, morally accountable for actions".

Life Coaching in the UK has become evermore popular over the last twenty years and one has to ask oneself; “why?” Consider this; “Each year in this country there are over half a million instances where work-related stress results in people being absent from work, costing UK employers an estimated £3.7 billion…… work-related stress is now the biggest cause of working days lost through occupational injury and ill health. (Source – HSE gu

"Happy New Year!" I am sitting here in beautiful Colorado, as our second storm of the season has arrived. I have had plenty of time to think about what I want to achieve in 2007. Aside from planning for the future, it is just as important to review the past. You need to re-examine 2006, the ...

Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and drive? Don't worry, you are not alone! Studies in the US show that up to 70 percent of the workforce is unhappy with their job at any given time. We all feel dissatisfied and frustrated with our jobs at times. So, how do you know when the ...

You may very well know some of your teenager’s friends already because they grew up together. But, as they grow into their teen years, most lose some of those friends and gain new ones to take their place. You might be wondering, at this point, if it’s worth getting to know their new friends or ...

When you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. The interview process begins when you accept the interview, and ends when the employer decides to either hire you or look for someone more suitable. The more you are able to communicate professionalism with personality, ...

Believing In You! Over the weekend, I was asked by a friend about the similarities of people I coach on “Life” issues and in the area of addictions. Throw in people I work with on a “service/volunteer” base and there is one huge area in common. Those who are struggling or ...

What’s the real source of your stress? Coaches and therapists will tell you that when people are stressed or angry, what they say they are upset about and what is the real cause are two different things.

Your teenager may go through times where their self-esteem goes up and down; especially if they’re being teased by their peers. You may want to find ways of raising your teen’s self-esteem to a higher level to help them cope with their issues. Here are some ways you can do just that: Take the ...

Earlier, we talked about personal development critics' common claim that personal growth ideas promote an unrealistic sense of personal responsibility. Here, I'm going to respond to critics who take the opposite view -- that much self-help writing actually teaches people not to take responsibility for their lives. A frequent criticism of personal growth is that it encourages people to sit around whining about their emotional issues, rather than getting up and accomplishing something in the world. Is Therapy Just A Blame Game?

As winter continues (which is ok for us ski buffs but not for anyone else) the world, weather, and economy are all in upheaval. So it’s understandable if people are feeling a bit more anxiety than usual. It’s showing up in people’s outlooks in planning initiatives, in meetings, family interactions, at the supermarket. People view anxiety as bad – that it is something wrong added to the usual pile of life issues. But if you know how to read it, and what it’s for, you can improve your effectiveness in life and business. So, pre-Spring, here’s a transformative look at feeling worked-up:

The Rolling Stones were actually very smart. They were dead-on when they sang that you can’t always get what you want but you get what you need… that is if you are paying attention to what is being offered. When we wish, pray or hope for something, what we actually might be gifted with is the situation in which to manifest that gift. Let me give you an example. A woman I coached wanted to learn patience. She was always terribly impatient which led her to be frustrated and angry most of the time.

Whenever I look in the mirror, I see a “stud ... not a dud!” If honest confession is good for the soul, in order to be truthful, sometimes I see a “dud not a stud.” Tiredness, mental fatigue, spiritual doubts, inhibitions and poor nutrition ... all of these can play a part. But we always have a choice we only need to make the right one. We must absolutely determine that we will not be led about by our feelings. Whether we “feel” good or “feel” bad is not the i

Why is it typically easier to focus on our insecurities and flaws than to highlight our strengths and positive attributes? Do you feel uncomfortable tooting your horn every now and then? Why? It is far easier to compliment others than to turn the table on yourself. We all have natural abilities ...

How often do you take a good hard look at the different areas of your life? Do you periodically take an inventory of your surroundings? Your work environment, home environment, and relationships in your life truly impact how easily and productively you go through life. If your work space is ...

It wasn’t too long ago that I was close to hitting the breaking point in my own life - but I had no sense of this at the time. You see, when you’re flying high on success, you don’t always recognize the warning signs of an impending crash. What ends up happening is that the pressure to be ...

Do you dream of having your own private practice, so you can enjoy your family and friends, take more time off work, and do your life’s purpose? I would imagine your answer is yes! Quite often, though, something gets in the way of the initial vision of a thriving business. What I hear most often is that women (in particular) do things to hold themselves back, because they feel that if they get too busy, they won’t be able to enjoy their family and friends or take more time off from the business.

Any Plans? nnWould you build a house without a plan? Would you book a vacation without some idea of your destination? Ever done a jig-saw puzzle without a picture?nn nThis is your life - do you have any plans? What? You haven’t given it much thought? Just taking it as it comes and seeing what happens? Life will pass you by if you don’t have a plan.nnnWhat do you want out of life? What do you dream of? Don’t be shy or flippant. This is a serious question because if youâ€

Mumbai has been the attraction for many Indians for various reasons and one of them is medical health care. This metro city provides the best medical care facility in the whole south Asia and has been since decades. The education provided in medical science is incomparable as compared to the other medical colleges in various cities in India. The infrastructure, the analytical and the theoretical method of education is excellent. Apart from this, Mumbai offers good facilities

• Are you yearning to make change in your life but find it overwhelming? • Do you continue to work at a job that drains your very soul? • Are you fearful of doing what you most desire to do? Shhh! Listen you will be told what to do. There is always a particular moment when ...

Having just completed a weekend leading one of my Creativity for Living workshops, this question is very much on my mind. As we painted and explored the basics of applying colour to paper and canvas there was a lot of talk about the nature of creativity. A dictionary may define it as ...

There's nothing more satisfying than working with clients over a long-period of time, developing a relationship with people whose lives you help improve, live the life-purpose you are meant to live, and get paid really well while you're doing it. Isn't that what YOU want, too? I bet it is. One of these situations might be you: - You have a business, but no matter how hard you work, you still can't get ENOUGH clients, or keep them long enough to help them make permanent changes to their health.

Exodus 26: 1, 4, 6, 19, 20, 31, 32, 36, 37n Exodus 28: 4-22, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39, 41n n Verse 1 - MOREOVER thou shalt make the tabe acle with ... ten ... curtains of fine twined line, ... and blue, ... and purple, ... and scarlet: ... with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them.n ...

Are you one of those people who startles easily? Finds that you’re running a little too fast or being a little too conce ed at what later look like minor events? You’re not crazy, you’re not alone, and it’s not your imagination, nor is it a lack of self control, as you may have imagined (or been told). Some people just have nervous systems that react more quickly and strongly than average. This difference starts at birth and persists throughout life.

I answered this on Yahoo Answers and I thought you might enjoy my thoughts.

When I switched from educator to entrepreneur I quickly realized that I had to grow rapidly. I had so much to learn if I wanted to be successful in my new coaching business. For starters, I needed to get over my fear of public speaking; learn how to market my business and figure out how to build a referral network. Growth is inevitable and essential in today’s world where things are changing and moving faster than ever. We have a never-ending demand on our time and energy to learn more, be more and do more.

Introverts often feel harried, trying to rush towards that time when they can kick back and relax, freed from all social – and other—obligation. This is especially true when the introvert works in a busy organization where much of what happens is not under the introvert’s control (unlike a writer, who can have the luxury of walking through the park while mentally designing the next chapter).

I was sick for most of March and when I say sick, I mea SICK. I began getting symptoms towards the end of February and they escalated into March. Keep in mind, I haven't been this ill since 1997. I had managed to keep myself relatively healthy until this year and I was reminded of how important physical health is to me

Ivy League, Harvard, Yale, Princeton - What many aspire for but few will obtain. While there are many different variables to deciding which college or university to attend, if you are aspiring to be an Ivy League graduate, you may be wondering if the school's tuition cost is really worth the money it is going to take to make it to graduation. This is a legitimate concern for anyone looking at a school of this type, especially with the economy the way it stands today. One thin

Research on human behavior suggests that there are 5 stages of preparing to make a change in your life. Your intentions, motivations and actions will differ depending on which stage you are in at the time. There is nothing “bad” about being in any of these stages. It is simply important to ...

By definition, unmerited means undeserved, and the gift I was given, the gift of life recovery-was seemingly undeserved. Why me? The question has no answer that I understand. For a long period of time, my life was in decline, some periods slow, some much more rapid and obvious to others. I was ...

Most people when they hire me want to talk about their pasts and futures. As humans, we seem to keep excellent mental records of our lives as we have lived and as we want to live. It can be difficult in this high speed and stressful world of ours to see ourselves where we are. As a life ...

Calling all procrastinators (there’s a lot of us!). Would you like to make significant headway with your project this week? Do the “worst” thing first. This is probably not what you want to hear, but there’s a very good reason to start with the “hard” stuff. Doing the hardest task first when you have the most available energy will give you the strongest chance for success. When we procrastinate and put things off, it creates a damaging effect to our mental and physical we

Once upon a time, there were three brothers Past, Present, Future. Everyone used to love to play with them. Most of the people liked Past and Future. Present was ignored by most of them. One day, Health and Wealth – the most popular couple found Present weeping. Present said, “No one likes me, why do I exist?” Health and Wealth looked at each other and decided that it was time people learnt a lesson. They announced a contest – “Feed one of the three brothers and we will forever stay with you. You can feed only one but all three must survive.”

Learning to be aware of who we are and why a tremendous part of a recovery of life journey is. To do this, there is nothing better than a thorough working of the 4th step of the 12 steps. Going forward, we must make sure we stay in contact with “self” in an honest fashion each and every day. We ...

It has become the norm in today's society to see our flaws instead of our beauty. It seems like anytime anyone looks in the mirror anymore all they see is what they would change. They see love handles, they see flab, they see rolls, moles, and freckles. It seems that finding the good in one's ...

The ultimate success formula begins with clarity. Now that the New Year is upon us, many of us have made resolutions or have written down what they want to attract for the year. In other words you have determined what you want and desire. The question is why do you want that? What purpose ...