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Cast your mind back: When was the last time someone really listened to you and how did that make you feel? Satisfied? Delighted? Euphoric? You might not have to think too far back for this one: When was the last time someone didn’t listen to you? How did that make you feel? Annoyed? Frustrated? Exasperated? nnnHave you ever been semi-engaged in a conversation with someone who is constantly looking over your shoulder for the next best person to talk to? When you listen to so

Recently, my family attended a western-themed fundraiser to benefit our children’s elementary school. It was a fun-filled afte oon with various booths for the children and adults to participate in. Each booth had a different activity where you could try your skills. Walking around the event, I ...

I don't know a thing about you, and I'll bet that there are goals that you have set for yourself that you are having trouble achieving. You set the same goals year after year. A prime example of this is the New Year's resolution. It is generally excepted that these resolutions are to be made to ...

Ever wondered why the best-laid plans for your team (or church, or department, or school…) are still hard to put into practice? The answer may be that the people in your team are just not aware of how different they are from one another. The result can be a failure to communicate properly, or to understand each other’s agendas. A good plan can run off the rails just because the people involved don’t understand one another, or themselves. One way of addressing this is to use

How can disappointments be opportunities to grow? When we feel thwarted, frustrated or empty it is difficult - but not impossible - to see the positive side of our pain. It is from this type of situation we are trained to coach people to success- however they define success. Most ...

It's a fresh, bright new year! 2009 promises to be great -- so what better time to start living our best lives? But how can we make those familiar resolutions to improve finances, relationships and health stick this year? Check out this article for easy tips! 1) Know what you want -- sounds ...

A few days ago, I did something that I've never done before. I went hiking in the desert mountains with my good friend and Smart Woman, Debra. I've hiked many times in the mountains but I'd never been out in the desert mountains. This was quite a different experience for me. I highly recommend ...

One common stressor is the feeling that we are trying to get others to understand our needs and our points of view, but somehow, no matter how hard we try, the message isn’t getting through. The solution to this stress? Try to understand the needs of your listener; then shape your communication to meet those needs. In an old sitcom, Archie Bunker stated: “Edith, do you know why we can’t communicate? Because I’m talking in English, and you’re listening in DINGBAT!”

Job searching is never fun, nor is it something that is particularly comfortable for the majority of people out there. It can be frustrating, but ultimately, it can prove to be an extremely rewarding experience. There are additional challenges that exist, however, when it comes to job searching ...

When you spot something synchronistic acknowledge it. Get yourself in high alert today. Be alert to the miracles that are happening. Notice how you think of people and they call. You think about something and it happens. You have this power. You have the power to influence reality. When ...

All the top sales people who are committed to having a fulfilling experience in life are in a life coaching program. Well, I say all and that is a bold statement. I’ll explain. So many of the top salespeople I have worked with don’t care about having a fulfilling experience. They ...

I need to start reading books more”, you might have said this 100 times before, but didn’t get time to start? Yes, I can feel you. It happens with everyone, and we always tend to postpone it for a future date either because of time management or because of tiredness. Whatever it is, finding a suitable time to read a book is a very good thing or you can say a very good hobby to inculcate in your daily routine. There are lots of benefits of regular reading, it not only impr

It was a very interesting day yesterday. A day where I had a wonderful opportunity to lunch with a psychiatrist associate, then golf with a business coach I have known for years, but never had the opportunity to spend one on one time with. Upon reflection this morning, and looking at what has ...

In the movies, we have often seen a character receive a shock, clutch his heart, and fall to the ground in a heart attack. No one thinks life’s daily hassles are dramatic, but in fact they can be just as deadly as a major shock. Real crises, such as having your house burn down, activate the stress response. So do hassles, those little everyday life events that temporarily frustrate. They also narrow our thinking so that we believe we are in a crisis when, in fact, we are not. They are much more frequent than real crises, and their effects seem to snowball.

Mixing business with pleasure is a very bad idea, according to many. However, staying in the office and working long hours have become so common that the workplace has eventually turned into a place where potential lovers meet. Career experts explain that while it is true that you can't choose with whom you may fall in love, you should be extra careful in dealing with office romance. If you are not able to handle the relationship properly, things can end up really awkward between the two of you as well as for the people around you.

Inspiration to write always strikes me at the most unique times. I never come up with articles during the time that I've set aside for creative writing. It's during the moments when I am quiet and fully enjoying myself that topics leap out to me. This happened figuratively and literally this morning.nnI was walking with Ray, our infamous beagle, around the lake neighborhood in the early morning. The sun was rising, the world was mostly still asleep, and we were power walking

A life coaching client wrote in, “I have a question, When ever we are asked what our dreams and goals are, I like freeze, I can never really come up with what my dreams are and can’t find goals that excite me., its like they have been suppressed for so long I don’t even know. Its like when ever that question comes Its like a kid taking a test and just freezes.” The Drunk Monkey Reins Supremer Several aspects of ourselves stop us from setting new goals. The biggest one is fear. The Drunk Monkey is trying to protect you from getting hurt.

In very simple terms, “You hold your spouse accountable to agreements they never made!” We all experience that intense burst of chemicals in our body during the first 18 months of the relationship. The phrase “Love is Blind” refers to that period in the relationship when we are obsessed with the other person and can not see all the attributes which will later be conflicting. This is the universes way of making sure we mate! Next we decide to dedicate our lives to each other to hold on to that feeling. We are all disappointed when the feeling doesn’t laugh.

Thought to Ponder . . .Never mistake motion for action. I read the book, sat on the sidelines at dances, talked the talk but didn’t get off my duff to actually dance. I dreamed I was mister dancing king, I fantasized what it would feel like, but when it came time to dance, reality was much ...

A client, Joan, recently shared that she was having a rough week. She felt she wasn't getting the "right things" done, and she felt alone in the work she had to do. Joan thought the roller coaster she was on was "normal" but she was hoping for a way to get off the ride.rn rnAnother client, Annie, shared how, one week she was feeling very motivated and productive and on fire and then the next week she had fallen into a deep, unsettling funk. And she had lost all sight of the i

I’m just like the rest of you. Sometimes I find myself doing things that I don’t usually do for no other reason tha I want a little mental and physical break. That happened the other night when I found myself channel surfing and came upon the reality TV show called The Biggest Loser. It’s a ...

In today’s hectic world, everyone relies on sharing of information, resulting in greater emphasis on giving good and influencing communication skills. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential for the corporative as well as personal life, as it enables one to deliver and receive information quickly and accurately. Improper communication skill can have a negative impact on all the aspects of a person’s life and might deliver misunderstanding, frustration o

Bankrupt of Faith? Ok Mr. Webster, your on! In this period we live in we all understand bankrupt, but what can you tell us about FAITH? On page 338 of this very thick editio I have, you state about FAITH:""trust, confidence; complete acceptance of a truth which cannot be demonstrated or ...

We all love to make our homes look more beautiful and appealing. Plenty of methods are available for them to enhance the look of our homes. Purchasing beautiful chandeliers can be considered as a great option out of them. Beautiful chandeliers have the potential to add sparks to a room than traditional lamps that move around. However, you need to pay your attention to several important points in order to enhance the beauty of your rooms in a proper way and make sure they work

Reality Check Last night, in talking with a fellow who I work with as a guide and mentor, I was faced with a reality check. It was a reminder, and a mini-awakening. Seated in the room with me was a friend of long standing, a doctor, who through abuse of substance and things that can go with it, ...

Can You Confess? And Why? One day this week, I had a response to a blog about being honest with yourself in taking a personal inventory. It was great to get a response; it’s nice to know someone actually reads what I write. The response was about being a former Catholic and the real ...

One of the beauties of a long weekend is that I usually get to catch up on some reading, and the read in combination with quiet time, leads to some new thinking. To summarize something I just read, it stated, if you profess a love of a higher power in your life, and carry resentments with you, ...

November can bring gloomy days, rain, and even snow. Some people love this autumn weather; others are less enchanted by it. Add in a few ordinary life mishaps and you can create deep gloom. Here’s how to lift the gloom when you’re suffering from the “grumpies”, a discontented feeling that arises from a series of a series of small, unpleasant episodes that you are in danger of inflating into a really bad mood: Sit or lie down; take several of those deep belly breaths.

It makes obvious sense always to try to be as kind as possible in life. Being fair with others often means that people will be fair with you. However, life is not always as balanced and as empathetic as this. We can find that we fall into being taken for granted simply because we do not ‘bite back’ and stand up for ourselves. When people see us as a soft touch, they can try to take advantage of that kindness.rnWhen that happens, you might choose to bite your tongue. Do th

Recently, I was having a conversation with a woman when she asked me a crucial question: “What are the steps I need to take in order to live a life filled with passion and purpose?” It’s really a 3 part process. When a woman is ready to create her own extraordinary life, she needs to first ...

It was there. We could see it with our own eyes. And yet, we couldn’t find it. And we had to find it because we would never be this close again - ever again. A few years ago, on August 27th, Mars made a close approach to Earth, coming nearer to us than it had done for approximately 60,000 years.nnOur next door neighbor, Peter, owns a large telescope, complete with a tripod and he offered to bring it over, after dark of course, so the boys and my wife and I could see the Red

Many people view the holidays as a "slow" time for any business, except retail. A time when businesses prepare for year end, putting new projects on hold and instituting hiring freezes until after the holidays. But viewing this as a time to put away your business cards and shelve your resume could be a big mistake. The holidays are a great excuse to network and because of the often relaxed and jovial atmosphere of a party, you can be poised to make a lasting impression in a much more personal way.

HOW TO BE YOUR OWN COACH teaches a step-by-step process that is witty, fun and insightful. Written by two self-made entrepreneurs, Steve Bookbinder and Jeff Goldberg, it's presented in a visually-arresting comic book format. The book poses and explains six simple questions to help the reader achieve their goals.nnSteve Bookbinder's intriguing resume includes experience as a competitive swimmer, actor, stand-up comic, sales trainer and coach. Last year Steve decided that he wa

We seem to spend a lot of time predicting what will make us happy (we call it daydreaming) and what will make us unhappy (we call it worrying). What we're really doing is wanting. We "know" what we want and don't want, and what will make us happy and not happy. And sometimes we're right, of ...

Do It Because You Like The EFFECT?? I get some great stuff from friends who are in recovery from one thing or another, or just recovering from people and the past. The Following hit me right between the eyes. Can you relate? "Men and women drink (drug, overeat, cut, use sex, gamble, ...

There’s a lot of great job interview advice that’s available when you’re looking to get hired, but for those who are looking for a new job, sometimes the best advice isn’t conventional. One example of the less common advice involves looking into less common job interview techniques and options like the informational interview.

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 personal good. Observant people with vision see more in a walk ar

Recently our family took a trip to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. It was a great trip that was both fun and educational for the entire family. Did you know that the Falcon and the Cheetah are the two fastest animals in the air and on the ground? I also found it interesting just how effective ...

Many contemporary researchers believe that real intelligence is expressed in the way we handle life's situations. Some of us are better at this than others: managing stress, shifting gears quickly, executing plans effectively. For most of us, change is challenging - especially when we have not asked for it. Here are some quick tips to consider when navigating the challenges of change. nn1. Plan for the worst and hope for the best. Doesn't this old adage sound practical? If yo

ARE YOU LIVING IN TODAY? There is real joy in working with others. They, in part, keep me totally focus in the day. I help my clients to identify their dreams and make them a reality. By the journey they take is taken a day at a time. Again, the words of others ring true. “Living or ...

Did you know that the average American will spend 96,400 hours at work in his or her lifetime? That's a lot of time, especially if that average American is unfulfilled or dissatisfied with their job. If you're finding yourself in a less than savory work situation, here are three tips you can ...

A Thought: Limited expectations yield only limited results. Our thoughts determine our actions, and when our thoughts are negative, our successes are few. What we hold in our mind is certain to be reflected in the day's activities. And we are capable of fueling our thoughts positively, if we ...

Men have trouble asking for help and calling a coach is asking for help. It is a new field and people don't know much about it. Coaching is good for men because it is in the comfort of home; it is private. However, men don't call coaches until they have a crisis. Men often call a coach when they are on the verge of a divorce. They are no good at picking up a wife's signals that she's tired of the marriage. They are often in shock about what is happening. In parent coaching,

For as long as I can remember, I have loved to “observe” people. We are fascinating creatures. Throughout a great business career, and being people orientated, I have seen humans around the world in all colours, shapes and sizes. There are issues shared by all, and “TRUST ISSUES” are ...

I've started to realize that waiting is an art, that waiting achieves things. Waiting can be very, very powerful. Time is a valuable thing. If you can wait two years, you can sometimes achieve something that you could not achieve today, however hard you worked, however much money you threw up in ...

While reflecting on the early part of my life, seeing and understanding what happened, and looking at how things played out, it is apparent the people pleasing, the need to make others happy, has played a large role in my life. I see the remnants of this behaviour, learned at a young age, still ...

I must admit that I missed A New Earth and Eckhart Tolle on web cast last night. I don’t miss Oprah, even though she did a good job. The things that I found in A New Earth, particularly as they apply to addiction recovery, life coaching and transformation, and awakening spiritually are ...

Long a devotee of Costco, I can always find a number of items not on my shopping list that I simply must have. Most recently it was a box of clothes hangers; they offered a simple solution to the challenge of the small closets that are endemic to houses built in the early 1900s. But having bought them they sat in their boxes seemingly mocking my impulsive purchase. Not being able to stand it any longer I sat myself down to see if I could figure out what might be at the heart

As 2013 approached, I felt, as many do, that I was being given a clean slate, a chance to order my life better – if only I could stick to that plan. It has long been my dream to not only run my own business, meditate, and exercise daily, but also to resume practicing singing several times a week and to renew my study of French. On paper, it seemed doable. In real life, it never worked more than a day or so. Schedules slipped and slid; everything from small emergencies to illness got in the way.

The energy generated from fear, stress and upset is the energy of force. Force takes incredible amounts of energy to exert and therefore it does not have lasting power and it drains you of your own life force. The problem is that most everyone was conditioned with force. Get to school on time ...