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I never tire of stories of survival of any kind. I like to learn from them the values, beliefs and actions that supported them to come out of a crisis situation where it seemed the “odds” were against them.
A recent afternoon lecture by Phillip Bialowitz proved to be one of those inspiring ... Views: 1461
Give me a good book to read and I have a slice of heaven in my hands. One of my favorite types to read is true stories of survival. I'm hosting a book club at my house this month and my book choice is the mack-daddy survival story of all time: Unbroken. It follows Olympic athlete Louis ... Views: 1471
Having problems and challenges in life is something we all face at one time or another. For most people, problems drag them way down emotionally and almost completely drain the life energy out of them.
But it doesn't have to be that way. By making a few simple adjustments in the way you view ... Views: 1568
Last night I had one of those nights where my mind worried. Using my techniques I didn’t pay much attention. But I use to get gripped by the madness. Laying there not able to do anything about any concern because it’s midnight, I’m in my PJ’s and I’m trying to go to sleep for god sake!. ... Views: 983
By the age of 45, I was divorced and depressed with two children to support by myself. I was working in a job as an office temp in Melbourne and was barely managing to survive. I felt I couldn’t have been more in debt or less successful.
I understood I needed to move forward somehow yet I’d ... Views: 1579
My clients are generally the biggest of the big in their respective industries. Each of them has created massive success. Yet the process they used to get there often seems inapplicable to the other aspects of life like happiness or peace. The process is the same. You must create structures, ... Views: 1615
A life coach is someone who is professionally trained to help others realize their lives’ potentials and achieve their goals. If you’re toying with the idea of treading this noble career path, your intention is definitely in the right place. Not only can it be a lucrative niche, but it’s also a ... Views: 1167
Watching the news is depressing. Mother Nature is really agitated this year. Excessive snow storms, rain and floods, violent earthquakes, Tsunamis, the incredible surge of tornados this year is creating havoc in the world. With just minutes warning any of these natural disasters can change ... Views: 1650
Are you living life to the full? Have you ever wanted change in your life and know how or where to begin?
You need to identify what you want in life. Write it down or type it on your computer. You can create the life that you want, but you need to know where you are going. It’s like ... Views: 1093
I heard talk today that acted as though the world was done for.
I just don’t believe it one bit.
For every dark act, there are countless acts of Love, courage, faith and friendship.
Of course, it’s the negative event that gains much attention in the mainstream media.
This focus ... Views: 1433
If you’re reading this it’s because you want to be uplifted. You want to get a nugget or two about how to grow your business better, faster and easier. And if I can potentially do that for you and it’s fulfilling for me, why wouldn’t I? It's especially rewarding for me if you become my ideal ... Views: 1920
I was right in the middle of watching American Idol and my stomach began cramping. I thought it must be a gassy tummy and assumed it’d go away shortly. I was wrong. I barely slept a wink that night because of the intense pain.
I had a very important list of tasks for the business that needed ... Views: 1368
The morning begins with grand visions of being able to cross off many of your most important action items by the day’s end. By noon you think that if you’re able to accomplish one thing off the list it’ll be a miracle.
So many tasks, so little time.
There are several strategies for ... Views: 1348
If you have a DVD, CD or digital training program in your possession that is sitting there waiting for you to finish it, raise your hand. I’m raising my hand right now. I have a marketing video series sitting next to my desk - half finished. It was a gift, but when I first received it, I was ... Views: 1489
(Excerpted from the book, The 5 Laws to Conscious Living)
We all want to achieve different objectives in life. The sense of accomplishment when we face and then surmount the challenges in our life broadens our base for an increasing experience of life. Our confidence goes up and we become ... Views: 1626
I began my coaching career in my late twenties and I was very aware that I seemed to be one of the youngest guns in the bunch. When I went to professional networking meetings, I acted like my normal outgoing and fun self. When I was teaching a live seminar or communicating in my ezine I did my ... Views: 1423
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 ... Views: 657
Managing Time is a misconception. When we conceptualize time as something to be managed we are putting time in control and disempowering ourselves. We can not control that which is outside us, but we can mange ourselves more effectively. Time is a constant, thus time just is and not something ... Views: 1664
I seriously hated the idea of creating a marketing plan the first time I was advised to create one. I didn’t know where to start, it sounded hard and I honestly didn’t know what it meant.
After a few years I changed my mind about the marketing plan and I began creating one every year. As ... Views: 1487
In today’s cut-throat competitive world most of the people are suffering from a number of medical and mental issues. The constant pressure to succeed, beat the competitors, rank on top, earn more or to efficiently manage the luxurious and expensive lifestyle along with some personal matters ... Views: 639
Change. It can be frightening. Change. It can be exhilarating. Change. It can happen to us. Change. We can be the instigator. We can ignite change or we can be extinguished by change.
This one thing is clear. Change happens. Like the current of a river, it flows — sometimes lazily, ... Views: 970
All of us need support people who have already successfully journeyed down our current path; people who are willing to share their insights so that our journey can be better; and people whose knowledge, experience or position can save us time, money or unnecessary pain.
We need someone who is ... Views: 2362
Throughout the years, there have been adages hinting to a happy more fulfilled life, but many have been misinterpreted or simply discarded.
“Love is blind.”
Love is blind means, simply, that love has no judgments and exists through all things. It means that a person shouldn’t love another ... Views: 2065
Dr. Michael Mantell is fond of saying, "what you feed, you grow." When it comes to health, longevity, successful social connections and long-term loving relationships, personal and communal wellbeing, even physical fitness and finances, leading-edge transformational coaches know that optimistic, ... Views: 1255
When you look into the mirror do you like what you see?
Do you look into your eyes and love the person
staring back enough to smile back?
Or is there a constant stream of criticism going through your mind?
How can you change the person you see in the mirror
into the ideal vision of the ... Views: 1166
Linus, famous thumbsucker of Peanuts’ fame, once said, “There is no heavier burden then one’s true potential.”
I have addressed the issue of being stuck many times in this forum and am constantly confronted by individuals who are stuck in their situations and lives. Even when presented with ... Views: 1549
You have great business ideas and opportunities coming to you every day. Yes, even those of you in slumps have them. But having great ideas and opportunities doesn't always equal money in the bank. Even random acts of networking, marketing and planning don't necessarily mean any new business ... Views: 1413
According to Richard Bandler, creator of NHR, most of the problems and things that people do and bad feelings that they have work automatically but they weren’t there when you were a baby.
These are all learned behaviours, and when you hypnotically repattern someone what you are basically ... Views: 7810
It is that time of the year when a lot of us reminisce about what we have accomplished over the past 12 months, and, start thinking about new goals and objectives for 2012.
We’ve been making New Year Resolutions since as far back as the year 153 B.C. and yet, we still have trouble with ... Views: 2084
Here's part II of "New Year Resolutions: where you've been going wrong". If you haven't read part I yet, make sure you do that first!
Mistake #6 Failing To Plan
We say we want to do things, but often we leave it to chance, or to God… to actually get us to do them. I believe nothing ... Views: 2026
Working with Neuro-Linguistic Programming can modify habits and behaviours in yourself and others. It allows you to become a far more successful negotiator and achieve more inside your work. NLP may also assist you to alter your mental behavior to emulate those used by successful people.
Do ... Views: 2028
You know how you want more time and money? And what about slimming down or handling that bum knee of yours? You said you wanted to spend more quality time with those you care about, too.
To all of you who want to change something very important in your life, stop making excuses. I know life ... Views: 1287
I was interviewed last week about how to generate more money in your business. A call-in guest asked, “What was your 'a-ha' moment that helped you triple your income in one year?” I responded in a way I never had before, “It was when I learned how important it was to live in the present moment.” ... Views: 912
Everyday you are probably given an opportunity (or two!) to take one simple action that will change how your thinking and feelings. What is it? It’s stop….complaining. Forthe next couple of days do an internal audit of how often you have a complaint about something or someone. Just pay ... Views: 1306
What is your first reaction when someone says or does something that hurts you? After “Ouch,” that is. The pain could be from the slip of the tongue or the slip of a hammer. Some of us might jump immediately to blaming someone or something else for causing us pain. Maybe we would not react so ... Views: 1340
When looking for ways to overcome your fears it is important to establish where exactly does your fear start from. What causes you to choose to feel the fear? What is the trigger? What tells you it is time to feel fearful and freeze? How does that serve you? I can guarantee that the cause of ... Views: 1128
I was raised in a conservative household where my Dad worked full time and my Mom worked part time. My parents never owned businesses or rental properties while I was growing up and so I never thought about business or real estate or being an entrepreneur.
In hindsight I think that if I had ... Views: 1984
My first kiss with my mate happened seconds before we jumped out of a perfectly good airplane at 14,000 feet above the earth. We met because of our love for skydiving. I’m a bit of an adventurer.
Other things I’ve considered fun in the past…
Skydiving and waterskiing on full moon ... Views: 1200
Lingering thoughts about revenue can evoke stress even in those who are financially sound. It’s natural to set targets for bigger revenue generation. But when you contemplate the possibility of not making the goal, all chaos breaks lose in your mind. It’s even worse when your bank account is ... Views: 1387
Since I started Personal Development around 12 Years ago, I always wanted to answer one burning question: Is there a set of steps that you can advance through in order to grow as a human being? And if yes, what would be the first step?
After several years of intensive work on Personal ... Views: 1957
Find Direction - Live Your Life Your Way
We’ve all heard this phrase, “Set your goals” or “you need to write your goals down and you will succeed." And some of you may think,
1. I have no idea how to do this.
2. This all sounds too airy fairy for me. Like should I write my goals down? ... Views: 1689
Every woman who wants to leave an abusive relationship should be able to without fear. Unfortunately, it’s just not that easy for most of them. Abusers have tormented their victims with threats of harm if they try to leave. You think about escaping, but you don’t follow through.
I used to ... Views: 1462
Angel Metatron reminds you to use your mind for positive and healthy thoughts and deeds. If you do not have something nice to say, don't say anything at all. Just smile.
A little science lesson…
How befitting to have an Angel named Metatron - "Meta" being representative and "tron", which ... Views: 1459
Coaches often ask me to relate what I think is the most powerful coaching question to ask a client. Now the question itself seems like an anomaly to me since there couldn’t be just one question which would be powerful for all clients - or could there? And what if there were, what would it be? ... Views: 1785
I admit it. I’ve had plenty of freak out moments about money during my fifteen year adventure as a coach. It doesn’t matter that I teach and breathe the ins and outs about the Law of Attraction, I still get ticked off when I can’t produce the results I need and want.
The real kicker is when ... Views: 1309
It’s spring! Flowers blossom, trees bloom, landscapes boom with summer colours, animals and insects awaken from hibernation, and we…well, why not make this the time we start to love ourselves more?
It’s time for Self-love!
Most of us have spent enough time self-loathing to last us a life ... Views: 1997
Everybody wants to know how they can get on track. They want alignment with their business, health, money and relationship goals. I've heard more than once, "Is there a magic pill I can take to get instant results?" There is a way to turn things around fast, although most folks believe it has to ... Views: 1383
When my mentor and mastermind group told me they were confused about my brand, I became confused. What? I’m the Law of Attraction coach. Hello, people. Can you hear me?! Isn’t it obvious what I offer?
Apparently, they heard me fine - I was putting out mixed messages. I offered many solutions ... Views: 1436
I’ve been writing about it for years. I coach clients on this topic every week. I watch colleagues fizzle under its pressure. Business owners are run by it. Everyone reacts to it ungracefully. It’s running rampant in the world.
It’s called overwhelm.
Overwhelm is a perspective, not a ... Views: 1303
Lately many of my clients say to me: Jill, I find it difficult to find the courage to face the challenges in my life, do you have any suggestions?
Hmm, I see some heads nodding so most of you know what I am talking about.
The other day another client was furious; you could see “smokes” ... Views: 1233