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If you have completed your visioning exercises (see previous blogs: 2008 Intentions, 2007 Reflections, Current State, Life Vision Statement, and 2008 Vision Statement), then you are ready to set SMART goals for 2008. What is a SMART goal?
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Action-oriented, ... Views: 2361
If you have never done this exercise, it is one that is powerful in setting the stage for achievement of your long term life goals. This one requires a calm, quiet state of mind, so carve out some time, do the things that relax you, have paper and pen on hand. Now, ask yourself this question - ... Views: 2987
Before setting new goals, a powerful step is to acknowledge the current state of your life, personally and professionally. For this step, do some writing about how you see your life right now; add or subtract categories that are relevant for you:
-Spiritual
-Health
-Work
-Education ... Views: 1939
Recently, I have been on a "start-the-new-year -off-right" saving spree. I've been successfully saying no to small purchases that we really don't need and taking those few extra moments to think about whether there might be a lower cost solution to the challenge at hand.
At the same time, (I ... Views: 849
“Whole Body Intelligence” is a practical system that acknowledges the healing effect animals have upon the human energy field.
Holistequine has incorporated years of research into a practical healing modality which we see as the next era in Vibrational Medicine and Spiritual awakening……and the ... Views: 2092
For anyone unfamiliar with the effect of a greyhound on your teenager, read on. A little more than four years ago, we adopted our first greyhound. Her name was Amber, in reference, probably, to the tawny colored stone, which matched the shade of some of her spots. Or maybe it was her mild ... Views: 1298
san miguel de allende It was two and a half years ago that I first encountered the magic of San Miguel de Allende in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Nestled in the temperate colonial highlands three hours north of Mexico City, it has become a haven for expatriate artists and writers for decades ... Views: 816
Tulum is a Mexican town south of Cancun and Cozumel just a short moped ride to one of the most spectacular beaches ever! With the ruins of a once thriving Mayan city overlooking the sea from an impressive and stately cliffside perch, Tulum and its beaches are practically other-worldly; and ... Views: 887
Many people still do not know what a life coach does or even what life coaching is. To answer that question, let's ask another question. What can you and your life coach work on? The simple answer is, just about anything.
A life coach is not usually an expert in a specific field. Life coaches ... Views: 931
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.”
Ayn Rand
My Vision Statement is:
* To coach by telephone or in-person from anywhere in the world, offering both volunteer and paid services to help women empower themselves ... Views: 869
Consider the following questions:
Are you living the life of your dreams?
Do you know how to balance work and play?
Do you have all the energy you need to take you through your days?
Do you have best friends who support you but don't empower you?
Do you ever suffer from feelings of not being ... Views: 832
I am sure you have seen how partnering with a great coach can mean tremendous success for athletes in the Olympics and give a professional sports teams that extra touch they need to win tournaments. It is quite obvious why a sports team needs a coach. They want to succeed and they want someone ... Views: 681
Have you accomplished what you set out to do in your life?
Are you laser-like focused on your intentions?
How do you feel about your accomplishments?
NOW is a great time to sit down and create NEW intentions and to create your life plans.
So, what do you want?
Why haven't you got what ... Views: 882
While we all agree that we could use just a little, regular dose of encouragement from the people around us, we hardly receive any - and most likely hardly give any, too. And of course, we blame this "oversight" on our busyness, our lack of time, our forgetfulness. In fact, the word ... Views: 1179
It has no reverence. It is arrogant and filled with its own technology. It fills itself constantly in terms of its illusions that it is in control, and so it creates chaos and still refuses to see that it is impossible for it to control. Gary Zukav. The Seat of the Soul
When there are few ... Views: 1439
Have you ever noticed that the easy part to making changes in your life is the decision? Deciding to do something is the easy part. Putting that decision to action is a little tougher. Now, I am not saying it is impossible, but it is tougher. For example, you may know that exercise is good for ... Views: 1412
Personal Development and Life Coaching go hand–in-hand.
Goal setting is part of the process of personal Development and growth.
Behind all of those methods, names and roads there is one Meta-goal – the search for meaning.
It is as if, we are climbing a huge mountain wanting to rich the ... Views: 1441
There are times when we allow ourselves to wallow in self-pity, doubt and fear. It’s a marvelous day when we realize that we are in control of our thoughts and feelings. We can actually choose to feel things! Here are some things that really feel good to me.
As you think about these ... Views: 1391
Influence. We all want it. Some for different purposes than others.
Some want to attract customers or clients. Some want to get people to do things that serve their own interests, or that of someone else they regard.
Some want to attract a partner, spouse, child, big sack o' money, ... Views: 1038
Here is an exercise I do with many coaches, when I start teaching them about marketing their coaching business online. I say: "Let's say you meet me somewhere, and I am in your target market. How are you going to try to turn me into a coaching client?"
I have heard many different answers to ... Views: 1029
“I will believe in you every day of my life.”
As told to ET by Elliot.
About a week ago I woke up in the middle of the night and heard someone say, “Why don’t you write about me?” I was pretty sure I recognized that voice.
The ... Views: 1362
Happy New Year! This phrase is one we all can relate. We develop excitement about that particular day and many of us start contemplating the changes we want to make in our lives. We begin making New Year resolutions that express all the changes and ideas we have contemplated. That's great! ... Views: 1233
Ever hear the expression “practice makes perfect?” Well, it’s not true. Only perfect practice makes perfect. Champion athletes often use visualization processes in which they see themselves making the perfect shot or scoring the touchdown. They visualize themselves practicing perfectly, feel the ... Views: 1593
In a world that is seemingly speeding up, life coach Louise Presley-Turner looks at what we can do to gain a few precious hours for ourselves.
How often have you said ‘If only I had more time?’
If you’re anything like most of Western Society you’re always chasing the clock, tick, tock, tick, ... Views: 857
“Why is change so hard?” It may be the most common question I answer for clients. Change in general is easy – change is always happening. You may chip a tooth, get a bit of a tan working in the yard, or get haircut. Change is a constant. But directed change can be tough and ... Views: 1594
I often hear clients, colleagues and friends talking about how overwhelmed they are with home, work, family, schedules, vacation time that has to be used or lost, too much work to do; houses that need to be cleaned -- are you exhausted yet?
They indulge in zoning out or caffeine or drinking or ... Views: 1272
Personal Acceptance
What does acceptance mean to you – being resigned to something or finding peace within ourselves by ‘going with the flow’? When we accept something we take it at face value without question.
Acceptance of others and our lives can be very difficult. We don’t like the way ... Views: 1010
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Life Purpose - by Ellen Besso - Life Coach for Women
Who will I be when I grow up? Many of us kind of bumble along in life, going with the flow, without firm plans or goals. Others have a clearly delineated pathway from an early age. There’s no right or wrong way to do this. We need to find the right balance for us between being totally ... Views: 867
I promised Part Two of my “Resolutions – Make them Work” article and as I started to put Part Two together I realized that I should probably have a Part Three and Four as well. There is so much that I want to say and share; you who know me or have had sessions with me, know that sharing ... Views: 1025
What do successful CEOs, happy homemakers, and professional golfers have in common? They all benefit from the resources of a life coach to help them live productive lives and fulfill their goals and dreams. The techniques that promote awareness and change, enhance relationships and bring ... Views: 1040
ABC Television recently imported a show from Great Britain called “Supernanny.” In this reality program British nanny Jo Frost enters a new household each week, observes the interaction of parents and children, and then teaches parents new ways of handling their little ones (see ... Views: 1558
Rushing may seem to assist in getting more done, but I have found it often does the opposite. The faster you go the more behind you can get. If you are behind, slow down and assess the situation. Going faster might not be the answer, slowing down and figuring out a new strategy may be.
Step ... Views: 1143
I was at my daughter’s school this afternoon, helping with the organization of the forthcoming fair. We were trying to hang the streamers in seemingly unreachable places , contorting our bodies and our minds. I could not figure out how to get those streamers up around the tree branches without ... Views: 1008
One of my favorite movies, How to Make and American Quilt, is a wonderful allegory about how our choices create our life. The narrator tells us at the end of the story that our good choices bring out the natural colors of the quilt, while our poor choices dull the colors. Making choices that ... Views: 1539
My life coaching clients often ask me why their life isn’t working, or why they can’t achieve a specific goal, and I’ve found the easiest way to find answers to these questions is to analyse your successes. Your failures can provide you with the same information but if you focus on your ... Views: 1090
The rainforest in Central America taught me a wonderful lesson: if you can quiet yourself and truly focus your attention on your surroundings, you will see a multitude of things that were seemingly invisible. To view the wonders that the rainforest offers takes increased attention and ... Views: 1185
Once we recognize how little power we have over anyone else's life, we are often more willing to focus on creating a fabulous one of our own. Besides, if our own life works, we won't care so much about what anyone else is doing or not doing.
Here are some great tips for making your life the one ... Views: 775
The New Year is normally associated with new resolutions and optimistic thoughts of positive life changes. It is a time when we take stock of our lives and look to the past to see where we have some from and look to the future to see where we want to go.
However as you will know sticking to New ... Views: 996
As a home business owner, I find great value in the information I read online in emails, ebooks, newsletters, ezines, articles and website content. However, being an online entrepreneur, I am sometimes bombarded with information (not all content driven) that can become an overwhelming ...
As ... Views: 1185
If you are going to worry about every inch of your home, and that you cannot find the time to do anything about it, you will drive yourself nuts!
This is also a good way to develop an ulcer!
Everyone in this world is disorganized in one way or another, even Professional Organizers (gosh ... Views: 1172
There’s an old saying that goes, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any path will take you there.” The same is true of personal development. Everyone who starts down the path of personal development wants to grow – to evolve into something more than when ... Views: 2047
Transformed (wo)man can now FLI…on his/her own!... or Engendering FLI (The Feel like It) factor @ work.
Billions are spent annually on skills training in South Africa and 80% of it is wasted. Typically around 1%-3% of annual salary budgets are apparently invested in people development, and ... Views: 2458
Life coaching is not really a new concept — people know that coaches are out there to help others realize their dreams, start and build businesses, lose weight, or whatever it may be. Most coaches work via the telephone or even in person (sort of like a therapist). But how does an online ... Views: 1296
The winter can be a hard time to deal with your lawn and garden equipment. It is a tough time on many aspects of your home and your lawn, because of the frigid temperatures. The equipment usually has a much rougher time than you would imagine, because many people seem to forget about their lawn ... Views: 1199
When it comes to the back yard, your designs should center around maximizing the amount of usable living space you have, rather than focusing totally on the appearance of the space as in the front yard.
Define your Needs
The first thing to consider when designing your back yard is what you ... Views: 1123
During the winter, extremes of temperature, as well as excess water or periods of cold drought, can be particularly stressful for trees. Preparing your trees for winter, and taking care of them during the coldest months, will help your trees stay healthy and minimize the damage that colder ... Views: 1111
Lawn care is simply mowing the lawn and raking the leaves, right? Who needs help with that? Lawn care is much more than that and even the mowing alone can keep a person busy during a good growing season. So, the real question becomes: How do I know when I need a lawn care professional?
The ... Views: 1001
In order to have a beautiful lawn, provide adequate food, protection, and water, and keep it well manicured! Fertilizers are the primary source of supplying a lawn with its first two basic needs.
It's necessary to use fertilizer before any problems are obvious. Once disease, weeds or insects ... Views: 1257
I Just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2008.
I Have three amazing gifts for you
The first is a copy of my book Universal Laws of Abundance. The book is very simply a step by step process on how to use the laws of attraction and have everything. All you have to ... Views: 1271
We all have things to do.
These things to do vary in their importance and in the degree of difficulty we associate with their completion.
The fact is that if we choose to we do not have to do anything about anything.
We do not have to pay our taxes or our next mortgage repayment, but we do ... Views: 1746