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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- Have You Ever Done A Perfect Pushup? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Ted CiubaHave you ever done a perfect pushup? I mean a perfect pushup. You see, for millennia of humanity, there was the pushup. I think you know exactly what I'm speaking of—that's when you get down on your toes and hands—that's the regular style—and some people do it with their knees and hands, facing ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - Thinking How Others See You - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Aimee YawnickAt such a young age we begin to seek out approval from others. It begins as toddlers looking to our parents for approval, as adolescents it's our friends, and once we enter the working world it's all of the above in addition to our boss and colleagues. It seems we are constantly seeking out the ...
Views: 1873(4 votes) - Is it Fear That's Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Aimee YawnickTrust me when I tell you I understand what it's like to be so scared of moving forward that you actually become paralyzed with fear. So you do nothing, and pray that the courage comes soon. Three different occasions come to mind for me right now. Once when I left my first career in the Health ...
Views: 1099(2 votes) - How to Find Your Happy Place - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Aimee YawnickI always wanted a tattoo growing up. I thought they were so cool. Of course my mother forbade me until I was 18 and "out from under her roof". I wound up waiting until I was 34 and my sister Missy and I went together to get them. We had both put a lot of thought into what we wanted, knowing it ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - Are You Having Fun Yet? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Aimee YawnickWhen I ask new clients what they would like more of in their lives almost all of them include "more fun" to the top of the list! I think that's true for all of us really. So why aren't we having more fun? See if any of these reasons look familiar to you: 1. We take ourselves much too ...
Views: 1177(7 votes) - 3 Stunningly Simple Ways to Side-Step Overwhelm in Your Coaching Business - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Kathy Jo Slusher-HaasIn all the years I have been working with coaches, I’m amazed at how many of them believe it’s too hard to coach, have a business and be continually developing new material and they question whether they have what it takes to be successful. It breaks my heart because most of these folks are ...
Views: 1388(6 votes) - Desire, The Impulse of Life, The Promise of Purpose! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Reggie OdomAre you ready... ...To step into your greatness? Are you living your purpose full out? Are you connecting with and expressing your desires? Your Soul Purpose is a key aspect of your Greatness. And it is the area of your greatest potential, fulfillment and impact. Desire is also a ...
Views: 942(2 votes) - Power of Unlearning or Getting Back to Ground Zero - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockThere are two absolutely amazing fits a child manages in the first two years of her life. One is learning to walk. The other one is learning to talk. They acquire both of these skills seemingly effortlessly. Somewhere between all the other activities - eating, crying, soiling diapers, ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Therapy Should I or Shouldn't I? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockI'm all about breaking stereotypes and reducing stigma. I've often run into many of these in my line of business. As a therapist working with some of the most vulnerable and stigmatized people in society I feel an obligation to debunk stereotypes that have held people back from seeking help ...
Views: 1337(3 votes) - Say Goodbye to New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorNo, it isn’t too early to consider this; it is exactly the right time. The very things you do or don’t do about resolutions are what you do right now. And, you can do them differently starting today. First, it’s important to understand why resolutions you make any time fizzle out. For one, ...
Views: 1387(7 votes) - How to Stay Open During Times of Change - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Lynn Fishman RNOne of the keys that I have found helps me immensely during periods of change, is the ability to surrender to what is, no matter how unsettling it may feel. I simply allow the situation to become part of the greater plan. I remain flexible and shift gears if necessary, perhaps revaluating my ...
Views: 1479(2 votes) - In the Thrall of Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Karole SutherlandLong 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 ...
Views: 735(1 vote) - Replacing Negative Habits with the Positive - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainJust because it happened before doesn't mean it will happen again. YOU have the power to change it. We can sometimes be under the impression that the situations that seem to keep coming back in life time and time again are there to stay but really…they're not. A repetitive cycle that keeps ...
Views: 1640(6 votes) - Yes (Wo)Man - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Michelle Ward"The world's a playground. You know that when you are a kid, but somewhere along the way everyone forgets it." - Allison in Yes Man Last week, I finally got to see Yes Man, the romantic comedy starring Jim Carrey. I remember the hulabaloo around the coaching community when this movie ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - Are Women Really that Unhappy? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Aimee Yawnick“Since 1972, women's overall level of happiness has dropped, both relative to where they were forty years ago, and relative to men. You find this drop in happiness in women regardless of whether they have kids, how many kids they have, how much money they make, how healthy they are, what job ...
Views: 1127(2 votes) - The 3 Hidden Benefits of Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldUnless you are extremely advanced in your personal development path, you have some limiting beliefs. We all do. You know, the kind of beliefs that either stop you in your tracks, hold you back, or slow you down. The kind of beliefs that you typically do not verbalize, perhaps because you are not ...
Views: 1040(2 votes) - Aliveness, the Key and the Secret - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Reggie OdomAre you ready... ...To step into your greatness? What is it that you must be and do to feel fully alive? We all yearn for aliveness. It is essentially what our personal journey in life is about. To feel and be fully alive. Aliveness is the experience and the expression of the ...
Views: 817(1 vote) - Are You In Sync With Your Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from S. James WebbWouldn’t it be great if there were a foolproof way to know if you’re lined up with your life purpose, the whole reason you’re here? Actually, there is a way to figure out whether your life is headed in a good direction that’s going to be pleasing to you and in sync with your life purpose or not. ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - ~ Never Give Up On Yourself ~ - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Larry AgrestoEach of us believes that the basis of our dreams, our desires and expectations are unique and different from anyone else. But are they really? Our dreams may differ, much as our desires and what we expect to achieve in our lives; however, there is a common denominator that lives in each of us, ...
Views: 2255(1 vote) - Coaching for Growth - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Jaco BeukesCoaching for Growth Have you ever felt that you could be so much more, achieve so much more? That if you really commit to your dreams and gave it your all, it could actually become reality? Maybe you feel this deep down, but with all the pressures and daily demands, you seem unable to ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - Are You Fighting Two Sides of You? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanHow to overcome your inner battle We’ve all been at various points in our lives where we fight our inner demons to determine which way to turn to achieve success. These inner battles are actually quite necessary because they are what lead to both a spiritual healing and emotional healing ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - How much ACTION are you REALLY willing to take? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsHOW MUCH ACTION ARE YOU REALLY WILLING TO TAKE? How happy are you with your life? Are you tired, wish you had a better job, relationship, more energy, a fitter body or improved relationships with friends and family? Do you want to feel more relaxed, happy and successful? Do you spend your ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - Jump Start Your Law of Attraction Results by Creating Large Chunks of Time! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Betty JonesThis Law of Attraction strategy requires a commitment from you to set time aside. Use this time to focus on doing some Law of Attraction manifesting exercises to jump start your business results. For those of you who are not working with a Law of Attraction results Coach, you may wonder what ...
Views: 1302(3 votes) - Develop A Clear Law of Attraction Vision To Boost Your Law of Attraction Results! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Betty JonesThe one trait that all very successful solo-preneurs, coaches, consultants, healers, and spiritual teachers have in common is that they have a clear and compelling vision for the future of their businesses. This is something that you can do too. You can think about the future and create an ...
Views: 1187(5 votes) - The Secret to Your Authenticity - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Aimee YawnickThe first time I heard someone talk about 'living an authentic life' I was sitting in the audience of The Landmark Forum. This concept was new to me. I had not yet begun my coach training, and this whole idea of living one's truth was foreign. What do you mean live my truth? I am who I am. ...
Views: 885(3 votes) - Each Day Begins Anew - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyEach day we wake up with the chance of making today the best day of our life. We have the choice to have a good day. We must use our free will and choose to have that best day of our life. How can we do this each morning as the alarm wakes us from our dreams? About three weeks ago, I woke up ...
Views: 1496(5 votes) - ***Making Room For Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Janet ChristensenIt is said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. If you don't plan to do things differently, no amount of goal setting will help you achieve what you haven't been achieving up to now. Something has to change. For many ...
Views: 1502(9 votes) - Ignore the Labels and Do What Fits Your Personality - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldI read some advice from a business coach that really ticked me off: it advised coaches to “stop hiding behind your telephone and computer...” OK, so perhaps I am being oversensitive, because I do spend a lot of time in front of my computer and I prefer coaching by phone. The thing is, I am not ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Overcoming Barriers to Self-Love - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Beth PetersonIf you’re on a path of personal development and spiritual growth, it’s near impossible to bypass the many signposts pointing us in the direction of self-love. For many of us, these messages and milestones come up again and again as we grapple with the challenges of what it is to truly love ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - Sending Your Inner Critic to the Beach - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Beth PetersonAn Inner Critic is often an active, vocal member of the community of characters that exists inside each of us. Despite the Inner Critic’s starring role, it can still take some time and practice to distinguish its voice. This aspect of our selves has been providing such a continuous running ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - The Smart Ass - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? Life is all about choices. Some are easy. Some are difficult. Often we have no choice in the amount of crap life will throw at us. How we react to, and deal with it, though is definitely our choice. It is not a question of whether we will all face challenges… it’s a ...
Views: 2258(6 votes) - Enough Can Be More - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Will MarreOur nation’s economy is burning and many of our dreams are going up in smoke. But are they? We live in a time when the relentless pursuit of society’s definition of success is blow-torching our happiness. Our peace. This always happens when we adopt goals that are thrust upon us. For years ...
Views: 1359(4 votes) - Life is a Classroom.... - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Tish TishermanLooking back over my life, remembering various leaders, teachers and coaches I’ve worked with, I think about which one could be the “one” who has had the most influence on me. Many of us long to find a teacher, mentor or guru. We may feel unsure of how to proceed on our life’s journey without ...
Views: 1531(5 votes) - How do You Grade Your Worth and Self-Worth? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorHave you ever thought about how the way we’re taught to measure worth and self-worth is similar to how we got tests graded in school? There is an interesting parallel. The school grades you received for tests measured, in a limited fashion: how well you took tests (often designed to be ...
Views: 1645(9 votes) - Taking Back Your Power - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciThe simple version of my directions for taking your power back are: Start taking responsibility for making your own self be happy, and stop expecting other people to make you feel good! I figure I’d give a little more information that that, though. Starting with my own embarrassing past (um, ...
Views: 2560(4 votes) - Is Your Inner Critic Stopping You From Being More Creative? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Royane RealWould you like to enhance your creativity? Do you think that increasing your ability to be creative would be a good idea? Some of us feel desperate to be more creative, because we want to feel more free to express ourselves, or because we may think a creative life is more glamorous than the ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciBack when I was a cog in the corporate machine I was evaluated by my supervisor yearly. I was asked to provide a list of goals that I wished to attain for the following year. These were quite different than my life goals (most of which, at that time, revolved around dark chocolate and getting ...
Views: 6202(8 votes) - Spreading Peace - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciThis morning I turned on the TV for some company while I exercised. The first story I heard was about the shooting of three police officers in Pittsburgh. This was pretty much a repeat of the day before, when I also turned on the TV for some company while I exercised and the first thing I heard ...
Views: 1489(3 votes) - Better Safe Than Sorry? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciThis past spring I was futzing around in the kitchen while my love packed for a trip. It's always sort of stressful for him to pack; he never knows what to bring, he always is unsure of exactly what situation will come up while he's gone, and he always, without fail, packs way too much. A ...
Views: 1279(2 votes) - Your "Everybody" - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciI was coaching a client yesterday who was feeling terribly off center due to some family circumstances that caused her to feel very guilty. She's got an ill mother, is starting a new career, and is trying to find balance. She felt like everybody thought she was a bad daughter for not immediately ...
Views: 1033(3 votes) - Your Giant List - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciThe following is a list of things I'd like to get done, preferably in the next 16 to 22 minutes: * Read the growing pile of extremely interesting-looking books that is currently residing on the floor next to my couch (including The Power of Now, A New Earth, The Conscious Heart, The ...
Views: 1122(4 votes) - How to be a Life Coach at 25 - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Willie HortonI recently received an email from a journalist in the US asking me what I knew about people gaining an online certification for life coaching. And a few weeks back, one of my clients mentioned to me that he'd been approached by a life coach who had "qualified" following a weekend course and ...
Views: 1805(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Explode Your Personal, Professional and Business Growth - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Binod MalielHave you faced these situations in your life? 1) You attended training / education programs (seminars, workshops, boot-camps, tele-seminars, etc.) or you bought info-products – with the intention of implementing your learnings and so be able to grow and succeed… 2) Or, you had great ideas ...
Views: 1673(2 votes) - Give Faith a Chance - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalFaith in your mind is like adrenaline in your blood. Imagine that you are running for your life from a lion that’s looking to feed you to its family. Chances are you are going to run faster and longer than you have ever run before thanks to a little hormone called adrenaline. Adrenaline ...
Views: 1390(3 votes) - Do You Keep Beating the Same Drum? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorHave you found a philosophy or technique you believe will lead you where you want to go: specific feelings and desired outcomes? It takes a while to realize you can’t get there, unless you travel the path to that destination. So much of what we do is habit we don’t recognize it for what it ...
Views: 1783(2 votes) - The Chattering Monkey or The Silent Monk - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Joan LaineThere are times in our lives, when we are so busy thinking, that it actually stops us from being in action towards the dreams that we have created in our imagination. So how do we know whether the creative sparks in our imagination will truly manifest new realities or remain dreamscapes, ...
Views: 2592(2 votes) - Your Are Responsible For You - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciJust a reminder: you are not responsible for other people's feelings. Or for fixing other people. Or for making sure they live their best lives. Or making them happy. Those things are their job. We are all responsible for ourselves, people! I suffer from this disease just like most (okay, ...
Views: 1152(4 votes) - Take Time to Align... - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Reggie OdomWhat I’m wondering today is... How much more would you accomplish with less effort and in less time yet with greater fulfillment and a higher quality if you prepared ahead by taking time to align? I’m talking about aligning first with who you really are. This is bringing all aspects of ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - How to Manifest Your Desires with The Contribution Game: Applying The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Matthew FerryWhat is The Contribution Game? How will it manifest my desires? Who Will You Meet Today? What does it have to do with The Law of Attraction? Remember: Every person you meet is important. Every person you meet has been sent to you. You are in the right place at the right time, all ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - Oh! What Possibilities! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Ruth HegartyWell, since I am on a self-care break this week, I thought, rather than recommend tasks in my article today, I'd gently suggest that you consider all the wild and amazing things you can do in your life. I truly believe that you are glorious and amazingly talented so keep that in mind as you ...
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