Life Coach and Life Coaching Articles

-flashback to my 20’s, it’s not me today I went to a concert over the weekend to see Credence Clearwater Revival, or what’s left of the group. The music was great, it really was good old rock and roll, but the feelings were funny! There was a lot of gray hair in the crowd, ...

Brave New Definitions n Let's talk about what the brave new definition of a stepparent must sound like to our kids and stepkids. n The one that must be most confusing to kids is the family whose co-parents have not had a traditional wedding with vows, honeymoon and name change for Mom. Mom ...

Life coaching? As if your life needs a coach? I would be the first to admit that the term life coach is a pretty loaded term that might even sound a bit spacious and pretentious to some. Perhaps personal development coaching is a better term for what life coaching or personal coaching is all about. Increasingly people everywhere are starting to re-evaluate their life's direction and purpose.

Passion lives herennnn“Inside of a ring or out, there ain’t nothing wrong with going down. It’s staying down that’s wrong.” - Muhammad AlinnnIf you followed the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, you may have noticed that the motto was ‘Passion Lives Here’. What better slogan to reflect the determination that was etched on the faces of those competitors? If you’re looking for inspiration, you’ll find it there. nnnThe Zhangs, from China, were competing in the f

The wellness expert I was speaking to after her talk commented that she had almost been late for the conference. “I was stuck in traffic,” she lamented, “and I was really stressed.” I asked her what she was worried about, given that the audience was a group of very supportive women who already knew and liked her. What would they have done had she been late? She didn’t know, but insisted it was a stressful experience. Why? There would have been no dire consequences; someone else might have spoken first, or everyone would have continued to network and socialize until she appeared.

You know those things you want to do someday? Here is my partial list: Learn to speak Spanish, write a book, Take belly dancing lessons, complete a baby scrapbook for each of my three children, read the stack of books by my bed, help my daughter with her knitting and so much more. My list ...

Unlike Hamlet’s soul searching on whether or not to end his life, my question is quite different. I want to ask you, “What do you want to be?” Happy, prosperous, healthy, peaceful, ecstatic, safe, strong and/or full of fun? Are you choosing to be any of these things? As in making them a priority in your life? Or are you so wrapped up in things that you have to do, that these wonderful states of being are left until you have more time? Put another way, are you choosing ‘not to

The holidays are a particular challenge for those of us who know we must be vigilant every day to maintain our health through good eating. But everyone needs to be careful not to put on weight that is going to be hard to lose later on, or worse yet, develop a health problem. Here are some of the challenges, and how to meet them.The holiday party, with its buffet of delectable treats, many of them high-fat- cheese plates, crackers, cookies made with real butter, rich drinks such as egg nog, can be faced and handled in a healthy and satisfying way if you know how.

Visualizing has been taken out of context. The many great men and women who told us about visualizing produced spectacular results. Taken out of context people began to assume that if you visualize, then you will get those results too. Not true. Visualizing is the beginning of the creation process but it is not a magic answer. When mega producers, elite athletes, and genius’ of the past have espoused the power of visualizing, they included it as a part of their process. Not the whole process. It’s the beginning of something you are going to create. Everything begins in the mind.

There is a little known fact that what goes up must come down (eventually). It’s easy to get caught up in the highs of our passion and just as equally easy to get caught up in the lows of our passions. When faced with the highs we need to embrace them, and ride the wave as long and hard ...

Are You Searching for the Summit?nnnnIf life is pushing you in the wrong direction, a good way to get back on track is to have a close look at your values. Wandering around in a fog of confusion can be frustrating until you take a compass bearing to re-orient your direction. Such a bearing is normally taken from a landmark; a constant; something on the map which has existed almost since time immemorial.nn nAnd on life’s journey, those points of reference, those landmarks or

Recently, I took my son Jack shopping for a new baseball glove. The old glove was too small for his hand and his coach felt that a new glove might be just the thing that he needed. We both enjoyed looking through all of the gloves. He tried on quite a few (The smell of all that leather was so ...

Driving AmbitionnnnThe road to success runs uphill. - Willie DavisnnSuccess = Abundance + Fulfillment + Spiritual NourishmentnnSuccess = Career + Money + Car + HousennSuccess = Love + Family + Health + Financial securitynnIs it possible to create the ultimate equation for success - a Formula One, so to speak? How do you quantify success? How do you measure successfulness? Is it possible to achieve everlasting success? What does success mean for you? Will you ever be successfu

What makes you nervous? Usually its some future The Drunk Monkey in your head is obsessing over. The way to get relaxed is to see it for what it is. The Drunk Monkey in your head, all that talking is just trying to keep you alive longer by avoiding potentially negative experiences. This is great! Good Job Monkey! The problem happens when it fantasizes about negative futures that don’t even exist. Or when it compares you to some elisive set of standards that don’t exist.

It’s now official: MOVEMENT IS GOOD FOR YOU. Oh, wait, you knew that already. And you’re doing it, right? Well, not right now, but as soon as you have time. Of course that time never seems to come. But what if regular sessions of movement actually helped create time in your life by helping you learn faster, and by making you feel more refreshed and vital so that you tackle tasks with zest and get them done quickly? Would that be a more powerful motivator for you? Or at least make you curious enough to try some of the suggestions coming from newer research on movement, such as:r

Have you ever wondered what is meant by the statement, “You create your own reality”? Some people feel empowered when they hear this statement. Others think it is ridiculous BS. Those who feel empowered by it sometimes lose their empathy and compassion. They may go around challenging people: “Why do you think you manifested this cancer you have?” making people who buy into that idea feel horrible about themselves. But there is a sane middle ground here. Let’s take a deeper look:

Winning WeighsnnnPeople never say “It’s only a game,” when they’re winning. Ivern BallnnnI love playing pool with my sons. They are very competitive and they love the challenge of playing me. And I just hate myself when I win. I’ve told them that it’s best if I don’t let them win because it will make them more determined to beat me and in turn they will be more accomplished players. But deep down, I like to see the boys winning.nn nDo you always need to win? Wha

Single Minded nnnnTrue love does not come by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly. - Jason JordannnnI heard a story about two friends, both women in their early thirties, each one single but desperate to find a partner, get married, settle down and start a family. However, they have each agreed to set conditions on finding their Mr. Right: He must own his own house, drive his own car, hold down a professional job and have bags of mo

A Moment of Clarity Ever have occurrences and thoughts in your life that seem to come out of nowhere, then reoccur over a period of time? I have been going through just that over the past few weeks. In my line of work, I see many people struggling to get a new life and grow in a new direction. ...

Burning questionnnnnIn life you need either inspiration or desperation. - Anthony Robbins nnHave you lost your spark? Music always inspires me and not only that, I’ve often found solace in music. When my grandmother died a few years ago I listened to two pieces of music almost constantly: “Everybody Hurts’ by R.E.M. and ‘Adagio’ by Albinoni. nnnThe former, by R.E.M., happened to be on the charts at the time and seemed to capture my personal anguish. By coincidence,

Finding the time to buy for life insurance is usually what retains many people from acquiring. There are actually a great number of alternative ways to compare life insurance quotes online , having said that, that you simply really should have no difficulty choosing exactly that which you need to have. One can find some factors you have to learn about purchasing online previously you buy life insurance, so taking time to get well prepared will definitely enable you to while i

What a good weekend, but a great reminder that kids are for the young, and I don’t get smarter about some things with age. It was great to spend the time at my youngest daughters and in the company of a terrific son-in-law. All three of the grand kids were there, the oldest finishing off a ...

Spring is a great time to focus on well being and self-care. What have you done for yourself over the winter? (Besides loving every minute of those comfort foods!) Well being means supporting yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It's time to release old energy and make ...

Most people want to be successful in life. But success can mean different things to different people: making more money; spending quality time with your family; or learning to play a musical instrument. Since success is personal, defining what it means for you is the first step to achieving ...

So You Want the Big Life???? Getting it through coaching Written by Gary Glasscock and Keith Bray Whether it is in life, sports, fitness, career, relationships, health, or executive performance, more and more people are turning to personal coaches to help them achieve goals they set for ...

Do You Understand Coaching and The Benefits To You? - A review for me too, and why I know it’s my life purpose. Man, life has been busy and with the different holidays, a little confused over the last few weeks. Days go by, and I wonder where time goes, and sometimes I am guilty of losing ...

It's hard to beat working from home. When you work from home, you have the ability to work around the things going on in your life. You don't have to worry about asking for a day off if you need it or taking a sick day. However, although there are many great benefits of working from home, you won't be able to fully enjoy these benefits if you don't know how to effectively manage your time.

Color coaching can be a lot of fun for the coach and the client. People are often unconscious of how often they use this skill. Every morning when you choose what clothes to wear, you are making decisions based on color schemes. Finding your preference may tell you more about yourself and how you can thrive in your life. Purple is the highest vibration. It is often associated with healing and creativity. Ultra violet rays evoke thought’s of royalty and says ” I’m not we

In a recent issue of my newsletter, Lifestyle and Workstyle REFLECTIONS, I touched upon the concept of a strategic lifestyle plan. Much like the strategy an entrepreneur might use to develop a sound business model, the strategic lifestyle plan serves as a tool to manage one's life more ...

As I watch the U.S. presidential campaigns — complete with polls, interviews, focus groups, and pundits — it occurs to me that each candidate’s basic message has been lost. When you’re starting out in business, or in sales, you’re taught to focus on one solid message, and to share this message ...

Are you ready to change your life for the better? Then let’s get started! Regardless what it is that you want to create or experience, you need to start at the beginning. As all of the best wisdom of our day suggests, a clear dream and focus are necessary to start your journey. Buy a small ...

Here in Canada, we are starting our Thanksgiving weekend. While timing is great to get a long weekend, the name thanksgiving means so much more to me than three days were the work world shuts down; it brings gratitude to the forefront! Around me the trees are changing color. The reds in some of ...

Once we recognize how little power we have over anyone else's life, we are often more willing to focus on creating a fabulous one of our own. Besides, if our own life works, we won't care so much about what anyone else is doing or not doing. Here are some great tips for making your life the one you love: Start listening to yourself: What makes you happy? What puts a skip in your step, a song in your throat? Your body tells you the truth. Listen. Try this: put you hand on yo

Goal tending in Basketball is a capital crime! But in life … tending to your goals and aspirations is not only ideal … it's significant to success for your own Personal Good. It has become quite apparent as of late to bash goal setting entirely! Most comment that it’s a waste of time! But I beg to differ I believe that goals are the seeds of dreams, and a dream is like the culmination of your endeavors, guiding you ... leading you ... and propelling you towards your des

During our recent vacation to Park City, Utah, one morning I was enjoying my coffee while overlooking a peaceful pond, and was surprised by several hot air balloons making their way high up into the sky. The colors of each balloon were bright, vivid, and unique. Some were like rainbows; others ...

It has been a crazy Thursday from very early in the morning, and tomorrow will be more insane. We call it “Grampy Day”, my annual venture into the world of fun with my two oldest grand kids sans parents or other adults. Golf, fishing and whatever else my little heroes want. ...

Do you like to avoid pain? You can accomplish this by avoiding the mistakes that have been made by me and others. Do not spend more than fifteen or twenty minutes in a public restroom. I spent about an hour in a fast-food restaurant restroom nearly fifteen years ago. A manager threatened to call the police. If you eat out, leave the restaurant after you finish eating. One time I stayed at a fast-food restaurant watching the lobby television after I finished eating. The rest

A new year means new beginnings, an opportunity to renew the self. A time to start fresh, we enjoy creating resolutions and setting new goals. The energy of a new year brings a renewed sense of hope as many people look forward to making personal changes in their life. The pure positive vibration of hope for new adventures, new opportunities and new life experiences is nature’s most transforming medicine. Hope energizes the body at a cellular level.

Facing your fears can make you stronger. What about this statement is true for you? When you have faced a fear, how did you feel? Looking deeper into what you fear and working passed that fear may bring about tremendous shifts in you. We have a tendency to let fear grip us and sometimes ...

rnAnd then I heard it. Far away… a rumble that was getting louder, and louder… You’ll hear it too if you listen closely enough. It’s a deep inner knowing, it’s a sensation of peace and quiet determination. Nothing can stop it. When you hear it, you know that something has to change but you have no idea how to go about it. Let me be clear: it’s not adesire to change, or a thought that maybe you could do something different - it’s a visceral reaction, it’s a nee

And Who Heals Me? Over a year ago, I went on a journey to look at some real fuzzy philosophical questions. “Who Am I?”was dealt with years ago, but “What Is My Purpose?” remained vague. I went on a real journey to discover what it is about past employment that I loved ...

Life Coaching in Gold Coast as a career option may seem to be a very unfathomable professional choice for some. The modern world which is changing by leaps and bounds is yet to fully understand the complication of the mind and psychological ailments often affecting individuals worse than contagious diseases. Life Coaching is often confused or misrepresented to be a trade which grows by thriving on less fortunate souls, who are not blessed with enough capabilities to believe i

Do you ever find yourself talking in circles? Conversations seem to cover the same ground time after time – almost as if you’re lost in the mist and walking in a circle, back to the same landmarks again and again. Being lost is no fun for anyone. And it takes time – conversations like this at work or in your team or voluntary group can be very frustrating. One way of starting to make some forward progress is to ask questions. When you are curious, and ask someone for more d

When I was young, my Dad used to say: “There’s no such word as can’t“. This inevitably would be his response when I moaned and said; “I can’t do it!” Dad’s response was frustrating, because he simply would not accept my version of what I thought I could not do. And so I would go away and try again–or find another way. Once I cheekily tried to counter Dad’s view by explaining ‘can’t’ was simply a contraction of the words ‘can not’. Dad was not amused and he stood firm with his

You are a practicing Being Unstoppable! You are someone committed to having it all…right? You want the money, you want the freedom, and you want the joy of existence…you want to be inspired and in action on your dreams…feeling the exhilaration of being a fully engaged adult on ...

Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door. - Dr. Laura Schlessinger nnI have an admission to make. Quite often I know exactly what I am going to write about and then something happens during the week that throws me off at a complete tangent. nnIn the beginning, the divergence may seem somewhat insignificant and then the penny drops, the message appears and I am compelled to write about it. And this article is one such example. nnI went to visit

Well, we are coming to the end of the first good weather (supposedly) long weekend of the year. For my American friends, we celebrate “Victoria Day” the weekend ahead of Memorial Day, a tie to our British roots. I feel for those with cottages and those who are campers. If people were ...

Research has demonstrated that the state of our environment has a big impact on our productivity, and our feelings of well-being. Ever wondered why you suddenly must vacuum everything BEFORE you sit down to tackle that deadline? This might not be procrastination. Rather, creating an orderly environment might just be a metaphor for your thinking process. Putting material things in their place is good practice for putting mental things in their place. nnHere are a few tips to h

GRATITUDE-HOW QUICK I CAN FORGET The last few days I have a wonderful opportunity to spend time at a golf club I belong to. Late yesterday we played a “fun” competition where the winners enjoyed a great steak dinner and those who finished second had beans. Nice beans, with franks, ...

15 years ago my personal, internal life hit a wall. Exte ally things looked OK, internally they were horrible. I was at a bottom spiritually and emotionally, self-esteem was gone, and those I cared the most about in my personal life were pulling away. I had lost sight of goal setting, had lost ...