Author : Angelique Life is full of lessons We all learn our lessons at different times depending on what fate throws our way Wisdom is in each of us regardless of our age and each of us has a unique take on how life should be lived Here are a few of life’s lessons I’ve learned along the way and would like to share in the hopes of helping others This in no way covers everything as life has many lessons and no one person can know everything, but it’s a start

To me the most important lesson is to remember to be happy with the life you have We are only given one life, so why spend it wishing you were someone else or had more stuff that you can’t take with you when you die anyway? Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to have dreams and goals, but when you spend all your time wishing your life away, someday you wake up and realize that life really has passed you by Worst of all there is no going back, so remember to enjoy your life to the fullest no matter how long, short or trying it may be

The next two lessons can tie in together, but that doesn’t mean that you learn them at the same time One is to not waste so much time and energy worrying about how others think of you, while the other is to always do your best in everything you do When you put your best foot forward you find that you are happier with the results even if it’s not exactly how you envisioned it because you know you tried your best Not only is that all any of us can do throughout life, but also no matter what you do there will always be somebody who doesn’t like how something was handled or that thinks you should have done something differently Don’t let this negative energy steal your sense of accomplishment As long as you are trying your best each and everyday day, it’s the best that anyone can be expected to do, so worrying about how others see you is pointless Each of us has the right to feel valued and appreciated, find this strength from within No one else can do it for you and you will find you are a happier, more fulfilled and peaceful individual

These next two are no easier to learn than any of the others, but they tend to happen during times of struggle or sadness and to me were rather shocking to learn One is no matter how well you think you may know a person; you never really know them, no matter who they are in your life The other is death and divorce to often bring out the worst in individuals Maybe it’s because emotions are running so high or maybe it’s because a terrible hurt has happened and they don’t know how else to act Either way, in my experience anyways, if you think someone is incapable of doing something or would never act a certain way, then chances are they can and will depending on their emotional maturity at the time Another lesson that ties into this, but also fits nicely into other areas of life is anything that can happen will If you think it will never happen to you, then you’re wrong Life has a funny way of throwing stuff at us that we never thought we would have to deal with and then all of a sudden we find ourselves right in the middle of it Remember no one is immune to life’s lessons and they always happen for a reason

Another important lesson is to always treat others how you would like to be treated You never know when you might find yourself in that person’s shoes, so remember to be kind Also it’s much more fulfilling when you give without expectations of receiving You’ll find that like attracts like When you freely give kindness or help others, suddenly your life is full of surprising and wonderful things that you never imagined possible

I know I said to not worry about what other people are saying or thinking and I meant it But there is a fine line here that needs to be recognized A lot of unique and truly great ideas have come from listening to other people’s points of view These ideas can come from anyone or anywhere, the trick is to recognize these ideas when they come along If people are just criticizing your work to make themselves feel better it’s probably a good idea to ignore their remarks But if someone is trying to show you another way of looking at something, don’t be afraid to consider their point of view regardless of their age or status Nothing is lost by considering another’s point of view and you might be pleasantly surprised by the outcome

Last but not least, try to remember that God will never give us more than we can handle
Even if at the time it seems insurmountable, remember this to shall pass You will become a stronger individual for hanging in there and who knows, you may end up helping someone else with your new found wisdom There is always a solution to every situation and life has a unique way of providing exactly what we need when we need it most, so be patient and keep your eyes, ears and hearts open

This is just a few of the lesson’s I’ve learned along the way In writing this I hope to help others who are having a tough time Sometimes we focus so much on getting to the end of something we forget that a lesson needs to be learned before we can get there Although these lessons are not always fun, they are very important in helping each of us to evolve into the wonderful people we are meant to become Remember you are never alone and this to shall pass In the words of a memorable little spider named Charlotte, chin up Angelique writes articles for helping shoppers find gifts, providing shopping tips and how to benefit from personalized gifts, promotional products, and awards. She also writes articles about self improvement and helping others. Her work is sponsored by Wealthwood Gifts and Blog Wealthwood. Submitted By ArticleUnited.com

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Author : tracy We all want to be happy but very few of us consistently are The World Health Organization predicts that by 2020, depression will be second only to heart disease in terms of global illnesses Our happiness, when it occurs, is usually the result of outside events, such as
when someone is kind to us, or when some opportunity is presented to us That state of mind is fleeting Our goal should be to be happy no matter what happens to us

People whose happiness is not dependent on what happens to them actually bring happiness to their experiences rather than trying to get it from them They still have bad emotions but experience an underlying state of peace and well-being They have a sense of lightness or
buoyancy, feel love and compassion for themselves and others, feel passionate about their life and purpose, have a sense of flow and openness, feel alive, vital, and energetic, are at peace with life, and are fully present in the moment

Unfortunately it takes conscious effort to become happy Our minds are wired to be fearful We are much more likely to notice and remember something that frightens us than something that makes us happy This works well under very bad circumstances, but with the constant
barrage of stresses seen in modern times, most people’s dominant way of thinking has become one of being on guard for trouble In addition, our egos, which are just a collection of beliefs about who you are based on your past experiences, are always afraid of death Being
consistently happy does not come easily Like most worthwhile things, it requires a lot of effort in order to achieve it

One way to make yourself happier is to focus on finding the solution to any problems that come up instead of complaining and worrying about it When something bad happens look for the lesson in it that you were meant to learn, and for the gift (since every negative circumstance has within it the seed of an equally positive opportunity) Make peace with yourself

You can also make yourself happier by not believing everything you think Your negative thoughts are not always true You might want to question what you believe, and just let go of negative thoughts that aren’t even true Drop your excess baggage Focus on being grateful for the good things in your life

It turns out that you have a happiness set point that works like a thermostat Whenever the temperature in your room gets more than a certain amount outside the temperature you set on your thermometer, the thermometer tells it to return to that set temperature No matter
what happens to you in your life circumstances, you return to your pre-set level You can change that pre-set level however, if you make a deliberate effort to change it It turns out that although 50% of that pre-set happiness level is probably determined by genetics,
and 10% is determined by our current circumstances, the other 40% is determined by our habitual thoughts, feelings, words, and actions Those things we certainly can change

You can not just decide to be consistently happy The best way to achieve that is to practice the habits of happy people You need to become aware of which habits support happiness in your life and which ones don’t (Two of the worst habits are having the beliefs that you will be happy when, and you will be happy when you have more money or success) Then you can gradually eliminate those bad habits and cultivate the good habits When you’ve done that, you can reach the state of consistent happiness you’ve always wanted

Tracy Crowe is the author of this article.
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Author : tracy Are you a big thinker? Most of us go along just seeing things as they are and ourselves as we are and making do with that That is why our lives usually do not change very much
Big thinkers are big achievers They see what could be instead of what is They see themselves as people who are capable of making a difference Here are 3 ways to shift your thinking so that you expand your vision and then improve your performance

1) Change your vocabulary
The important thing about a person’s vocabulary is the effect his words have on himself and on others Each word creates a picture in our minds If I say that “We face a problem” then other people will have a picture in their minds of something difficult and unpleasant to solve If I say that “We face a challenge” then they will have a picture in their minds of something pleasant to do, a fun sport
A person who thinks big is an expert at creating positive, optimistic, forward thinking pictures in the minds of both themselves and others It is all about how you look at things A small thinker might say “The competition has all the advantages How do you expect me to sell against them?” whereas the big thinker might say “It is true the competition is strong but nobody ever has all the advantages Let us put our heads together and figure out a way to beat them at their own game”
A big thinker uses cheerful positive words to describe how he is feeling, and to describe other people He uses positive language to encourage others and he compliments others at every opportunity He uses positive words (encouraging and promising victory) when he outlines plans to others

2) Change your attitude
There are 3 attitudes you need to take The first is “I am enthusiastic” When you are enthusiastic about something, you soon develop enthusiastic followers, and are on your way to success To develop enthusiasm, you can learn more about the topic, person, or place You can also shake hands, smile, and talk like you really mean it Look alive You can also broadcast good news wherever and whenever possible, because it makes both you and others feel better
The second attitude is “You are important” Everybody needs to feel important if they are to succeed It pays to make “little people” feel like they’re important And when you make them feel important, you help yourself feel important too If you picture other people at their best, they will live up to that You’ll get better cooperation and performance out of them Practice appreciating and praising others at every opportunity Call people by their names Go out of your way to do nice things for them
The third attitude is “Service first” Look for ways to give people more than they expect to get Ask yourself “How can I give more than is expected from me?” Find ways to increase your value to others

3) Manage your environment
Our environment, including the people we spend time with, affects the way we think We learn from other people If we surround ourselves with negative small-minded people, we become negative and small-minded, but if we surround ourselves with positive ambitious people we become positive and ambitious Make sure you hang around with the right people, the people who you admire and want to become like Accept comments that you can’t do something only as a challenge to prove that you can do it Get your advice only from successful people Join new organizations and circulate in new groups Select some friends who have views different than your own This will stimulate your mind Never gossip; if you are going to talk about others, only say positive things
Buy the best goods and services It actually is better to have a few things that are expensive and good quality, then many things that are cheap and junky It saves you money in the long run If you develop an instinct for quality then other people will rate you more highly, if perhaps subconsciously

If you change your vocabulary, your attitude, and your environment, you will develop the ability to think big You will have more confidence in yourself and your capabilities You will be surrounded by people who will do their best to help you You will be happier This is the way to achieve everything you’ve always wanted to
Tracy Crowe is the author of this article.
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Author : Gerard O’Coaching for profit

No matter whether you are an individual or a large corporate body, you will always strive to make profit by boosting your sales No business can do without profit as profit proves to be the most important motivational factor for any individual and business Today we discuss more on coaching for profit
In fact to put it bluntly, if the company does not make a profit, then everyone is out of a job

Coaching for profit refers to methods and techniques imparted by a coach to people as to how they can earn rich rewards for the efforts that they have put into the business Coaching is necessary to understand how to maximize the use of various resources in an organization to optimize output Coaching covers every aspect of the organization from production to the marketing of the products and to their sales Business requires employing the right kind of marketing mix whereby the best combination of factors like product, price, place and promotion are can all be derived Every employee of the organization should be made aware of his exact authority and responsibility You would actually be amazed at how often this does not happen

Personality development also becomes a very important component of coaching for profit This is because it is the way that you market yourself and the goods and services that will make a world of difference You have to make the people believe in the product and service your organization provides It becomes very necessary to motivate your sub ordinates, executives and even HR managers We should remember that it is the collective effort of all these people that will lead to sales and hence generating extra profits
Remember there is no I in T E A M

Coaching for profit stresses on the confidence that you will be able to exude in front of your audience Also coaching in the beginning of your career will go a long way in helping you choose a profession or business that you will enjoy doing and also get excellent returns Coaching helps you to find the right combination of the nature of the business or profession that you enjoy doing while making a handsome profit from it

Coaching helps you to be innovative in business It helps you to improvise on the existing systems or come out with whole new systems Coaching helps you to gain the early bird advantage as it teaches you methods and techniques to implement and action your innovative ideas In case you are the team member or owner of the organization you have to develop leadership skills as well This is because it is only through proper leadership that sub ordinates under you will be able to deliver and the organization will be able to earn good revenues

However not all the profit that the organization makes has to be taken home A considerable amount of revenue has to be invested back in business to not only cover up the running costs and expenses but also to come out with new innovations and better technology to make quality products The world today is very much service oriented and the best example of the service oriented organizations would be information technology and the travel industry which are some of the fastest growing industries Hence coaching for the service industry in relation to earning profits is very much different from coaching in the manufacturing industry Though the techniques are different in both the types of industries, the goal is the same at the end of the day and that is making profits
Gerard ODonovan
Founder and CEO of Noble Manhattan Coaching Ltd. One of Europes longest established coach training companies, and the CEO of the European Coaching Institute one of the world wide governing bodies from the profession of coaching. Gerards whose previous experience includes many years in the armed forces, he has applied the attitude of discipline and thoroughness to the development of his own business. He wishes Noble Manhattan to be seen as the foremost in offering an invaluable and professional service to all its clients, and he is able to achieve this because of his own accomplishments, bringing to the company extensive personal experience, knowledge and a unique style of teaching essential life skills. One of the most highly sought-after executive coaches in Europe.
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Author : Gerard O’
Personal Life Coaching

There is a new phenomenon sweeping the U K which is helping people not only to achieve, earn, and do more but also to lead a more balanced and holistic life It’s called ‘Personal Life Coaching’ and it really does help individuals be all that they want to be

As with so many things this concept started in the U S A in the late eighties Following on from the once popular consultants and therapists, it has become the ‘personal coach’ who will now help sort out your personal and professional life This new type of advisor will strategise with you in weekly sessions, either in person, on the phone or via email

Coaching started out as a way to help frenzied entrepreneurs and corporate executives cope with a life that seemed to be careering out of control As reported by the British Journal of Administrative Management coaching ‘takes a holistic view of the individual’ ensuring that work, corporate values, personal needs and career development are made to work in synergy and not against each other However, what started as a ‘corporate client’ service has now become a valuable tool for any individual wanting to improve their life

Borne out of the competitive pressures of today’s economy as well as the struggle to find balance in the frantic pace of modern life this Personal Life Coaching is now rapidly attracting devotees in Britain CEOs, entrepreneurs, professionals, people in career transition and many others grappling with life issues are all turning to this new ‘tool’ to guide them through life’s difficulties and help raise them above the ‘fog’ to the clear heights of peace and self-satisfaction There are now hundreds of coaches across the country and it is forecast that by the year 2004 it will be as common to have a coach as it is to have a personal fitness trainer

Coaching is a very powerful, collaborative relationship between the coach and a willing individual, which facilitates that individual, through the process of discovery, goal setting and strategic action-planning, in the realization of an extraordinary result It is also a body of knowledge, a technology and a style of relating that focuses on the development of that human’s potential

More and more people are tired of the frenzied, technological information age that we live in and are interested in a higher quality of life Life where you have more time for yourself and your relationships, with more energy to invest in your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being Whether you are a corporate executive working sixty hours a week, a single parent trying to raise a family or someone who is just tired of feeling stressed out and pressed for time, you have a choice about how to live your life You can step back, re-evaluate your priorities and make a conscious decision about the future you would like to create

Just as you would turn to the local gym or personal trainer if your body were out of shape, now you can hire a personal coach to improve the quality of your life With their help you can shape up your life and overcome all the obstacles that get in the way of living the life you want - like hiring a personal trainer for your soul!

One might ask why a coach is needed, rather than a partner, best friend or work colleague Quite simply it is because of the qualification, professionalism and experience of the person to whom you are talking - and the FREEDOM with which you can speak

Most of us have experienced the desire to have a kind of heart to heart with someone who really understands workplace challenges, family demands, the need for love and job satisfaction and the importance of personal space It is imperative that this ‘sounding board’ is a person to whom you can offload ALL of your thoughts, fears, ideas and aspirations Often discussion with a loved one or work colleague can be restrained for any number of reasons - concern for their feelings, fear of displaying weakness, reluctance to share good, but perhaps unformulated, ideas or the unwillingness to disclose a secret

One reason for the high demand for coaches and coaching comes from the increasing number of entrepreneurs, infopreneurs and self employed people seeking to be successful in an extremely competitive market place It is now recognized that the right coach gives the professional or business owner a major and competitive advantage It is estimated that over the last ten years well over a quarter of a million people in the United States have been coached This phenomenon is now here and running in the United Kingdom and any businessperson or entrepreneur who wants to get ahead, who wants to have a major and dramatic competitive advantage will have their own personal coach

The value and success of this ‘tool’ has been seized upon by hundreds of corporations worldwide including IBM, Ernst and Young, Deloitt Touche, Lucent Technologies, AT & T, Phyzer, Dupont, Delta Faucet, Kodak, Rodale, the FAA, Globe Business Services, Caterpillar Financial, JC Penny and Telus All of these corporations have recognized the key differential between training and coaching – they each have their value but are distinctly different A very interesting article published in the Public Personnel Management in the winter of 97 revealed a study done by the International Personal Management Association where training alone was compared with coaching combined with training The study showed that training alone increased productivity by 22 4% while training plus coaching increased productivity by a massive 88 %

Coaching contracts vary to some degree but generally a client will work with a coach for between six and twelve months for a monthly fee, which covers four weekly sessions There are no additional charges and the coach does not take a percentage or a contingency- type fee or award

Very simply, people hire a coach because they want MORE of something (money, time, happiness, success, freedom) or LESS of something (frustration, toleration, delays, procrastination) A coach is trained to work with a client on both personal and business goals as opposed to a therapist who works on issues- there is a huge difference Having set those goals the coach will help you implement them and stay by your side until their completion So the question is “Would you like to change your life? Do you want more time for yourself? Would you like to take better care of your health, reduce stress and create more balance in your life?” The answer is to hire a coach

Very soon the question will be not “Do you have a coach?” but
“Who is your coach?”
Gerard ODonovan
Founder and CEO of Noble Manhattan Coaching Ltd. One of Europes longest established coach training companies, and the CEO of the European Coaching Institute one of the world wide governing bodies from the profession of coaching. Gerards whose previous experience includes many years in the armed forces, he has applied the attitude of discipline and thoroughness to the development of his own business. He wishes Noble Manhattan to be seen as the foremost in offering an invaluable and professional service to all its clients, and he is able to achieve this because of his own accomplishments, bringing to the company extensive personal experience, knowledge and a unique style of teaching essential life skills. One of the most highly sought-after executive coaches in Europe.
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Author : Gerard O’ How Coaching Changes Lives

The world has become very competitive and all of us are striving day and night to achieve our goals in our personal lives as well as our professional lives We have to remember that if we are not able to keep pace with the world’s progress we will soon be left far behind Hence receiving training and support from a life coach can prove to be extremely beneficial for us as we learn to get what we want with the least time and effort without making and repeating any mistakes

Today a life coach and help you change your life and make it worth living positively You can hire a personal coach or you can also work with life coaches on line through the Internet via email, chat and teleconference Regular coaching can change your life completely as you will be able to identify your desires and will also learn the techniques and methods to fulfill those desires A life coach can help you get positive results not only in your professional life but your personal and social life as well You can use the techniques that you have Lent during your training to find out what your goals really are, define the values and then achieve the success that you desire So whether you want to move up the corporate ladder or maintain relationships with your friends, coaching can help you with everything and much much more

Remember that many people have a desire to do something and their lack of direction leaves them clueless This is where life coaching can be introduced to play the most important role in finding a direction to make someone achieve what he desires Hence we see that life coaching proves to be a very powerful and professional type of coaching that is always effective If you apply in real life what you have Lent from life coaching you will definitely see how fast your life has changed You will be able to discover your worth in terms of how much you can achieve in every area of your life, especially if you do your work with honesty and persistence

Life coaching is not only theory that you learn from the books Life coaching is something that you implement in your real life every single day Coaching helps you focus on your objectives and it makes you understand how you have achieved the positive results through your hard work Coaching helps you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be

Today the services of a life coach can be hired by anyone, whether an individual or an organization The best part of life coaching is that it can be applied to any aspect of your life, be it education, career, personality development, communication, maintaining health, maintaining finance and even spirituality Life coaching can help us in every aspect of our lives and it can make all the difference by moving to a great life from a good life You can depend on your coach to be at your service any time you require

Gerard ODonovan
Founder and CEO of Noble Manhattan Coaching Ltd. One of Europes longest established coach training companies, and the CEO of the European Coaching Institute one of the world wide governing bodies from the profession of coaching. Gerards whose previous experience includes many years in the armed forces, he has applied the attitude of discipline and thoroughness to the development of his own business. He wishes Noble Manhattan to be seen as the foremost in offering an invaluable and professional service to all its clients, and he is able to achieve this because of his own accomplishments, bringing to the company extensive personal experience, knowledge and a unique style of teaching essential life skills. One of the most highly sought-after executive coaches in Europe.
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