Friday, September 28, 2007
You have the Power to Believe in Yourself
“If you believe you can, you probably can.
If you believe you won't, you most assuredly won't.
Belief is the ignition switch that gets you off the launching pad”.
Denis Waitley
Believing In Yourself
Do you believe you can’t lose weight? You are not alone. Until you believe you are going to lose weight you will never get started. There is hope and an easy way to ignite your belief switch.
Richard (name changed) has been trying for years to lose weight and has never succeeded. He would go on a diet and lose weight only to gain it back. Richard would tell himself and others constantly he can’t lose weight because he loves to eat.
What could Richard do differently to change his thinking and behaviors? While coaching Richard, we explored different ways he could start believing he was capable of losing weight. Changing his thinking and eating habits Richard not only lost weight he started believing he was capable of creating his own happiness.
Some of the small steps Richard took were as follows:
1. Every time he had the thought, “He could never lose weight.” Richard would smile and say, “I am willing to believe that I can lose weight.”
2. Asked his wife and children for support.
3. Focused on one healthy meal at a time.
4. Ate his meals at a table and after finishing he left the room.
5. Spend at least 10 minutes a day just relaxing by himself.
6. Started exercising at a local gym. Richard met other people who were on the same journey and they formed a support group.
7. Emailed me each day discussing his accomplishments and lessons learned.
Reading Denis Waitley’s quote above and Richard’s story what thoughts popped into your mind? Let me know what you discovered. I can be reached by leaving a comment on this blog or sending me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
I am available to support you in strengthening your belief system which will enable you to take the action steps to lose weight and find happiness. Remember all it takes is one step to get started and that is emailing me at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
If you believe you won't, you most assuredly won't.
Belief is the ignition switch that gets you off the launching pad”.
Denis Waitley
Believing In Yourself
Do you believe you can’t lose weight? You are not alone. Until you believe you are going to lose weight you will never get started. There is hope and an easy way to ignite your belief switch.
Richard (name changed) has been trying for years to lose weight and has never succeeded. He would go on a diet and lose weight only to gain it back. Richard would tell himself and others constantly he can’t lose weight because he loves to eat.
What could Richard do differently to change his thinking and behaviors? While coaching Richard, we explored different ways he could start believing he was capable of losing weight. Changing his thinking and eating habits Richard not only lost weight he started believing he was capable of creating his own happiness.
Some of the small steps Richard took were as follows:
1. Every time he had the thought, “He could never lose weight.” Richard would smile and say, “I am willing to believe that I can lose weight.”
2. Asked his wife and children for support.
3. Focused on one healthy meal at a time.
4. Ate his meals at a table and after finishing he left the room.
5. Spend at least 10 minutes a day just relaxing by himself.
6. Started exercising at a local gym. Richard met other people who were on the same journey and they formed a support group.
7. Emailed me each day discussing his accomplishments and lessons learned.
Reading Denis Waitley’s quote above and Richard’s story what thoughts popped into your mind? Let me know what you discovered. I can be reached by leaving a comment on this blog or sending me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
I am available to support you in strengthening your belief system which will enable you to take the action steps to lose weight and find happiness. Remember all it takes is one step to get started and that is emailing me at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Monday Morning Wake-Up Action Call
Special Invitation
Do you feel alone on your journey as you are struggling with food or other issues of life? This is a very common feeling for anyone who is riding the roller coaster of life. The good news is that you have an easy and accessible solution: Get Support.
You are cordially invited to the Monday Morning Wake-Up Action Call Series.
Join Coach Helen Burton and other successful entrepreneurs, business owners, coaches and consultants in setting and announcing your intentions for the week and the steps, large and small, you plan to take during the course of the week.
Every Monday 7:00 am - 7:30 am (Eastern)
Monday Morning Wake-Up Action Call
Each Monday, we will:
• Start by taking a few moments to silently think about what you want to focus on during the week.
• Share intention and actions step we are going to take during the week.
An example: My intention this week is not to binge when I come home from work. The small step I am going to take: Every day at 5:30 pm I will light a candle, make myself a cup of tea and listen to music for just 10 minutes. Then, I will prepare dinner.
Receive support from others and make progress on your personal and professional journey.
Every Monday 7:00 am - 7:30 am (Eastern)
Monday Morning Wake-Up Action Call
RSVP: Sign up today and take the first step for discovering who you are and getting off the merry-go-round of life.
Simply click the link below to sign up and we will email you the details.
http://loveyourselfcoaching.com/pages/wakeup.htm
Do you feel alone on your journey as you are struggling with food or other issues of life? This is a very common feeling for anyone who is riding the roller coaster of life. The good news is that you have an easy and accessible solution: Get Support.
You are cordially invited to the Monday Morning Wake-Up Action Call Series.
Join Coach Helen Burton and other successful entrepreneurs, business owners, coaches and consultants in setting and announcing your intentions for the week and the steps, large and small, you plan to take during the course of the week.
Every Monday 7:00 am - 7:30 am (Eastern)
Monday Morning Wake-Up Action Call
Each Monday, we will:
• Start by taking a few moments to silently think about what you want to focus on during the week.
• Share intention and actions step we are going to take during the week.
An example: My intention this week is not to binge when I come home from work. The small step I am going to take: Every day at 5:30 pm I will light a candle, make myself a cup of tea and listen to music for just 10 minutes. Then, I will prepare dinner.
Receive support from others and make progress on your personal and professional journey.
Every Monday 7:00 am - 7:30 am (Eastern)
Monday Morning Wake-Up Action Call
RSVP: Sign up today and take the first step for discovering who you are and getting off the merry-go-round of life.
Simply click the link below to sign up and we will email you the details.
http://loveyourselfcoaching.com/pages/wakeup.htm
Friday, September 21, 2007
Struggling With Food
You Are the Important One
‘This life is yours
Take the power
to choose what you want to do
and do it well
Take the power
to love what you want in life
and love it honestly
Take the power
to walk in the forest
and be a part of nature
Take the power
to control your own life
No one else can do it for you
Take the power
to make your life happy’.
Susan Polis Schutz
Do you ever feel you don’t have control over your life? You are not alone. There is a solution. All you have to do is decide enough is enough and start taking the little steps to take care of yourself. It is easier said than done.
Why is it that we always put ourselves last? I remember when my children were very young I would continually buy them expensive clothes which they out grew in a few months. Since I spent most of the extra money on them I did not buy myself any new clothes for years. Who was the loser in this situation? ME
I continued to put myself last for many years until one day I realized this is not working and I had to change my thinking and behavior. As luck would have it, I went to a training which taught me how to take care of myself. The most important phrase I learned at the training was “I am Important.” To this day I have a sign on my bathroom mirror which reads, “You are Important” and read it everytime I look in the mirror.
Today I take the following steps to make sure I continue to take care of myself on a daily basis:
1. Thank myself for being who I am.
2. Eat healthy and never take that extra bite.
3. Say I love you to my family members and friends.
4. Take my min-vacation everyday, by doing something nice for myself.
5. Relax at the end of the day by getting into bed with a good book before I go to sleep.
As always, I would love to hear what steps you are taking to take care of yourself? Remember as a team we can support each other in taking the small steps to stop using food to make us feel better and start treating ourselves with respect.
I can be reached by leaving a comment on this blog or sending me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net. I am looking forward to hearing from you and building a community to support each other on our journey.
What are You doing nice for yourself today?
Helen
‘This life is yours
Take the power
to choose what you want to do
and do it well
Take the power
to love what you want in life
and love it honestly
Take the power
to walk in the forest
and be a part of nature
Take the power
to control your own life
No one else can do it for you
Take the power
to make your life happy’.
Susan Polis Schutz
Do you ever feel you don’t have control over your life? You are not alone. There is a solution. All you have to do is decide enough is enough and start taking the little steps to take care of yourself. It is easier said than done.
Why is it that we always put ourselves last? I remember when my children were very young I would continually buy them expensive clothes which they out grew in a few months. Since I spent most of the extra money on them I did not buy myself any new clothes for years. Who was the loser in this situation? ME
I continued to put myself last for many years until one day I realized this is not working and I had to change my thinking and behavior. As luck would have it, I went to a training which taught me how to take care of myself. The most important phrase I learned at the training was “I am Important.” To this day I have a sign on my bathroom mirror which reads, “You are Important” and read it everytime I look in the mirror.
Today I take the following steps to make sure I continue to take care of myself on a daily basis:
1. Thank myself for being who I am.
2. Eat healthy and never take that extra bite.
3. Say I love you to my family members and friends.
4. Take my min-vacation everyday, by doing something nice for myself.
5. Relax at the end of the day by getting into bed with a good book before I go to sleep.
As always, I would love to hear what steps you are taking to take care of yourself? Remember as a team we can support each other in taking the small steps to stop using food to make us feel better and start treating ourselves with respect.
I can be reached by leaving a comment on this blog or sending me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net. I am looking forward to hearing from you and building a community to support each other on our journey.
What are You doing nice for yourself today?
Helen
Monday, September 17, 2007
Different Perspectives on Situations
I received the story below as an email this morning and felt you would enjoy reading it.
The Difference Between Rich/Poor People
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be
considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the
trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what you learned from the trip?" asked the father.
The son answered:
"I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a
creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond
our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to
protect them."
The boy's father was speechless.
Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are."
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen
if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what
we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
Pass this on to friends and acquaintances and help them refresh their
perspective and appreciation.
"Life is too short and friends are too few."
I would love to hear your thoughts on the story above. You can leave a comment on this blog or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net
The Difference Between Rich/Poor People
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be
considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the
trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what you learned from the trip?" asked the father.
The son answered:
"I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a
creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond
our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to
protect them."
The boy's father was speechless.
Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are."
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen
if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what
we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
Pass this on to friends and acquaintances and help them refresh their
perspective and appreciation.
"Life is too short and friends are too few."
I would love to hear your thoughts on the story above. You can leave a comment on this blog or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net
Friday, September 14, 2007
Finding Happiness Instead of Feeling Angry
‘Life is my college.
May I graduate well,
and earn some honors!’
Louisa May Alcott, novelist
Does something happen in your life that is frustrating and then you get angry? If you answer “Yes” to this question you are not alone. Feeling angry was a daily occurrence for me until I learned a little secret.
I learned just recently that I have a choice, either I can get angry over the situation or think about a solution to the problem. At first this action was very challenging until trying it for over a week it started to become easier. I love the expression, “When your car won’t start you can either call someone to fix it or get angry and hurt everyone in your path, you have the choice.”
Let me tell you my little story. I changed newsletter providers and in order to continue receiving Life’s Little Journeys Newsletter by Helen Burton you have to sign-up with the new provider. A limited number of people were responding to the email. At first I felt frustrated and got very angry at myself for changing providers. Then I remembered to accept my anger and not to ignore or fight it. Once I acknowledged my feelings, it disappeared and I was able to think about solutions for the problem. My assistant suggested we send out the newsletter by email and request everyone sign-up with the new provider.
I personally invite you to sign-up for the Life’s Little Journeys by Helen Burton. All you have to do is sign-up on this blog (right side above my bio) or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
In the past I would have taken out my anger on the people closest to me and had a miserable day. Instead I acknowledged my anger and with my assistant’s help we found a solution to the problem. As Louisa May Alcott in the quote above eloquently put it, you are learning from your college of life.
I invite you to try the following little experiment and see if it makes a difference in your life:
1. You are angry about something that happens in your life.
2. Acknowledge yourself for feeling angry and the circumstances around it.
3. Think about a solution to the problem or discuss it with some else and find solutions together.
4. Try one of the solutions.
5. Let me know what happens by leaving a comment on this blog or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
Join the Getting Off the Diet Merry-Go-Round Community by sharing your wisdom, successes and lessons learned. All it takes is one little step, leave a comment on the blog or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
What are you doing nice for yourself today?
Helen
May I graduate well,
and earn some honors!’
Louisa May Alcott, novelist
Does something happen in your life that is frustrating and then you get angry? If you answer “Yes” to this question you are not alone. Feeling angry was a daily occurrence for me until I learned a little secret.
I learned just recently that I have a choice, either I can get angry over the situation or think about a solution to the problem. At first this action was very challenging until trying it for over a week it started to become easier. I love the expression, “When your car won’t start you can either call someone to fix it or get angry and hurt everyone in your path, you have the choice.”
Let me tell you my little story. I changed newsletter providers and in order to continue receiving Life’s Little Journeys Newsletter by Helen Burton you have to sign-up with the new provider. A limited number of people were responding to the email. At first I felt frustrated and got very angry at myself for changing providers. Then I remembered to accept my anger and not to ignore or fight it. Once I acknowledged my feelings, it disappeared and I was able to think about solutions for the problem. My assistant suggested we send out the newsletter by email and request everyone sign-up with the new provider.
I personally invite you to sign-up for the Life’s Little Journeys by Helen Burton. All you have to do is sign-up on this blog (right side above my bio) or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
In the past I would have taken out my anger on the people closest to me and had a miserable day. Instead I acknowledged my anger and with my assistant’s help we found a solution to the problem. As Louisa May Alcott in the quote above eloquently put it, you are learning from your college of life.
I invite you to try the following little experiment and see if it makes a difference in your life:
1. You are angry about something that happens in your life.
2. Acknowledge yourself for feeling angry and the circumstances around it.
3. Think about a solution to the problem or discuss it with some else and find solutions together.
4. Try one of the solutions.
5. Let me know what happens by leaving a comment on this blog or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
Join the Getting Off the Diet Merry-Go-Round Community by sharing your wisdom, successes and lessons learned. All it takes is one little step, leave a comment on the blog or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
What are you doing nice for yourself today?
Helen
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Low Self-Esteem
‘No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.’ Eleanor Roosevelt
Do you sometimes think, “Other people’s lives are better than mine.” You are not alone! Things happen in our lives and sometimes the circumstances or people lower our self-esteem. I am finding thru life experiences, learning from different teachers, only I have the choice to make myself feel inferior. Eleanor Roosevelt put it so eloquently in the quote above.
Let me tell you a little story, Carole (name changed) was trying every diet imaginable and was still not losing weight. She felt so frustrated and kept thinking, “Jan, my sister, was so lucky because she could lose weight and keep it off.” To make matters worse everytime she looked in the mirror or had a conversation with her sister about losing weight Carole’s self-esteem plunged lower.
Let’s turn this picture around and see what Carole could have done to build her self-esteem instead of letting people or circumstances make her feel inferior. Following are some small steps Carole could put into practice that will help build her esteem:
1. Acknowledge herself every day by keeping a list of her accomplishments.
2. Tell herself daily what she likes about herself.
3. Eating a healthy meal at least once a day and writing about how she feels.
4. Compliment others for their special gifts.
5. Receive compliments graciously and thank the person.
6. Focus on what she has instead of what she doesn’t have.
7. Read or listen to motivational tapes. (i.e. “Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting” by Lynn Grabhorn.)
8. Do something nice for herself every day.
9. Do something nice for someone else without being found out.
10. Call a good friend and have a good laugh.
What other small steps do you take to build your self-esteem?
I would love for you to join me in writing “Getting Off the Diet Merry-Go-Round Blog, by sharing your wisdom, successes and lessons learned. All it takes is one little step, leave a comment or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoachikng.net.
A special note to anyone who is struggling with food, please leave a comment and I will address your concerns in this blog. Together we will create a plan that will enable you to live a life filled with joy, self-confidence and love.
What are you doing nice for yourself today?
Helen
Do you sometimes think, “Other people’s lives are better than mine.” You are not alone! Things happen in our lives and sometimes the circumstances or people lower our self-esteem. I am finding thru life experiences, learning from different teachers, only I have the choice to make myself feel inferior. Eleanor Roosevelt put it so eloquently in the quote above.
Let me tell you a little story, Carole (name changed) was trying every diet imaginable and was still not losing weight. She felt so frustrated and kept thinking, “Jan, my sister, was so lucky because she could lose weight and keep it off.” To make matters worse everytime she looked in the mirror or had a conversation with her sister about losing weight Carole’s self-esteem plunged lower.
Let’s turn this picture around and see what Carole could have done to build her self-esteem instead of letting people or circumstances make her feel inferior. Following are some small steps Carole could put into practice that will help build her esteem:
1. Acknowledge herself every day by keeping a list of her accomplishments.
2. Tell herself daily what she likes about herself.
3. Eating a healthy meal at least once a day and writing about how she feels.
4. Compliment others for their special gifts.
5. Receive compliments graciously and thank the person.
6. Focus on what she has instead of what she doesn’t have.
7. Read or listen to motivational tapes. (i.e. “Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting” by Lynn Grabhorn.)
8. Do something nice for herself every day.
9. Do something nice for someone else without being found out.
10. Call a good friend and have a good laugh.
What other small steps do you take to build your self-esteem?
I would love for you to join me in writing “Getting Off the Diet Merry-Go-Round Blog, by sharing your wisdom, successes and lessons learned. All it takes is one little step, leave a comment or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoachikng.net.
A special note to anyone who is struggling with food, please leave a comment and I will address your concerns in this blog. Together we will create a plan that will enable you to live a life filled with joy, self-confidence and love.
What are you doing nice for yourself today?
Helen
Friday, September 7, 2007
Are You Struggling with Food?
Stopping Your Fearful Thoughts
"You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your
mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the
mind."
-- Dale Carnegie
Are you struggling with your eating habits? I am learning more and more each day that my thoughts are driving my actions. Just for a moment can you stop and think, “Maybe my unhealthy eating habits are caused by my thoughts which maybe based on fear.” What was your answer? If you answered “Yes” you are among the majority. The meaning of fear is “False Emotions Appearing Real.”
I just recently heard that are thoughts are continuous and nothing can stop them. The expression, “Just think positively,” makes me crazy. I am currently reading the book, “Excuse Me, Your Life is NOW,” by Doreen Banaszak. What I am learning is to acknowledge my negative thought and most of the time it disappears. Once the thought disappears I tell myself out loud, “I am willing to consider as of this moment that everything is unfolding perfectly and I don’t have to worry any more.” It works wonders!
If you get a chance read the book, Excuse Me, Your Life is NOW” by Doreen Banaszak, I recommend it highly. I am currently in a book study group with Doreen as our facilitator. Reading the book and hearing Doreen’s suggestions has given me the tools to think and feel positive most of the day. Thank you, Doreen.
Now is your opportunity to conquer your fearful thoughts and start thinking positively. Following are some steps you can implement when having a negative thought:
1. Be aware of what you are thinking.
2. Acknowledge the thought.
3. When your thinking stops, say a positive affirmation, which you believe can happen and makes you feel good (e.g. “I am willing to imagine right now that I am loved and everything is OK.”)
4. Think about a small step you can take right away to take care of yourself (e.g. Make yourself a cup of your favorite tea.)
5. Take the action.
In the Getting Off the Diet Merry-Go-Round Community we can work together to slowly change our thinking which ultimately changes our behavior. Sharing your wisdom, life changing tools and techniques helps others and also acknowledges you. So don’t be shy, let us hear from you. All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net and together we will conquer our struggles with food.
"You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your
mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the
mind."
-- Dale Carnegie
Are you struggling with your eating habits? I am learning more and more each day that my thoughts are driving my actions. Just for a moment can you stop and think, “Maybe my unhealthy eating habits are caused by my thoughts which maybe based on fear.” What was your answer? If you answered “Yes” you are among the majority. The meaning of fear is “False Emotions Appearing Real.”
I just recently heard that are thoughts are continuous and nothing can stop them. The expression, “Just think positively,” makes me crazy. I am currently reading the book, “Excuse Me, Your Life is NOW,” by Doreen Banaszak. What I am learning is to acknowledge my negative thought and most of the time it disappears. Once the thought disappears I tell myself out loud, “I am willing to consider as of this moment that everything is unfolding perfectly and I don’t have to worry any more.” It works wonders!
If you get a chance read the book, Excuse Me, Your Life is NOW” by Doreen Banaszak, I recommend it highly. I am currently in a book study group with Doreen as our facilitator. Reading the book and hearing Doreen’s suggestions has given me the tools to think and feel positive most of the day. Thank you, Doreen.
Now is your opportunity to conquer your fearful thoughts and start thinking positively. Following are some steps you can implement when having a negative thought:
1. Be aware of what you are thinking.
2. Acknowledge the thought.
3. When your thinking stops, say a positive affirmation, which you believe can happen and makes you feel good (e.g. “I am willing to imagine right now that I am loved and everything is OK.”)
4. Think about a small step you can take right away to take care of yourself (e.g. Make yourself a cup of your favorite tea.)
5. Take the action.
In the Getting Off the Diet Merry-Go-Round Community we can work together to slowly change our thinking which ultimately changes our behavior. Sharing your wisdom, life changing tools and techniques helps others and also acknowledges you. So don’t be shy, let us hear from you. All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net and together we will conquer our struggles with food.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Can't Lose Weight
Taking Care of Yourself
Most of us keep thinking, “I wish things were different then I would be happier.” How would you feel if your wishes, (i.e. perfect weight, fantastic relationship, no debits or loved your job) happened today?
Let me tell you a little story, Marge (name changed) was very unhappy with her life. She felt fat, was always fighting with her husband and daughter and there was never enough money for a vacation. She always felt if she lost the weight and got a better paying job everything would be better. Marge only wished for these things and never took the small steps to make them happen.
She went around complaining until one day, she was buying coffee at WAWA and heard someone saying, “I learned if I want my life to be better I had to make changes and start taking care of myself.” Marge heard what the man said and thought maybe if I want my life to be better I have to start taking care of myself.
When she got home she decided to surf the web, found this blog and started reading the different articles. She found suggestions for how to take care of herself. The suggestion she liked best was taking a mini-vacation by spending 10 minutes a day doing something nice for herself. The next day Marge took a mini-vacation by taking a long bath and felt 100% better. The experience of taking care of herself was so rewarding she tried other suggestions and not only felt happier, and also had a better relationship with her family and started losing weight.
What can you do today to take care of yourself? Remember we are the CEO of our lives and either we can try new behaviors or only wish for things to change.
It was great hearing from Marge and how reading my blog was making such a difference in her life. I would also like to thank everyone else for leaving their comments or sending me emails on how the blog is helping them. By working together we can support each other in taking the small steps that will change our lives.
Please leave your successes, lessons learned and questions in the comment section below or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
Most of us keep thinking, “I wish things were different then I would be happier.” How would you feel if your wishes, (i.e. perfect weight, fantastic relationship, no debits or loved your job) happened today?
Let me tell you a little story, Marge (name changed) was very unhappy with her life. She felt fat, was always fighting with her husband and daughter and there was never enough money for a vacation. She always felt if she lost the weight and got a better paying job everything would be better. Marge only wished for these things and never took the small steps to make them happen.
She went around complaining until one day, she was buying coffee at WAWA and heard someone saying, “I learned if I want my life to be better I had to make changes and start taking care of myself.” Marge heard what the man said and thought maybe if I want my life to be better I have to start taking care of myself.
When she got home she decided to surf the web, found this blog and started reading the different articles. She found suggestions for how to take care of herself. The suggestion she liked best was taking a mini-vacation by spending 10 minutes a day doing something nice for herself. The next day Marge took a mini-vacation by taking a long bath and felt 100% better. The experience of taking care of herself was so rewarding she tried other suggestions and not only felt happier, and also had a better relationship with her family and started losing weight.
What can you do today to take care of yourself? Remember we are the CEO of our lives and either we can try new behaviors or only wish for things to change.
It was great hearing from Marge and how reading my blog was making such a difference in her life. I would also like to thank everyone else for leaving their comments or sending me emails on how the blog is helping them. By working together we can support each other in taking the small steps that will change our lives.
Please leave your successes, lessons learned and questions in the comment section below or send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
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