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Letting Go
Fall is a great time of the year. And if we let it, nature has a lot to teach us in each season of the year. Where I live (Vancouver, BC Canada) my flowers are still trying to bloom while the temperature is falling to 3% degrees C at night and the leaves are falling in droves. As I and many others excitedly begin new things in the fall months, it is important to consider what needs to be let go of. I am the type of person who thinks she can do it all (I am like the flowers still trying to bloom in the face of freezing temperatures) and I have...
read moreThanksgiving – an Opportunity for Gratitude
One of the hallmarks of those who are living fully and experiencing happiness is that they are able to be present to opportunities to be grateful. Thanksgiving is such a great reminder to look at the many blessings we all have and to be thankful to God for them. I remember reading Victor Frankl’s book about his time in a concentration camp in the war and the impact it had on me. He talked about having very little to eat except broth. Some people were able to be grateful for the little they had and others were fearful and not able to be...
read moreDistress – Influence or Control?
Do you ever find yourself in your home life or at work, frustrated and challenged and stuck and all those other negative words? Sometimes we have a habit of moaning and trying the same thing over and over again, when we do not have influence or control over the system within which you work. Always ask yourself, do I have influence or control over this issue that I am distressed over? If the answer is I have no control, then look at any possible influence that you may have. If after reflection, you decide to use your influence, such as writing...
read moreTaking Control of Your Energy
If you are aiming to be your most exceptional self in 2018, you will need to manage your energy. I hear so many people today who have challenges with their energy. It is good to break down your energy to all the parts of you, because there is a difference. If like me, you have challenges with physical energy due to a biological break down, there is still mental and emotional energy. So if you were to be intentional about taking care of your energy, what would it look like? As you know for yourself, mental and emotional states don’t endure...
read moreGreat Book – Character Strengths Matter
‘Character Strengths Matter’ is such a great book. The subtitle is “how to live a full life” which is why I was drawn to the book. Contributors to each character strength are written by people who have studied that particular character strength. It is written with lots of personal stories and humor. I will be challenging you with some character traits over time. I find in my high performance coaching that the way forward for people is often through character strengths that are valued but need to be honed and...
read moreMaking Daily Choices on Your Journey to Live Your Purpose
MAKING DAILY CHOICES ON YOUR JOURNEY TO LIVE YOUR PURPOSE “The mark of a great man [or woman] is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplished the vital ones.” Brandon Sanderson This is a quote that hits home for many of us. There are so many wonderful things to attend to in life that we are hard pressed to choose well. I think this is especially true of women. Their mission in life will sometimes be in conflict with their more unpredictable roles of wife, friend, children and grandchildren. The...
read moreBecoming a Great Anchor in Relationships
Did you ever wonder about that saying, “Two are better than one” ? Sometimes when times are challenging in relationships, the wondering can be there. When that happens, it is important to check yourself. Am I playing full out in the area of being an anchor in my most important relationships? How important is this? In all the research on relationships (particularly Sue Johnson) when we are good at being an anchor and being anchored – it has a huge biological and emotional plus for the effort. You know how it feels to have a...
read moreOh No – You have Abandoned Your New Year’s Goals
If you have abandoned your new year’s goals by now – you have joined the 1000’s. But if your goal was a worthy goal, and one that will allow you to live more fully, you need to pick it back up and be persistent. Maybe you did not interact with your goal in the following ways. If not try at least a few of these tried and true methods. I have chosen weight loss as an example because that is the most popular new year’s goal. Here are some ideas that you may not have tried to keep yourself motivated: 1. Connect to the...
read moreLiving Fully in Relationships
Happy Valentines Day! I really love the ritual of Valentine’s Day! I hope you will make the most of it yourself today! How is the romance in your couple relationship these days? Living fully means that the relationship area of your life is also at its fullest. After some years, some couples believe that it is natural to settle into a companionship kind of love. Although that is comforting, it can also lead to some discontent, as couples feel as if they are just roommates. They want more and wish that they had what they remember as the...
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