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Dear readers after 2.5 years and a zillion (338 actually) posts we have moved

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Paola and Thomas

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The Greatest Show On Earth

Listening to my yoga teacher last week, she talked about the greatest show on earth. She was simply talking about ourselves, that we are indeed that great show. Our bodies are amazing machines, knowing what we need and telling us what we need to pay attention to. As I have often said, if we do not pay attention we pay with PAIN. So being focused on what makes you tick on the inside and out gives you deep appreciation of what you are!

We like to push ourselves and raising the bar, high expectations are good, yet keeping this high standard can have consequences on the inside. So take time to re-balance yourself, listen to your body, and take action to support it, nurture it and respect it. It is your vehicle so put good wholesome foods in it, fuel it correctly and you will benefit from your lifestyle choices.

Being the Greatest Show on Earth has its' price so are you willing to pay it?

I certainly am, and by doing what I need to do I can be the be example for my little girl..

Change is the Only Certainty

I am sure you have heard it before, we cannot stop change and that is the only thing that is constant. So why hesitate when it is upon us? Many people want to keep doing the same thing expecting different results, what is that?

Madness or just plain stubborness. Get used to it, change is here to stay. Our lives evolve even if we want to stay the same we cannot, our environment changes and we adapt, we are masters of adapting and climatising. When we embrace change life becomes more interesting and we grow, we learn and we achieve our goals.

Have a think of those things/people that have changed in your life? Say for the last month?? You will notice that those little subtle changes are harder to spot yet they occur at the most unconscious level that we accepted without any resistance whatsoever!

So get used to it, the more we put ourselves out-there, connecting with others and being part of our wonderful global community the more comes back to YOU!

Leave Your Baggage Behind

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Watching the movie " Pursuit of Happyness" last night starring Will Smith, I cried and cried, I was just so emotional, more than the first time I watched it. Needless to say I needed to be weepy as it had been building up, plus the story line, acting was just so intense with feeling that my eyes became taps at the first sign of emotional tension!. I also noticed that he carried his baggage with him in most scenes it was a burden holding him back, and only when he began to use his baggage as an asset to be sold that he turned his energy around. His baggage was those scanner/machines that he literally carried in most scenes of the film.

Most of us carry some kind of baggage, may not be visible to others but it is there! This prevents us from really enjoying the moment or doing something spectacular. As we consult our personal baggage before doing anything major. We hold onto it like a kids' blanket so close to our hearts that to get through us sometimes we need to be jolted into action!

Spark-plugs anybody?

No really some of us do need a kick, a reality check or some kind of dire consequences, Wills' character did just that he got himself in a situation that just had to work the consquences were huge and he knew how much it meant, and he went for it so determined and he had laser beam focus.

Do you have this type of focus on your goals? If not then you need to revisit them and get THAT type of determination. A life coach can help, you know we are trained at getting you to really look at your values and what you really want, so I invite you to come into

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and get the traction you deserve..

Look Internal First

Speaking to a few clients this week, I realised there was a theme running through our sessions, very similar to each other in many ways. All are exploring new career options and deciding which way to go. It is easy to just say "it is just my career" and yet when we go digging what is really going on for them the career is the external element, in all honesty something deeper is the issue.

That is why we need to look at the internal side first, how we feel and what we want for the future. Sure you need to be practical and realistic, however being happy in yourself is paramount to attracting what you want in your professional life. Looking for the external to fulfill your internal being is not the right way, it can be fun and exciting yet this will not last as you keep trying to fill that void inside.

So as I have also learnt, we need to stop and think about our values, what we treasure what gives us joy and focus on this. What is your life plan and what are you willing to let go of to have it?

Only through looking inside will you awaken, the choices become clearer and you will be motivated and jump from your bed in the morning looking forward to making it happen!

What Inspires You?

Today I am feeling somewhat inspired, so I thought I would list those things and people who inspire me, this way I can consolidate my thoughts and get on track. Today is about being productive in the time allocated, no waffling around! Here goes..

Things that inspire me:


Nature
Sunshine
Chocolate, white Lindt thanks!
The sea
Banana bread
The sand
Sailing
Walking with my little girl
Yoga
Relaxing
Watching cooking shows like MasterChef!


People that inspire me:

Thomas my husband
My daughter, Alexa
My Parents
Other dynamic Coaches
Cadel Evans (Cyclist racing in the tour dé France!)
Vanda Jones (good friend)
Jane Quinn (another good friend)
People going through challenges
My clients (sorry cannot name you all! :) )
My past clients who are living authentically

ok that is a good start, so how about you? what inspires you to be your best?

Winter Foods

What is your favorite Winter Meal? I guess with our winter here I am inspired to talk about food. Lately for me it is about nice creamy soups, so easy to make and served with a crusty roll it is the way to go. Plus being a pechetarian I like the variety of vegies and fish out there. I know my husband prefers potatoes and meat dish. He is easy to please though and will enjoy what I am making, I guess being the main cook in the family you pick what you like more often than not.

I also like scones, pastries and naughty desserts during winter, perhaps my body is telling me to eat up, as I do need the extra calories for breastfeeding. Love the excuse and hope to use this for a while yet. What else do I Like for winter?

Raclette is a favorite, it is melted cheese cooked on a grill with garlic bread, potatoes and condiments. It is very European, the Swiss/French/Germans love Raclette, the Germans add more condiments than their neighbours, gerkins, onions, chicken, egg whatever that can be grilled I suppose. It is a very social meal as you gather around the 6-8 person grill and do your own cheese. It is divine.

Easy to prepare and easy to eat, you need to wash it down with vino and a glass of kirsch afterwards, this helps the cheese go down.

I also love hot chocolates during winter, with soy or rice milk. Yummy

So what do you like to eat during winter?