Market Yourself

In a country were people don't really boast about their accomplishments or talents you still need to market yourself. In business and in your personal life you need confidence to radiate. Some may refer this as going too far as you share with others what your experience is and what you have done. This is not so in an job interview for example. You need to share this information to find out if you are suited for the role.

If you start a business you need to REALLY believe in your achievements and what you can accomplish, confidence will take you there.

And yet we have some close friends bringing us down, to mediocre level, remember you do not need to accept this as like living in this abundant universe many like to tear you down and not allow yourself to shine. In Australia they call this the 'Tall poppy Syndrome" and people thus stay put incase they get ahead of others.

Silly in my opinion, why hide in the corner and down-play your wonderful accomplishments?

If you are confident in your skills and talents, others will be attracted to you, so by all means. Shine as bright as you can..

Because only then you allow others to do the same.

Celebrate Life

I suppose the news of an acclaimed popular actor dying, is a shock, especially as his career was really gaining momentum. Our thoughts are with his family and friends, its' a tragic death. So what does this teach us? To really live each day. To appreciate those around us, and to be really happy in life.

To celebrate what we have as you never know when this is no longer, even at 28 years Heath Ledger had done SO MUCH for his age. He was a success in his chosen field. Had a lovely child and touched so many lives. His legacy will stay with us, as as we see his latest film, we will cherish his talents even more.

So now we have the memories, and we feel the loss of not having more wonderful memories. It is about being present with those around us and truly connecting.

Today I made an extra effort to connect, to really smile at others and give as much as I could. I want my passion for life to transend and for others to know that shining bright is our mission. If you feel wonderful and passionate about your life then this will be attractive to others.

This is infectious and has incredible power, try it on and see the results!

So in memory of a wonderful person, celebrate the joy of YOU!

Authenticity

Today I was touched by the truth, my truth in any case as we all have our distinct versions of it and it is all perfect. No judgement just being REAL.

I was touched by the quality of conversations I had, real people and real stories to tell. And the common thread was being authentic to you. Listening what really makes your heart sing, and being open to making it happen. You see I met a fellow life coach, and she too is coming from the heart space. It was lovely to connect and share ideas very inspiring as we too are work in progress!

This may come to a surprise to a few people out there but Life Coaches have their 'stuff' going on too, and good coaches will be constantly working on it to improve, get over the obstacle, whatever it takes so we can help others on their journey. Many coaches have coaches too to help them grow and challenge them along the way. I have about 3 coaches who rally for me on a daily basis, and I love having them there, makes me want to improve and be a better coach for my clients.

Another conversation was with a shop owner, he was so real and down to earth, felt like I had known him for years and I said to him that his customer service skills were excellent and I can see why his customer base keeps growing. He is authentic, caring and passionate about organic products and services. He is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his standards, and I call that value!

To top of such a great day, I received an email from a Facebook contact and he was very open and humble about his life passions and asked some great questions about coaching and walking the talk! Again the authenticity feeling came back to me about what I am doing and the path I'm creating.

Powerful stuff intention and vibrating at the right level, it just comes back to you.

Happiness

I got this quote today

"Happiness is not an accident. Nor is it something you wish for. Happiness is something you design." Jim Rohn

So if that is the case, wishing for it will not bring it closer, you need to walk towards it and make it happen. People who are happy, have worked at it, consciously and they have certain values which orientate themselves to their collective happiness. Being passionate about doing certain things, re-evaluating their lives when they get to a crossroad, and designing the new path in an exciting and compelling way.

So everybody can have happiness, it is just some people perfer to have other 'stuff' rule their lives, blame, sadness, guilt, anger, anxiety, jealousy, resentment, and this feeds them in negative ways so happiness just doesn't come, it is not welcomed. If you are busy being depressed, what message do you send out? Not happy ones that is for sure.

If you are angry at your partner for something they did ages ago, this will not bring happiness far from it, you just keep it away until you resolve these issues. Same goes for blame, sadness, jealousy, resentment and other negative emotions, that detrack from where you really want to go.

Happiness is by design, you create it, with those around you, the environment and your feeling state, you are vibrating the good stuff which gives you more of it, so it just keeps on growing.

And the world becomes a happier place as a consequence.

Take Responsibility

I hear this often 'he made me feel this way' "I blame her for my situation", pointing the finger at other people for their emotional state. No one makes you feel any certain way, you choose to feel that way, you command your emotions nobody has control over that, unless you give them control, and the power to make you feel so.

If you react with emotion have a think about where this comes from ? You are responsible for your happiness, if you are not happy yourself how can you radiate happiness on the outside. If you have children they feel this energy you radiate even if you do not say anything, being in denial hiding away will not make you more confident and empowered.

Being responsible for your emotions is very liberating as you are your own energy source, giving this to someone else and them being your source will not make you happy in the long term.

You are only placing them on a pedestal and you are waiting for their move, so whatever they feel you feel, your happiness is tied to the external factors.

Does this really make you happy? seriously?

Make 2008 the year for CHANGE, your change your growth and your HAPPINESS,

cheers!

Blame Game

Whilst sitting on the bus today, I couldn't help but hear a conversation, she was talking about herself in a very disempowering way. The conversation went something like this..

"I tried a sun hat on and my daughter said I looked like a fat-cow'

"so I didn't get it, I know Iam fat"

"this traffic is horrible, would you drive instead"

"no, cars take too much money, rego, insurance, new tyres, service, they guzzle too much money'

"I have to smoke in hiding, so my daughter doesn't see me, she doesn't like it when I smoke, I do want to give up, but I have been a smoker since I was 15!, it is a habit now, all it takes is the first one and then I am hooked''

I was amazed that people have conversations like this, they give their power away, do not have much self belief and blame the external for their predicament. I didn't hear any compliments, positive language, it was all gloom and doom.

And it is summer, the sun is shining and the air is clean, the bus is air conditioned and it is Friday, I mean there are so many reasons to be content, satisfied and happy.

Yet again there are people out there that do not see that, they see the gaps, the flip side and the negative, it makes their world go around.

Blaming others will not make you happier, you simply shift the energy you haven't cleared it, it just moved.

So be empowered to feel confident and beautiful no matter what shape you are in!

Commitment

I am inspired to write this today, as I find myself in a state of calmness, focus and total clarity. I remember a time when I was just sitting on the fence, watching the world go by and me just waiting for the next big thing in my life, I was just a spectator. It is like being in a fish bowl and you are the fish, can see what is out there but does not participate full out.

So what happened? Simply I jumped off the fence and took massive action towards my goals, I wanted so much and I still have some of those goals, nowadays they are closer to me as I thrive to take positive steps closer and learning more about myself in the process as I align my energy and my vibrations to what I need.

I made a commitment to myself to be healthy inside and out, to be the best I can be, to let others in and to share my joy and contribute. This is my mantra each day to be happy in every thing I do and when I am with others to listen and to be the best example by using positive empowering language and being totally present.

What commitments have you made to yourself?

Will you adhere to them?
What do you need to do each day to be true to yourself?


What would you like to commit to in 2008, there is no better time to begin, take 15 minutes out of your day TODAY and write your personal commitments to yourself.

Year of Abundance

It is interesting that, we all cap ourselves at some point. We feel we don't need more, thus we do without. Some strive for more success and feel 200K is enough to live on. Others will be struggling with 110K combined incomes and wish they could make another 10K to ease the pain of rising mortgage fees. Whilst at the other spectrum people don't look at their spenditure because there is always enough plus more, they have an abundance mentality. And if they need funds they will get it wherever it is at the moment. They are not limited by the 'lack of' or 'make do' they function from a place higher than that, as their money works for them, unlike the rest of the rat race, where they work for money.

Imagine having such a viewpoint on life? How easy would it to operate and function day to day if you didn't worry about money??

Well it is not only the wealthy that have this viewpoint I know many individuals including my husband that operate in this mode. I on the otherhand, still struggle with the idea of having and enjoying, guilty free. (yes one of my areas to overcome) . I can see this is as a healthier alternative to worrying about how much money this will cost etc, and how will we manage.

If you feel abundant with money and feel it comes easily and frequently, IT WILL!

Try this exercise, to experience abundance with money. Take a $100 bill and leave it in your wallet, do not spend it, however every time you open your wallet you know it's there and imagine spending it time and time again, what could this $ 100 buy you, over and over. This will create the feelings of spending it in your mind, and as you know your mind cannot distinguish between what is fiction and real. You are still creating those thought patterns of spending and enjoying. All this without REALLY spending that original $100 bill. So you could be spending 1000's each day mentally, and this creates abundance thinking.

This idea/process comes from Ester Hicks and the book : 'Ask and it is Given' Highly recommended for having more tools to create the life you love.

Have fun

Wake UP it's a New YEAR

Today, I think I jolted my clients, they had plans to do things in Dec 2007, I remember I wrote them down. And funnily enough today they realised that they didn't get done.

It is ok not to do Everything on the list, and get carried away with Christmas parties and New Year celebrations, after all most of us do that.

I was the wake up call, and as it is a new year it was great to focus on what is important to them and get clarity around their priorities. The sooner the old list is dealt with the quicker new things can be added and that is the fun part.

A coach is a wonderful resource and someone you cannot hide behind :) So being honest with yourself and facing your list is the first step, taking ownership and accountability. This sets the momentum in your life and you feel like you are accomplishing things.

So to my clients today, you did FANTASTIC, keep your focus, and look forward to our next session.

Wish List for 2008

Well Happy New Year, and wherever you are in the world, we trust you brought the new year safely and filled with joy and anticipation of the great things to come. The excitement of starting afresh, a brand new year, gets me so giddy and hopeful of all the things on my wish list.

So have you thought about your Wishlist?. What do you really crave for, what are your goals and where do you want to be with respect to your: Finances, Career, Relationships and your personal growth. Make time this new year to sit down and write it down, also write down what resources you need, and make a committment to move toward your wishlist.

A great resource is a Life Coach, there are many sites out there to find one that will assist you get to your destination, so do your due diligence and research them, find out what successes they have achieved and interview them. Many like Click A Life Coach offer a complimentary sessions so make the search, and book one or two in!

Wishlists have a purpose, they can always remain a wish-list, far removed or they can become your reality in 2008, the choice is yours,

Happy Writing,