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Desperate search for something, that I know ultimately won’t fulfill me - by Robert SimicTime Is Not Your Problem - by Robert Simic- Life Coaches – How Is Your Approach To Problem Solving Different? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Kathy WilliamsonLife Coaches are sprouting up all over the Internet as this industry explodes. So how do you set yourself apart from other coaches? Although we may not be in “competition” per se, we still need to make ourselves distinct from each other. What is unique about you as a coach? · Is it the ...
Views: 1097 - Now is the time - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Fiona McIlroyNow is the time Now is a good time to re-assess the important relationships in your life As another year draws to a close it is timely to reflect about the coming year and how we’d like to it to be. Over the coming weeks, many people will make “new year’s resolutions” that express the ...
Views: 702 - Improve Motivation By Creating a Space - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerThere is much written about how to improve motivation and hold onto it. Unfortunately, motivation is one of those things that easily elude us. Where does motivation come from? How do we get it and make it stick? Can we really do or say anything to motivate another person if it has to come from ...
Views: 1273 - Creating More Authentic Connections in Your Business and Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Diana Long M.S.ACCIs it just me, or are we all swimming in a sea of messages, texts, Facebook invitation, updates from LinkedIn, the Twittersphere and voice mails (landlines & cells)? I know of someone who actually carries 2 phones on him at all times. He drops what he’s doing and dutifully bids the phones ...
Views: 1353 - Do the Worst Thing First! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Diana Long M.S.ACCCalling 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 ...
Views: 963 - Game On! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Diana Long M.S.ACC3 Tips to Get Things Done Ever kick yourself for not sticking to your goals and objectives? Do you sometimes get derailed and distracted with something else which takes away your focus and taking action? Ever find yourself frustrated and annoyed with yourself because you just cannot seem to ...
Views: 887 - Live From Your Power - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Adela RubioFear is an adventure in expanding limitation. Think about it. Normally you experience fear when you are at the edge of your experience. You are about to venture off the familiar path, and explore the new. Take a moment to find the fear in your body right now. Where do you feel the edge that ...
Views: 949 - Share Your Message, Share Your Passion - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Adela RubioThings are changing everywhere, all the time — in the economy, government, online. And it doesn’t look like the rate of change is going to slow down any time soon. Whether you look at the global or the local landscape, your personal or professional life, change is on the menu. You can easily ...
Views: 994 - Moods & My Actions - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeWe live within moods and sometimes we don't even recognize their names... no really. Think about a domain of your life; i.e. work relationships, personal relationships, etc. Then put a name on the mood that mainly runs how you behave there. Taking a look at my work life recently, I discover that ...
Views: 1304 - A Healthy Dose of Optimism - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI heard a great quote recently that got me to thinking about what it means to be optimistic: “If life doesn’t give you at least a little sugar as well, your lemonade’s gonna suck”. In other words, a positive attitude isn’t always sufficient in and of itself. I come from a strength-based, ...
Views: 1196 - About Happiness And How To Be Happier - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Anna Aparicio“Happiness Doesn’t Depend Upon Who We Are Or What We Have; It Depends Upon What we Think” Happiness… our ultimate goal. But should it even be a goal, or a daily habit? Thousands of books have been written on the subject, seminars taught, articles published, debates debated… yet a lot of ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - 5 foods for lean legs and happy faces - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Anna AparicioLean but not too skinny, and not to muscly either. Slim hips, cellulite free and toned thighs, small calves, skinny ankles… When it comes to talking about our legs, we seem to have what we want pretty clear. We all have different body types and are genetically predisposed to store fat in ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - Sugar: Ditch it and improve your physical and mental health - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Anna AparicioSugar is a name given to a class of edible crystalline carbohydrates, mainly sucrose, lactose, and fructose, characterized by a sweet flavour. In food sugar almost exclusively refers to sucrose, which in its fully refined form primarily comes from sugar cane and sugar beet, though is present in ...
Views: 2360(2 votes) - The Dreaded Time Buffer - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniIf you know anything about the Law of Attraction, this is the one thing that is forgotten so easily. There is a delay in time, quite often, from the time you decide what you’d like to manifest until the time you experience the evidence that the Universe is about to deliver your goods. Now ...
Views: 1448 - Training Your Dragon Thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Valerie LipsteinTRAINING YOUR DRAGON THOUGHTS Thoughts become things... so choose the good ones! ~Mike Dooley I tell people: If you don't want to get into positive thinking, that's OK. Just eliminate all the negative thoughts from your mind, and whatever's ...
Views: 990 - Those Insidious Paradigms-How to Shift Them - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Valerie LipsteinTHOSE INSIDIOUS PARADIGMS-HOW TO SHIFT THEM We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are. ~Anais Nin Our Paradigms create our Reality "Your paradigm is so intrinsic to your mental process that you are hardly aware of its existence, until you try to communicate with someone ...
Views: 1144 - Failure as a Welcome Friend - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Valerie LipsteinFailure as a Welcome Friend “Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain ...
Views: 1140 - What is a Life Coach? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from LaWanda HillA life coach is not a consultant, mentor, cheerleader, friend or advice-giver. A life coach helps you access "your own" wisdom, and act upon it. A coaching relationship is not about information flowing downhill...It is a partnership between peers, where the focus in is on you and your life. A ...
Views: 638 - Personal Coaching Services - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from LaWanda HillThere are times in life when you sit and think, “if only I had done something, I could have been better off”, or “I wish I would have not done that”, or “Can I reconcile what I have done?”, “Am I satisfied with what I am?, many, many, many such questions arise in each of us’ mind but we hardly ...
Views: 500 - Life Management Coach - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from LaWanda HillWe often believe that the pace at which we move in life is directly correlated to the success we achieve in life. Well almost 73% of people feel this is true. Actually it is not the speed that counts but the quality that does. Life in not a race, where only speed makes you win, it is like a high ...
Views: 577 - How To Get Over The Fear Of Rejection - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Anna AparicioAs humans, being rejected is one of our biggest fears. This fear sometimes keeps us from doing things that we want to do, or that we need to do in order to improve our lives. One of the inherent needs we are born with, or that maybe we acquire during out childhood, is the need to be liked and ...
Views: 2704(3 votes) - The Girl Who Traveled to Nowhere Fast - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Debbie IngleAt eight years old she was playing in large groups of friends, giggling with the other girls about which boy was the dorkiest. At 16 she was so fearless and quite the sassy teenage girl who stood strong for herself and her worth. When she was 24 she had these vivid visions of her amazing ...
Views: 1260 - Create Your Life Purpose from the “End of the List” - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Mary Lee Gannon,If you want to change some things in your life you have to change some things in your life. Start by changing the way you look at your challenges. Use creative thinking to make a long list of possible solutions to your challenges and then critical thinking to narrow down the most effective ...
Views: 1447 - Get Out of the Gunk: Become Unstuck! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Janus MoncurThere are times in our lives when the world seems to buck us off and knock the wind out of us. Things happen that blindside us and leave us gasping for breath. Even if we know a change is coming or a major transition must happen, it is easy to become overwhelmed and to feel defeated. ...
Views: 1155 - The Power of Focus - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichFocus, focus, focus! There is power in focus! How many times have we all heard that? I know I've heard that many times in my life. As a creative person, I tend to have so many ideas flowing through me at once that it is difficult to focus on just one thing at a time. Because of this, I've ...
Views: 1233(4 votes) - Traubuse: The Trauma and Abuse Symbiosis - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Diane BabcockPsst! Abuse. Shhh! Voicing openly on the subject of abuse is still largely considered taboo and best kept as ‘civilized’ society's dirty little ‘bully secret’. When you think about it, it’s quite inconceivable that in every society bullying as domestic abuse is more acceptable than ...
Views: 1916(2 votes) - 4 Lifestyle Changes for Achieving your Highest Potential - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Michelle MayurOne of the most frequent questions I get from my more spiritual clients is, “How can I reach my highest potential?” Not surprisingly, your lifestyle habits and preferences contribute substantially to whether or not you ever reach your highest potential. To do so, you must be in peak physical, ...
Views: 2426(1 vote) - The Power Of Projecting Confidence and Credibility - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanDo you present and speak in public with confidence and project credibility? The way a professional delivers a message has a dramatic affect on the outcome. Discover the top secrets for maximum impact. If you project authentic confidence, it comes through in all ways. Your attitude, demeanor, ...
Views: 2308 - Be Grateful for Your Gunk - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Aimee YawnickThis month has kind of felt like I’ve been walking through sludge! I’ve been experiencing some growing pains and bumping up against some really deep inner barriers. The kind of stuff that drains your energy on all levels, physical, emotional and spiritual. I bet you know exactly what I mean, ...
Views: 1012 - A Closer Look at Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Diane BabcockA stagnant stigma Let us take good look at the stagnant stigma surrounding abuse and see abuse for what it really is: an oppressed, suppressed, repressed mighty universal power that has been stolen – mostly feminine. Now look closer. It takes extraordinary resilience and endurance to ...
Views: 1764(1 vote) - When is Good Enough Not Enough? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniSometimes it’s good to stay put and not make major changes in your business. A busy schedule, a crazy relationship, high stress, or a new pet or child in the family may be all that you can handle at the moment. Focusing on one highly challenging situation at a time will prevent extreme ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - False Beliefs - Part 2 - There Must Be Something Wrong With Me! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Rachel GrantJust a quick reminder before we get into it today: TODAY is the last day for Early Bird Registration for POWERHOUSEWOMEN: The World Needs You! I strongly encourage you to participate in this four day teleseminar. On Day 3, I will be working with participants to: • Identify & breakthrough ...
Views: 1297 - Fun and A Little Weirdness - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve always thought everyone is a little weird, or at least everyone has a weird quirk or two. I owned up to my weirdness long ago. If you don’t believe me ask my high school classmates about my white and green striped jumpsuit or my giant 85 dangle earrings. You may think that being weird is ...
Views: 1410 - Being Present - Start From Where You Are - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Paul Dalton"Don't let a mad world tell you that success is anything other than a successful present moment." - Eckhart Tolle When I moved to London several years ago I didn’t really know the place at all. I’d visited a few times with my family for the odd touristy day out but still didn’t know my way ...
Views: 1217 - The Safest Principle Through Life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichThe safest principle through life, instead of reforming others, is to set about perfecting yourself." - B.R.Haydon So, how does the above quote reference the importance of personal growth and development? Well, very simply, we must stop trying to expect other people to change so that we ...
Views: 1571(3 votes) - Taking Your Online Dating to the Max - Tips for Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Dave SpatesNothing else makes somebody's life less complicated more than technology. One particular things which modern technology has surely made easier is acquiring a relationship with a person by way of internet dating. As you get yourself into the realm of online dating for initially, you're going ...
Views: 836 - Be Your Own Mojo Maker - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Nancy WitterWhen we lose our “mojo” and self-confidence is not only painful, but it can keep us stuck in a fearful and emotionally uncomfortable place. “Mrs. Doubtyourself” is the name I give that voice in your head that is your voice of doubt. If you listen to it, it will keep you stuck, scared and keep ...
Views: 1181 - Coaching the Whole Person: From Spiritual Roots to Medical Bills - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Lesley RodriguezCoaching supports people in living creative and resourceful lives. The idea that freedom and wholeness are our birthrights are two of the Core Principles that the Coaching for Transformation* method uses in supporting people in realizing their creative potential. In this article we will explore ...
Views: 1049 - Words are only carrier of our wisdom - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Sandy SeeberI found myself in this beautiful light room. It must be one of those rooms you would find in a baroque palace. The ceiling was high and decorated with beautifully carved angels overlooking the whole room. On one side there were windows high enough to let the angels look into the world. On the ...
Views: 1248 - When Things Go Wrong in Your Business, React! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve heard many tales of things gone wrong in a business, like… • Partners stealing • Outrageous debt • Employees that disappear when needed most • Stacks of bills and no new customers • Overwhelming amounts of work and not enough time to get it done • Computers crashing and no ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Depression: the most powerful ways to overcome it - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Anna AparicioThe other day a client told me he had been taking anti-depressants. I didn’t know him to be depressed, so I asked if he had been diagnosed. He said he went to the doctor because he’d been having trouble sleeping and he’d been stressed out, and the doctor prescribed anti-depressants. I was ...
Views: 2421(1 vote) - How to get Motivated: 4 NLP strategies that work - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Anna Aparicio/mo·ti·va·tion/ 1. The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way 2. The general desire or willingness of someone to do something 3. *My own definition: the art of getting off your butt and getting stuff done Because here is the thing: you may have a ...
Views: 3909(1 vote) - Slow Down, Listen to The Call and be Amazed at What's Been There All Along - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Reggie OdomI am living in a brand new landscape as of 2 weeks ago. Yet it is the same one where I have been living for almost 2 years. It is a beautiful landscape that is home to the smaller house where I live with my partner and my dog-child Ollie, the larger house of the man who owns the property, ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Intentional Joint Ventures - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve been doing joint ventures (JV) for over a decade. Last week I had a major aha moment that will change the future of every JV I do. "A joint venture is a strategic alliance where two or more parties, usually businesses, form a partnership to share markets, intellectual property, assets, ...
Views: 1068 - Getting in touch with your inner guidance - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaGetting in touch with your inner guidance lays a firm foundation for self-empowerment. When you get in touch with your inner guidance, you are no longer working alone. You have “inside” help. You are opening up to being guided to your highest good. This is important because part of the ...
Views: 1510(2 votes) - What Are You Known For? For What You Do, For What You Are or For What You Have Become - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Saritza ZambranaLet me ask you this: What is being your Legacy to the world? How is your perception of yourself? How are you projecting to the people around you? Is it consistent with who you are? What Meaning you are giving to your Life? What you Stand for? Yes! I know… These are very deep questions that ...
Views: 1414 - How to Accomplish Anything: Moving in the Direction of Z - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from ruth davisWhat holds you back from your dreams? It is usually not lack of ability or talent. Often, what holds us back is fear. Fear of failing. Fear of being successful. Fear of not knowing how to attain our goals. If you can think of achieving your goal not as one big action but as a series ...
Views: 890 - Stepping Into Your Glorious Light - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from ruth davis"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 ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Stepping Into Your Glorious Light - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from ruth davis"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 ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Finding the Next Step - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniRecently, I registered for a three-day marketing event intending that I would walk away with a new and brilliant tagline for my company. I felt that the tagline would solve several of my marketing issues. I was straight up desperate. I filled my notebook with tons of next steps during that ...
Views: 1421 - Growing Pains Suck! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Aimee YawnickPlease pardon my choice of words I hope I didn’t offend you. I just couldn’t find a better word to describe what I am experiencing right now. I remember as a kid when my legs would hurt my mom would say, “Oh you’re just experiencing growing pains.” I thought, OK that makes sense, a small price ...
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