For many years, especially pre-internet, in retrospect my own progress was slowed somewhat by not asking for help. That's self-judgement to be sure and life unfolds no matter what. However, if I can shed some light to help others facilitate themselves more efficiently, then I figure that's a good thing to share. When I got stuck and didn’t ask for help it was because when I did, I felt others would see me as not being smart or needy. Whether real or imagined, it was important for me to be independent, look smart, not make mistakes-ever (which of course I have). Now I know I am very capable … [Read more...]
5 Solutions for Chronic Stress
Last week we looked at short term “eu” stress and long term “dis” stress and how it impacts our body. This week, I’m going to share with you my top 5 stress-busting solutions. 1) Respect your body. This comes from listening within. What that means is to listen to the feedback through your senses. Close your eyes and do a “check-in”. What are you feeling? Exhausted, needing a stretch, or perhaps some time grounding yourself in nature? Ultimately, you know. The key is quieting the active mind chatter in order to tune in to you. Respecting your body also includes mastery of being the “observer … [Read more...]
Our Perspective and Success
Our view colours how we see the world. For example we may see it as never having enough or as truly abundant. The picture we've painted of the world is like a pair of glasses – it frames, colors and shapes what we see, how we see it, how we go about doing things in it, and whether we enjoy it. Naturally, how we go about creating and expressing success is going to vary depending on our perspective. Looking at perspective and success, client “A” views the world very differently than me. His view is as a win-lose proposition. He sees success at the expense of others and is very protective of it. … [Read more...]
SOS is the State of Stuck: Clarity
Part 1 of 4 Ever been stuck? Just not able to move forward? I have, and I've found more often than not, it's related to a number of things. i) Clarity ii) Limiting beliefs iii) Implementation until a habit formsiv) Priorities What is it you really, really want and why? When you gain clarity and take responsibility for what you do want with an inspired action, it’s easier to stop this SOS. I've found that it doesn't work to sit around and wait for someone else to do it. It just doesn't happen that way. What works for me is writing out what I want and looking at where there is a lack of … [Read more...]