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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- 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: 1443(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 ...
Views: 5251 - Disappointment and Frustration? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2009 from Keith BrayHow can disappointments be opportunities to grow? When we feel thwarted, frustrated or empty it is difficult - but not impossible - to see the positive side of our pain. It is from this type of situation we are trained to coach people to success- however they define success. Most ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - What is a Life Coach? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Katie MattsonNo doubt you’ve heard of Life Coaching. As one of the hot, new, trendy buzzwords on the market, it’s hard not to be intrigued by this service. However, it does leaves one wondering, ‘exactly what is a life coach?’ So...what is a life coach? Coaching works with individuals who are ready to ...
Views: 1480 - Trust: Where is it Lacking in Your Relationships? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Margie WarrellWhat does it take to be trusted? Ask 100 people and you'll get 100 answers. The reason is that the concept of trust is complex; and whilst we are often clear about whom we trust (and don't trust), we're often much less clear about why. Are you ready to learn about three very critical elements of ...
Views: 1119 - Can we change Core Beliefs? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from paul cloughRecently, well over the last couple of months, I have been going to a great gym. Well not exactly a gym but a place called Core Cambridge where I am being helped to regain core stability and a better structure~ regain my way of standing and moving in alignment. Well bully for you I hear a ...
Views: 3241 - 10 Life Lessons from The Academy Awards - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Amidst the yards of fabric and the glitter of jewels, the 81st Academy Awards might seem an unlikely place for 40-somethings or sandwiched boomers to look for role models. After all, the red carpet doesn't exactly represent the clothes in our closets or the figures reflected back to us in the ...
Views: 1195(2 votes) - Start Small. Finish Big. It’s that Simple. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from elizabeth cassidyHow many of you slipped in behind the steering wheel of your parents’ car for the first time and just drove away? Okay, maybe a few of you. But how many of you ended up denting a fender and then had a lot of explaining to do? How many of you sat down in the first grade and wrote a best selling ...
Views: 2023 - The Energy of Synergy - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Mike Jaffe"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."--Mahatma Gandhi “Paul Harvey died today,” I walked into the room feeling an odd sense of remorse for a person that I had never met yet, yet whose storytelling magic I aspired to. “Paul Harvey died today,” I ...
Views: 1397 - Moving Through Fear - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tal Shai !Are you familiar with the idiom "God helps those who help themselves"? My own experience has shown me that it holds much truth. When we begin taking action we create a magnetic field around ourselves that says "I mean 'business' and I am serious about moving forward with my goals and ...
Views: 2200 - 13 Days & Counting: A Solution for Those Who Wallow - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Christina BrandtIt's so easy these days to wallow - to get stuck in that endless loop of 24/7 gloom and doom. Losing a job, worrying about making ends meet, wondering if you'll be able to retire when you planned to...according to the news, this is all everyone's doing. I started to feel myself get caught in ...
Views: 1022 - The Secret of Relating to Others - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Ana SchererThe greatest quality a human being can have is humility. Why humility? Because it gives us the capacity to relate to everyone. A truly successful person is someone who can put himself/herself in the level of whomever he/she is speaking. That’s what humility is. To really listen to others, ...
Views: 8421 - Clarify Your Goals: Tools to Build Your Future - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Connie ButlerWe are well into this “new” year and perhaps it is time to review where you are in terms of your intentions and goals for the year. By this time many of you may have drifted off course, if even slightly or even worse may have totally lost track of your true direction. So the question becomes how ...
Views: 1184 - Seven Aspects of Making Brilliant Decisions - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Connie ButlerThe Relationship between Work and Self Work\werk\n: an opportunity for discovering and shaping; the place where the self meets the world. You know, regardless of what business we are in, what projects we are working on or what interests we have in the world – we are all in the business of ...
Views: 941 - Thriving Beyond the Inner Critic - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Connie ButlerThe Single Most Important Reason You Are Not as Effective as You Can Be! Self-Judgment is sabotaging your professional efforts learn how to STOP it! I work with clients daily to clarify their efforts toward success and to see what is hobbling them in that process. After over twenty years of ...
Views: 899 - Clearing Clutter for Clarity and Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Lindsay Kenny - EFT MasterMessy homes, cars or offices are common issues today with our busy lives. True clutter however, and I mean really messy environments, is actually a symptom of something other than a busy lifestyle. Often clutter is a Control Issue. Being unwilling to let go of things is a way people can feel ...
Views: 5469 - The Energy of Force vs. The Energy of Inspiration - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Matthew FerryThe energy generated from fear, stress and upset is the energy of force. Force takes incredible amounts of energy to exert and therefore it does not have lasting power and it drains you of your own life force. The problem is that most everyone was conditioned with force. Get to school on time ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - A Journey of Self Discovery to Self Love: Day 2 - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Dolly YeoDid you get to journal what you really really want in life? It would be easier if we break it down into different areas of your life. Did you write something about what you really want: In the area of work In the area of your income In the area of relationship In the area of your family In ...
Views: 1180 - Breadcrumb Trails to Create the Life of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTo find your passion in life requires that you follow that path. The Universe will present the trail, you need only look for it and follow it. Wherever you are, you will find the forks in the road. One will take you toward your goal. The other will take you back to where you are. In 1965, I ...
Views: 1163 - What’s on Your To-Do List? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you have a to-do list? I am not talking about a day-to-day list of tasks that need to be accomplished, although having one can certainly help you be more productive and give you the sense of satisfaction that comes when you can cross something off that list. No, I am referring to a bigger ...
Views: 975 - Jump Before Pushed - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from darren bradyIt's 7.30 in the morning and I'm sitting at home listening to the radio. Job losses, credit crunch, home repossessions, new twists on the same old theme. Before I get dragged into this mire, this stinking, sinking-sand, let me shout from the embankment - 'This is the biggest opportunity we’ve ...
Views: 692 - There is No Such Thing as Work Life Balance… - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Mike Jaffe"I've learned that the process of life - including the work, obstacles, even the hassles - is my life. Life isn't the end result - it's everything in between the beginning and the end." - ANON Let's begin by stating the obvious - there is no such thing as work-life balance. Although there ...
Views: 1609 - Secrets to Dealing with Difficult People - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sheila Van HoutenThey are everywhere you go--at work, in the family, among friends, at the church and synagogue. They are difficult, annoying, irritating people. You want to avoid them, but no matter where you go, thee they are. The fact is, they are playing their part PERFECTLY by allowing you to figure out ...
Views: 3066 - Get a Handle on Fear - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Kathy Pike - Coaching With HorsesWhen I came back to working with horses, after being thrown and dragged, I had a lot of inner work to do around fear. My horse Moon helped me work through my fears while riding. I practice the Mind Body Method (a coaching process I developed) to slow down my automatic responses and stay present ...
Views: 1323 - Bedevilment: An Interesting Word - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Keith BrayBEDEVILMENTS (interesting word) Got this reading this morning, and the word bedevilment is one I have not seen in ages. So over to Mr. Webster. He says, "exasperating interference and trouble; a besetting with devils". The way he puts it, I know I have experienced it. Have you? The message: ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - 10 Sure Fire Ways to Bolster Your Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jennifer BruceWhen we build up our self confidence, life can take us on the most amazing journey into new and exciting opportunities. Confidence is an attitude of the mind. "If you believe you can or believe you can't, you are probably right" Henry Ford. Self confidence is something that we can grow and ...
Views: 882 - Self Care Fridays - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Cindie WildingI love giving myself permission to do what I want, don't you? Or do you? I know, it's hard, you have so much to do, and people depending on you and when you do have time to do what you want, it means sitting in front of the televison or computer (my vice) until it's time for bed. I hate to ...
Views: 925 - Coping with These Economic Times - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Irina KerzhnermanThe problem is obvious. So, rather than talk about the problem, let's talk about the solution. Here are some tips and suggestions for coping with the negativity and challenges that seem to surround us these days: 1) Don't spend more than 30 minutes a day on media. Between the radio, the ...
Views: 1374 - Adoption Committee Now in Session - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Trish LaySee I have these adoption yahoo’s who sit at a table in my head and when I get tired, run down or just having a plain old bad day - they start to chatter like squirrels in an argument over nuts. No, it is not schizophrenia – thank you very much. It is more like a bunch of people arguing their ...
Views: 1452 - ***The Absolute Essentials of Effective Goal Setting - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Paul ChekGoal setting skills are put into action by a great majority of productive, highly successful people. Yet many that would greatly benefit from goal setting practices, particularly in today’s challenged economy, seem to have a hard time implementing a goal setting practice. In this article I will ...
Views: 1920 - A Tool Every Personal Coach Would Want, a Vision Board - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsEveryone has heard of vision boards at one time or another in their wanderings thru life. They have been used in classrooms for elementary students; and churches for bible school studies, for years, as a fun and productive craft exercise. Vision boards have been around for years. The ...
Views: 1576 - Life Coaching for Anyone Who is Open, Honest and Willing to Explore Their Potential - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Dolly YeoLife coaching for anyone who is open, honest and willing to explore their potentials. Life Coaching for anyone who is open, honest and willing to explore their potentials. A Journey of Self discovery to Self Love I guess it is divine timing that I am writing these articles to share with you ...
Views: 1104 - Rejection, Projection and Reflection - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Laura BrunoAh, rejection! No one likes it, but everyone has felt it at one time or another. Rejection comes in many forms: romantic relationships, contests, writer’s group critiques, friendships, job interviews or credit applications. Some people feel depressed about it, while others grow angry or ...
Views: 2105 - Energy, Motivation, Success and Coaching - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Steve UhlenbrockWhat exactly is energy? How many forms of energy are there? What does coaching have to do with energy? Energy – There are many definitions of energy, but here I will define it as an exertion of force or a healthy capacity for vigorous activity (Merriam-Webster). How many forms? Technically ...
Views: 1321 - Are You Going Through a Change? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Steve UhlenbrockEveryone has gone through Life Transitions: a move, a new job, a new baby, a new partner, divorce, etc. The question is...How do you deal with it? A change in your daily lifestyle can sometimes be overwhelming; even if the change is something you wanted and initiated. People deal with these ...
Views: 3759 - Is Life Coaching For You? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Steve UhlenbrockDo you have a dream you want to realize or a goal you want to accomplish, but you keep getting stuck? Do you feel stuck with an unsatisfactory personal or professional life? A Life Coach will help you get "unstuck". Imagine having someone in your corner to always be supportive of you. Imagine ...
Views: 921 - New Day, New Jet: Face Each Day with Courage and Fly to Your Highest Potential - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanThe air conditioned briefing room felt as cold as ice as I waited for the arrival of my instructor. I was a bundle of nerves. One more 'busted' check ride would put me one flight away from washing out of Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). My dream of becoming a fighter pilot hung by a thread. I ...
Views: 871 - Random Acts of Investment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Mike Jaffe"As long as you derive inner help and comfort from anything, keep it."--Mahatma Gandhi Coming off of the incredible historical high of January, the energy of a hope and vision are building in everything we do. I can see people reaching out to one another to help and create connections in ways ...
Views: 1468 - Eight Ways of Making the Impossible Possible - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Mike Jaffe“Whether you believe that you can or that you cannot, either way you are probably right.” - Henry Ford With the election of a new President, this month has been filled with hope for change and possibility for a better tomorrow. As each of us looks with anticipation to the future, it seems like ...
Views: 1288 - Integrity: The Root of Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Jake TuschinskiIf I’ve said it once I’ve said it hundreds of times “Leadership is not any one method taught by an instructor. Leadership is developed from within with the support and guidance of an expert.” As a Leadership Coach I challenge people already in leadership roles, to reflect on integrity. That’s ...
Views: 2938(2 votes) - Power is for Use - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from james liuI have a friend, Marshall Sylver, who says, “Power is for use”. He says, “Power is the ability to take immediate action.” A lot of what he says is true, power is for use. When you think about that he’s talking about we each have our own—sometimes I call it a match strike existence, because it ...
Views: 744 - Life Coaching for Women at Work - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanMore and more professionals today are tired of the frenzied, highly demanding age we live in and the constant pressures brought about by the wish to succeed, be financially secure, fit and healthy, sociable, a good wife and parent. Career women, in particular, have to cope with the sometimes ...
Views: 1054 - A Definition of Coaching - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanEssentially it is about helping you to reach self-actualisation - a point at which you not only truly know yourself but within this knowledge possess a feeling of comfort with and understanding of the person you discover. Your coach engages in a collaborative alliance with you to establish and ...
Views: 1045 - Simply Ask - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2009 from Christine MatthewsThis year is the year for change! Are you procrastinating on starting a business, making a career move, making time to spend with the ones you love, taking better care of your health? Remember, only you have the power to change your life. So, what are you waiting for? By 2010 what will you ...
Views: 968 - Investment Performance Expectations: WCM Fine Tuning - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Steve SelengutContrary to popular belief and Wall Street propaganda, investing is not a competitive event. Rather, it is a uniquely personal, goal-directed activity that individuals must organize and control for themselves. Too few appreciate that it is a long-term enterprise and only a handful, at best, have ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczWhen I was at a recent retreat I participated in an intense process and spent some time sharing a painful experience I had and my own limiting beliefs about myself. One of the wise women from the circle shared her very profound observation: "I think when we all look in the mirror we see a ...
Views: 2389 - An Apple a Day and the Artist's Way - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Leslie GebhartSo often during our Artist’s Way Workshops the subject of extra weight and extra baggage comes up when discussing the creative process and how to let creativity flow without blocks. If you are a person who has added un-wanted pounds or whether you are feeling figuratively burdened with the ...
Views: 850 - Empty Elevators - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Christina BrandtI got a call from an old friend this morning, informing me that his aunt passed away. She was a lovely woman – generous, kind, and funny, and I hadn’t seen her in many years. I went to the wake, and was transported back into a crowd of people I’d known in my early 20’s. ...
Views: 2292 - Choosing Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Sedona SunriseAs a Spiritual Life Coach and tarot reader, I find that many of my clients come to me looking for a "magic wand". They want me to lay down the cards and tell them that all their dreams and hopes are going to come true; that they will be happy ever after. They want me to tell them their lives ...
Views: 663 - What Thoughts Drive You or What Drives Your Thoughts? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyLook closely at the title of this article. You’ll notice a question. Before we get into what drives you, let us examine the question. Thoughts…Where do they come from? Think this through and give yourself plenty of time. I firmly believe I have the answer, and that is thoughts come from the ...
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