If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing in that someone was thinking of you, and furthermore, you are more blessed than over two billion people in the world that cannot read at all.
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness...you are more blessed than the one million who will not survive this week.
If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation…you are ahead of 500 million people in the world today.
If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death...you are more blessed than three billion people on this earth.
If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep...you are richer than 75% of the world’s population.
If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace...you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.
If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful...you are blessed because the majority can, but most do not.
If you can hold someone's hand, hug them or even touch them on the shoulder...you are blessed because you can offer a healing touch.
Blessings :-)
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
One of my Louise Hay Favorites
What I like most about this piece is that each line is it's own affirmation! Enjoy :-)
LOVING TREATMENT
Deep at the centre of my being there is an infinite well of love.
I now allow this love to flow to the surface.
It fills my heart, my body, my mind, my consciousness, my very being, and radiates out from me in all directions and returns to me multiplied.
The more love I use and give, the more I have to give, the supply is endless.
The use of love makes me feel good; it is an expression of my inner joy.
Yes, I love myself, therefore I take loving care of my body.
I lovingly feed it nourishing food and beverages.
I lovingly groom it and dress it and my body lovingly responds to me with vibrant health and energy.
I love myself, therefore I provide for myself a comfortable home, one that fills all my needs and is a pleasure to be in.
I fill the rooms with the vibration of love so that all who enter, myself included, will feel this love and be nourished by it.
I love myself, therefore I work at a job that I truly enjoy doing, one that uses all my talents and abilities, working with and for people that I love and love me, and earning a good income.
I love myself, therefore, I behave in a loving way to all people for I know that that which I give out returns to me multiplied.
I only attract loving people in my world for they are a mirror of what I am.
I love myself, therefore I forgive and totally release the past and all past experiences and I am free.
I love myself, therefore I love totally in the now, experiencing each moment as good and knowing that my future is bright, and joyous and secure, for I am a beloved child of the universe and the universe lovingly takes care of me now and forever more.
And so it is.
Louise L. Hay
Monday, October 25, 2010
Greetings Cake Everyday Friends!
Last week Kelly Green sent out an email to look out for the Cake Everyday Coaching Series -
Well it's finally here!
Join us for our free teleseminar on November 4th at 8:00 p.m. to get all the information you need about this exciting new program! (And an interview with author/ coach Raychelle Leblanc!)
Are you ready to make some powerful changes in your life?
In your career?
In your relationships?
Are you ready to transform your fears into success?
Are you ready to overcome those self-limiting beliefs keeping you from greatness?
Are you ready get unstuck and get your brilliance (and your Personal Brand) out into the world?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, sign up NOW to join Kelly & Raychelle and find out how you can be a part of this transformational experience!
For additional info and the call-in # email us at: mydailycake@gmail.com
Until next time, CELEBRATE!!!!
Well it's finally here!
Join us for our free teleseminar on November 4th at 8:00 p.m. to get all the information you need about this exciting new program! (And an interview with author/ coach Raychelle Leblanc!)
Are you ready to make some powerful changes in your life?
In your career?
In your relationships?
Are you ready to transform your fears into success?
Are you ready to overcome those self-limiting beliefs keeping you from greatness?
Are you ready get unstuck and get your brilliance (and your Personal Brand) out into the world?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, sign up NOW to join Kelly & Raychelle and find out how you can be a part of this transformational experience!
For additional info and the call-in # email us at: mydailycake@gmail.com
Until next time, CELEBRATE!!!!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Celebrating Wellness!
So many great things are manifesting!
It's official, I am an Arbonne consultant. :-) I am extremely excited about this. Although sales is not a new arena for me, products such as these are. This company is about a lifestyle. It is about wellness, health and beauty from the inside out! The products are clean, contain no toxins, botanical based and VEGAN certified. I can absolutely get with the program.
My experience has been; the more people are aware of what goes into their bodies, they become more aware about what they put on their skin. As a coach, I am in constant dialogue about manifesting change and creating action items to get from point A to B. Arbonne has become a HUGE part of the conversation not only for my clients but for myself.
Since I want my friends to join me in my journey for optimum health and beauty I have decided to invite them to a cleanse with me. :-) Many have come on board and we are all looking forward to feeling lighter and healthier. It is not to late to join us.
See link below:
Here is the link to where you can find the cleanse:http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arbonne.com%2Fshop_online%2Fshowitem.asp%3FProductId%3D7213%26menuId%3D223%26withLinks%3D1&h=3fb84PRrrV78NxRdDQFvy4rOJDA
Even if you are not interested in the cleanse feel free to look around the site. There is truly something for everyone in wellness :-)
And here is the general link for the Holiday season. Start early. :-) http://www.arbonne.com/Holiday2010/index.asp
For order forms or any questions please feel free to contact me at raychelleleblanc@gmail.com.
Be well!
Raychelle
Thursday, October 7, 2010
I Am Excited All Over Again. What A Call!
I just finished wrapping up the call with Sophfronia Scott as she discussed how to co-author your way to a bestseller. On the call she discussed the best path to becoming a published author in this economy and the benefits of contributing to an anthology.
As a co-author of the last anthology I was able to share some of the benefits of MY contributing and I must say I was excited all over again.
The 3 biggest points that I shared on the call were:
- Being a co-author has allowed me to share my story.
- It has positioned me as an expert
- It has catapulted me into what is next in my coaching career.
I am so grateful that Sophfronia has decided to continue the Fierce theme and is inviting authors to participate in the new anthology, "How the Fierce Put Family First". PERFECT for speakers, coaches, small business owners and entrepreneurs.
There isn't alot of space left so please see this link for details: http://www.doneforyouwriting.com/publishingshortcut.htm
The journey as a published author has been truly amazing. I have had the most wonderful opportunities to connect with people and discovered that my story is not mine alone. The conversations have been ones of healing and self discovery. What can be better than that? :-)
For more information about Sophfronia go to:
http://thebooksistah.com/doneforyouwriting/
As a co-author of the last anthology I was able to share some of the benefits of MY contributing and I must say I was excited all over again.
The 3 biggest points that I shared on the call were:
- Being a co-author has allowed me to share my story.
- It has positioned me as an expert
- It has catapulted me into what is next in my coaching career.
I am so grateful that Sophfronia has decided to continue the Fierce theme and is inviting authors to participate in the new anthology, "How the Fierce Put Family First". PERFECT for speakers, coaches, small business owners and entrepreneurs.
There isn't alot of space left so please see this link for details: http://www.doneforyouwriting.com/publishingshortcut.htm
The journey as a published author has been truly amazing. I have had the most wonderful opportunities to connect with people and discovered that my story is not mine alone. The conversations have been ones of healing and self discovery. What can be better than that? :-)
For more information about Sophfronia go to:
http://thebooksistah.com/doneforyouwriting/
For those of you that are free this evening, here is a call that you do not want to miss!
Sophfronia Scott is brilliant and on this call she shares with us how to receive all of the benefits of being published with doing just half of the work.
We all know that hard work is important but we must rememember to work smart as well. Why not take advantage of an opportunity that can catipult you ahead of your business goals and objectives for 2011? Join us, you will not regret it. :-)
Raychelle
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We're more than halfway through 2010 and I have a question for you. Are you on track to reach your goals for this year? Was getting published one of your goals?
If so, then you might be coming to the realization that a good chunk of the year is gone and you are no closer to having a book in your hands. You might even be thinking that you don't have enough material to do a book on your own.
Or maybe you have other obstacles in your way. You're still wondering when you're going to have the time--not to mention the money--to write, publish and market a book to help your business. You have so much else to do: client work, family responsibilities, travel, etc.
Well, maybe you should leave this goal for another year: 2011. But don't beat yourself up about it. If you're really committed to getting published next year, I'll let you in on a little secret: you can take the shortcut!
I'll give you all the details if you'll join me THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 for a fun and FREE teleseminar:
"Co-Authoring Your Way to a Bestselling Book: The Secrets to Gaining All the Benefits of Being a Published Expert with Just a Fraction of the Work"
On this 60-minute call, you'll discover:
* the missing piece that makes all the difference between your achieving expert status versus being an unknown with a bunch of unused books stacked up in your garage
* the biggest mistake made in most anthology projects that, if avoided, can allow you to have a book you'll be proud to display on your website and at your speaking engagements
* the 4 indisputable reasons why co-authoring would be the most cost-effective way to promote your business and get a book to your name
* the secret to developing a magnetic topic that will make your project a "most wanted" book
* how you can secure your place in a new book I'm co-authoring with top bestselling entrepreneurs that will hit bookshelves in 2011.
* the missing piece that makes all the difference between your achieving expert status versus being an unknown with a bunch of unused books stacked up in your garage
* the biggest mistake made in most anthology projects that, if avoided, can allow you to have a book you'll be proud to display on your website and at your speaking engagements
* the 4 indisputable reasons why co-authoring would be the most cost-effective way to promote your business and get a book to your name
* the secret to developing a magnetic topic that will make your project a "most wanted" book
* how you can secure your place in a new book I'm co-authoring with top bestselling entrepreneurs that will hit bookshelves in 2011.
You can sign up and get all the details right here.
In this economy it's easy to believe that certain high-level, high-return marketing strategies such as publishing a book are beyond your reach--but think again! All great roads have a shortcut and co-authoring a bestseller instead of trying to go it alone could be the route for you.
Please join me and see!
Best Wishes,
Sophfronia Scott
Best Wishes,
Sophfronia Scott
Executive Editor
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The Oprah (Brand) Effect
For the next 16 weeks I will be unavailable between 4 – 5pm est! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that this is Oprah Winfrey’s last season. For the last 25 years, the Queen of media (and Personal Branding) has been the most influential person on TV. Her impact on media, talk shows, pop culture and the entertainment industry as a whole can not be under estimated. Her impact has extended it’s reach into politics, education, social causes and a whole new women’s movement!
When she first came on the scene 25 years ago, the primary focus of talk shows was to either bring the the top actors/ actresses of the time on air to talk about their latest project, light banter and singing from the host (ala Mike Douglass and Dinah Shore) . Or the trash talking, audience fighting themed shows like Robert Downey or Ricki Lake. That was fine then, they entertained and served their purpose. But never were there heavy topics and top news stories. And none were used as mediums to educate, turn guests into millionaires just by mentioning their product or book, give away cars or fulfill viewers “wildest dreams“!
Oprah made the decision very early in her career to only do “feel good” TV. She resolved to do shows that would empower and motivate her audience – and it worked!
I don’t think there will ever be another Oprah Winfrey (that role has already been taken!), but when she leaves us after this season, we will continue to see the boundaries of Personal Branding pushed to new limits.
Push Your Own Boundaries
Where most people get stuck developing their Personal Brand is they don’t step outside of their comfort zone. If you notice, those who most successfully develop an effective Personal Brand (Oprah, Donald Trump, Diddy) have done so by pushing the envelope. They did things that most of us have been told wasn’t possible. In order to make a breakthrough with your Brand, you have to be willing and committed to going beyond what is expected of you.
Until you put yourself out there, you won’t even know what you’re capable of. Oprah knew at a young age that she wanted to be a journalist. Most of us don’t figure what we want to be when we grow up until we grow up! But I’m sure even Oprah didn’t imagine that the fame and fortune she has today was even possible for her. Once you push the envelope on your dreams and they become reality, you will get more comfortable with dreaming bigger and pushing beyond those boundaries!
Be Realistic, Not Comfortable
There’s a saying that goes “Do something uncomfortable everyday”. Think about that for a second. When was the last time you made a move (without being forced to) towards your goals, that was scary and uncomfortable at first thought? Have you ever made a cold call to set up an interview with a potential employer or mentor? Have you gone back to school for a degree totally unrelated to what you’ve been doing for the last 25 years?
Warning – Don’t go doing something that’s totally untrue to who you are. Stay authentic to your core values or else you will come across as pretentious and ultimately fail. But do take that first step towards your goal. Set a deadline for yourself and take one uncomfortable step today towards that deadline!
There’s a saying that goes “Do something uncomfortable everyday”. Think about that for a second. When was the last time you made a move (without being forced to) towards your goals, that was scary and uncomfortable at first thought? Have you ever made a cold call to set up an interview with a potential employer or mentor? Have you gone back to school for a degree totally unrelated to what you’ve been doing for the last 25 years?
Warning – Don’t go doing something that’s totally untrue to who you are. Stay authentic to your core values or else you will come across as pretentious and ultimately fail. But do take that first step towards your goal. Set a deadline for yourself and take one uncomfortable step today towards that deadline!
Set Your Intentions Early
As I mentioned, Oprah decided very early on what type of show she wanted to produce. Once she saw that was possible she decided that she wanted to own her show and the production of it. (Something that was up until then unheard of!) But she set her intentions early and didn’t lose sight of her goal. When people realized her intentions and talents for actually making it happen, she could not be denied.
Make your intentions known! Not just to everyone else, but to yourself. Decide early on where you want to be in your career. Once you set your intentions and show your dedication for that, your goals become realized. In fact, you likely get more than you intended, but that just makes the success that much greater!
As I mentioned, Oprah decided very early on what type of show she wanted to produce. Once she saw that was possible she decided that she wanted to own her show and the production of it. (Something that was up until then unheard of!) But she set her intentions early and didn’t lose sight of her goal. When people realized her intentions and talents for actually making it happen, she could not be denied.
Make your intentions known! Not just to everyone else, but to yourself. Decide early on where you want to be in your career. Once you set your intentions and show your dedication for that, your goals become realized. In fact, you likely get more than you intended, but that just makes the success that much greater!
Happy Branding!!
For more information about the branding coach Kelly Green:
http://thepersonalbrandblueprint.com/the-oprah-brand-effect/
http://thepersonalbrandblueprint.com/the-oprah-brand-effect/
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Energy Is Everything - By Carrie Garber
It seems that these days we can never have too many conversations about energy and vibration. We are in a place where people are making sincere efforts to align themselves with purpose and eradicate the disconnect between knowing and doing. This article is a great start!
Enjoy~Raychelle
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*As seen on SelfGrowth.com*
In this journey we call life, awareness of our vibration is vital.And more often than not, we have created a habit of moving through our days too quickly, too busy, too distracted. We can become obsessed with taking action. With a hyper focus on the "doing" part of designing our dream lives, we can overlook the "being." To make it even more intense, most of us have had plenty of conditioning to reinforce this way of operating.
As a result, we can end up being outrageously unaware of the energy we are radiating. And this phenomenon deserves our undivided attention.
Not only does this form of "sleepwalking" squelch our sense of joy and aliveness, but it seriously interferes with our natural capacity to manifest the life of our dreams. Why? I believe the following passage from the book Ask and It Is Given, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, goes right to the heart of the matter.
"The reason you have not already gotten what you desire is because you are holding yourself in a vibrational holding pattern that does not match the vibration of your desire. That is the only reason...ever!"
I don't know about you, but the degree of certainty conveyed in this message certainly gets my attention!
Now, shall we look at an example?
Let's say that you are taking consistent, focused action steps to grow your dream business. You have a clear plan and set bold intentions. But at the same time, you don't really believe it is possible for you to create a thriving business. You can't imagine being paid well for honoring your passions, and you are continually talking about what has not yet materialized in your vision. Furthermore, you are plagued with fear and worries and have a tendency to ponder the worst of the what-if scenarios.
Do you see the disconnect? I can't say it enough. Your energy matters.So, if you are feeling less than clear about your energy and the factors that contribute to your vibration, I encourage you to sit with the following questions to support a deepening of your clarity. And I mean truly sit with them. Take your time. And relish the awareness that is revealed.
1. How do you FEEL? Where are you spending the majority of your time, emotionally speaking? Are you living in the lands of joy, freedom, love, appreciation, passion and trust? Or do you only experience brief visits there? How about the lands of frustration, disappointment, blame, anger or guilt? As you explore this arena, the important piece to understand is that your feelings serve as an indicator of how much you are allowing your connection to Source, or not. By paying close attention to your feelings, you can quickly see if you are in alignment and enjoying a high vibration or if you are in resistance and embodying a lower vibration.
2. What STORIES are you telling? Are they expansive or limiting? Rooted in fear or truth? What is the picture you are painting with your words? If you are not yet convinced that your story makes such a difference, please be willing to experiment. Try on different ones and see how the telling affects your energy, especially when you get into the retelling that most of us are famous for doing.
3. How would you describe your DOMINANT PERSPECTIVE? As you travel through your days, you get to decide how you will respond to the circumstances and events of your life. This marvelous freedom and power is always available to you, even when at first glance it feels impossible to find a new perspective. So, when you evaluate the essence of your dominant perspective, what do you see? For example, do you see opportunities or disasters? Are you optimistic or skeptical? This is the time to fully recognize that the choices you make have an immeasurable impact on your vibration.
4. What is your experience of EASE and FLOW? I want to keep this one extremely simple and straightforward. How relaxed and trusting are you?
5. What EXPECTATIONS and BELIEFS are you holding? Are they big or small? Indicating doubt or faith? This is about truly being a vibrational match with your desire. I am asking you to take a fiercely honest assessment of where you are with stepping into your vision as if it is already here. As Bob Proctor shared in You Were Born Rich, "Desire without expectation is nothing more than wishful thinking.
After spending some time with the above, what if you find that your vibration could use some TLC? No worries. Welcome to the club! Tending to our vibration is absolutely a daily practice.In service of helping you enjoy a higher vibration with even more ease and consistency, I encourage you to do whatever it takes to stay intimately connected to the following TRUTHS.
~ External circumstances do not determine your emotional state and energy, you do. In each and every moment, it is a choice. We like to convince ourselves that it must be way more convoluted than that. We can fall into the disempowering practice of saying things like "When ____happens, I will be happy." Or "If ____would ____, I could relax." I lovingly challenge you to give this up, now and forever. Let it be simple. As Greg Anderson said, "Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: Where we focus our attention."
~ Everything you want is already here energetically. And in addition to this exhilarating news, your life is also meant to be filled with joy, light, ease and flow. Not struggle. Not hardship. Not heaviness. Do you really get how thrilling this is? Personally, I love to be reminded that our primary job is to allow and receive.
~ The present moment is divinely perfect. Being eager and excited to stretch into your vision "over there" does not mean that you are meant to miss the NOW. You are right where you need to be, always. As you joyfully anticipate what is coming, appreciate your unfolding as the masterpiece that it is, knowing that each part plays a magical role in your process. From this place, you can genuinely experience the joy of the journey. And guess what? There is a sweet bonus. Once you are grounded in the joy and gratitude of where you are right now, you are then open energetically to receive the bigger vision too.
As a final thought, I would like to share the following powerful excerpt from an Abraham-Hicks workshop.
"Your action has nothing to do with your abundance. Your abundance is a response to your vibration. Of course, your belief is part of your vibration. So if you believe that action is part of what brings your abundance, then you've got to unravel that." - Abraham
Care to join me in some delightful unraveling?
About the Author:As a Transformation Coach, Carrie Garber works with heart-centered, aspiring entrepreneurs who are longing to create a business rooted in passion and meaningful service. They are aching to launch the business of their dreams but are stuck in fear, self-doubt and overwhelm. Carrie helps her clients to cultivate the clarity, confidence and courage they need to move forward with their vision and build a solid foundation for a thriving business and a juicy life. Visit http://www.deeperwaterscoaching.com to sign up for your FREE e-course, "A Recipe for Richness: 7 Essential Ingredients for Cultivating a Juicy Journey in Life and Business" and learn more about Carrie's transformation coaching.
Enjoy~Raychelle
****************************
*As seen on SelfGrowth.com*
In this journey we call life, awareness of our vibration is vital.And more often than not, we have created a habit of moving through our days too quickly, too busy, too distracted. We can become obsessed with taking action. With a hyper focus on the "doing" part of designing our dream lives, we can overlook the "being." To make it even more intense, most of us have had plenty of conditioning to reinforce this way of operating.
As a result, we can end up being outrageously unaware of the energy we are radiating. And this phenomenon deserves our undivided attention.
Not only does this form of "sleepwalking" squelch our sense of joy and aliveness, but it seriously interferes with our natural capacity to manifest the life of our dreams. Why? I believe the following passage from the book Ask and It Is Given, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, goes right to the heart of the matter.
"The reason you have not already gotten what you desire is because you are holding yourself in a vibrational holding pattern that does not match the vibration of your desire. That is the only reason...ever!"
I don't know about you, but the degree of certainty conveyed in this message certainly gets my attention!
Now, shall we look at an example?
Let's say that you are taking consistent, focused action steps to grow your dream business. You have a clear plan and set bold intentions. But at the same time, you don't really believe it is possible for you to create a thriving business. You can't imagine being paid well for honoring your passions, and you are continually talking about what has not yet materialized in your vision. Furthermore, you are plagued with fear and worries and have a tendency to ponder the worst of the what-if scenarios.
Do you see the disconnect? I can't say it enough. Your energy matters.So, if you are feeling less than clear about your energy and the factors that contribute to your vibration, I encourage you to sit with the following questions to support a deepening of your clarity. And I mean truly sit with them. Take your time. And relish the awareness that is revealed.
1. How do you FEEL? Where are you spending the majority of your time, emotionally speaking? Are you living in the lands of joy, freedom, love, appreciation, passion and trust? Or do you only experience brief visits there? How about the lands of frustration, disappointment, blame, anger or guilt? As you explore this arena, the important piece to understand is that your feelings serve as an indicator of how much you are allowing your connection to Source, or not. By paying close attention to your feelings, you can quickly see if you are in alignment and enjoying a high vibration or if you are in resistance and embodying a lower vibration.
2. What STORIES are you telling? Are they expansive or limiting? Rooted in fear or truth? What is the picture you are painting with your words? If you are not yet convinced that your story makes such a difference, please be willing to experiment. Try on different ones and see how the telling affects your energy, especially when you get into the retelling that most of us are famous for doing.
3. How would you describe your DOMINANT PERSPECTIVE? As you travel through your days, you get to decide how you will respond to the circumstances and events of your life. This marvelous freedom and power is always available to you, even when at first glance it feels impossible to find a new perspective. So, when you evaluate the essence of your dominant perspective, what do you see? For example, do you see opportunities or disasters? Are you optimistic or skeptical? This is the time to fully recognize that the choices you make have an immeasurable impact on your vibration.
4. What is your experience of EASE and FLOW? I want to keep this one extremely simple and straightforward. How relaxed and trusting are you?
5. What EXPECTATIONS and BELIEFS are you holding? Are they big or small? Indicating doubt or faith? This is about truly being a vibrational match with your desire. I am asking you to take a fiercely honest assessment of where you are with stepping into your vision as if it is already here. As Bob Proctor shared in You Were Born Rich, "Desire without expectation is nothing more than wishful thinking.
After spending some time with the above, what if you find that your vibration could use some TLC? No worries. Welcome to the club! Tending to our vibration is absolutely a daily practice.In service of helping you enjoy a higher vibration with even more ease and consistency, I encourage you to do whatever it takes to stay intimately connected to the following TRUTHS.
~ External circumstances do not determine your emotional state and energy, you do. In each and every moment, it is a choice. We like to convince ourselves that it must be way more convoluted than that. We can fall into the disempowering practice of saying things like "When ____happens, I will be happy." Or "If ____would ____, I could relax." I lovingly challenge you to give this up, now and forever. Let it be simple. As Greg Anderson said, "Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: Where we focus our attention."
~ Everything you want is already here energetically. And in addition to this exhilarating news, your life is also meant to be filled with joy, light, ease and flow. Not struggle. Not hardship. Not heaviness. Do you really get how thrilling this is? Personally, I love to be reminded that our primary job is to allow and receive.
~ The present moment is divinely perfect. Being eager and excited to stretch into your vision "over there" does not mean that you are meant to miss the NOW. You are right where you need to be, always. As you joyfully anticipate what is coming, appreciate your unfolding as the masterpiece that it is, knowing that each part plays a magical role in your process. From this place, you can genuinely experience the joy of the journey. And guess what? There is a sweet bonus. Once you are grounded in the joy and gratitude of where you are right now, you are then open energetically to receive the bigger vision too.
As a final thought, I would like to share the following powerful excerpt from an Abraham-Hicks workshop.
"Your action has nothing to do with your abundance. Your abundance is a response to your vibration. Of course, your belief is part of your vibration. So if you believe that action is part of what brings your abundance, then you've got to unravel that." - Abraham
Care to join me in some delightful unraveling?
About the Author:As a Transformation Coach, Carrie Garber works with heart-centered, aspiring entrepreneurs who are longing to create a business rooted in passion and meaningful service. They are aching to launch the business of their dreams but are stuck in fear, self-doubt and overwhelm. Carrie helps her clients to cultivate the clarity, confidence and courage they need to move forward with their vision and build a solid foundation for a thriving business and a juicy life. Visit http://www.deeperwaterscoaching.com to sign up for your FREE e-course, "A Recipe for Richness: 7 Essential Ingredients for Cultivating a Juicy Journey in Life and Business" and learn more about Carrie's transformation coaching.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
How the Fierce Handle Fear, Co-Authored by Raychelle LeBlanc
How the Fierce Handle Fear
How the Fierce Handle Fear:Secrets to Succeeding in Challenging TimesCo-authored by Raychelle LeBlanc, Edited by Sophfronia Scott
You can behave fearlessly!
Every individual confronts a surplus of reasons to live in fear—the economy, health issues, violence at home and around the world—the list multiplies by the day, even by the hour. Many of us are already mired in difficult circumstances made all the harder by the accompanying burden of anxiety and fear. Sophfronia Scott maintains that learning how to handle fear is one of the most important skills a person can master. We don’t have to expend our energy, or spend our lives, ruled by our fears.
In How the Fierce Handle Fear: Secrets to Succeeding in Challenging Times, Scott suggests that a “fierce” approach is called for. She has assembled an assortment of the most “fierce” and successful business and life coaches, including Donald Trump, Jack Canfield, and Raychelle LeBlanc to share their tools for triumphing over the same fears that keep many of us from realizing our greatest potential. Our ability to cultivate fearless behavior may well prove to be the measure of our courage. This collection of 22 essays is the recipe for achieving true success and reaching our highest goals.
Raychelle started a career in entertainment in 1995 in the city of San Diego, California. Being a strong networker and seeing a need for connectedness among industry professionals, Raychelle graciously accepted numerous invitations to speak on panels and at workshops about how to transition from where you are to where you want to be. She writes about her personal challenges with bouts of anxiety and panic attacks and shares practical steps that can assist anyone in overcoming fear. She is the founder of SheNotes Entertainment, a boutique PR,Marketing and Special Events firm and the “Cake Everyday Coaching Circle” which focuses on breakthroughs by coaching her clients to indentifying things in life to celebrate daily.
For more info: http://www.cakeeveryday.net/
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
How To Stop Cravings From Controlling Your Life
During my 9 week journey to wellness, I have to say that one of THE most difficult parts was to deal with my cravings. I came across this article on Selfgrowth.com (one of my favorites sites) and thought it was worthy of sharing. Enjoy~
P.S. I am down 2 1/2 pant sizes and about 30lbs. I feel great! So take that CRAVINGS!!! LOL.
:-)
Raychelle
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Craving (Krey-ving)- noungreat or eager desire; yearning
……….sound familiar???
Almost everyone I know seems to be on a diet. They are changing their eating habits and making a concerted effort to cut out the bad things which were habitual and eat all the healthy things that they have read will make them thinner. This can be torturous, I know from past experience. When you love eating something and then suddenly it’s not allowed it seems unfair and that can turn into a craving. Dieters are focused on what they should or shouldn’t be eating and avoiding those naughty “X” foods. There is a abundance of confusing and seemingly contradictory advice out there too, it can be hard to know what to eat and when to eat it. I propose that the question we should be asking ourselves relating to food before the what, the when and the how ….……is the WHY???
WHY DO WE REALLY EAT??
Have you ever thought WHY you love food “X” so much?? Take a moment and actually consider;
WHY DO YOU EAT?How do you see eating?Why do you eat what you do?What purpose does it serve?
For some reason these questions are actually quite difficult for a lot of people to answer. Eating is something we do several times a day, it’s part of our daily routine and is constantly on our minds at some level and yet very rarely do we consider the actual WHY? behind eating.
ATTITUDES TO EATING
Well if we go back to basics then the reason we eat is to survive. Food on a primeval level gave us the energy we needed to live. That transferred to a modern day context means that food gets us through our day and if we do it right then it keeps us alert, energetic and ready to take on any challenge. Somewhere along the line that attitude changed. Food is now seen as a pleasure giver and something that we can indulge ourselves in. It provides instant gratification and a feel good factor, be it only for a short amount of time. Food has been developed, augmented, processed and heavily marketed to accentuate that image too.
HOW TO STOP THAT CRAVING CYCLE
Here is an alternative view on food that harks back that primeval level and can help revolutionise your attitude to food and change your diet for the better. Consider food as a fuel that is used to build and support your body which houses your very soul and being.You have one chance at life and your body is the vessel which will take you through it. There isn’t the option to just treat it badly, throw it away and buy a new one like you might a set of clothes. If you respect and love yourself then you must treat your body to reflect that attitude by feeding it the essential nutrients it needs to function correctly.
Basically we must change our attitude to eating to one that considers what we put in our body and whether it is going to be beneficial to our health. Be true to this philosophy and your cravings will seem irrelevant and will stop dominating your thoughts. The craving will turn from a forbidden fruit into a perfectly justifiable occasional treat and the gratification you get from creating a healthy, fit body will far out-weigh the temporary pleasure of indulging in that craving. Food “X” will turn into food “WHY?” and a healthier, happier YOU will be the result.
Author Bio
Nick Randall is a Personal Trainer with PLAY - Fun, Fitness and Performance based on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. I am very passionate about healthy eating, exercise and overall well being and my life revolves around keeping the health of myself and others in the best condition possible. I love writing about these subjects and as a result my work comes straight from the heart and is normally just general thoughts and musings put down onto paper.
Other interests include golf, surfing, reading, chess and watching practiacally all forms of sport on TV!
For more articles, videos, pics and info please check out our website at www.playfitness.com.au
P.S. I am down 2 1/2 pant sizes and about 30lbs. I feel great! So take that CRAVINGS!!! LOL.
:-)
Raychelle
*********************
Craving (Krey-ving)- noungreat or eager desire; yearning
……….sound familiar???
Almost everyone I know seems to be on a diet. They are changing their eating habits and making a concerted effort to cut out the bad things which were habitual and eat all the healthy things that they have read will make them thinner. This can be torturous, I know from past experience. When you love eating something and then suddenly it’s not allowed it seems unfair and that can turn into a craving. Dieters are focused on what they should or shouldn’t be eating and avoiding those naughty “X” foods. There is a abundance of confusing and seemingly contradictory advice out there too, it can be hard to know what to eat and when to eat it. I propose that the question we should be asking ourselves relating to food before the what, the when and the how ….……is the WHY???
WHY DO WE REALLY EAT??
Have you ever thought WHY you love food “X” so much?? Take a moment and actually consider;
WHY DO YOU EAT?How do you see eating?Why do you eat what you do?What purpose does it serve?
For some reason these questions are actually quite difficult for a lot of people to answer. Eating is something we do several times a day, it’s part of our daily routine and is constantly on our minds at some level and yet very rarely do we consider the actual WHY? behind eating.
ATTITUDES TO EATING
Well if we go back to basics then the reason we eat is to survive. Food on a primeval level gave us the energy we needed to live. That transferred to a modern day context means that food gets us through our day and if we do it right then it keeps us alert, energetic and ready to take on any challenge. Somewhere along the line that attitude changed. Food is now seen as a pleasure giver and something that we can indulge ourselves in. It provides instant gratification and a feel good factor, be it only for a short amount of time. Food has been developed, augmented, processed and heavily marketed to accentuate that image too.
HOW TO STOP THAT CRAVING CYCLE
Here is an alternative view on food that harks back that primeval level and can help revolutionise your attitude to food and change your diet for the better. Consider food as a fuel that is used to build and support your body which houses your very soul and being.You have one chance at life and your body is the vessel which will take you through it. There isn’t the option to just treat it badly, throw it away and buy a new one like you might a set of clothes. If you respect and love yourself then you must treat your body to reflect that attitude by feeding it the essential nutrients it needs to function correctly.
Basically we must change our attitude to eating to one that considers what we put in our body and whether it is going to be beneficial to our health. Be true to this philosophy and your cravings will seem irrelevant and will stop dominating your thoughts. The craving will turn from a forbidden fruit into a perfectly justifiable occasional treat and the gratification you get from creating a healthy, fit body will far out-weigh the temporary pleasure of indulging in that craving. Food “X” will turn into food “WHY?” and a healthier, happier YOU will be the result.
Author Bio
Nick Randall is a Personal Trainer with PLAY - Fun, Fitness and Performance based on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. I am very passionate about healthy eating, exercise and overall well being and my life revolves around keeping the health of myself and others in the best condition possible. I love writing about these subjects and as a result my work comes straight from the heart and is normally just general thoughts and musings put down onto paper.
Other interests include golf, surfing, reading, chess and watching practiacally all forms of sport on TV!
For more articles, videos, pics and info please check out our website at www.playfitness.com.au
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Trust In Relationships
By Kim Olver as seen on SelfGrowth.com
We have been taught to believe trust is a commodity to be earned by others. Once they have passed certain tests, then we feel safe to extend our trust. I would like to entertain the idea that trust can be a verb, rather than a noun. It's a choice you make and says much more about you than it does the person to whom you are extending that trust.
When you are involved in a relationship and you say you trust that person, it is more than a noun. It's not just a thing you extend to a person like a gift--it is followed up with behaviors--things you do and things you don't do.
When you trust someone, you know he or she will do the right thing. You know they have their affairs (no pun intended) under control. They are faithful and loyal. You don't need constant reassurance of this--you just know.
What you don't do is constantly grill a person about where he or she is and with whom he or she is spending time. You don't have him or her followed looking for proof of infidelity. You don't snoop around in his or her personal belongings or private places. You trust that he or she can be trusted.
Trusting has so much more to do with who you are as a person than it does with who your partner is. When you are secure in yourself and know that you are worthy to receive love, then it is natural to trust.
The Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction says that if you look at life and see positive things then you will attract more of that positive energy into your life and vice versa.
If you always find yourself in relationships where you have been disappointed and lied to, ask yourself what it is about you that brings dishonorable people into your life. I'm not in any way blaming you for your misfortune, but I know people attract what they think about.
If you want more trust in your life, you have to be more trusting and more worthy of trust. You can't get from others what you don't possess in yourself. You must ask yourself, "Am I a trustworthy person? Does my partner realize that I have integrity and can be trusted? Do I extend trust to him or her?"
Of course, there will inevitably be someone you trusted who didn't deserve it, but don't allow that to shake the foundation of your self-confidence. It is right to trust the person with whom you are involved. If he or she is undeserving of your trust, in time this will be revealed to you and then you can move on and forgive--whether or not you choose to stay with the person. It does no good to stay if the trust is forever gone.
Beyond Lost Trust
I was recently talking to one of my clients about her readiness to begin a new relationship. This woman, Susan, had been divorced for about five years and believed she was ready for a new dating relationship in her life but nothing was happening for her.I asked her if there was something holding her back. She is an attractive and fun-loving person. I suggested that maybe her ex-husband was still holding too much power over her emotions to allow her to engage in a relationship with someone new.
She thought about that and realized that what really happened is that when her husband had an affair with a much younger woman, it totally shook her self-esteem. If she doesn't like herself, how can someone else be attracted to her?
So often, when our trust is shattered, we tend to look at ourselves. What's wrong with me? Why did someone I love betray me? Why didn't I see it? Instead, we need to look at the character flaw in the other person. When someone makes a promise to another and breaks it, then that is a flaw in them, not you.
Trusting really comes down to which is most important to you--trust or self-protection? If you are more concerned with keeping yourself safe, you probably won't trust because you are afraid of being hurt. However, can you really protect yourself? Won't you still be hurt to learn of a loved one's deception? Without trust, you will never achieve that level of intimacy a trusting relationship provides. What will you really lose by trusting?
The most important thing, though, is to not lose respect for yourself. You are a worthy person. Spend some time engaging in some self-nurturing behavior. Learn to love yourself again. Your self-esteem cannot be based on the frailties of another person.
I have two questions. Do you want to be in a relationship with someone whom you can't trust? And do you want to be in a relationship where you are behaving as a jealous, crazy person?
Trust is Multi-Level
The trust one needs in a relationship is multi-level. At the base level, there is a trust in your partner. Your partner may deserve your trust or he or she may not. You have no control over that at all. If a person is unworthy of your trust, that in no way diminishes you.
At the next level is a trust in oneself. At this level, it is important to trust your own instincts in people. You may not always be right. People are very good at deception if they want to be. However, if you trust in yourself and your good judgment, when you make a mistake you won't be devastated. You just realize that you were involved with a person who was a master of deception and you move on undaunted but perhaps a bit wiser.
Finally, there is trust in the universal order of things--a divine spirit, if you will. If you have total and complete trust in the Universal Spirit or your Higher Power then that trust will never be betrayed. The Universal Spirit will always provide you with what you need whenever you have a need.
Have you lost your trust? Do you want to get it back? Let go of the wrong that was done, trust in yourself again and ultimately trust in the Universal Spirit to provide you what you need when you need it. You will discover a sense of peace and calm that will sustain you through the difficult and lonely times.
Learn more about improving your relationships with our Relationships from the Inside Out Tip Sheet. **
About the Author:
Kim Olver is a life and relationship coach. Her mission is to help people get along better with the important people in their lives, including themselves. She teaches people how to live from the inside out by empowering them to focus on the things they can change. She in an internationally recognized speaker, having worked in Australia, Europe and Africa, as well as all over the United States and Canada. She is the creator of the new, revolutionary process called Inside Out Empowerment based on Dr. William Glasser's Choice Theory. She is a public speaker and provides workshops in the areas of relationships, parenting, and a variety of self-growth topics. She is the author of Leveraging Diversity at Work and the forthcoming book, Secrets of Successful Relationships. She co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard, Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen and Byron Katie, entitled 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life. She works with individuals, couples, parents, social service agencies, schools, corporations and the military--anyone who will benefit from gaining more effective control over their lives. She has consulted on relationships, parenting, self-development, training, leadership development, diversity, treatment programs and management styles.
We have been taught to believe trust is a commodity to be earned by others. Once they have passed certain tests, then we feel safe to extend our trust. I would like to entertain the idea that trust can be a verb, rather than a noun. It's a choice you make and says much more about you than it does the person to whom you are extending that trust.
When you are involved in a relationship and you say you trust that person, it is more than a noun. It's not just a thing you extend to a person like a gift--it is followed up with behaviors--things you do and things you don't do.
When you trust someone, you know he or she will do the right thing. You know they have their affairs (no pun intended) under control. They are faithful and loyal. You don't need constant reassurance of this--you just know.
What you don't do is constantly grill a person about where he or she is and with whom he or she is spending time. You don't have him or her followed looking for proof of infidelity. You don't snoop around in his or her personal belongings or private places. You trust that he or she can be trusted.
Trusting has so much more to do with who you are as a person than it does with who your partner is. When you are secure in yourself and know that you are worthy to receive love, then it is natural to trust.
The Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction says that if you look at life and see positive things then you will attract more of that positive energy into your life and vice versa.
If you always find yourself in relationships where you have been disappointed and lied to, ask yourself what it is about you that brings dishonorable people into your life. I'm not in any way blaming you for your misfortune, but I know people attract what they think about.
If you want more trust in your life, you have to be more trusting and more worthy of trust. You can't get from others what you don't possess in yourself. You must ask yourself, "Am I a trustworthy person? Does my partner realize that I have integrity and can be trusted? Do I extend trust to him or her?"
Of course, there will inevitably be someone you trusted who didn't deserve it, but don't allow that to shake the foundation of your self-confidence. It is right to trust the person with whom you are involved. If he or she is undeserving of your trust, in time this will be revealed to you and then you can move on and forgive--whether or not you choose to stay with the person. It does no good to stay if the trust is forever gone.
Beyond Lost Trust
I was recently talking to one of my clients about her readiness to begin a new relationship. This woman, Susan, had been divorced for about five years and believed she was ready for a new dating relationship in her life but nothing was happening for her.I asked her if there was something holding her back. She is an attractive and fun-loving person. I suggested that maybe her ex-husband was still holding too much power over her emotions to allow her to engage in a relationship with someone new.
She thought about that and realized that what really happened is that when her husband had an affair with a much younger woman, it totally shook her self-esteem. If she doesn't like herself, how can someone else be attracted to her?
So often, when our trust is shattered, we tend to look at ourselves. What's wrong with me? Why did someone I love betray me? Why didn't I see it? Instead, we need to look at the character flaw in the other person. When someone makes a promise to another and breaks it, then that is a flaw in them, not you.
Trusting really comes down to which is most important to you--trust or self-protection? If you are more concerned with keeping yourself safe, you probably won't trust because you are afraid of being hurt. However, can you really protect yourself? Won't you still be hurt to learn of a loved one's deception? Without trust, you will never achieve that level of intimacy a trusting relationship provides. What will you really lose by trusting?
The most important thing, though, is to not lose respect for yourself. You are a worthy person. Spend some time engaging in some self-nurturing behavior. Learn to love yourself again. Your self-esteem cannot be based on the frailties of another person.
I have two questions. Do you want to be in a relationship with someone whom you can't trust? And do you want to be in a relationship where you are behaving as a jealous, crazy person?
Trust is Multi-Level
The trust one needs in a relationship is multi-level. At the base level, there is a trust in your partner. Your partner may deserve your trust or he or she may not. You have no control over that at all. If a person is unworthy of your trust, that in no way diminishes you.
At the next level is a trust in oneself. At this level, it is important to trust your own instincts in people. You may not always be right. People are very good at deception if they want to be. However, if you trust in yourself and your good judgment, when you make a mistake you won't be devastated. You just realize that you were involved with a person who was a master of deception and you move on undaunted but perhaps a bit wiser.
Finally, there is trust in the universal order of things--a divine spirit, if you will. If you have total and complete trust in the Universal Spirit or your Higher Power then that trust will never be betrayed. The Universal Spirit will always provide you with what you need whenever you have a need.
Have you lost your trust? Do you want to get it back? Let go of the wrong that was done, trust in yourself again and ultimately trust in the Universal Spirit to provide you what you need when you need it. You will discover a sense of peace and calm that will sustain you through the difficult and lonely times.
Learn more about improving your relationships with our Relationships from the Inside Out Tip Sheet. **
About the Author:
Kim Olver is a life and relationship coach. Her mission is to help people get along better with the important people in their lives, including themselves. She teaches people how to live from the inside out by empowering them to focus on the things they can change. She in an internationally recognized speaker, having worked in Australia, Europe and Africa, as well as all over the United States and Canada. She is the creator of the new, revolutionary process called Inside Out Empowerment based on Dr. William Glasser's Choice Theory. She is a public speaker and provides workshops in the areas of relationships, parenting, and a variety of self-growth topics. She is the author of Leveraging Diversity at Work and the forthcoming book, Secrets of Successful Relationships. She co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard, Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen and Byron Katie, entitled 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life. She works with individuals, couples, parents, social service agencies, schools, corporations and the military--anyone who will benefit from gaining more effective control over their lives. She has consulted on relationships, parenting, self-development, training, leadership development, diversity, treatment programs and management styles.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Happy Mid Year!
Mid Year check in!!!!
What is one thing that you set out to change or accomplish at the top of the year that you have YET to do?? Is it costing you anything ie: health, money, relationships?
Often times out resolutions fall by the waistside mid before Valentines Day. WHY this happens it not important. What is important is that whenever you choose you can go right back to attending to what you want!
Stay tuned for the Cake EveryDay Coaching calls to help you get back on track! :-)
What is one thing that you set out to change or accomplish at the top of the year that you have YET to do?? Is it costing you anything ie: health, money, relationships?
Often times out resolutions fall by the waistside mid before Valentines Day. WHY this happens it not important. What is important is that whenever you choose you can go right back to attending to what you want!
Stay tuned for the Cake EveryDay Coaching calls to help you get back on track! :-)
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
3 Basic Steps to Conflict Resolution - By Kealah Parkinson
Are you afraid of conflict? You're not alone. It's human nature to avoid situations that make us uncomfortable. And today, as jobs become more precious and tensions rise in the work place, conflict creates an even bigger stress load (at best) and irreparable damage to our jobs and relationships (at worst).
I'm a Communications Coach, and these days I'm seeing clients struggling to break out of emotions that keep them from freely speaking their truth. After I've helped them to identify what emotions they're feeling and when-as well as how emotional overload blocks them from success-we take a look together at ways they can practice using their new skills.
Conflict resolution provides the perfect opportunity. Starting small (by addressing a situation that irks you, for example) is a good way to begin your practice. Let's say you have a co-worker who really gets under your skin. He's a guy who pops his head into your work space several times a day for no particular reason. He disrespects your time and can't seem to take a hint.
What do you do?
First, get a handle on everything you've been feeling around the situation by applying self-honesty. Then move into these basic steps of conflict resolution:
1. OPEN YOUR EYES
Although maintaining eye contact isn't easy for everyone, most people prefer it. It shows a level of trust and respect. Looking your co-worker in the eye when he interrupts you this time gives him your full attention (maybe something you've avoided in the past), and demonstrates patience. Be sure to cultivate this patience by paying attention to your body-and regulating your breathing if needed-so that you avoid making eye contact that's intimidating or otherwise threatening.
2. OPEN YOUR EARS
Listening is crucial to conversation, especially when emotions come into play. It's too easy to misinterpret what's being said when you're overly emotional. The brain can only handle so much at once.
It may be tempting to begin speaking straight away, in order to get the topic out on the table upfront. However, truly successful conflict resolution requires you to be a receiver first and a mouth piece second. There are many ways you can continue to demonstrate patience and mentally prepare yourself by being fully present in the moment as it arises.
Active listening is a great way to put your co-worker (and yourself!) at ease in this scenario.
Examples of active listening include nodding your head, smiling or frowning when appropriate, and responding with phrases like, "I see," or "Mmm-hmmm." An advanced active listening technique, called mirroring, helps you to further sift through the information your colleague is sharing. This is key when you're feeling impatient or otherwise emotional inside and may not be processing info. correctly. In mirroring, you repeat back what the other person has said or sometimes even what she or he seems to be saying "between the lines," as in this sample conversation:
CO-WORKER: (blathers on about his morning)
YOU: (evenly or with empathy) It sounds like you've had a very busy morning.
CO-WORKER: Oh, let me tell you another thing, too-!
YOU: I'm sorry to interrupt your story, but I do have get back to work. Could we finish this conversation another time?
CO-WORKER: (sarcastically) Oh, well, excuse me! What are you working on that's so important, anyway? (half-jokingly) Top secret?
YOU: It sounds like I offended you.
3. OPEN YOUR HEART
While staying as unemotional, or calm, as possible is important in conflict resolution, it's doubly as important to generate empathy for the person you're facing. Sometimes it's hard to find even an ounce of compassion for the one you're in conflict with, but there is a shortcut to this. Look for common ground; if you have to, start with the very issue you're arguing over. After all, one thing you can say for certain about this person is that you both feel passionate about what's at stake!
In the case of your annoying co-worker, you can know that you both like being in your work space (albeit for different reasons), and each of you wants more of YOUR particular time. When you open your heart to your co-worker from this point of view, you're more apt to be amused and more easily relate. And when you open your heart to yourself, likewise, you're sure to protect your own boundaries and goals as the conversation progresses.
Making good eye contact, patiently listening to really discern what's being said, and employing empathy to find common ground are the basic tenets of conflict resolution, big and small. Use these three basic steps to walk your way through controversy and find peace for yourself.** To comment on this article or to read comments about this article,go here.
About the Author:Kealah (KEE-la) Parkinson is a Communications Coach and the creator of the Speak Your Truth life communications course. Her course e-workbook can be downloaded by anyone at http://www.speak-your-truth.com. She blogs weekly at http://www.BeyondTalk.blogspot.com.
I'm a Communications Coach, and these days I'm seeing clients struggling to break out of emotions that keep them from freely speaking their truth. After I've helped them to identify what emotions they're feeling and when-as well as how emotional overload blocks them from success-we take a look together at ways they can practice using their new skills.
Conflict resolution provides the perfect opportunity. Starting small (by addressing a situation that irks you, for example) is a good way to begin your practice. Let's say you have a co-worker who really gets under your skin. He's a guy who pops his head into your work space several times a day for no particular reason. He disrespects your time and can't seem to take a hint.
What do you do?
First, get a handle on everything you've been feeling around the situation by applying self-honesty. Then move into these basic steps of conflict resolution:
1. OPEN YOUR EYES
Although maintaining eye contact isn't easy for everyone, most people prefer it. It shows a level of trust and respect. Looking your co-worker in the eye when he interrupts you this time gives him your full attention (maybe something you've avoided in the past), and demonstrates patience. Be sure to cultivate this patience by paying attention to your body-and regulating your breathing if needed-so that you avoid making eye contact that's intimidating or otherwise threatening.
2. OPEN YOUR EARS
Listening is crucial to conversation, especially when emotions come into play. It's too easy to misinterpret what's being said when you're overly emotional. The brain can only handle so much at once.
It may be tempting to begin speaking straight away, in order to get the topic out on the table upfront. However, truly successful conflict resolution requires you to be a receiver first and a mouth piece second. There are many ways you can continue to demonstrate patience and mentally prepare yourself by being fully present in the moment as it arises.
Active listening is a great way to put your co-worker (and yourself!) at ease in this scenario.
Examples of active listening include nodding your head, smiling or frowning when appropriate, and responding with phrases like, "I see," or "Mmm-hmmm." An advanced active listening technique, called mirroring, helps you to further sift through the information your colleague is sharing. This is key when you're feeling impatient or otherwise emotional inside and may not be processing info. correctly. In mirroring, you repeat back what the other person has said or sometimes even what she or he seems to be saying "between the lines," as in this sample conversation:
CO-WORKER: (blathers on about his morning)
YOU: (evenly or with empathy) It sounds like you've had a very busy morning.
CO-WORKER: Oh, let me tell you another thing, too-!
YOU: I'm sorry to interrupt your story, but I do have get back to work. Could we finish this conversation another time?
CO-WORKER: (sarcastically) Oh, well, excuse me! What are you working on that's so important, anyway? (half-jokingly) Top secret?
YOU: It sounds like I offended you.
3. OPEN YOUR HEART
While staying as unemotional, or calm, as possible is important in conflict resolution, it's doubly as important to generate empathy for the person you're facing. Sometimes it's hard to find even an ounce of compassion for the one you're in conflict with, but there is a shortcut to this. Look for common ground; if you have to, start with the very issue you're arguing over. After all, one thing you can say for certain about this person is that you both feel passionate about what's at stake!
In the case of your annoying co-worker, you can know that you both like being in your work space (albeit for different reasons), and each of you wants more of YOUR particular time. When you open your heart to your co-worker from this point of view, you're more apt to be amused and more easily relate. And when you open your heart to yourself, likewise, you're sure to protect your own boundaries and goals as the conversation progresses.
Making good eye contact, patiently listening to really discern what's being said, and employing empathy to find common ground are the basic tenets of conflict resolution, big and small. Use these three basic steps to walk your way through controversy and find peace for yourself.** To comment on this article or to read comments about this article,go here.
About the Author:Kealah (KEE-la) Parkinson is a Communications Coach and the creator of the Speak Your Truth life communications course. Her course e-workbook can be downloaded by anyone at http://www.speak-your-truth.com. She blogs weekly at http://www.BeyondTalk.blogspot.com.
Monday, May 3, 2010
50 Affirmations to Raise Your Self-Esteem
I ran across this article today that has tons of great affirmations. As we know, we are what we say we are and these are great reminders that we are all magnificant creatures filled with purpose! Pick one or two or three repeat it throughout the day. Be mindful of what feelings and thoughts come up when you say great things about yourself. :-)
Enjoy~
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Are you ready to feel good about yourself? That is the key to health, happiness, fulfilling relationships, and success.
Negative thoughts hurt your self-esteem and positive thoughts help you feel good. To raise your self-esteem, say, sing, or write the following 50 affirmations (positive thoughts) until they become part of your automatic thinking. It is even more powerful if you add your name:
.1 I, your name, am okay even when I am scared.
2. I, ____________, am a worthwhile person.
3. I, ____________, am important.
4. I, ____________, am good enough.
5. I, ____________, am okay.
6. I, ____________, am lovable.
7. I, ____________, am attractive.
8. I, ____________, am intelligent.
9. I, ____________, am creative and intuitive.
10. I, ____________, am competent and talented.
11. I, ____________, am a good person.
12. I, ____________, am wanted and I belong.
13. I, ____________, trust my decisions.
14. I, ____________, accept all my feelings.
15. I, ____________, am expressing my feelings in healthy ways.
16. I, ____________, am releasing my anger into a pillow and others and I are safe.
17. I, ____________, forgive myself for all my mistakes.
18. I, ____________, am forgiving others for all their mistakes.
19. I, ____________, am saying "no" and I am okay.
20. I, ____________, am self-caring and I am there for others.
21. I, ____________, am capable of taking care of myself.
22. I, ____________, am taking control of my life and seeing all of my choices.
23. I, ____________, am taking responsibility for my happiness.
24. I, ____________, am communicating honestly and clearly what I want and need.
25. I, ____________, am listening to what others want and creating win-win solutions.
26. I, ____________, am courageously facing the unknown, even though I am scared.
27. I, ____________, am allowing myself an abundance of love and prosperity.
28. I, ____________, see myself attractive, happy, and healthy.
29. I, ____________, am slim and in control of what I eat and drink.
30. I, ____________, am visualizing myself in a successful career.
31. I, ____________, am successful and people are very happy for me.
32. I, ____________, am modeling success for many people and I'm loved and safe.
33. I, ____________, am successful in my career and in my relationships.
34. I, ____________, am more successful than my parents and they love me.
35. I, ____________, am successful, because I want to be.
36. I, ____________, am prosperous and I am a good, honest person.
37. I, ____________, have an abundance of money and people want to be with me because they like me.
38. I, ____________, am successful and I have enough time for my loved ones and myself.
39. I, ____________, am allowing others to support and care about me.
40. I, ____________, am in a loving relationship and I am free to be me.
41. I, ____________, am in a lasting, fulfilling relationship.
42. I, ____________, am taking time to relax and play and I am productive.
43. I, ____________, am doing things effortlessly.
44. I, ____________, am taking total responsibility for my life and I am having fun.
45. I, ____________, am only responsible for my thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
46. I, ____________, like myself.
47. I, ____________, love myself.
48. I, ____________, feel peacefully powerful.
49. I, ____________, am creating what I want in my life.
50. I, ____________, believe that I deserve it all.You sure do! Go for it!
Article Source: http://www.wellnessarticles.net
©2007 Helene Rothschild, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, speaker, and author. The article is excerpts from her new book, "ALL YOU NEED IS HART!”
She offers phone sessions, teleclasses, books, e-books, MP3 audios, tapes, posters, independent studies, and a free newsletter. www.lovetopeace.com ,
Enjoy~
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Are you ready to feel good about yourself? That is the key to health, happiness, fulfilling relationships, and success.
Negative thoughts hurt your self-esteem and positive thoughts help you feel good. To raise your self-esteem, say, sing, or write the following 50 affirmations (positive thoughts) until they become part of your automatic thinking. It is even more powerful if you add your name:
.1 I, your name, am okay even when I am scared.
2. I, ____________, am a worthwhile person.
3. I, ____________, am important.
4. I, ____________, am good enough.
5. I, ____________, am okay.
6. I, ____________, am lovable.
7. I, ____________, am attractive.
8. I, ____________, am intelligent.
9. I, ____________, am creative and intuitive.
10. I, ____________, am competent and talented.
11. I, ____________, am a good person.
12. I, ____________, am wanted and I belong.
13. I, ____________, trust my decisions.
14. I, ____________, accept all my feelings.
15. I, ____________, am expressing my feelings in healthy ways.
16. I, ____________, am releasing my anger into a pillow and others and I are safe.
17. I, ____________, forgive myself for all my mistakes.
18. I, ____________, am forgiving others for all their mistakes.
19. I, ____________, am saying "no" and I am okay.
20. I, ____________, am self-caring and I am there for others.
21. I, ____________, am capable of taking care of myself.
22. I, ____________, am taking control of my life and seeing all of my choices.
23. I, ____________, am taking responsibility for my happiness.
24. I, ____________, am communicating honestly and clearly what I want and need.
25. I, ____________, am listening to what others want and creating win-win solutions.
26. I, ____________, am courageously facing the unknown, even though I am scared.
27. I, ____________, am allowing myself an abundance of love and prosperity.
28. I, ____________, see myself attractive, happy, and healthy.
29. I, ____________, am slim and in control of what I eat and drink.
30. I, ____________, am visualizing myself in a successful career.
31. I, ____________, am successful and people are very happy for me.
32. I, ____________, am modeling success for many people and I'm loved and safe.
33. I, ____________, am successful in my career and in my relationships.
34. I, ____________, am more successful than my parents and they love me.
35. I, ____________, am successful, because I want to be.
36. I, ____________, am prosperous and I am a good, honest person.
37. I, ____________, have an abundance of money and people want to be with me because they like me.
38. I, ____________, am successful and I have enough time for my loved ones and myself.
39. I, ____________, am allowing others to support and care about me.
40. I, ____________, am in a loving relationship and I am free to be me.
41. I, ____________, am in a lasting, fulfilling relationship.
42. I, ____________, am taking time to relax and play and I am productive.
43. I, ____________, am doing things effortlessly.
44. I, ____________, am taking total responsibility for my life and I am having fun.
45. I, ____________, am only responsible for my thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
46. I, ____________, like myself.
47. I, ____________, love myself.
48. I, ____________, feel peacefully powerful.
49. I, ____________, am creating what I want in my life.
50. I, ____________, believe that I deserve it all.You sure do! Go for it!
Article Source: http://www.wellnessarticles.net
©2007 Helene Rothschild, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, speaker, and author. The article is excerpts from her new book, "ALL YOU NEED IS HART!”
She offers phone sessions, teleclasses, books, e-books, MP3 audios, tapes, posters, independent studies, and a free newsletter. www.lovetopeace.com ,
Friday, April 16, 2010
The 3 P’s of Personal Branding: Personality, Purpose & Passion!
By Kelly Green
I have been working feverishly the last few weeks preparing for my upcoming Personal Brand Blueprint workshop at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. While I’m very excited to be doing this, I’m also a bit nervous. Like most coaches and consultants who create their own content, I’m second guessing my programs. Am I giving enough information? Too much information? Will the audience find the subject useful? My friend Lisa Angelettie says that I suffer from ”analysis paralysis”! That’s when you over- analyze something so much, to the point where you don’t move for fear of making a mistake. (I admit, I do!) But instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, I need to take a page from my own program and trust my Personal Brand.
I have been working feverishly the last few weeks preparing for my upcoming Personal Brand Blueprint workshop at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. While I’m very excited to be doing this, I’m also a bit nervous. Like most coaches and consultants who create their own content, I’m second guessing my programs. Am I giving enough information? Too much information? Will the audience find the subject useful? My friend Lisa Angelettie says that I suffer from ”analysis paralysis”! That’s when you over- analyze something so much, to the point where you don’t move for fear of making a mistake. (I admit, I do!) But instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, I need to take a page from my own program and trust my Personal Brand.The problem many of us run into is that when we over analyze ourselves, we expend a lot of unnecessary energy. Instead, we need to have faith in the process and believe that we already have the tools we need to move forward. So now, to prepare myself for the workshop, I am looking at my own Personal Brand Blueprint and following my three P’s of Personal Branding: personality, purpose and passion.
Whether you’re a coach, nurse, grad student or a stay-at-home mom, the most important ingredient of Personal Branding is to believe in your own product or service (otherwise known as yourself). If you don’t, how do you expect others to?!
The first step (which a lot of times gets overlooked when you’re trying to make an impression) is Personality.
In whatever you do, always bring your true personality to the table. Your personality is an authentic verification of who you are; it can not be questioned. By putting your personality into everything you do, your messages will remain consistent. Remember, most purchases, whether for a product or service, are made based on emotion. When your target audience connects with your personality, they are more likely to buy into what you are selling or at least become a follower.
Next, it’s important to have a Purpose for what you do.
That may sound obvious, but most of us go through our daily lives operating on what’s comfortable and familiar – leaving us feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. Instead we should be doing with intention. Set your intentions to have a more fulfilling life and live with a purpose. Once you’ve determined to do that, you plant in the minds of others exactly who you are, what you do best and how you can best benefit them.
Living with purpose also attracts like opportunities into your life. What do you want for your life? What do you want to be known for? How do you want to show up? By asking yourself these and other self-assessment questions, you begin to define your purpose and live a more authentic life.
Living with purpose also attracts like opportunities into your life. What do you want for your life? What do you want to be known for? How do you want to show up? By asking yourself these and other self-assessment questions, you begin to define your purpose and live a more authentic life.
And the last “P” of Personal Branding (and I think the most important) is Passion.
You MUST be passionate about your product or you will have a hard time conveying your message to anyone. Many people, me included, try to cast a wide net and see what we can catch. We throw it all out there and hope that one thing we say will land on at least one person. Not only are the chances of that happening very slim (I’ve since learned!) , but that one person is probably not your target. And that’s okay. It’s okay to not be all things to all people. Wouldn’t you rather have a client/ customer who’s looking for exactly what you’re offering?? That way you both benefit from the relationship.
Focusing on your passion(s), the content (message) should flow easily and you establish yourself as the expert. Try combining something you’re passionate about with your skill set and turn that into a career. Are you passionate about health and wellness and have a background in teaching? Why not become a health and wellness coach and develop instructional materials for clients and other coaches? Just an idea!
Remember, there are many facets to the Personal Branding process. The good news is we already have all the tools we need in our toolbox!
Happy Branding!
About The Personal Brand Blueprint
The Personal Brand Blueprint was created to instruct people, regardless of where they are in their lives t0 define, distinguish and deliver their Personal Brand in the most authentic, holistic way!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Oh No, NOT The Veggie Burgers!!!
I loooooove veggie burgers and now I am going to be forced to launch a fullscale investigation. Found this article on TheDailyNews.com.
Sheesh!
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Some veggie burgers found to contain harmful substance, hexane, used to process soy.
BY Tracy Miller
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Think you're being healthy by choosing a veggie burger instead of red meat? Think again.
In an effort to make their products as low-fat as possible, many veggie burger manufacturers are turning to a potentially harmful chemical, according to an investigation by the non-profit Cornucopia Institute.
Most non-organic veggie burgers contain hexane, a neurotoxin that's also a petroleum by-product of gasoline refining. Hexane is listed as a hazardous air pollutant with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to the report, which called hexane the "dirty little secret of the 'natural' soy foods industry."
To keep down the fat content of energy bars, veggie burgers and other products, food manufacturers submerge soybeans in a bath of hexane to separate them into soy oil, protein and fiber.
Products labeled "organic" aren't allowed to contain any hexane - but foods that are less than 100% organic, such as those labeled "made with organic ingredients," may contain the chemical.
Veggie burgers that are likely to contain hexane-extracted soy ingredients, according to the research, include popular brands such as Amy's Kitchen, Boca Burger (conventional), Garden Burger and Morningstar Farms, along with others.
Boca Burger and Morningstar burgers labeled "made with organic soy" are not produced using hexane.
The full list of veggie burger and nutrition bar brands researched can be found on page 37-38 of the report. Click here to read.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2010/04/14/2010-04-14_some_veggie_burgers_found_to_contain_harmful_substance_hexane_used_to_process_so.html#ixzz0lCdioDXa
Sheesh!
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Some veggie burgers found to contain harmful substance, hexane, used to process soy.
BY Tracy Miller
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Think you're being healthy by choosing a veggie burger instead of red meat? Think again.
In an effort to make their products as low-fat as possible, many veggie burger manufacturers are turning to a potentially harmful chemical, according to an investigation by the non-profit Cornucopia Institute.
Most non-organic veggie burgers contain hexane, a neurotoxin that's also a petroleum by-product of gasoline refining. Hexane is listed as a hazardous air pollutant with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to the report, which called hexane the "dirty little secret of the 'natural' soy foods industry."
To keep down the fat content of energy bars, veggie burgers and other products, food manufacturers submerge soybeans in a bath of hexane to separate them into soy oil, protein and fiber.
Products labeled "organic" aren't allowed to contain any hexane - but foods that are less than 100% organic, such as those labeled "made with organic ingredients," may contain the chemical.
Veggie burgers that are likely to contain hexane-extracted soy ingredients, according to the research, include popular brands such as Amy's Kitchen, Boca Burger (conventional), Garden Burger and Morningstar Farms, along with others.
Boca Burger and Morningstar burgers labeled "made with organic soy" are not produced using hexane.
The full list of veggie burger and nutrition bar brands researched can be found on page 37-38 of the report. Click here to read.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2010/04/14/2010-04-14_some_veggie_burgers_found_to_contain_harmful_substance_hexane_used_to_process_so.html#ixzz0lCdioDXa
Why Laughing Is Good For Your Well Being
From Ladies Who Launch
The power of laughing as a catalyst for happy thoughts is not a best kept secret, but if you’re like me, laughter can get lost in day to day pressures.
In his book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Richard Carlson tells us “not to sweat the small stuff” and then “it’s all small stuff.” The truth is, we can only laugh when we lighten our mindset, stop taking ourselves too seriously and come to terms with the fact that “our work is never done”, “our lists are never complete” and “our problems are never solved.”
If we make room for a lighter way of thinking, we clear the space for a few laughs, allowing humor to surface naturally. If you’re having trouble doing this, try doing the inverse. Here’s how: Just start smiling, then start laughing. Acting “as if” is a great way to open up the possibilities. Experts say that even a fake smile can impact your thoughts positively. I’d like to suggest that we integrate smiling, laughter and humor into our daily lives as much as possible. Perhaps this effort will raise the collective consciousness towards higher levels of well being, resulting in ongoing positive shifts for us all.
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Ladies Who Launch is the first new media company to provide resources and connections for women entrepreneurs.
http://www.ladieswholaunch.com/
The power of laughing as a catalyst for happy thoughts is not a best kept secret, but if you’re like me, laughter can get lost in day to day pressures.
In his book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Richard Carlson tells us “not to sweat the small stuff” and then “it’s all small stuff.” The truth is, we can only laugh when we lighten our mindset, stop taking ourselves too seriously and come to terms with the fact that “our work is never done”, “our lists are never complete” and “our problems are never solved.”
If we make room for a lighter way of thinking, we clear the space for a few laughs, allowing humor to surface naturally. If you’re having trouble doing this, try doing the inverse. Here’s how: Just start smiling, then start laughing. Acting “as if” is a great way to open up the possibilities. Experts say that even a fake smile can impact your thoughts positively. I’d like to suggest that we integrate smiling, laughter and humor into our daily lives as much as possible. Perhaps this effort will raise the collective consciousness towards higher levels of well being, resulting in ongoing positive shifts for us all.
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Ladies Who Launch is the first new media company to provide resources and connections for women entrepreneurs.
http://www.ladieswholaunch.com/
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
My Sprinkles Are The Best!
I love my SPIRNKLES!
One of my favorite SPRINKLES, Donna Jackson, stopped by my office today to drop off 3 of her fantastic hand crafted necklaces! No special occasion, just because. I couldn't stop smiling and was reminded why I appreciate my friends so much. They are the perfect topping to any cake.
As you go through your day to day don't forget your friends and loved ones. You never know how a call or a "thinking of you" email or card can brighten someone's day.
Believe it or not the best time to do this is when YOU are having a bad day. It allows you to shift the negative energy away from yourself. Be prepared to accept the love that will come back to you from this random act of kindness. It really is the best.
BTW, these lovely handcrafted necklaces are $7 and are the perfect gift. They certainly made my day. :-)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Difference between Allopathic and Holistic Medicine
By: Mercedes Aspland
You may hear various difference terms when looking at treatments for your conditions. Two of the most common forms of treatment are allopathic and holistic medicine. In this article we will consider what each of these types of medicines are, where you will hear them mentioned and also what the significant differences between them are.
What is Allopathic Medicine?
Allopathic medicine is a term that is used to describe medical practice where a condition is treated with a medication that is designed to kill the illness. This may sound very familiar to you and it is largely because most of conventional medicine is effectively allopathic. You doctor will not tell you he is using allopathic medicine however that is what he is doing. You are more likely to hear the term when you visit a homeopath and that is largely because the differences are marked. In homeopathic medicine you will be given a substance that contains similar elements to your condition rather than those picked to kill it.
What is Holistic Medicine?
Holistic medicine is again quite a general term but it is a form of therapy that treats the person as a whole. Many alternative therapies are thought to be holistic. The aim with holistic medicine is to treat the mind, body, emotions and all elements of a person in order to bring about health. For example in a treatment like acupuncture the therapist will consider you, your background, how you react to things and your symptoms. This will allow them to develop a treatment plan that is specific to you, including your emotional, mental and physical needs. When looking into alternative therapies you will hear this term mentioned a lot of the time and so it is important to be aware what it is.
What is the difference between Allopathic and Holistic Medicine?
The main difference between allopathic and holistic medicine is the way in which treatment is approached. For example in allopathic medicine the aim is to treat the condition and to prescribe things to help you get rid of it. In holistic medicine although the aim is to also clear up a condition the focus is different. In allopathic medicine a doctor will focus on the condition only however holistic medicine will focus on the person, how that person reacts to that condition as well as their history.It is worth mention that both of these terms are very broad and cover a large number of different therapies and treatments but that the general principles are the same based on which type of medicine it is. In addition if your doctor is prescribing allopathic medicine for you then it may be possible to use holistic medicine alongside this so that you can get the maximum benefits for you and your condition.
Conclusion
As you can see from the above, the concepts of allopathic and holistic medicine are quite different. It does not mean that one is better than another just that the focus is different. If you are looking for treatment it is important to make an informed judgement on what you are going for and to discuss with as many professionals as possible. It is also important to find a reputable therapist to ensure you get the best possible treatment
Author's Bio This article has been supplied by alternative therapies directory. You can also find more information on our Holistic Medicine page.
As seen on http://www.selfgrowth.com/.
You may hear various difference terms when looking at treatments for your conditions. Two of the most common forms of treatment are allopathic and holistic medicine. In this article we will consider what each of these types of medicines are, where you will hear them mentioned and also what the significant differences between them are.
What is Allopathic Medicine?
Allopathic medicine is a term that is used to describe medical practice where a condition is treated with a medication that is designed to kill the illness. This may sound very familiar to you and it is largely because most of conventional medicine is effectively allopathic. You doctor will not tell you he is using allopathic medicine however that is what he is doing. You are more likely to hear the term when you visit a homeopath and that is largely because the differences are marked. In homeopathic medicine you will be given a substance that contains similar elements to your condition rather than those picked to kill it.
What is Holistic Medicine?
Holistic medicine is again quite a general term but it is a form of therapy that treats the person as a whole. Many alternative therapies are thought to be holistic. The aim with holistic medicine is to treat the mind, body, emotions and all elements of a person in order to bring about health. For example in a treatment like acupuncture the therapist will consider you, your background, how you react to things and your symptoms. This will allow them to develop a treatment plan that is specific to you, including your emotional, mental and physical needs. When looking into alternative therapies you will hear this term mentioned a lot of the time and so it is important to be aware what it is.
What is the difference between Allopathic and Holistic Medicine?
The main difference between allopathic and holistic medicine is the way in which treatment is approached. For example in allopathic medicine the aim is to treat the condition and to prescribe things to help you get rid of it. In holistic medicine although the aim is to also clear up a condition the focus is different. In allopathic medicine a doctor will focus on the condition only however holistic medicine will focus on the person, how that person reacts to that condition as well as their history.It is worth mention that both of these terms are very broad and cover a large number of different therapies and treatments but that the general principles are the same based on which type of medicine it is. In addition if your doctor is prescribing allopathic medicine for you then it may be possible to use holistic medicine alongside this so that you can get the maximum benefits for you and your condition.
Conclusion
As you can see from the above, the concepts of allopathic and holistic medicine are quite different. It does not mean that one is better than another just that the focus is different. If you are looking for treatment it is important to make an informed judgement on what you are going for and to discuss with as many professionals as possible. It is also important to find a reputable therapist to ensure you get the best possible treatment
Author's Bio This article has been supplied by alternative therapies directory. You can also find more information on our Holistic Medicine page.
As seen on http://www.selfgrowth.com/.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Jaimeearl Offers Amazing Healthy Skin Challenge For Earth Day.
I have been a fan of Jaimeearl's products for years! In addition to her beauty products being 100% organic, they are refreshing, clean and GREAT for you!! This is a fantastic opportunity to TREAT your skin and discover the benefits of healthy goodness. Enjoy~ :-)
Raychelle
Jaimeearl understands that less really is more when you use the right amount of exactly the right thing. No artificial or toxic ingredients… all wholesome organic and natural elements…responsibly sourced & recyclable materials… these have consistently proven to be the best foundation for a healthy body. To celebrate Earth Day 2010 (4.22.2010), Jaimeearl invites you to put your best skin forward. The “Jaimeearl Healthy Skin Challenge” is a 22-day call-to-action for you to experience the awe-inspiring difference that natural and organic solutions can have on your skin.
http://www.jaimeearl.com/?PHPSESSID=a1412b7c1a8b076c4b873a2b915e6d75
**Kit includes
CLEANSE
Use daily. Massage small amount onto face. Rinse, gently pat dry.
TONE
Use before hydrating face. Lightly mist face. Use one mist for each side of face.
NOURISH
Use daily after cleansing and toning. A tiny dot is all you need.
TREAT
Dot eye zone fingertip.
Cost $30
(valued at $85)
We will choose 3 random customers on May 15th to receive full size kits. Please refer to our blog or facebook page for details and entry instructions.
Jaimeearl's Mission
There's nothing better than believing in what you do, and that what you do can actually help other people, too. Our goal is to enable everyone to enjoy taking good care of themselves, wherever they may be - whether that means providing a wholesome product they can trust to help their skin heal, or developing a skincare regimen that is easy, effective and safe to use everyday, or creating a lavish treat that makes them feel pampered and special, every time they use it.
Raychelle
Jaimeearl understands that less really is more when you use the right amount of exactly the right thing. No artificial or toxic ingredients… all wholesome organic and natural elements…responsibly sourced & recyclable materials… these have consistently proven to be the best foundation for a healthy body. To celebrate Earth Day 2010 (4.22.2010), Jaimeearl invites you to put your best skin forward. The “Jaimeearl Healthy Skin Challenge” is a 22-day call-to-action for you to experience the awe-inspiring difference that natural and organic solutions can have on your skin.http://www.jaimeearl.com/?PHPSESSID=a1412b7c1a8b076c4b873a2b915e6d75
**Kit includes
CLEANSE
Use daily. Massage small amount onto face. Rinse, gently pat dry.
TONE
Use before hydrating face. Lightly mist face. Use one mist for each side of face.
NOURISH
Use daily after cleansing and toning. A tiny dot is all you need.
TREAT
Dot eye zone fingertip.
Cost $30
(valued at $85)
We will choose 3 random customers on May 15th to receive full size kits. Please refer to our blog or facebook page for details and entry instructions.
Jaimeearl's Mission
There's nothing better than believing in what you do, and that what you do can actually help other people, too. Our goal is to enable everyone to enjoy taking good care of themselves, wherever they may be - whether that means providing a wholesome product they can trust to help their skin heal, or developing a skincare regimen that is easy, effective and safe to use everyday, or creating a lavish treat that makes them feel pampered and special, every time they use it.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Finding Innovation Inspiration from SelfGrowth.com
Finding Innovation Inspiration - By Darcy Eikenberg
Let's pause for a moment to celebrate three unique innovators who died this year: Curtis Allina, Art Clokey, and Walter Morrison.
What--you haven't heard of them? I bet you know their creations well: Pez, Gumby, and Frisbee.
I dare you not to grin when saying those three words! Pez, Gumby, and Frisbee collectively represent fun, silliness, play, and many more happy emotions we want in our lives today.
When each of these gentlemen's obituaries appeared within a month of each other, it made me pause. What lessons did their innovations teach? As I strive to be more creative and innovative, what inspiration can I take from their journeys?
After exploring their lives and legacies further, here are the top three things I discovered:
1. Great Innovation Can Happen Even if Life's Hard You'd think that if you were a master of something as creative, as inventive, as FUN as any of these three playthings, that you probably lived a charmed life. But that was far from the truth:
• Clokey was sent to live in a children's home when his mom's new husband rejected him after his natural father died in a car accident.
• Allina's family perished in concentration camps in the 40s, leaving him as the sole survivor.
• Morrison, a WWII pilot, was shot down and spent 48 days as a prisoner of war in Stalag 13.
Those setbacks didn't get in their way--in fact, they may have led to even greater creativity and innovation. For example, Morrison's aeronautic skills helped him refine his original flying disc. The abandoned Clokey was eventually adopted by a well-known composer who introduced him to an artistic life that certainly led him to pick up a handful of clay.
2. Accept Whatever ComesGumby's 1956 debut on "The Howdy Doody Show" led the stop-motion character to his own short-lived series and ongoing syndication. But his popularity faded in the 70's, and creator Clokey struggled financially, according to published accounts.
Then a young comedian named Eddie Murphy played a foul-talking Gumby on Saturday Night Live in the 80's. Many expected Clokey--the man who created TV's religious-toned "Davey and Goliath" and who once planned to become an Episcopal priest--to be shocked and ashamed at how his creation was mangled.
But according to interviews, he loved it, although he was happy it was on late at night when children were sleeping (remember, this was the pre-TiVo era.) By accepting someone else's interpretation and going with the affectionate outpouring, the edgy performance rejuvenated Gumby, and put the green guy in the hands of a whole new generation.
3. You Don't Have to Create to be CreativePez was originally a Viennese mint, marketed to adults as an alternative to smoking. In fact, the stemmed dispenser was designed to look like a cigarette lighter. When the idea emerged to repackage the candy for children, company exec Allina had to persuade the conservative, European home office that the change would make sense.
Pez historian (now there's a job!) David Welch told The New York Times that no one really knows exactly whose idea it was to put heads on Pez dispensers. However, Welch shared, "The idea came from the United States. And for the idea to have come out of the United States and made it to Austria where it could be approved, Allina was the only guy who could have made that happen."
So whether Allina actually envisioned a Santa head on a stack of peppermints, we'll never know. But he was the one to enable the creative move, to actually make it happen, and in the end, is credited with making the now multi-million dollar industry come to life. Not a bad legacy.
Speaking of legacy, it is worth noting one other thing these three men had in common. They all lived long lives: Pez's Allina passed away at 87. Gumby animator Clokey died at 88; and Morrison, Frisbee's father, died at 90. They left behind not only their respective innovations, but also buckets of inspiration for the creative spirit in all of us.
Where do you find your innovation inspiration--at work, outdoors, or at home in your garage? From music, TV, or a stroll through the mall? Who inspires you most--people you know well, or people you've only known from afar?
For more info:
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/finding_innovation_inspiration
Let's pause for a moment to celebrate three unique innovators who died this year: Curtis Allina, Art Clokey, and Walter Morrison.
What--you haven't heard of them? I bet you know their creations well: Pez, Gumby, and Frisbee.
I dare you not to grin when saying those three words! Pez, Gumby, and Frisbee collectively represent fun, silliness, play, and many more happy emotions we want in our lives today.
When each of these gentlemen's obituaries appeared within a month of each other, it made me pause. What lessons did their innovations teach? As I strive to be more creative and innovative, what inspiration can I take from their journeys?
After exploring their lives and legacies further, here are the top three things I discovered:
1. Great Innovation Can Happen Even if Life's Hard You'd think that if you were a master of something as creative, as inventive, as FUN as any of these three playthings, that you probably lived a charmed life. But that was far from the truth:
• Clokey was sent to live in a children's home when his mom's new husband rejected him after his natural father died in a car accident.
• Allina's family perished in concentration camps in the 40s, leaving him as the sole survivor.
• Morrison, a WWII pilot, was shot down and spent 48 days as a prisoner of war in Stalag 13.
Those setbacks didn't get in their way--in fact, they may have led to even greater creativity and innovation. For example, Morrison's aeronautic skills helped him refine his original flying disc. The abandoned Clokey was eventually adopted by a well-known composer who introduced him to an artistic life that certainly led him to pick up a handful of clay.
2. Accept Whatever ComesGumby's 1956 debut on "The Howdy Doody Show" led the stop-motion character to his own short-lived series and ongoing syndication. But his popularity faded in the 70's, and creator Clokey struggled financially, according to published accounts.
Then a young comedian named Eddie Murphy played a foul-talking Gumby on Saturday Night Live in the 80's. Many expected Clokey--the man who created TV's religious-toned "Davey and Goliath" and who once planned to become an Episcopal priest--to be shocked and ashamed at how his creation was mangled.
But according to interviews, he loved it, although he was happy it was on late at night when children were sleeping (remember, this was the pre-TiVo era.) By accepting someone else's interpretation and going with the affectionate outpouring, the edgy performance rejuvenated Gumby, and put the green guy in the hands of a whole new generation.
3. You Don't Have to Create to be CreativePez was originally a Viennese mint, marketed to adults as an alternative to smoking. In fact, the stemmed dispenser was designed to look like a cigarette lighter. When the idea emerged to repackage the candy for children, company exec Allina had to persuade the conservative, European home office that the change would make sense.
Pez historian (now there's a job!) David Welch told The New York Times that no one really knows exactly whose idea it was to put heads on Pez dispensers. However, Welch shared, "The idea came from the United States. And for the idea to have come out of the United States and made it to Austria where it could be approved, Allina was the only guy who could have made that happen."
So whether Allina actually envisioned a Santa head on a stack of peppermints, we'll never know. But he was the one to enable the creative move, to actually make it happen, and in the end, is credited with making the now multi-million dollar industry come to life. Not a bad legacy.
Speaking of legacy, it is worth noting one other thing these three men had in common. They all lived long lives: Pez's Allina passed away at 87. Gumby animator Clokey died at 88; and Morrison, Frisbee's father, died at 90. They left behind not only their respective innovations, but also buckets of inspiration for the creative spirit in all of us.
Where do you find your innovation inspiration--at work, outdoors, or at home in your garage? From music, TV, or a stroll through the mall? Who inspires you most--people you know well, or people you've only known from afar?
For more info:
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/finding_innovation_inspiration
Friday, March 12, 2010
Cake Everyday!
Welcome to the Cake Everyday Blog!
The Cake Everyday Coaching Circle evolved from the post below..can you believe it? There will be so much more to share but I felt like this would be a great place to start. :-) Enjoy~
RML
Today I felt like celebrating. It's not my birthday, or the birthday of anyone that I know, I just wanted to celebrate. I thought, "why not?" I have so much to be thankful for and my blessings are more than I can count. I am living my life by design and I continue to accomplish both my personal and professional goals. Doesn't that sound like something to celebrate?
So I have decided to celebrate SOMETHING at least once a day, everyday. Cake everyday for me!!! In theory of course but that's what works for me since cake is one of my favorite things.
The way I see it everyday that I open my eyes, stretch my limbs and thank the creator for one more day, I can celebrate. That's my cake! Exciting right??
Anything after that, like being able to work in a field that I enjoy, with people that I actually like is my icing. And the people that enhance my life: my family and friends that love me, they are my sprinkles. The cherry is me because all of these things help me to feel whole and brings me full circle.
This is not to say that everyday is happy, happy, joy, joy. Life happens and it can sometimes catch us off guard. Ending relationships, saying good bye to loved ones or losing dear friends is never easy. Falling short of our personal objectives and goals can be disheartening. If we don't allow ourselves to become attached to the pain and suffering we will realize these things are circumstances that will pass AND we still have our cake and ourselves! Trust and believe that fresh icing and new sprinkles will come! And when you feel whole and complete again, you can pop that cherry right back on top and marvel at the celebration of YOU…just because.
RML
So I have decided to celebrate SOMETHING at least once a day, everyday. Cake everyday for me!!! In theory of course but that's what works for me since cake is one of my favorite things.
The way I see it everyday that I open my eyes, stretch my limbs and thank the creator for one more day, I can celebrate. That's my cake! Exciting right??
Anything after that, like being able to work in a field that I enjoy, with people that I actually like is my icing. And the people that enhance my life: my family and friends that love me, they are my sprinkles. The cherry is me because all of these things help me to feel whole and brings me full circle.
This is not to say that everyday is happy, happy, joy, joy. Life happens and it can sometimes catch us off guard. Ending relationships, saying good bye to loved ones or losing dear friends is never easy. Falling short of our personal objectives and goals can be disheartening. If we don't allow ourselves to become attached to the pain and suffering we will realize these things are circumstances that will pass AND we still have our cake and ourselves! Trust and believe that fresh icing and new sprinkles will come! And when you feel whole and complete again, you can pop that cherry right back on top and marvel at the celebration of YOU…just because.
RML
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