Life Coach and Life Coaching Articles

I am fortunate to spend time with a lot of Smart Women. A topic that comes up on a regular basis is this idea of a job vs. a "calling." What's the difference? How do you know what a "calling" is? Jobs are something that we do in our lives to keep ourselves and our families together. A "calling" ...

In today’s society, we all seem to be over-scheduled and running ourselves ragged. We are continually running at an unrelenting, non-stop pace, hoping things will slow down soon. Rather than slowing down, it seems as though there are more and more demands on our time. Many of these requests ...

The Tomorrow PeoplennAre you a professional procrastinator? Do you like putting things off until tomorrow? nnnThe distance between thinking about doing something and actually doing it is sometimes enormous. We have the desires but somehow we lack the motivation. We want to watch what we eat but best to wait until after the weekend. nnWe want to control our finances but we are paralyzed until the next paycheck hits the account. We want to make time for the family but life is s

So often during our Artist’s Way Workshops the subject of extra weight and extra baggage comes up when discussing the creative process and how to let creativity flow without blocks. If you are a person who has added un-wanted pounds or whether you are feeling figuratively burdened with the weight of blocked creativity, the same suggestion is worth a check. Here goes. Eat an apple. Yep. Turns out that taking a break on purpose with an apple both increases your later sati

Confucius said,“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” A thought to ponder. Let me start by simplifying the three important areas that I will be discussing in this topic – simplifying our life, simplifying our teaching, and simplifying our system. Life is how we make it. If we want it to be complicated, then it will be. But before you throw that criticizing look at me, I just want to clarify that I'm not advocating becoming a monk or joining the

Some people take risks more readily than other people. And risks can be a little scary, whether they involve making a major career change and/or cross-country move, asking for a promotion or a raise, declaring your affection to someone else when you’re not sure how that person feels, or when it necessitates speaking up to someone whose behavior has been making you unhappy. Risks come in all sizes and shapes. The first thing to remember is that it is impossible to avoid risks - life is full of them.

Fine LinennPerhaps the reason we Scots lack a bit of confidence at times is because we shun arrogance. nn nConfidence can often take you where qualifications can’t and for that reason every child in every school is encouraged to speak out and exude confidence. Negative self-talk is a torturous inhibitor which strikes the heart and mind of anyone who ever doubted themselves - and that doesn’t leave many of us standing. nnConfidence is up there with the best wrench

Number OnennnOnly you know if you are looking after yourself or letting yourself go? Are you sleeping peacefully, eating healthily, exercising diligently, spending thoughtfully or living dangerously? nn nTaking care of number one is often the last item on our ‘To Do List.’ When we fail to look after ourselves, our ability to function is critically impaired and we operate below par and out integrity. And the more we neglect ourselves the greater the void in our vitality. n

Where to find the best software engineers?rnFinding the best software engineer can be challenging. Most companies find it hard to hire software engineers with the right skills and experience to complement a perfect technical team. Professional software engineers are high in demand but short in supply. We’re going to make your hiring process more palpable by mentioning some of the best options to help you find a software engineer. 1. Freelance PlatformsrnThey are a speedy wa

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. --Lida Clarkso We all want life to unfold according to our plan. After all, we are certain we know what's best for us. But hindsight quickly reminds us that few, if any, of us had included recovery in a Twelve Step program as part of our life's plan. ...

Are you ready... rn ...To step into your greatness? What is it that you must be and do to feel fully alive? We all yearn for aliveness. It is essentially what our personal journey in life is about. To feel and be fully alive. Aliveness is the experience and the expression of the Life Force flowing through you. It is the true energy of being. What aliveness is not... Aliveness is not adrenaline. Adrenaline is the depleting and unsustainable energy of stress. The excitement of

Would you love to be featured on TV or radio, or in newspapers or magazines but feel intimated by the thought of contacting the media? You’re not alone. In fact, the number one reason most small and home business owners do not use public relations (PR) for marketing and promotion is because they feel intimated by the media. As a former journalist and public relations executive with my own PR consultancy, I’m here to tell you that getting free publicity is not difficult, c

With the emotions that go along with Christmas, the topic of resentments is a good one. For many years in my not too distant past, I came out of the Christmas season with some pretty good resentment. They didn’t appreciate; I didn’t get; she said; they should have; they did….. ...

It seems like inspiration is everywhere when you look for it. Consider my latest source of joy, Harry Potter. I haven't even seen the new movie, only the previews, and was moved to tears. My six year old daughter Emily thought this was rather amusing, as I passed the popcorn.nnWhat struck me as so awesome while watching the preview of Harry Potter, was a line that might not impress a lot of people, but I felt like he was speaking so brilliantly, and clearly, that I had to sha

Productivity seems to be the Holy Grail of the twenty-first century. We spend tons of money, and even more time, on things like effectiveness training, time management, planners, goal setting instruction, and general productivity tips. And many of us pour all that time and money into careers ...

Part of my morning ritual involves a large group of feathered friends. While I'm having my latte and looking out the bay window in the kitchen, they show up to visit the feeders in the mountain ash tree or the birdbath in the garden. Some of them are regulars, some come and go with the seasons ...

Select a repeated phrase that appeals to you. The repeated phrase has appeared in every major religious tradition, West and East, because it fills a deep, universal need in the human heart. For Christians, the name of Jesus itself is a powerful repeated phrase; Catholics also use Hail Mary or ...

Each year, companies shell out thousands upon thousands of dollars to send employees off to time management seminars. They bring in outside consultants who specialize in time management issues, to get their teams up to speed and drive sales more efficiently. Do you ever feel like you could use ...

The UK remains a leading destination for immigrants from around the world. Hundreds of thousands of people apply to legally come and live there every year and often need to figure out the right immigration path to accommodate this transition. In this article, immigration lawyers in London shed some light on this topic and provide expert advice on how someone can come and live and work in the UK and what different visa routes one can apply for. Tier 1 Visa The Tier 1 visa Tier

At the rate in which people are constantly and quickly moving from one project, social event, relationship, freeway, party, job, etc. to another I feel like we are really a race of Humans Racing rather tha Humans Being. Also, in the age of information, whether we are at home, the office, the ...

Someone Gave Me A Compass Early in my journey, someone gave me a compass. What the heck is this about I wondered? One of the great discoveries I have made as I get stronger on the journey, the divine spirit I know is there trusts me enough to give me freedom of choice. This spirit is also the ...

Why I'm Herenn * Viewn * Edit Posted September 23rd, 2008 by Keith First and foremost, I'm here to attract clients. I am a life coach who has helped clients to achieve the results they want, and have also helped others to create a life journey that is free from the effects of ...

“Life Training Teaches us About Clarity of Foresight” A vision is a central picture that unites the heart, the mind, and desires at hand to a future desired result. A sturdy crystallized vision will help you attain your goals in the future and compel that vision to manifest itself into the present. As well as compel it to produce tangible proof of its awareness. The manifestation of your personal mission in life measuring up your self worth to further enhance your persona

Subtle MessagennnnThroughout our lives we often have to receive the same message from different sources until we actually get it. It could start with, say, your husband telling you need to take better care of yourself or your wife saying that your talents are wasted in your current job. But the first time you hear the message, it passes over your head without fully registering.nn nWeeks, months or even years later someone else, perhaps a work colleague passes comment on that

Can You Relate? You are the hero of your life. This statement is the foundation behind my journey and a new life (now 14 years and counting) and the true fundamental principal that drives my coaching practice. YOU MUST BE THE HERO OF YOUR OWN LIFE. Coaching can help you find that hero! Each ...

Vitamin D3 is moving into the super nutrient/super food category really fast, now you need to understand that all Vitamin D is not created wual and it is critical to get the "right" kind in your diet. For years it was thought Vitamin D2, and Vitamin D3 had equal effectiveness for humans. It turns out that Vitamin D2 doesn't have as long a benefit as Vitamin D3. Expers say it is Vitamin D3 that helps metabolize the calcium we take in, keeping bones strong, which is particularl

No Go AreannnnWhen your self-esteem is low, you become your own worst enemy. Your shoulders cave in and you feel lifeless and defeated. You have entered a “No Go Area.” Your spark is missing. And when you have a low opinion of yourself, life bombards you with obstacles and jam-side downers. nYou need to press a few buttons to get from the basement to the top floor.n nWhen was the last time you acknowledged your own achievements? You don’t need to be a contor

With “Mother’s Day” just past, what a better a topic to think about than relationships? They have such a huge impact on every facet of life. My relationship (like many men) with my mother was a troubled one. I was the victim of abuse, and did not feel safe or like I belonged as a child. My ...

When you're looking for a great opportunity - a chance to advance yourself within your field or a chance to find a completely different position over the course of your job search – one thing is certain: when you have goals for your job search, you are going to want to be sure that you are able ...

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Insanity? Restored to? I think we all go through rollercoaster rides. Even though I’ve been on the recovery journey for a while, things happen, we face stress, and even though we try to turn it over, a black cloud appears! This isn’t the first one I’ve had, nor will it be the ...

Do you find yourself rushing all day, hoping to save some time at the end of the day in which to relax? Only to find that the time you “saved” by rushing wasn’t to be found later on? Perhaps your day is filled with “must do or else” activities that make it difficult for you to find time to slow down and take care of yourself.Here’s an “Island of Peace” you can find, even amidst that kind of chaos. Some time during your day, you must be on the move – from the office to your car, from bus stop to shop, from home to store.

A human being holds incomputable power within but in every stage of life, they require a little push. In some situation or time in life, every individual needs a little nudge, direction, support, coaching, and guidance to achieve greatest things. To perfectly mold the incomputable power into an essential tool it is required to have some guidance throughout the process. Today people fail to create stability between the emotions and hence it is recommended to interact with a li

Many of us spend a lot of time being conce ed about every aspect of our lives and often miss out on the sweet feeling of contentment. Conce causes stress, anxiety, and upset, while contentment elicits feelings of peace, confidence, acceptance, and fulfillment. That sounds like a great place ...

There's good news and bad news about "information overload." The bad news is, you probably have some overload effect in your life. The good news is, it's probably not as bad as everyone says it is. There is, in fact, much more information available to us than at any other time, and that won't ...

Some twenty years ago I finally escaped from an abusive relationship. It had taken me quite a while to get the courage to do this, but it was a decision made in a "moment". All I had left of me were my two gorgeous children and I knew they didn't deserve to live through this with me. At the time I didn't know that I didn't deserve it either!nOnce we were all safe I made the decision to change my life and to start rebuilding me. I had no confidence, no energy and really, no ho

Are you challenged to find the time to exercise? Who isn't these days! But if a strong, lean, healthy body is valuable to you, then exercise is a must. Most days I don't have much more than 30 to 40 minutes that I can spare for my exercise, sometimes less, and I want the time I spend to bring ...

Man, I enjoy Thursdays. Sometimes the simple gems I hear or am reminded of resonate so strongly in me. The acronym “HOW” falls into this category. The world is filled with insanity, and most of the time insanity as a part of life (my definition-repeated behavior expecting a different ...

Recently, both my children participated in a science fair at their elementary school. My son, Jack, did an experiment that involved an electromagnet. My daughter, Jenna, was curious about how batteries work so she chose to make a "homemade battery." Needless to say, my husband and I were ...

Does worrying ever do any good? Yes, if it means that you are planning ahead. That is the work of worry: to foresee a problem and take steps to avoid it. Whether it involves getting your car checked before a long road trip, turning off the water to the outside of your house before the big freeze sets in, or setting out a program to complete a project before a deadline, worry can be the motivator. Having taken those steps, you should be able to relax. Many people, however, continue to obsess over the possibility that something bad may happen.

Close EncountersnnnnThis very moment of your life is where opportunity knocks. Not later this year or next month or come the weekend or tomorrow morning or 10 o’clock tonight. nn nOpportunity is in the present. Perhaps you haven’t noticed that she is in line behind you at the bank almost every day. Or does she choose the same train car as you on the way into work?nn Maybe you’ll have no option but to sit beside your next employer in a crowded coffee shop? You might just

TALKING TO YOURSELF AGAIN?nnLife Coach. A What Coach? Don’t know what a Life Coach is. Don’t know what a Life Coach does. Never needed one. nnThen again nobody listens to me any more. Sometimes I feel as though I’m banging my head off a brick wall. Stuck in a rut. Confidence and self-esteem are low. Not making any progress. My peers seem to be successful though. I had a dream once but that was a long time ago. Should’ve paid attention in school. nnProblem is I’m too

Paws for ThoughtnnnnA rabbit darted out in front of me last week as I was driving home in the dark and I jammed on my brakes to avoid hitting it. If I had taken time to think about my reaction, the rabbit would have been stew for sure. nnnReacting is a necessary, life saving mechanism of every day living: Someone throws a missile at you and you duck; You put your big toe into a bath full of scalding water and you draw it out in an instant with a sharp intake of breath. nnnRea

Things are different than they were a year ago. This is a huge understatement! The arrival of COVID 19 and the effect on our lives worldwide has been immense. My business coaching practice in the Woodlands and in Houston has given me an observation point to see many businesses and how they have responded to the new world that COVID 19 has wrought. The great news is that creativity, when it comes to survival is alive and well. The bad news is that in many instances it is not

There are several things that you may be doing on a daily basis that are slowly bringing you results that hurt you long term. Here is a list of 5 things you may or may not be aware of that guarantee unhappiness. 1. Respecting Your Boss More Than Our Loved Ones Some of us give our bosses, ...

There is a version of your life in which you are excited about each and every day. Your feet hit the floor in the morning and you are raring to go. Each and every moment of your day brings you new joy and excitement. This is what it means to live your passion. 1. When learning to live your ...

Generation Y is largest generation behind Baby Boomers. Often referred to as Millennials or Generation Next, these workers, born between 1982 and 2000, are just now entering the marketplace and seem to be creating quite a stir in companies all over the world.

Hard to believe, what we consider summer is over. School is back in, traffic is back to insane, and they days are definitely getting shorter. Seeing September 2 pop up in my calendar is shocking. There are so many things I had said to myself I would do over the summer, and of course, a lot of ...

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we're powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you NOT to be? Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. And as we let our ow