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9 Mar 2009 by Jennifer Louden
The most common rut many of us find ourselves stuck in: We stay busy 24/7 because being busy equals not being selfish -- we're doing our jobs, taking care of our kids, helping in the community. We're being good -- or so we tell ourselves. In truth, being busy 24/7 is incredibly selfish and lazy. Why? Because it depletes us, increases the noise in our heads, exhausts our bodies, and very....
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9 Mar 2009 by Jennifer Louden
A friend takes me to an opera. I don't like opera. I go because I like her. Sitting in the darkness, voices entwine my heart, something breaks free in my belly and careens out, showering my body in goose bumps. A new me opens because of what is happening up on that stage. But Sam I am, I don't like opera. Not in the dark, not in a train, not in the rain. Here is what I believe: Life is an....
18 Feb 2009 by Jennifer Louden
I recently spent four days alone in a rustic cabin on a bluff on the wild Washington coast. I worked on my novel, read, napped, did yoga, ate huge salads, sat in the sunshine, and watched eagles eat crab scavenged from the ocean’s edge. It was one of the most truly restful retreats I’ve ever savored. It wasn’t so long ago, however, that I would have taken this time to rest but instead....
16 Feb 2009 by Julia McVey
Our belief system underpins everything we do in life. Self-limiting beliefs are ones that prevent us from doing things. For example "I am not a good cook" is a belief that will prevent someone from cooking a healthy nutritious meal; this in turn may lead to the consumption of processed and convenience food leading to health problems. How did they get this belief in the first place -....
16 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Not everyone enjoys the winter months. Long dark evening make it difficult to get out in the fresh air, wind and weather encourages you to stay indoors, low temperatures turn you to comfort foods and the combination of central heating and frosty outdoors can make your skin dry and tight. But it doesn't have to be like that! Here are some ways to energise the winter months so you look and feel....
14 Feb 2009 by Jennifer Louden
I stand by the bedroom door, warily eyeing the pile of books and magazines by my bed. Has it grown? I believe so. I'm not sure I can even get into the bed anymore. I move closer, pull out a sticky collection of mini-books. Just as I suspected! The books are breeding with the magazines, producing sound bites I will be forced to read. I quickly back away. That's okay, I'll simply go outside to....
10 Feb 2009 by Jennifer Louden
Have you ever come home from a trip -- or several trips back to back-- and you're in the midst of a gynormous life change which caused you to break into heaving sobs in the middle of your new love's family reunion (although not in front of the actual family) and you are in must-hold-hands-or-otherwise-always-be-touching love and you keep pinching yourself because you can't believe you found....
9 Feb 2009 by Peta Heskell
Attractive communicators know that when people feel comfortable, they’re much more open to suggestion. Here are a few hints on how to make people feel relaxed. Make Them Feel at Home Pick the right place to talk. You might be happy to discuss personal stuff in the coffee room, but not everyone is. If you are about to communicate sensitive information, reprimand someone or ask them personal....
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9 Feb 2009 by Jennifer Louden
It’s 9 a.m. I’m back from dropping off my daughter at school, and it’s time to work on My Novel, the one that I’ve talked about writing for years and have actually been working on for four. I’m so committed to writing this opus, I’ve downscaled my life, shrunk my coaching practice, and stopped saying yes to many outside commitments. But by 9:30, I’ve already checked my e-mail....
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5 Feb 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
Putting on make-up can seem like a chore – especially if you’ve been using the same old products for years. So, why not have a make-up MOT and throw away all those half-used pots and out-of-date products? Buy yourself a funky new make-up bag and treat yourself to some different brands and you will be well on your way to updating your youthful image. Why not book a session with an NHJ....
29 Jan 2009 by Peta Heskell
Communication is like a game of chess – you have to be aware of the potential moves and the effect they can have not just on the moment, but on the entire game. Each move you make will influence the move the other person makes and vice versa. If you make the first move, you are showing them the way and opening the channels. The opening moves of any communication are vital. Get them right and....
29 Jan 2009 by Kerry Hailes
Many of your beliefs, morals and values are learnt. There are many enculturated (learnt) patterns of behaviour that we adopt as our own, the many ‘shoulds’ that we live our lives by. We do not stop to think ‘Is this what I want or is it what I’ve been taught to think is what I want?’ This short article is to assist you in doing just that. Stop your world for....
28 Jan 2009 by Julia McVey
Nearly every client I speak to, regardless of whether it is an individual or a large company, tells me they need to change something. This could be anything from an executive looking for work life balance or a large organisation looking to retain their talent. My answer is always the same - " what would you like to happen ", then " how are you going to do this "? This is when things....
28 Jan 2009 by Jennifer Louden
It’s mid-afternoon and I’m feeling the itch to move my body, but instead I return phone calls, wipe the kitchen counter, sort my daughter Lilly’s school papers. I haven’t really moved in almost two weeks, at least in any meaningful way, and I’m in “the box,” a place of parched fear, scratchy overanalyzing, and tart self-judgment. I find myself here about five or six times a year,....
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