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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- Obligations That Drain Us - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Deborah HillObligations are an expected part of life. We take them on when we feel responsible and caring. However, obligations can drain us of our purpose and energy. They can pile up on us and drag us down. An obligation is an unwelcome chore and a drain when we do anything that is not right for us in ...
Views: 1074 - "Down Time" is Remarkably Uplifting - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Deborah HillI recently returned from an 11-day vacation in Costa Rica with my husband. This was a real vacation. No computers. No cell phones. No plans for spiritual or work retreats. There was no one to meet and nothing to do but play for 11 days. I was so looking forward to it that I wasn’t expecting what ...
Views: 902 - Choosing a Mentor to Grow Your Business and Life - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiAligning yourself with the right mentor is an essential tool to take your business to the next level. Finding and choosing your mentor deserves careful attention. Although my past achievements may look quite different (for example, practicing law, building an elite performance consulting ...
Views: 1294 - Equine Assisted Life Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from veronica garrettThe reason that the horse makes such a wonderful Life Coach is that he inspires in us the excellence we need to succeed in our own personal lives...and the ENERGY to make it happen. Preparing horse and rider for a career in Life Coaching Once horse and rider have reached a certain level and ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - Life Coaching Training: 5 Ways to Make Money with Your Coaching Business - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from X YI have met many different coaches - life coaches, career coaches, business coaches and many others, who think that the only way to make money with coaching is by providing one-on-one coaching services to their clients. This is not true - there are many different ways to make money with your ...
Views: 2938 - Reminding the Entire HoloCosm - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaAre you like most of us? Do you need an occasional kick in the bucket? Well, here it is, then! Everybody who lives by our philosophy of success knows that you need to have guiding affirmations—especially the one that you fill out in the Formula for Riches, on page six of The NEW Think and ...
Views: 831 - The Six Essentials of Empowered Success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Marsh EngleStepping into the unexplored can require a level of courage. Letting go of old defined ways takes solid commitment. To allow a vision to unfold demands a steadfast self-belief. All of which I discovered in the firehouses of FDNY. Fewer than 30 women serve among the 12,000 firefighters ...
Views: 1114 - Feeling Good About You is the Key to Success and Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Anne HartleyRecently a client told me that I was her role model for being a confident person. This set me to wondering as to how I became a confident person, what happened and when so I created a timeline where I went back to a time when I lacked confidence and found that was when I left school, many aeons ...
Views: 1152 - Cheer Captain Phillips and Train for Your Own Success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Americans were thankful and joyous to learn of the successful rescue of Richard Phillips, captain of the Maersk Alabama, a commercial ship bringing much-needed food and supplies to Africa. Capt. Phillips acted heroically when his ship was attacked by Somali pirates five days earlier, ...
Views: 1027 - Toxic People - Are They In Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Geoffrey SchmidtHave you ever had someone in your life that on the surface seemed like he/she should be a part of your life but deep down you had a feeling that something was not right? If you answered no, then stop reading this now because your safe little world is just that…safe; but, if you are like most ...
Views: 4773 - What is the Life Your were Born to Live? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rebecca SkeeleIn my private practice since 1990 I have discovered how hungry we are to find deep fulfillment and loving, make wise choices for ourselves and the planet, and walk in union with our higher guidance. Yet our days are filled with endless, empty lists of have-tos, shoulds, and must-dos. Quality ...
Views: 883 - Spring Clean Your Inner Environment - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rebecca SkeeleFeeling a little sluggish these days? Having trouble focusing on what needs to get done? Fed up with dragging around ten tons of useless baggage? Clutter happens! Not only in tucked away closets or out-of- the-way basements, but in your heart. When the heart is stagnant your energy is on ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Coping With Change - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Nova ReedLife-changing events can send a jolt through your well-being, creating a state of unbalance and stress. A major change in your life such as the death of a loved one, losing your job, a divorce, or a major financial change can pull the rug right out from under you, leaving you facing in a ...
Views: 2352 - Are You Ready for a Life Coach? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Evan MoneyThe answer is YES! The real challenge is most people do not have a strong enough self image to hire a coach. They simply hide behind the ”I can’t afford it” or the ”When I get successful, I'll hire a coach.” That’s like a div 1 college saying when we win a football championship we will hire a ...
Views: 882 - Thriving vs. Striving in This Economy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Vicki Miller"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." Barack Obama Are You Thriving or Striving Right Now? Everywhere we turn each day, there's more negative news about the financial markets, ...
Views: 1496 - Introverts: When in Doubt, Have Fun with It - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldI spend a lot of time making decisions. I suspect you do too. You know how it goes: you analyze the pros and cons (and you're so good at seeing both sides of every argument, your pros and cons come out dead even). You ask yourself whether each choice is aligned with your values (you ARE aware of ...
Views: 952 - Introverts: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone; How Often, How Far? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldHow many times have you read or heard the following (or something similar)?: "Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new." ~ Brian Tracy This is a great, succinct bit of advice, and I agree with it up to a ...
Views: 3827 - How to get Beyond your Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainThe power of thought. Isn't it amazing how whatever you focus on becomes the life you lead? Every thought that you invest in becomes your reality through the Law of Attraction. So why is it that the negative thoughts just sneak in and do their best to derail all that you've been thinking ...
Views: 4674(2 votes) - Comfort: Both Life Affirming and Self Limiting - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Stefanie ZizzoAs you all know, stretching out of your comfort zone is something I challenge myself and my clients to do consistently. Yes it is one way we reach more of our potential, but it is equally important to have comfort in your life as well. This is what I see as the difference between comfort that ...
Views: 1238 - How to Create and Keep Positive Beliefs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Marilyn StannettThe importance of what we believe.... “Beliefs have the power to create and power to destroy”- a quote by Anthony Robins that I truly appreciate. Think of a time where you believed with utter certainty that you would achieve a goal? What were the things that you did to achieve that goal? How ...
Views: 2918 - Did You Play Today? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Sheeba RiyasBefore you begin to wonder if I am talking to a bunch of kids, let me explain that I am talking to you, whoever you are. We all need to play every day. Play will make you feel alive and in good cheer. Play makes life worthwhile. Let me define play. Play is any activity that one enjoys doing. ...
Views: 1223 - American Rejection - Successful entrepreneurs must ignore the experts! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Evan MoneyDid you know that American Idol was turned down by every major network! That’s right every major network told Simon Cowell to get lost! Luckily Rupert Murdock’s daughter heard about the pitch and pulled on Daddy’s heart strings and he talked Fox into picking it up. Crazy isn’t it! Now don’t ...
Views: 885 - Why We All Need a Coach - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Tom WeisnerLet me tell you a story about why we all need a coach. Why we need someone to help us develop the plan and someone who will hold you accountable for working towards that goal. Most weekday mornings I go to the gym before I head to work. About a year and a half ago I did this and was heading ...
Views: 849 - The Human Taproot - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dr. Rob BellOne characteristic of plants, shrubs, and flowers is hardiness. A plant’s hardiness includes its ability to withstand drought, wind, cold, and heat. The common trait among all hardy plants, however, is the presence of a taproot. The taproot looks similar to a carrot or turnip and grows ...
Views: 1797 - 3 Suggestions for Making Serious Progress - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kim SmithPicture this: You go up to a large boulder and begin trying to move it. You don't get very far and decide to try another boulder to see if you can get that one into motion more easily. In the meantime, someone else comes up and begins pushing on the first boulder you gave up on (let's call ...
Views: 1202 - Your Money Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carrie Fleharty"I don't deserve to earn more money." "Money is the root of all evil." "Rich people are greedy" "Having and earning a lot of money isn't spiritual." "Money is power, and power corrupts." "It's better to give than to receive." "Wanting to have a lot of money is selfish." "There's never enough ...
Views: 1016 - Balancing Your Emotions - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carolyn BatesWhen you find yourself crying a lot, getting angry a lot, complaining a lot, feeling depressed a lot (you get the idea); your emotions are out of check. You’re being flooded with emotion, which makes “thinking”, good judgment and decision making impossible. This so frequently happens as we ...
Views: 1401 - Boost Your Brain Power - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Sophie RinaldiGood news. Your brain is not unchangeable. You can play with it, even grow new cells, create new circuits, remap attitudes. Suddenly, the new- ageish motto that you can be whatever you want to be, holds new scientifically meanings. Your brain and it's interaction with environment creates your ...
Views: 1788 - Missed Opportunities and Your True Potential - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from David RudeLinus, 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(1 vote) - My Life Coached? What's the Point? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Ed McDonoughThat's usually the response, along with a puzzled look on their face. How could a life coach possibly help me, I don't have any problems with my life? Life Coaching isn't just about solving problems. It's about making your whole life better. It's a way for you to hone in on the things that are ...
Views: 1203 - MY APPRECIATION TEACHER - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Mark Edgar StephensFrom the APRIL 2009 INSPIRATION JOURNAL of MARK EDGAR STEPHENS www.MarkEdgarStephens.com www.WhoAreYouChoosingToBe.com “MY APPRECIATION TEACHER” Things in life are good. If I stop to count all of my blessings, I know that things in my life are great. However, sometimes I forget. Sometimes ...
Views: 1196 - Consulting Hypnotists For Financial Stress - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Margit Cathrine MollerMajor news outlets reported earlier this year that hypnotists across the country have seen an increase of clients seeking help with increased financial stress. Although smoking cessation, weight control and stress have always been the most common reasons people go to hypnotist’s offices, things ...
Views: 1332 - 3 to 1: What Life Coaching Is and Isn't - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Kerri WoodWith the growing awareness of Life Coaching, more and more people are interested in finding out more. They get bits and pieces here and there but are still left wondering exactly what happens, how it works and how much it costs. As these things can vary quite a bit, one thing that is constant is ...
Views: 1110 - What Horses Teach Humans about Heart-Based Communications - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Kathy Pike - Coaching With HorsesHorses teach humans a lot about the pace of life. Life seems to be moving at the speed of light. I try to bring a grounded presence into every aspect of my daily life. However a fast paced world can often pull me out of my authentic self. Our culture is based on high-speed everything. Speed is ...
Views: 1166 - Forgiveness, How to Let Go. - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Ton PascalI was overwhelmed with emails after I published my personal experiences with forgiveness. I was surprised to see how many people felt like I did, and “could wear my shoes," so to speak. But very few felt the inner motivation to finally make the ‘jump’ and bridge the gap. Each individual has ...
Views: 1404 - Life Balance - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Steve BunyanLife balance is the core of personal development. Anyone who is serious about being the best they can be, knows this. It's a never-ending quest, a personal evolution and a truly inspiring journey. Life balance is about gradually improving key areas of your life to achieve and sustain ...
Views: 1334 - Internal GPS: Locating the Landmarks - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Mike Jaffe“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” —Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken In our generation of MapQuest, PDAs, and GPS, we are rarely without directions. From the kindly female voice that chimes “turn left at the next ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Change is Not Luck: Chart your Path - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Mike Jaffe"One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. I believe that each of us--no matter what our age or background or walk of life--each of us has something to contribute to the life of this ...
Views: 1623 - How Coaching Changes Lives - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanThe world has become very competitive and all of us are striving day and night to achieve our goals in our personal lives as well as our professional lives. We have to remember that if we are not able to keep pace with the world’s progress we will soon be left far behind. Hence, receiving ...
Views: 2374 - How to Stay Centered in a Crisis - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Ralph P. BrownLife is full of events that test us. These events try our abilities to cope and deal effectively with such occurrences as death in the family, financial problems, health issues, job loss and such. What is difficult for some to see is that each of these events present to us an opportunity for ...
Views: 1187 - Life Coaching for Life Coaches - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Keith CollinsTo consciously choose our own Life requires the Ability to choose with our own Authority, and with the Power to manifest exactly what we have chosen. • Our Power comes from our Well-being. It is the emotional state of our Beingness that determines our Value, our Worth and our Power. • Our ...
Views: 1065 - How to Free Your Mind of Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Marilyn StannettNegative thoughts are false perceptions of ourselves that point to how we are lacking. As we all fall prey to toxic thoughts they become road blocks to our natural talents and abilities. These thought tapes run on play and are deeply embedded in our thought patterns, playing and replaying ...
Views: 10232 - Seeking a Simple Life? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Keith BrayA simple life is something I sought, and continue to seek. I love this article written by my coaching professor (literally), and think many of you will enjoy it too. As you would expect, it is in keeping with what we coach at Hope & Serenity-Coached To Success. Living Life the Simple Way by ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Finding Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Stephen MartileFinding purpose in life gives you direction and guidance. It channels inner forces and energy to overcome outer circumstances and conditions. It’s at the crux of leading your life, instead of having life lead you. Are you doing what you love? Are you living on purpose? Here are 4 ways to ...
Views: 1634(4 votes) - Co-Creative Process Dreams - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Keith BrayWe are all blessed with two minds; one conscious that we react to and are aware of, the other, subconscious; a place where dreams dwell. A place of untapped possibilities. Just like high performing athletes, entertainers and business leaders, all of us can use coaching to take us to the ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - I Didn’t Say That! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockWe all have the ability to communicate, even if we don't speak. Even those who are considered deaf, mute and have no ability to move, communicate with us. I have worked with people who could only move their eyebrows or eyes and make sounds. Not only was I able to communicate with them but ...
Views: 945(2 votes) - Cutting Through Stress - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockStress is something that comes with everyday life. It's not something that we can eliminate completely or need to avoid at all costs, but there are ways to manage stress so that it doesn't consume you. The holidays are almost upon us and even though it's a happy time we all know that it's also ...
Views: 936(2 votes) - Perceptions & Beliefs - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockThe one thing that often leads to disagreements is when other people don't see things our way. It is a clash of perceptions and beliefs which often leads to making negative judgements about the person who disagrees with your point of view. In this article I will be talking about changing ...
Views: 4308(2 votes) - Self-Esteem: Make More Deposits Than Withdrawals - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockIt's an issue that crops up for people at every stage of life and can be improved for anyone, regardless of age. It is called our self esteem and can take a battering without warning. I'll help you to understand and increase your self esteem so that your internal 'bank account' of self esteem ...
Views: 1414(3 votes) - Five Life-Changing Facts About Impulse Buying - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Vickie ChampionDebbie was called into the boss’s office Thursday and berated for something she didn’t do. She stewed all day, thinking about how her promotion was now in jeopardy. At 5 p.m., she grabbed her purse and headed for the mall. Debbie thought she needed a little retail therapy. And why not? She ...
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