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Nov
11
I find myself reading a lot of differenct blogs mostly from other coaches and consultants, it is a good way to stay on top of the Hot topics of the week. It also allows me to get a glispe into other people’s lives. I am a people watcher at heart so this is great fun.
Reading Yanik Silver blog Internet Lifestyle. He had a great topic this week. Boredom or rather the elimination of boredom.
“Maybe you’ve fallen into a routine of doing things the same way every single day. Hanging out with the same people, eating the same meals, listening to the same music, taking the same vacation to the same spot each year, etc.
Hopefully this will help shake you out of it…
It’s too easy for life to simply pass you by unless you proactively create your own FUN plans! You are responsible for your own enjoyment out of life – stop waiting for others to do that for you.”
Exactly what I have been saying… Fun Fun Fun. And I love his idea of getting out there and creating fun in your life, rather then just waiting around for fun to happen to you.
So what are you doing for fun?? What are you going out there to GET from life?
What the heck are you waiting for?? Email me you definitely need someone to help you get moving!! Lori@foundationcoaching.com
Nov
4
Action Challenge:
Use a daily planner or a calendar to schedule in some personal time for yourself. If it is written down somewhere where you will see it, you are more likely to do it. Schedule personal time for yourself on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis. You can start out with small 5-10 minute blocks of time or schedule larger blocks of time. Make it doable for yourself. Here are some suggestions.
Daily
* Set the alarm clock 5 to 10 minutes early and spend that time doing some deep breathing, pre-planning you day or doing some stretching.
* Spend an extra minute in the shower to just enjoy it.
* Park farther away from you destination to get some exercise and fresh air.
* Take the stairs when possible.
* Drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
* Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night.
* Spend at least 30 minutes doing something just for you.
Exercise, read, listening to music, find a hobby, participate in a sport.
Weekly
* Schedule 3 to 5 session of exercise for the week
* Pre-plan your healthy meals for the whole week.
* Schedule one evening for yourself.
Monthly
* Schedule some extreme self care. Massage, facial, manicure, weekend away, sports,
movie, night out with the guys, girls or spouse.
Yearly
* Schedule at least one week of vacation with no work allowed.
* De-clutter your physical environment.
Make It A Great Year, Only You Can.
Oct
30
Unfortunately, there are many times in our lives when stress creeps in and causes great angst. Life is busy and work, kids, school and responsibilities can seem overwhelming at times. Do you feel stress getting you down? Here are some tips to help deal with stress and its after-effects.
Stress has become a major cause of anxiety and panic attacks. If not dealt with, it can have an incapacitating effect on your life. More often than not, most people with A-type personalities are prime candidates for stress induced symptoms. The perfectionism they seek in everything they do never quite measures up to their expectations. This is not a perfect world; and it’s time those who live in it realize they aren’t perfect either.
Oct
27
Is your life more hectic than ever? Do you find that you become tired more frequently, lose patience easily, experience moodiness, and are so stressed that you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel? Have you lost contact with your friends? Has fun completely gone out of your life?
While we tend to think we can do it all; the problem is we can’t. We forego simple pleasures, take on unnecessary burdens and, quite frankly, put other’s needs before our own. This is a recipe for ill-health, depression, and overall sadness. It’s time to sit down and determine how to live a balanced life.
Oct
23
Believe it or not, it is within your power to create positive thoughts allowing you to accomplish anything you set out to do. Can you really think yourself happy? The answer is a qualified yes.
Here are the ways in which positive thoughts can help you accomplish many things in life.
Positive thoughts produce positive results. We can either bemoan our situation, or change it.
We can be negative about an event or enthusiastic. President Lincoln once said, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” If you really want to think yourself happy, then make up your mind to do so. Read the rest of this entry »
Oct
20
How can negative self-esteem spill over into your life and affect everything you say and do? Read this one particular account, and ask yourself if it has a familiar ring.
“They used to say I was born with a fork in my mouth. I was always told to eat everything on my plate. Growing up in an Italian family, while our meals primarily consisted of pasta and bread; I wouldn’t consider myself to be someone who ate constantly. The overriding factor contributing to my weight was sweets.
In addition, I inherited my father’s genes; which unfortunately consisted of a large frame, and a tendency to gain weight more easily. Conversely, my mother’s side of the family was thin. To add insult to injury, my sister was fortunate enough to inherit my mom’s genes.”
Oct
13
Dictionary Definitions extreme: ultimate point to which an action or thought is carried out simplicity freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
Extreme Self Care Definitions extreme simplicity: The easiest most effortless actions to move you to your ultimate goals.
So exactly what are the simple and most effortless actions that will lead to your ultimate goals?
First, Daily habits, these are very easy and only take 5-30 minutes each day. They get us in touch with our true authentic selves; they allow us to find our souls passions and paths.
Oct
9
One of my strongest principles is to lead by example.
This is not easy sometimes but it is important. It gives you a goal to work toward and it is rewarding for both you and the people around you.
Granted no one is perfect you are exactly the way you are. But Reach for the goal.
To that end, I am off on a week long vacation, open air, great scenery and no email or phone.
I’ll be back in a week, with a tan and ready to get to work!
See you all then!
Oct
6
A big part of creating more success in life is rewarding yourself when you succeed. So, it’s important to reward your inner child as well. Every time you work hard to meet a goal, the part of you that just wants to have fun has to sit still and be good. However, just like any kid, if it knows it will be rewarded later with a treat, it will hang in there with you.
How can you reward your inner child?
• Take a 20-minute walk after an hour or two of concentrated work
• Go for walks in the morning with your spouse, friend, or significant other
• Take 20 minutes to listen to music and daydream
• Take most weekends totally off
• Take several weeklong vacations throughout the year
• Get regular massages • Engage in daily meditation, exercise and yoga
• Take music lessons
• Go to movies, concerts and plays
• Listen to comedy tapes and watch the Comedy Network
• Listen to motivational audio programs when driving
