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Coaching By Lynn

Newsletter

August 2006

Volume 3, Issue 3

"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."  -- Mohandas K. Gandhi
 

 

 This newsletter is published to share information that I have found to be valuable and powerful in my journey of personal growth and living a life where anything is possible.  It is an expression of my life’s purpose which is to share my wisdom and inspire others.  My coaching practice focuses on coaching women who want to create a life filled with possibilities and realized dreams.  I have learned that you have to stay focused on what you want in spite of the frustrations, challenges, and moments of self doubt in order to achieve the life you value.  I hope you enjoy and find inspiration in the information that I am sharing with you.    
   
  BEAUTY IN THE MOMENT
Special points of interest:

Are you wishing for something different in your life?

 

 

 

 

 

Can you find enjoyment and joy in the moment?

 

 

Are you ready for change? 

In the northeast we have experienced 3-4 weeks of intense heat.  This is unusual for us and I noticed that all conversations and thoughts during those weeks started and ended with observations about the weather.  It is to _______ (you add the adjective of choice – hot, humid, or dry).  I found myself expressing wishes for coolness, rain, and relief in all my conversations.  I also realized that the weather is a metaphor for life – extremes happen and there is always the possibility for change with a new day.  How many of us live our lives similar to this – wishing for something different – not happy with what is.  Do you live your life wishing for something else (a change in the weather) – If only _________.  It is too _________.   Do you fast-forward your thoughts and not enjoy where you are at the moment?   Do you get distracted (by the weather) and allowed the distraction to get in the way of your choices and enjoyment of your day?   

I was eventually able to find benefits from the heat-wave.  I realized that the oppressive heat forced me to slowdown.  I planned my day around “must do” projects that limited my time outside in the heat.  I allowed myself extra time to move from one place to another.  I gave myself permission to design my day within my cool office.  What a gift.  Imagine the hot weather gave me focus.  I was deliberate in my actions.  I was eventually able to accept what is and realized that nature also has the power to change in time.  Once I adapted to the heat, the weather changed and I needed a new plan and a new conversation.  My hope is that my adaptation to other life events, weather included, will be smoother and potentially quicker going forward because of the lesson I learned from the August heat.   

How can you enjoy the last days of summer?  Are you ready for a change of seasons coming in a few weeks?  Can you enjoy and find joy in the moment?  Voltaire wrote that Life is a sum of all choices.  What choices are you making today that are perfect for you?

  TOP TEN TIPS FOR REALIZING AN ABUNDANT LIFE
  Abundance....some think of unlimited amounts of cash....others total freedom....yet others conjure up images of total satisfaction of any human need or desire.

Abundance is all of that and more....but how does one claim it? It's possible only if you break some limiting beliefs. Here's how:

1. Stop hoarding.

If you need it, use it. Hoarding is a scarcity mentality that tells your subconscious mind that there simply is not enough to go around. If you believe this, you will always have less than you want.

2. Having more is not stealing.

Eliminate the thought that if you have more you are taking from someone else. There IS enough to go around; you just need to find it.

3. Use affirmations.

Try this exercise: every day for 30 days write on a sheet of blank paper 100 times: I am blessed with having much more than I need. Your subconscious mind does not know the difference between real or imagined. After 30 days, note that you will have more of everything than when you started.

4. Stop feeling guilty.

If you're enjoying a windfall of money, time, or other resources, just ENJOY IT! Feeling guilty zaps your positive energy and tells your brain you don't deserve it.

5. Start small.

If you want to begin saving, start with saving $10 a week, or $25 or $50, whatever you can afford to put away without having to use it. It's amazing how quickly it can add up, then use the principle of compound interest to see it grow. If it's more time you want, put aside 10 minutes a day and add 5 minutes daily or weekly.

6. Learn something new daily.

Learning is all around you. Talk to someone who does a different job from yours, or is from another culture. It's amazing how each new little thing can help you over time in unexpected ways.

7. Watch nature.

Animals, birds, ocean mammals function in a spirit of cooperation and take enjoyment in their everyday environment. Take a lesson on how to make the most of all that is around you.

8. Watch kids.

Girls at play are cooperative, relational, and team builders. Boys master independence early and goal tasks. Both are helpful in creating a perspective of abundance. There is a style in all things.

9. Have more at hand than you need.

Having extra is not wasteful if you know you'll use it. Knowing you don't have enough creates a miserly mindset. Remember your brain does not know the difference between real and imagined.

10. Think positive and "act as if..."

If you think you can, you will. Act as if you were already there and the universe has an uncanny way of sending exactly that your way because you will attract others that will help you get there. 

Carmen Stine is the author of the above Top Ten List – Thank you Carmen for your insights.

   
  WHAT IS COACHING?
Lynn B. Engeholm

Life Coach for Women

Certified Dream Coach®

 

Phone:

516-565-5361

Cell:

516-647-6674

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Coaching is an ongoing professional relationship designed to support you in producing the results you want in your life, career, and business. Coaching focuses on your present and future.  It's an interactive partnership designed to support you as you transition from where you are to where you want to be.  In a typical session you might share a current challenge or opportunity. I will listen, ask questions, make observations, and offer resources when appropriate. I will support you as you clarify your vision of success, explore possibilities, determine next steps based on your priorities and values, and move into action.  

The coaching is done via telephone.  Our calls are confidential and scheduled at your convenience while you remain in the comfort of your home or office.   

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§TAKE MORE, BETTER, AND SMARTER ACTIONS: BECAUSE YOU SET THE GOALS YOU REALLY WANT

§HAVE A BALANCED LIFE WHICH WORKS WELL:  BECAUSE YOU DESIGNED IT "SELFISHLY"

§MAKE & KEEP MORE MONEY:  YOU ARE WORTH MORE THAN YOU’RE MAKING

§REACH FOR MORE, MUCH MORE:  AND NOT BE CONSUMED IN THE PROCESS

§MAKE BETTER DECISIONS FOR YOURSELF AND FOR YOUR BUSINESS:  BECAUSE YOUR FOCUS IS CLEAR

§HAVE MORE SUSTAINABLE ENERGYNO MORE STARTING AND STOPPING

   

 

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