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Next Level Living Through Life Coaching

Have you lost your way in life? If this happens, what you need is someone to help you pick yourself up. That person could be your best friend or a total stranger. Such an individual is called a life coach and this is how you go about finding or hiring one.

The first step in finding or hiring a life coach is to tell certain people about how you feel and that you think you need a life coach. You should only disseminate this information to a select few so this can be kept a secret between you and them.

The reason why you are telling them is that they may have had this experience before and may be able to refer a life coach to you. After all, it is better to work with someone you know rather than go looking for someone who claims to be a life coach in the newspaper or the Internet.

If none of your family or friends have ever consulted with a life coach, perhaps it is time to put yourself out there and find one. To do that, you should attend seminars by people who decide to have one. When you are there, listen to what they say and try to get a feel of their personality. Should this person be an ideal candidate, get a chance to talk with them and then take it from there.

There are a lot of people who claim to be life coaches but in reality are fakes. So you know this person is a professional, make sure that they are certified. Life coaches’ should be accredited by International Coach Federation (ICF).

This is a body that sets the international standards for professional coaching ethics, training and practices. Keep in mind that a certified life coach has undergone rigorous training so they are able to help a person.

Aside from looking for someone who is certified, you should also ask the potential life coach for references so you can ask how they performed in the past. The references that are given must be people that this person actually helped not a friend or a family member.

The last thing to look for when looking or hiring a life coach is to assess whether you guys will work together or not. You like someone because you felt a spark and something similar to that should also be found. That way, you will comfortable around this person and you can trust and believe whatever they say.

But aside from certification, references and chemistry, there are other thing to look for in a life coach. For one, he or she must have had the same experience or something similar to what you are going through otherwise they don’t know what they are talking about.

Since you want to know more about them, it is only right that they offer a one time free consultation. You don’t know the life coach and vice versa so use this time to get to know them.

One of the questions you should ask is what is their coaching style? There are many ways to help someone and if you are not comfortable with how they do it, then you should probably find someone else.

One determining factor to consider when finding or hiring a life coach is knowing how much they actually charge. Most will charge $240 to $450 per month. This person will not be around 24/7 and most of the time, they will be around like 2 hours monthly which can be divided into 30 minute sessions that is equivalent to 4 30 minute sessions, 3 45 minutes sessions or 2 1 hour sessions.

Money shouldn’t be the real issue when you are looking for a life coach. The same goes for age because this is irrelevant as long as they are properly trained and certified.

If after everything you feel that this person could be your life coach, then stick with them until such time that you feel that their services are no longer required. You might say that these people are like guardian angels that go around and help people like yourself then leave knowing you will be alright.

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Go Get Your Dreams…

Okay, here is a question…

Have you ever been in a place where you felt nervous about making a decision that could affect the rest of your life?  Do even those seemingly minor decisions send you into a fit of anxiety when you begin thinking of all the things that could go wrong? Well, you’re not alone.

It’s fairly common for people to switch back and forth between several choices, whether they are related to career, money, business, opportunities, or even relationships.  How do you know which choice is the best one for you in any given situation?  Sometimes the best choice is obvious, but other times they all seem to hold a glimmer of possibility – and the threat of regret.

The good news is that making wise decisions is a matter of weighing the potential pros and cons of every available outcome.  Let me share with you a simple 3-step process to help you make wise decisions no matter what part of your life they may affect. You can often begin by asking yourself three questions in each given situation.

1)  What Do You Stand to Gain?

When you’ve got more than one option to choose from, a great first question to ask of each one is, “What do I stand to gain from choosing this option?”  If the rewards are big, you might be willing to withstand a bit of risk in order to benefit from the opportunity.  Conversely, if the payoff would be small, you might not feel so confident about taking a chance right now.

2)  What Do You Stand to Lose?

The next question to ask is, “What do I stand to lose if this option doesn’t work out?”  No one likes to think of the negatives in a potential opportunity, but you could save yourself a lot of heartache with a bit of foresight!  If your losses could be huge with a particular option, you might decide to hold off for awhile to see if the odds improve over time.

3)  What’s the Worst Thing that Could Happen?

Finally, take it one step further and ask, “What is the worst thing that could happen if I choose this option, and would I be willing to accept those consequences?”  It may seem like a very pessimistic question, but it’s extremely effective at clarifying the situation!  If you couldn’t handle the consequences of making such a choice, then you know immediately that it’s not the right choice for you at this time.  If, on the other hand, the consequences wouldn’t be so bad, you know it’s a viable option for you.

What do you do if all of your options hold the same potential rewards and consequences?  Go with your gut!  Take a few minutes to think carefully about each possibility, and then choose the one you feel strongest about.

When it comes right down to it, there are no guarantees in decision-making.  You simply weigh the pros and cons, listen to your intuition, and do the best you can.  In the end, there really isn’t any such thing as a “bad” decision, because you do learn something from each one you make.  If you keep that in mind you should grow more confident with each choice you make, which will help you make even better decisions in the future.

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Life Fulfillment In 3 Simple Shortcuts

Here’s a question for you…

Do you ever find yourself getting stuck in negative thought patterns and expecting the worst possible outcome in different life situations?

Many times, we limit our own life success simply because we unfortunately hold onto common negative mindsets that often prove difficult to change, when you finally decide we want to experience something different in our lives. Negative thoughts tend to breed and multiply on their own – even when you’re not consciously trying to think negatively.

Now, the great news is that turning a negative outlook into a positive one, just takes a little bit of patience and persistence to make happen – and once the power of positive thinking begins to take over, you’re all set.

The 3 simple steps to begin forming positive expectations on a daily basis are 1. Recognize; 2. Challenge; 3.Affirm

1) Recognize – First, you begin by develop more self-awareness so that you can quickly recognize negative expectations as soon as they try to surface in your life.  One problem with negative thoughts is that they often form below your conscious level of awareness, and you get so used to them being in your head that you hardly notice anymore.  To stem this tide of negativity, you’ll have to develop a stronger level of self-awareness.

One good way to start is by performing self-checks several times a day.  Pay attention first to how you feel.  If you’re feeling positive and productive, most likely you’ve been thinking positive thoughts.

However, if you notice that you’re feeling irritable, pessimistic or stressed, you’re probably focusing more on negative thoughts. When that happens:

2) Challenge – Secondly, challenge and change the negative thoughts. Now you might be thinking that it is probably difficult right, but believe it or not, it’s actually easy to challenge and change negative thoughts with a little willpower and concentration.

For example, if you find yourself feeling doubtful about your ability to finish your work on time, you might engage in a bit of self-talk like this:  “Okay, so I’m feeling a bit worried right now, but really everything is okay.  I’m strong, I’m smart and I’m capable of finishing my work on time.  I’ll do my best and everything will work out fine.”  Even though nothing has changed in the outside world around you, this type of self-talk can get you thinking and feeling more positive.

3)Affirm – And thirdly, while you’re changing negative thoughts to positive, work daily on developing a general positive expectation habit.  Each day when you wake up, affirm confidently, “Today is going to be a great day!  Everything will go my way and I’ll enjoy plenty of lucrative opportunities and fun!”

When you encounter obstacles or problems, see them as opportunities to learn, grow and strengthen yourself.  If you simply work on shifting the way you look at the experiences of your life, you can easily conquer your negative thought habits.

The more you focus on changing your perspective to emphasize the positive, you’ll empower yourself to create better circumstances in your life.  Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying better and more frequent opportunities and attracting other like-minded, successful people to connect with.

 

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Life Balance In 3 Easy Steps

One of the most common things that happens when your life seems out of control and you’ve got endless demands tugging at you from all directions, is that you quickly begin feeling overwhelmed, fatigued – and just plain stressed out!

But what most people do not realize is that balancing your life does not have to always require massive changes or huge paradigm shifts.  You don’t have to quit your job, abandon your family and escape to a remote island somewhere in the Caribbean in order to feel peaceful and happy.  In fact, true balance is something that starts WITHIN YOU first and foremost – no matter what else is happening in your outer place of your life.

Let me share with you three simple ways to begin building a greater sense of inner peace and harmony in your life so you can have a better year. The 3 things are 1. Relax; 2. Relate; 3. Resilience

1)  (RELAX) Quiet time.
One of the first things we tend to sacrifice when we’re busy is our personal time.  Instead we devote all of our energy and attention to caring for others, multi-tasking, meeting responsibilities and “being productive.”  Over time this depletes our energy and we begin to feel more and more burdened by our responsibilities.

To live a more balanced life, quiet time to yourself is CRUCIAL.  You may believe that you don’t have any time available for yourself, but something amazing happens when you consistently MAKE time; you find yourself feeling happier and more energetic, your focus improves – and you still get plenty done!  Just a few minutes spent sitting quietly in meditation or reading a book can do wonders in transforming stress into peace and happiness.

2)  (RELATE TO YOU – is about caring for you)
Beyond making time for things you enjoy, there are other ways to nurture and love yourself on a daily basis.  Getting a full 8 hours of sleep (or as much as you personally need) is a great start, as well as eating nutritious food, exercising daily and speaking kindly to yourself.

Have you ever noticed that when you’re really tired or stressed, even the smallest problem can seem like a nightmare?  On the other hand, when you’re feeling well-rested and centered, you’re much better able to handle upsets.  Caring for yourself is one sure way to consistently replenish your energy, inner peace and joy – which means you’ll have the strength to handle whatever comes your way.

3)  (Resilience – Is about Flexibility).
Did you know that one of the biggest causes of stress is rigid expectations?  We all do it from time to time; get a mental picture of how our lives “should be” – and get really annoyed when our outer circumstances don’t cooperate!  One of the biggest gifts you can give yourself is a flexible state of mind.  In other words, learn how to detach from unrealistic expectations and go with the flow.

When you have a flexible mind-set, you’re able to deal with crises and problems much more easily because you’re not working against a preconceived notion of how things “should be”.  You’re able to tap into your creative problem-solving skills and move through challenges without all the drama and frustration.  Be like the tree that bends with the breeze – and you’re much less likely to break!

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Risking Something To Achieve More

We all have to risk something if we want to succeed at anything…and you definitely have to risk something if your ever expect to live out your purpose and walk the exciting path of your life assignment.

You see, the problem with risk is that there is a chance that you could lose everything – and it is that fear of lost that cripples most people and leaves them frightened in the corner as life passes by filled with opportunities to live and enjoy great success.

The biggest risk that you could ever take in your life which you most definitely will regret and be left miserable and incomplete – is the risk NOT to follow your dreams.

Your dreams are corridors that lead to the fulfillment of your life’s purpose, so never following after your dreams will keep the doors of your purpose locked tight.

Think about this…

Why do you think we have daydreams? You know – those times when we are seemingly somewhere else enjoying what life could be like – or what life will look like when we have something, or have done something…

Your daydream is a vivid picture splashed on the cnvass of your thoughts by your internal painter to excite you to follow after your dreams so that you will find purpose and meaning in your life. It is actually your life’s assignment behind the scenes directing your daydreams to create something within you that might spark a reaction to get you going in the direction of your purpose.

If you don’t risk following after your dreams, you risk never tasting the sweet rewards that a fulfilled life will bring your way and you literally doom yourself to a miserable life filled with regret, mounting frustration, stress and unhappiness.

So, break free – risk something so you can achieve much more that you thought possible…

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