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At the age of 15, I gave my grandma a plaque I had made for her that read, “We are what we make ourselves.” When I was 22, I wanted to start a business called The Listening Post. I didn’t start that business then because I didn’t think anyone would believe that a 22-year-old wanted to listen to them. Fast forward 15 years to 1997 when I learned of a new business coming into being: life coaching and business coaching. And, oh, to find out that the primary focus of coac

A few years ago I was running in the Venice Italy Marathon. My husband, who is a far better runner tha I'll ever be, was light years ahead of me and I was focused on being able to complete the race on my own. I had done the training. This wasn't my first marathon and I was looking forward to ...

Our family went to the Santa Barbara Zoo this past weekend. I love this zoo because it’s not overwhelming (you can see everything in about 2 hours) and Santa Barbara is a favorite spot of mine to relax. When we entered the exotic birds area, a sign on the door read, “For the safety of our birds, please close the inner door before opening the outer door.” That really made me chuckle. I thought, “Well, I don’t think the women will have too much trouble remembering this!”

rn62 IMPROVEMENTS FOR OUR LIFE 1. Smile at strangers rn2. Identify, admit and solve problems. Don't ignore them. rn3. Exercise at least 2 times per week for 30 minutes rn4. Forgive people - no grudges allowed rn5. When you go to bed, reflect on things that made you happy each day rn6. Stop Gossiping with neighbors or co-workers rn7. Don't steal from your family (or at all) rn8. Volunteer at least 4 hours per month rn9. Don't ever lie (Santa Clause for kids, etc. is OK) rn10.

Remembrance DaynI awoke this morning well before first light. November 11 is a special day in my heart. A day to remember times and people past, and remember with gratitude. I have been fortunate to live in a time in history were I have not been needed to serve in active military service. My ...

Over the first couple of weeks of the New Year, I have reviewed the 12 Steps as part of trudging the road to happy destiny, looking after my own mental hygiene, sharing to help and putting together an E-Book. I love to keep those steps simple. A lesso I had to learn early in my journey, and ...

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Do you love yourself? What a great question and I thank Express Coaching and their Idea Generator for sending. It is probably the first questio I drill to with the clients I take on, and one each of us must regularly ask ourselves! "At the heart of personality is the need to feel a sense of ...

I get a chance to go to some very interesting meetings with some very bright people. All should understand you meet very bright people in recovery programs; they were smart enough to do something about their living problems. Today a person stated that during his “dark” days, he has ...

Have you ever chickened out from pursuing a dream? Some of my coaching students are having some fears about blogging. They asked if I had any fears when I began. It brought back some funny memories. I started my own blog when I was in training to be a coach. I had no idea what I was doing. (I’m still not sure that I do.) I didn’t read blogs and didn’t realize that the web itself was a virtual classroom about blogging. One of my coaching instructors just encouraged me to

This week, I think I’ve gone through the most impactful and emotional occurrence of my recovery journey. I have watched death several times as people start, and then leave the journey to a better life. Addictions are a terrible disease. They kill. So does the impact of poor mental ...

While it really is termed life insurance, most people associate it only with death. That is definitely perfectly natural, due to the fact a life insurance policy is made to deliver monetary protection for one or maybe more beneficiaries on the policyholder’s dying. Nevertheless the real truth is: Life insurance is for the residing. It supplies reassurance for equally the policyholder and also the beneficiaries correct now, whilst everybody concerned is alive and well. For t

With schedules and to-do lists jammed with a thousand things, it’s easy to begin lowering the bar for yourself. You convince yourself that just getting it done is more important than how well you are actually doing it. You start to trade performance or quality for completion. Sometimes you are ...

Have you ever gone through following phases in your life? When things did not go the way you’d like them to ….. When you felt that it was difficult time of life….. When you found situations tough to deal with…. When negativity clouded the positive vibes……… I know a lot of people reading this right now can recall those tough times they have gone through, and maybe some are going through at present. Life is a mystery and it keeps throwing such difficult phases towards you. Kn

It has been said that the bulk of aggression in the world is the result of poor communication. Sometimes the wrong words are chosen; sometimes the wrong words are heard. In addition to someone producing a communication and another person hearing that communication, there is another layer: the assumptions we make about what we hear. We assume a certain intent, a possible threat, and then we create stories around what that is going to mean to us – in the future.

Last night, we went and saw the new Indiana Jones movie. I remember the original very well, the special effects were incredible and the story had me at the edge of my seat. I loved it. While the flick I saw last night had great special effects and some spectacular location shoots, I found it ...

Every business has, or should have, a strategic plan. It endows the business with the fundamentals from which to exist and grow. In its simplest form, a strategic plan means realizing an organization's ultimate goals. Strategic planning should not be mistaken ...

Having Fun Yet? Recently, life has been full of challenges that a larger than the norm. When issues are directly related to blood family, they can be more stressful than most issues. Money gets in there too. On a frequent basis, I ask myself, “Are We Having Fun Yet?” I began the ...

When you get the vital difference between power and force, you will engage in a process that will assist you in releasing fear and unlocking unexplainable joy. As you let go of forcing your life, living with “have to do” and “need to do” you suddenly discover that ...

The standard of living has experienced some drastic changes over the period of time and the introduction of technology have had made work easier but people still get stuck in decision making. They are confused with the voice inside their head and can’t decide what is right or what they must do. They swim with multiple thoughts and most of them are pessimistic,” what if I do it and it doesn’t work” or “what if I don’t do it and I regret it”. Lost, stuck or unhapp

I’m a real Canadian, and as such, a hockey fan. Wayne Gretzky is a hero. I was coaching a client this morning who shared a great statement he ascribed to “The Great One”. “You’ll miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” How true is that? What do we miss ...

Turning on the television and watching the news at the end of the workday used to be a way to catch up on what happened while workers were in the office. These days, however, with the focus of much of the news being on the current economic crisis, workers are having more trouble separating ...

Last week, I was having lunch with my mom and my children at an outdoor café and all at once we were shaken by this rather large “KABOOM!” After a few minutes of shock and silence, everyone in the café started to speculate on what caused such a sound. Later that day, we found out that it was ...

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While on our way to school listening to a solo piano CD this morning, (it's a great tool that I use to calm everyone down after a hectic morning rushing to get out the door!) my 5 year old daughter Jenna asked me, "Mom, how do you make music?" It reminded me of when I was a little girl and my ...

Gratitude-A Reminder Last night I was a t a meeting, and old timers were welcomed. A couple of people glanced my way, and I guess it a fitting title in that fellowship. I should be grateful. I was there again, and free from addictions. Over the last period of time, we have had some major ...

The increase in violence/shootings/bombings, bullying, threats, and judgment in the U.S. is spiraling out of control. Americans are afraid to send their children to school or attend public events. Kids can’t even play outside these days for fear of being abducted or shot on the street. Something needs to be done and fast. Understanding the influential factors on character is an important step in initiating change. What is character?

Life these days is filled with more confusion than ever before. There are so many choices on offer. There are endless opportunities and so much freedom. And of course there is pressure to make use of it all and to “Have It All NOW.” I am sure you were told that if you worked and studied hard the sky would be the limit. Your expectations were high and rightly so, but what has happened to all those dreams and plans?nnDoes this sound like your life? Your weekdays are

This is a big week for my son Jack who is in first grade. It’s his “All About Me” presentation. We spent some time this weekend gathering all of the items that he believes are a representation of who he is right now. This morning, I was walking behind him and watching him carry his box full of ...

My mother was famous for not paying attention. To my father and his drinking, his depression, his philandering. She would always find the bright side of life - way before Monty Python sang the song. And she was demanding - so she paid attention to some things! I carried her luggage and her many coats on my shoulders as a teenager traveling in Europe. Later when she visited me in my "grown-up" home I would cook five or six eggs for her to get the one that was right. These are

One of the most important things in my life is family, yet sometimes I wonder why. As I start a new week, the thought of family and relationships is foremost in my mind. Funny, I’m reminded, you can pick your friends, and you can’t pick your family. In these thoughts, I must remember ...

This involves the use of speaking positively to the unconscious mind using hypnosis. Here are some that you may or may not know about Hypnotherapy and hypnosis. The way most people have been introduced to hypnosis is through what I like to call “Circus Hypnosis.” Where the hypnotist uses people on stage in his show and makes them quack like a duck, bark like a dog, take off their clothes, and generally make an ass of themselves. n All Hypnotherapists are hypnotist

I love what I'm witnessing on this planet! In this wake of immense tragedy and wounding, more and more, we are "keeping our face in the light"! There is an unshakable, determined, collective choice to NOT be drawn into the fear and desperation, but to stand up taller and hold the lante high. I see heroes all around, on every corner, in every marathon, on every airplane, in every person who continues to live IN the world, rather than huddled behind closed doors.

Uncover your BrilliancennWhen my brother and sister-in-law were expecting their first child, my in-laws were very concerned: their future grandson might not have the chance to be President of the United States, since his birthplace would be in France. I was awe-inspired by the confidence and the future of endless possibility my family had for this unborn baby. nnThis event caused me to wonder -- what if we all had this kind of support from others? Even better, what if we had

If you visit any library or bookstore, you'll see shelves full of books on time management. It seems we all want to "manage" our time, "get control" of our time, and start doing "what we're supposed to, when we're supposed to." With the exception of meetings and conferences that really need to ...

I was looking over the collection of greeting cards I have received over the years. All of them I treasure for one reason or another; one of them I truly cherish. It is from a friend who is very like me – in some ways. We both enjoy solitude, and can sit together companionably, reading, without having to interrupt or be entertained by the other.

While driving along Sunset Blvd. a few days ago, I thought about a conversatio I had earlier that morning with a friend about how difficult it is for some people to make a decision. This process can be a challenge and create a lot of anxiety. I'm not sure if people are aware that "sitting on ...

What you want always manifests. And better then you could have expected. Sounds great doesn’t it...But the reality is, THE DRUNK MONKEY CAN’T STAND THAT. Warning! Warning! Warning! Monkey Alert!!!! Your mind thinks it is psychic and can predict the future...so when you take an ...

I go crazy when I do nothing for extended periods of time. It can wear very thin. Very often, life is just the opposite, I do not have the time to just do nothing, and nothing can be therapeutic. Can you relate? Back in the “old” days being hyper active all the time, meetings, ...

I recently read an article where a well-know CEO of a major coffee company was quoted as saying they, “now have over 19,000 different versions of coffee combinations they can make.” It was difficult for me to believe that statement. And then this morning, as I was standing in a very long line ...

I awoke this morning to a brilliant blue sky, and an awareness that something subtle had changed. I have a funeral to attend today. I attend meetings on a fairly regular basis. I am a creature of habit, and have been sitting in the same area of the meeting for years. I look around the room and ...

A little stress goes a long way, because it leads to more stress, until you don’t know how to stop the whole process. But there is some good news. An estimated 10% of stress is due to what happens to us such as job loss, accidents, major damage to our home, to ourselves or to a loved one. Here’s the good news, though: 90% of stress is created by our reaction to that 10%! And those reactions can be under your control. Here are some of the ways stress leads to more stress:

Do you often feel dissatisfied and unhappy with the way your life has turned out? Do you have an intense desire to break out of the box that is your life? With the help of Life coaching, you could turn your life around and take charge of your future. Life coaching is an amazing method that will explore the source of your fears and uncertainties, and will help you face these negative thoughts, bringing your life to a complete turn around. Life coaching in London will help you

Creative people are often asked, "Where do you get your ideas?" or "Where do you get your inspiration?" What people usually mean by these questions is, "How can I find my own inspiration?" The surprising thing about inspiration is that it rarely comes when you're sitting on the beach waiting ...

Recently, my son Jack and I went to the local bookstore in search of the book Harry Potter 4. We have an agreement that we will read each Harry Potter book in the series together and then watch the movie. This has two wonderful benefits: One, I get to spend quality time reading a great series ...

A few days ago, I was cleaning out a backpack that my daughter used last summer when we were in Park City, Utah on vacation. This backpack was one that she wore every day to her skateboarding class. At the bottom of the backpack, I found a piece of crumpled paper and pulled it out. It was an ...

There are several ways and facts that are important in boosting your metabolism, and here are a few ways to tell if you need a boost. There is fatigue, difficulty loosing weight, cold hands and feet and general feeling of feeling well. Our metabolism slows down .05% per year after the age of 30, so this is just a natural process, however, there are ways to maintain it. The good news is that there are many ways you can boost your metabolism naturally, that is with out prescri

Recently, while on a family vacation in Park City, Utah, I was helping my 8-year-old son, Jack, get ready for a day of skiing. It was sunny, 35 degrees and gorgeous outside. I handed my son his face mask and he looked at me puzzled and said, "Mom, there is no way I'm going to need this ...

"Life is difficult." These words open M. Scott Peck's classic book, The Road Less Traveled. Dr. Peck might as well have said, "Life is change," because it well and truly is. We all deal with change, well or poorly, every day. The challenge for most of is not so much that we have change to deal ...

You have probably heard over and over that you need to set goals, I talk about it, and so does everyone else in the coaching and wellness bubble. We also talk about mindset, and some may even tell you to rely on willpower. Proper goal setting is only one part of achieving your health goals. And just changing your mindset and setting goals is made to sound easy. Well, that part is, but what isn't easy is actually following through.