Thursday, June 24, 2010
believelifecoaching
Check out this testimonial from one of my life coaching clients in Dallas, TX. For more testimonials, or info on individuals sessions, go to www.believelifecoaching.com
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
What is a True Soul Mate?
"People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that's holding you back, the person that brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake...soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then they leave...purpose was to shake you up...show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light could get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you had to transform your life...-Elizabeth Gilbert Eat-Pray-Love
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions in 2010!!!
We are approaching New Year's Resolution time, otherwise known as a plethora of broken promises we make to ourselves. We set out with good intentions, but what happens between the intention, and the next day, when we find ourselves once again smoking, or reaching into that bag of chips?
The first step some of us attempt, is goal-setting. Studies have shown those who write down their goals, and review them regularly not only accomplish their goals far more then those who don't, but when checked in with later in life, are worth more, and are happier than those who didn't. I would recommend getting a goal book, writing down your goals, and life's "to do" list, and then maybe writing your top 5 on a separate page (which of course can change.) Look at this when you wake up, it will remind you of whats most important to you throughout your day.
"You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with "-Jim Rohn. How are the people you spend the most time with doing in different categories of life you value? Have you sat down with someone you admire to see what sets them apart? Are the people around you pushing you to be better?
Belief is by far, one of the most important elements in achievement. Without an inner belief that you truly deserve and can achieve what you want, all intentions, hopes, well wishes, and manifesting go out the window. Some of us were told lies growing up, or through tough relationships, have falsely accessed ourselves. Clean that slate, and decide to rewrite it. Spend some time with yourself. It's in these quiet sober moments, free from distraction, we can look in the mirror, forgive ourselves and others, drop and thank our regrets, and move forward. We are all children of god, and we deserve the very best. We must know our soul is still unscathed, and strong, as it reminds us of the importance and responsibility of finding our life purpose, and living that out to our full potential. One tip is looking at the lessons learned during your darkest times, flipping that, and helping others through what you've learned. Then those lessons that once were heavy bricks holding you down, can now become building blocks to your unlimited future. It's important to realize you are not your past, you are what you do now, and in every moment we have a choice. You will achieve 100% of what you think you will, and deserve in this life. Do what you need to do to make sure your true inner beliefs are in check. In our seminars, and coaching we go through those beliefs, and create daily affirmations to help you remember.
Our old patterns, often drag us back into our old behaviors and sabotage our resolutions no matter how much we want change, and no matter how hard we try. Breaking patterns is not easy, there is no quick fix, but it is possible to break patterns. There are two main steps to breaking patterns: Awareness, and Mental Rehearsal (practice,) Neuroscience proves that with practice, we can actually rewire our brains. Techniques like Mental Rehearsal I teach in my seminars, and through coaching, help us practice what we will do ahead of time, when we are faced with the option of reaching into the bag of chips, or for that cigarette. Mental rehearsal gives you the preparation you need for the game. It requires work, just like working out a muscle, but it can be done.
Awareness is taking the time out throughout the day with a clear healthy mind, being an observer on your shoulder, separating yourself from your body, your ego, your thoughts, your emotions, your head, and observing what you are thinking, feeling, saying, and doing, in that moment, and knowing that you have 100% control over each choice, and in each category in each moment. With this awareness, you can decide to be in control of your environment, and emotions, rather then the other way around. We repeat what we are comfortable with, and what we know, but real freedom, happiness, and change happens, when we go to that scary unknown place. This is the door to change, where the magic happens, and it does get easier. Last is replacement, having a thought, and new behavior to replace each and every time you attempt your old behavior.
I believe these elements, combined with a big enough why, will assist you in keeping your 2010 Resolutions. Here's to unlimited success for all of us in 2010. We always help our clients set up an environment for success. We also find out whats most important to you, find your absolute best self, and hold you to it. For more, and to help stay on track, contact http://www.believelifecoaching.com/ for 2010 life coaching sessions. Check out the Q&A section to best understand how we can help you.
The first step some of us attempt, is goal-setting. Studies have shown those who write down their goals, and review them regularly not only accomplish their goals far more then those who don't, but when checked in with later in life, are worth more, and are happier than those who didn't. I would recommend getting a goal book, writing down your goals, and life's "to do" list, and then maybe writing your top 5 on a separate page (which of course can change.) Look at this when you wake up, it will remind you of whats most important to you throughout your day.
"You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with "-Jim Rohn. How are the people you spend the most time with doing in different categories of life you value? Have you sat down with someone you admire to see what sets them apart? Are the people around you pushing you to be better?
Belief is by far, one of the most important elements in achievement. Without an inner belief that you truly deserve and can achieve what you want, all intentions, hopes, well wishes, and manifesting go out the window. Some of us were told lies growing up, or through tough relationships, have falsely accessed ourselves. Clean that slate, and decide to rewrite it. Spend some time with yourself. It's in these quiet sober moments, free from distraction, we can look in the mirror, forgive ourselves and others, drop and thank our regrets, and move forward. We are all children of god, and we deserve the very best. We must know our soul is still unscathed, and strong, as it reminds us of the importance and responsibility of finding our life purpose, and living that out to our full potential. One tip is looking at the lessons learned during your darkest times, flipping that, and helping others through what you've learned. Then those lessons that once were heavy bricks holding you down, can now become building blocks to your unlimited future. It's important to realize you are not your past, you are what you do now, and in every moment we have a choice. You will achieve 100% of what you think you will, and deserve in this life. Do what you need to do to make sure your true inner beliefs are in check. In our seminars, and coaching we go through those beliefs, and create daily affirmations to help you remember.
Our old patterns, often drag us back into our old behaviors and sabotage our resolutions no matter how much we want change, and no matter how hard we try. Breaking patterns is not easy, there is no quick fix, but it is possible to break patterns. There are two main steps to breaking patterns: Awareness, and Mental Rehearsal (practice,) Neuroscience proves that with practice, we can actually rewire our brains. Techniques like Mental Rehearsal I teach in my seminars, and through coaching, help us practice what we will do ahead of time, when we are faced with the option of reaching into the bag of chips, or for that cigarette. Mental rehearsal gives you the preparation you need for the game. It requires work, just like working out a muscle, but it can be done.
Awareness is taking the time out throughout the day with a clear healthy mind, being an observer on your shoulder, separating yourself from your body, your ego, your thoughts, your emotions, your head, and observing what you are thinking, feeling, saying, and doing, in that moment, and knowing that you have 100% control over each choice, and in each category in each moment. With this awareness, you can decide to be in control of your environment, and emotions, rather then the other way around. We repeat what we are comfortable with, and what we know, but real freedom, happiness, and change happens, when we go to that scary unknown place. This is the door to change, where the magic happens, and it does get easier. Last is replacement, having a thought, and new behavior to replace each and every time you attempt your old behavior.
I believe these elements, combined with a big enough why, will assist you in keeping your 2010 Resolutions. Here's to unlimited success for all of us in 2010. We always help our clients set up an environment for success. We also find out whats most important to you, find your absolute best self, and hold you to it. For more, and to help stay on track, contact http://www.believelifecoaching.com/ for 2010 life coaching sessions. Check out the Q&A section to best understand how we can help you.
Monday, November 16, 2009
The Power of Acknowledgments!
In coaching, we give acknowledgments, which go beyond compliments. They are saying, I see who you really are, and what is inside that guided your actions. Instead of saying, "You played a great game today," one might say, " Today's game was yet another example of how you live your life true to your passions, and put 100% into everything you do. When you didn't give up in the forth quarter, it showed your inner drive and resilience." Acknowledgments are genuine, and compliment inner qualities.
They say what you give, you get back. Lets take that a step further, and say, "When you spot it, you got it." What you acknowledge in others, are the same qualities you possess. These qualities may be lost, or hidden, but they are inside you.
As a Coach for Life Graduate, I experienced the power of acknowledgment from start to finish through all three levels of the Coach for Life Program. My mentors taught in a positive learning model, meaning, no one is recognized for doing wrong, only for their brilliance. I'll never forget my first week in San Diego. I left that week, feeling more confident then I ever have in my life. If I didn't know something, instead of being ridiculed, or getting a big red X on my paper, I realized the correct way, when i saw someone being praised for their brilliance. We built each other up genuinely. We were on top of the world, not by fake compliments, but by our classmates, and teachers truly taking the time to obtain genuine assessments of who we truly were on the inside, what was most important to us, our best self, and how that tied into our life purpose. This is why I love the Positive Learning method, this is why i love Coaching, and this is why I love Coach for Life. I'm so grateful to have experienced this, so now I can pass it on, and pay it forward. See how many people you can genuinely acknowledge this week, and don't forget to acknowledge yourself. So many times in life, we beat ourselves up for what we do wrong, today try to acknowledge what you do right. What you focus on expands.
If you would like to learn more about Peter Reading's Foundation of Inspired Learning, visit http://www.inspiredlearning.org/
This program has been tested in schools all over the country, including Howard County, MD, and Johns Hopkins summer programs. It has been adopted in programs in India, and in California for the adult literacy program, yielding great results. I fully support the program, and have been blessed to have been mentored, and taught by founder Peter Reading (and Marcia Collins,) and look forward to watching this this model continue to impact schools, parenting, coaching, and relationships of all kinds across the world.
They say what you give, you get back. Lets take that a step further, and say, "When you spot it, you got it." What you acknowledge in others, are the same qualities you possess. These qualities may be lost, or hidden, but they are inside you.
As a Coach for Life Graduate, I experienced the power of acknowledgment from start to finish through all three levels of the Coach for Life Program. My mentors taught in a positive learning model, meaning, no one is recognized for doing wrong, only for their brilliance. I'll never forget my first week in San Diego. I left that week, feeling more confident then I ever have in my life. If I didn't know something, instead of being ridiculed, or getting a big red X on my paper, I realized the correct way, when i saw someone being praised for their brilliance. We built each other up genuinely. We were on top of the world, not by fake compliments, but by our classmates, and teachers truly taking the time to obtain genuine assessments of who we truly were on the inside, what was most important to us, our best self, and how that tied into our life purpose. This is why I love the Positive Learning method, this is why i love Coaching, and this is why I love Coach for Life. I'm so grateful to have experienced this, so now I can pass it on, and pay it forward. See how many people you can genuinely acknowledge this week, and don't forget to acknowledge yourself. So many times in life, we beat ourselves up for what we do wrong, today try to acknowledge what you do right. What you focus on expands.
If you would like to learn more about Peter Reading's Foundation of Inspired Learning, visit http://www.inspiredlearning.org/
This program has been tested in schools all over the country, including Howard County, MD, and Johns Hopkins summer programs. It has been adopted in programs in India, and in California for the adult literacy program, yielding great results. I fully support the program, and have been blessed to have been mentored, and taught by founder Peter Reading (and Marcia Collins,) and look forward to watching this this model continue to impact schools, parenting, coaching, and relationships of all kinds across the world.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Annual "What to Get Everyone for Christmas" Blog!
Annual "What to get Everyone for Christmas" List!
IDEAS TO HAVE A "GREEN" CHRISTMAS!!!
Buy recycled cards, and use newspaper, and other creative ideas for wrapping, don't add to the waste. buy energy saver christmas bulbs, take your tree to a recycling center for mulch when you are done with it.
ENCOURAGE POSITIVE HEALTHY CHANGES:
Buy a someone a yoga dvd, a massage, a Trader Joes gift certificate, a personal-growth, inspirational cd or book, tickets to a personal-growth seminar, retreat, etc.
GIVE TO A CHARITY IN SOMEONE'S NAME. There are countless charities to choose from.
BUY SOMEONE TIME:
Either volunteer yourself(free,) or hire someone, to run errands, do the cooking, cleaning, answer phones, watch the kids, etc., so your friends can go out to dinner, or away for the weekend.
CROSS OFF SOMETHING ON SOMEONES "LIFE'S TO DO LIST":
Sometimes people have things you can help them cross off their "Life's to do" list like a skydiving gift certificate for this spring.
MORE IDEAS!
If your friend likes to cook, compile a recipe book(free.) If your a creative person, find a fun way to put together pictures to document memories you've shared together.(free as well)
Think outside of the box this year!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Update to our Podcast fans, we are coming back!
We are coming back soon guys!!! Alichia had a baby, so we had to take a break. Adrianna, and mom are doing great! We will be back, stay subscribed, and thanks for all your support. We have great some shows coming up, like "breaking patterns.." Stay tuned..
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