Sneak Peak Update: Tweet for Literacy Grand Prize! $600 Value! Updated grand prize package from Author, Blogger, Event Coordinator and Founder of Tweet for Literacy -
Linda Thieman http://www.katieandkimbleblog.com/ In honor of National Family Literacy Month, the Tweet for Literacy campaign extends
throughout the month of November. Our Grand Prize drawing will be held at 6pm CT on December
1, 2009. Entries will be accepted up until that time. All formers winners are also eligible to win.
The
Tweet for Literacy Grand Prize drawing is a little different. It is actually a two-part giveaway.
The first part of the Grand Prize drawing is a prize package that the winner receives. The cornerstone of the
prize package is author and Life Coach Sheri Kaye Hoff's book Keys to Living Joyfully.
"If you knew
Sheri, you would know that she really lives what she teaches." Linda Thieman
Sheri, a Tweet for Literacy sponsor,
is also donating the Keys to Living Joyfully Telesummit mp3 recording.
These two items combined are a $400 value.
The Grand Prize winner will also receive additional items in the prize package, including Tweet for Literacy sponsor and author
Holly Hardin's Yuletide-themed picture book called Aurora of the Northern Lights.
Aurora is a beautifully illustrated book with a lesson about tolerance.
Other prizes include:
2 codes for e-books
at the iTunes App Store from PicPocket Books (combined value up to $7.98). These picture book apps are downloaded to an iPhone
or an iPod Touch. For children 2 to 8. Donated by PicPocket Books.
The Katie &
Kimble chapter book series by Linda Thieman, for ages 6 to 10. Lexile® measures: 280L and 290L. This set includes
Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story and Katie & Kimble: The Magic Wish. These are stories of love and healing, and are not
scary! Donated and autographed by the author, one of our Tweet for Literacy sponsors. (Value: $11.90 per set)
Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott. (Value: $5.99) For ages 10 and up. Donated by Tweet for
Literacy sponsor Linda Thieman.
Vocabu-Lit: Building Vocabulary through Literature,
Book C by Perfection Learning. 3rd grade. Value: $9.95. Donated by Tweet for Literacy sponsor Linda Thieman.
Life: Be There at Ten ‘til by Dean Johnson ($9.95 value). Words of wisdom for
Mom and Dad. Donated by Tweet for Literacy sponsor Linda Thieman.
Close Encounters
of the Third-grade Kind: Thoughts on Teacherhood by Phillip Done ($22.99 value). Donated by Hachette Book Group.
The second part of the Grand Prize is a giveaway of a different sort. One elementary school will receive a classroom
set (10 each) of both of the Katie & Kimble books: Katie & Kimble:
A Ghost Story and Katie & Kimble: The Magic Wish (a
$119 value). These books are being donated by author and Tweet for Literacy sponsor, Linda Thieman. Their Lexile(R) measures
are 280L and 290L, and on the Katie & Kimble blog, there are free, downloadable classroom (and homeschooling) materials
to make life easier for teachers and parents while helping children learn to read. Linda is a former English teacher with
experience in materials development. The Activity Packets that she has created meet the national standards for 3rd Grade reading
and language skills.
The winner of the Grand Prize will select which elementary school is to be the recipient of
the Katie & Kimble book package. Yes, the winner of the Grand Prize gets to pay it forward! We thought that would be fun
and fulfilling.
Click here to read more about Tweet for Literacy and to enter the contest. We're giving away
a set of prizes every two days for the month of November!
Enter as often as you like. Must be at least 18 to enter
and a resident of the United States. Love and blessings,
Every Thanksgiving, I reflect on the year and make my gratitude list. I have a long list and am so awed by
the people and love in my life. This week I had a discussion with my Writing Club about what members were most thankful
for in their lives- no suprises- everyone's list involved people. So when you feel caught up in the details of getting dinner
ready, traveling, or shopping- gently remind yourself that it is the people that are important. Take time to go on a walk
together, or to sit and talk without the television. Work on a project together- whether it is putting together a video or
a scrapbook page. Be fully present in the moment- together.
Take time out for yourself as well. Write
in your journal, do something slightly decadent ( a great port, a perfect strawberry dipped in dark chocolate, champagne,
cheesecake, or Godiva chocolate), take an aromatherapy bath or shower, light candles, listen to your favorite music. Cherish
being you.
Holidays also- at times- amplify painful moments and sadness. My brother was born on Thanksgiving
and for awhile- after his death- this holiday was bittersweet for me, now I am in a place where I am able to lovingly cherish
the memories. If you are touched by sadness during the holidays due to lost loved ones- give yourself permission to feel your
emotions. Appreciate and miss those you have loved and lost. Let go of telling yourself how you should feel and just be. Let
others love you through it.
During this Thanksgiving week- I send all of you joy, love and blessings,
As you finish your plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday (for
those in the USA), you may be feeling some tension- and right after Thanksgiving we are full swing into December holidays.
Do you stress and worry about getting presents, keeping the peace at family gatherings, attending multiple functions, trying
to still eat healthy inspite of all of the goodies surrounding you? Whatever issues you have in your daily life become
amplified during the holidays- you are outside of your normal schedule and the stress sometimes interferes
with the feel-good times that we desire during the season. It is possible to wake up feeling filled with joy everyday-
no matter what is going on.
What if your life could just flow, without stress, struggle or worry?
Would you feel differently about things? Would situations bother you less?
Would you wake up each morning with a transformed outlook and a new spring in your step?
There's only one way to find out.
Let me share with
you some of the life-changing discoveries you and I can be experiencing together over the next twelve months. Through my years
of training, coaching, and mentoring people, I have developed this comprehensive, unique program.
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and coaching, telephone calls and masterminding to supply you with whatever you need to complete and execute your plan for
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In this
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Move from loss/disappointment to joy
How to
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How to view time as a moldable gift
How to live joyfully no matter what is going on in your life
How to cultivate
gratitude
How to grow your spiritual life
How to develop awareness
How to cultivate thoughts that work for you and
not against you
How to create a life of abundance
And so much more...
"As a man thinks in his heart,
so is he"
--Proverbs 23:7
You hold the key to having your heart thinking right.
Whatever
you think about and internalize in your heart, is what you become.
Whatever
you believe in your core or your spirit is what you become.
So
what are you becoming?
Click Here for more information on Living Joyfully Everyday
How important is it to be able to overcome limiting beliefs in your life? A limiting belief may be
the source of whatever
is blocking you from achieving your goals. How do you know if you are operating with a limiting belief? Pay attention to your emotions-
a negative emotion is a huge clue to an
active limiting belief. Want to learn some techniques on how to conquer them? I am offering a Free Teleclass on Nov 19 at
Noon EST on How
to Conquer Your Limiting Beliefs. Learn tips and techniques that you can use right away. If you have not signed up yet you can sign up here for this free
teleclass: http://www.lifeisjoyful.org/id7.html
We all
have some conflict in our relationships- and most of us cringe at the idea of dealing with conflict. My guest blogger today
is relationship coach Daniela Koenig, M.A. and she has some unique suggestions for dealing with relationship conflict. Please
enjoy:
Resolve Your Relationship Conflict with Play by Daniela Koenig, M.A.
"The other day I was talking to my friend Sandra on the phone and she shared how she helped her nephew express
anger in a playful way. She explained that she created a space at her house for them to play with water guns. I heard the
excitement in her voice as she described how the two of them had tried to soak each other. Being a visual person I automatically
imagined my friend playing with her nephew having fun while strategizing how to tag each other. In my imagination my friend’s
nephew was about 11 years old. As Sandra went on to share she suddenly said “oh yeah and it was so much fun playing
with my 21 year old nephew and seeing him get all into it”. I had to pause for a moment and adjust my mental picture.This story illustrates how in our culture we often associate play with children. Even though I’m an advocate
for adults using playful ways of dealing with issues or expressing our feelings – I had right away imagined my friend’s
nephew as a child. So when’s the last time you’ve played? What about
playing as a way to resolve conflict in your relationships?Before you try to resolve
conflict in a playful way with your partner or loved ones it is important to:
Make an
agreement with your partner that you both are committed to resolving problems and issues in a loving and playful way.
Try out
some of these playful ways before you are in a heated discussion and both of you are triggered.
Be creative and have fun
Albert Einstein said, “A problem
can not be solved with the same consciousness that created it.”
Shift your consciousness with play. Here are some suggestions on how to bring play into conflict resolution:
When you find yourself stuck in an old recycled conflict with your partner, drop out the words and just use sound
to express how you are feeling. Often words can be miss-interpreted and can be very hurtful to people when we are triggered.
So drop out the words and grunt your frustration or bark like a dog.
Start hopping on one foot and hold your tongue
while you continue complaining about your issue.
Bring out your costumes and dress up like the persona you are
in at that moment. Make your persona bigger. For example, if you find yourself judging your partner, or yourself, get a plastic
“Gavel” and walk through your house hitting the gavel on pillows or chairs (make sure you hit things that can’t
break) and express all your judgments as if your were in an opera.
Play loosens the grip of the “seriousness” of the issue and helps both you and your partner get some
distance from the issue. You can then shift into a new mental/ emotional state from which you can find creative solutions
to your issues.
Try it out!"
----------Daniela Koenig, M.A. is a certified Relationship Coach who believes
that “Every Relationship Starts with You!” She is passionate about supporting individuals and couples to get real
with what they want.She provides them with practical tools to create authentic, passionate, playful relationships
based on real love. Find more tips on living your conscious relationship at www.AttractingRealLove.com
Do you know how close you are to the next opportunity
that could change your business, career or life? Perhaps just one conversation away.
That’s because opportunities come through people, they don’t fall out
of the sky, so whatever you need or are looking for, chances are your network can help you get it.
But you have to build relationships in the right way and leverage them appropriately,
and that’s why I’m excited to tell you about a great book
by Liz Lynch that can show you exactly how to do that.
It’s called “Smart Networking: Attract a Following In Person and Online” and if you want to take
your networking to the next level, no matter where you’re starting from, this book is definitely for you.
Packed with inspirational stories from the field
as well as Liz’s own experiences as a once reluctant networker, Smart Networking delivers an inspiring message in a
practical way. You feel empowered to act AND have the step-by-step guidance to know exactly what to do. It’s a no-fail
formula!
When you visit www.SmartNetworkingNow.com, you’ll see the power of networking in action, and how in helping
others we end up helping ourselves. Liz has partnered with other authors and fellow entrepreneurs to bring you tons of FREE
resources that can help you propel your business or career.
Just sign up on that page and you’ll get instant access. That’s it. You don’t even have to buy
Liz’s book, although I hope you will because it’s terrific.
Spread the love and pay it forward by sharing www.SmartNetworkingNow.com with folks in your network, and you’ll see how that help will come
back to you too.
It is hard to think of another area of our lives that tends to impact
our joy that we experience - than our marriages. If you are not married- you probably also feel similarly about your
long term relationships. I have a superb guest blogger today- Executive Marriage Coach Tom King. He has provided some excellent
thoughts to help you today. Please enjoy:
Elevating Marriage by Tom King
"Are you taking
your marriage for granted? It is very easy to do with the hectic pace of modern life and the demands of our
various businesses. But neglecting your marriage is as dangerous as neglecting the health of your heart. If your
heart stops beating and pumping blood they way it is designed to do you are dead. Likewise your marriage is at the heart
of your overall well-being, circulating critical nourishment to other parts of your life. If your marriage
stops functioning the way it is supposed to then parts of your life will also die.
Marriage is a unique and sacred relationship. It is grossly under appreciated in today’s society.
Recent marriage statistics indicate divorce is still increasing and marriage satisfaction is decreasing. Because of
the level of intimacy and intensity that comes with marriage, it is the relationship that brings out the best and the worst
in us. We see who we really are reflected in our marriage. More clearly than any other relationship, marriage
reveals to us our levels of maturity, enlightenment, and evolution. How evolved are you? Look into your
marriage and you will see yourself.
The sacredness of marriage
is the mysterious mingling of our emotional and spiritual selves. Within marriage we can reach our highest potential.
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul said that marriage is a model of the relationship between Christ and the church.
To me that means marriage is a relationship that is both human and divine, carnal and sacred. A healthy marriage
embodies mutual love and sacrifice, leadership and service, seeking the best for all involved.
This is not about romanticizing marriage, rather it is a call
to elevate it to it’s rightful place. Certainly marriage is not for everyone and not every marriage
can or should be saved. Often the day to day realities are anything but romantic or sacred. That, however, does
not minimize the potential to discover and nurture that best of ourselves and one another through this special relationship.
When we stop blaming our partners and allow the relationship to help us see the truth about ourselves and
what we need to change, then we are on our way to realizing this potential." Tom King
You can find more great articles by Tom at his blog
Sneak Peak: Tweet for Literacy Grand Prize! $600 Value! In honor of National Family Literacy Month, the Tweet for Literacy campaign extends
throughout the month of November. Our Grand Prize drawing will be held on the morning of December 1, 2009.
The
Tweet for Literacy Grand Prize drawing is a little different. It is actually a two-part giveaway, open even to winners of
the first twelve of the Tweet4Lit prizes.
The first part of the Grand Prize
drawing is a prize package that the winner receives. The cornerstone of the prize package is my book Keys to Living Joyfully. I am a Tweet for Literacy sponsor and am also donating the Keys to Living Joyfully Telesummit mp3 recording (five hours of coaching interviews with lifestyle experts and coaches).
These two items combined are over a $400 value.
The Grand Prize winner will also receive additional items in the prize package, including Tweet for Literacy sponsor and author
Holly Hardin's Yuletide-themed picture book called Aurora of the Northern Lights.
Aurora is a beautifully illustrated book with a lesson about tolerance. Other prizes
will be announced as the drawing nears.
The second part of the Grand Prize is a giveaway of a different sort. One elementary school will receive a classroom
set (10 each) of both of the Katie & Kimble books: Katie & Kimble:
A Ghost Story and Katie & Kimble: The Magic Wish (a
$119 value). These books are being donated by author and Tweet for Literacy sponsor, Linda Thieman. Their Lexile(R) measures
are 280L and 290L, and here on the Katie & Kimble blog, there are free, downloadable classroom (and homeschooling) materials
to make life easier for teachers and parents while helping children learn to read. These Activity Packets meet the national
standards for 3rd Grade reading and language skills.
The winner of the Grand Prize will select which elementary
school is to be the recipient of the Katie & Kimble book package. Yes, the winner of the Grand Prize gets to pay it forward!
We thought that would be fun and fulfilling.
Click here to read more about Tweet
for Literacy and to enter the contest. We're giving away a set of prizes every two days for the month of November!
Welcome to my guest blogger today- Author, Liz Lynch
"While many of us who start our own businesses or who become solo professionals value our independence, we quickly find
more value in having people at our side to give us extra strength, visibility and insight in the market. And so we get
out there both in person and online to network and build relationships.
It’s great to meet new people and learn what they do, and it’s even more exciting when you can find a
great deal of synergy between your goals and theirs. This is when you can start to explore referral partnerships or strategic
alliances.
These are collaborations you can
create with other entrepreneurs, professional service providers or small businesses owners that can open up a whole pipeline
of new business for the both of you and strengthen your respective brands.
Partners can help you:
Build more customer trust and loyalty. The more resources you are able to share, the more completely you can
serve your market. This will help you be seen as a go-to resource and allow you to transition from mere service provider to
trusted advisor.
Break into new markets more easily. Building awareness of your products and services in a new market takes
time and money, but you can shortcut some of the process by leveraging the trust and credibility of your referral partner.
If you provide copywriting services for financial advisory firms, for example, you can offer the same services to insurance
agents by partnering with someone who already serves that market but with a non-competitive offering.
Get a new perspective. If
you have trouble navigating your new client's bureaucracy, or just want to bounce ideas off of someone who knows the players,
you can turn to your referral partner for important insight and feedback.
Become a stronger competitor. You can take the referral relationship a step further by partnering
to create a bundled solution for your market. By connecting your products or services together, you can provide a more complete
answer to your target market's needs, saving them time and energy in gathering all the elements themselves, and giving you
an edge over competitors who offer just one piece of the puzzle.
Allow you to think big. Sometimes you don't see the full potential of what you can create
in your business until you see what others are doing, how you overlap, what their strengths are, and where you can take the
relationship further. That's when the fun really begins. In working together, you might discover new products to create or
new expansion opportunities that you would never have thought of tackling on your own.
Partnerships are most powerful when all the parties benefit. It’s about being
open and sharing, and knowing that when we help others, we also help ourselves. For a great example of this, visit www.SmartNetworkingNow.com to see the power of partnerships in action.
When you’re there, you can learn more about Liz Lynch and her book “Smart Networking: Attract a
Following In Person and Online” – a must read for anybody looking to build relationships authentically and strategically
– and sign up to receive a gift package of Liz’s 11 Smart Networking Tips and additional bonus gifts from her
partners (including yours truly!)."
Check out Liz's website, get great gifts, and learn more....
On November
14 at Noon EST- my guest expert is best selling author Warren Whitlock. He will be talking about how you
can become an Amazon best selling author.
Warren
Whitlock’s mission is to help authors and businesses improve the results of their offline and online marketing programs.
Warren is a #1 best selling author, speaker publisher, blogger, and social media
marketing strategist.
Warren has been an entrepreneur in the
computer, publishing and media. He started his career in broadcast advertising, developing cross promotions between
two or more businesses, and has used the same strategies in direct mail and other media.
Over the past decade, Warren has taught thousands of small businesses, authors and individuals how to use proven
direct marketing principles to promote product or service, started a trade association for manufacturers in the imaging products
industry and served on several executive boards.
Our Motto:“The
family that reads together has a lot of fun!”
The Tweet for Literacy Giveaway is a campaign designed
to raise awareness of the importance of involving the whole family in a child’s reading activities. Tweet for Literacy
will be giving away literacy-related prizes every two days throughout the month of November in honor of National Family Literacy Month. Help a child to read, and let the fun begin!
How to Enter the Tweet for Literacy Giveaways
Step 1: Follow our 7 sponsors on Twitter. This step is required. We will all follow you back!
Step 2: Re-tweet
(RT) any post about the giveaway. Use the hashtag #Tweet4Lit on each RT. Be sure to
add the URL link for this contest page. http://tinyurl.com/y8h7yc6
Sample Entry Re-tweets
RT @sherikayehoff Tweet for Literacy
is giving away 12 prize sets and a grand prize thru Nov. Enter here. http://tinyurl.com/y8h7yc6 #Tweet4Lit
RT @sherikayehoff Enter Tweet for Literacy giveaways here! New prize sets every 2 days.
http://tinyurl.com/y8h7yc6 #Tweet4Lit
Step 3: That’s it! See the Official Rules below.
Official Rules
You can re-enter as many times as you like. Prizes are awarded
every 2 days starting on November 8. First day to enter is November 6, 2009. Last day to enter is November 30. A prize package
will be awarded on each even day of the month. Each prize package will be a set of items that are literacy related. See below
for specific information on prizes.
The name of the winner will be selected at random and will be drawn at approximately
6pm CT. The winner will have 3 days to respond. If we don’t hear from the winner, we will select another winner for
that prize package. We will notify our 13 winners by Direct Message (DM) on Twitter.
Whereas you can enter as often
as you like, if you are not following all 7 sponsors on Twitter, which will be verified, your entries will be disqualified.
All entries that comply with the above rules will be valid for each drawing, including the Grand Prize. The Grand Prize will
be awarded on December 1, 2009.
Open to residents of the U.S. only. Must be at least 18 years old to enter.
If you have any questions or comments about the giveaway, please contact Sheri Kaye Hoff at Coachsheri@lifeisjoyful.org
Our
Sponsors
Authors
Sheri Kaye Hoff, Life Coach and
author of Keys to Living Joyfully Twitter name: @sherikayehoff Blog: Coach Sheri’s Living Joyfully Everyday blog http://www.lifeisjoyful.org/id1.html
Linda Thieman,
author of the Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story chapter book series
for ages 7-10 Twitter name: @lindathieman Blog: The Katie & Kimble Blog http://www.katieandkimbleblog.com
The Tweet for Literacy campaign was designed to encourage family literacy. Our motto is “The
family that reads together has a lot of fun!”
Our goal is to empower children and teens, especially girls,
who are so often overlooked. We also seek to teach tolerance and self-acceptance through reading and through family interaction.
Our first prize package winner will be selected on November 8, 2009, at 6pm CT.
Prize Package One
A Guardian Angel Publishing Gift Pack ($55 Value) with the following titles:
Jamie's Dream by Susan Berger and Christopher Corbin Color
Me Happy! by Sally M. Harris (autographed) A Horse of Course
by Shari Lyle-Soffe (autographed) Earthquake by Susan Berger The Sum of Our Parts: No Bones About It by Bill Kirk
Plus, Aurora of the Northern Lights by Holly Hardin (autographed
-- an $18.95 value), the delightful Christmas-themed picture book by one of our Tweet for Literacy sponsors.
The Holiday season is coming up fast and I wanted to share my tips
on managing time during this fun, family oriented, yet exhausting season.
If you are like most people, the Holiday
Season is filled with extra activities, gatherings, and other tasks. Yet you still have your carpools, commutes, jobs,
and everything else that goes along with your everyday life. This time of the year should be special, not stressful because
you have tried to pack too much in to your days. My time management strategies during the Holidays include the following.
Be realistic in your expectations: Realize that everything takes some amount of time. When you plan your shopping,
wrapping presents, or other projects-look at your week. Is it realistic? Can one human being possibly accomplish everything
that you have planned? If not, eliminate, restructure, or delegate.
Set aside time for the important things:
If you have an important work deadline or home project make sure that you have created time for it. Maybe you need to eliminate
the Christmas caroling. Now if you have Christmas caroled for years and this is truly special for you-maybe this would not
be the item that you choose to take out of your schedule. Evaluate and prioritize. The point is-that you do not have to say
"yes" to every opportunity that arises in your life. Choose to do the things that truly have a value for you in
your life.
Do one thing at a time: To all the multi taskers out there--you are not being as effective as you could
be if you did one thing at a time. Now, sometimes multitasking is unavoidable, but for the most part, you do have control
over whether you tackle things one at a time or try to do multiple tasks at once. By focusing on one thing, you have a higher
level of concentration and will be able to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time.
Avoid procrastination:
Most procrastination stems from fear-fear of the unknown or fear of not accomplishing something successfully. Occasionally,
you may procrastinate on tasks that you simply do not want to do-here is where you ask yourself if you can eliminate it, delegate
it or hire someone else to do it. Overcoming procrastination involves one simple idea-just start. Start your task with
some activity or aspect of the project. Remember that saying, "a body in motion tends to stay in motion"?
Live joyfully: truly enjoy the Holiday Season. Appreciate and be thankful for your friends, your family, your home, your
vehicle, your job....the list could go on and on. Be in a state of gratitude and love. Live joyfully
Following
effective time management strategies during the Holidays will ease tension and allow you to live in the moment. Have a blessed
Holiday Season.
Have you dreamed about writing a book? Have you started and given up? Does the
task seem daunting? Do you worry that writing a book will take a lot of time and completely consume your life?
Yet, even if you have some fear, you probably are feeling a nudging coming from deep within you to tell your story,
share your thoughts, and/or share your expertise with the world. Consider the How to Write a Book Fast and Fabulously teleclass*
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What does completing a book mean to you? More credibility in your field? A product to offer your clients?
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My workshop may be exactly what you need to complete
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In my 4 Week Teleclass Workshop, How to Write a Book Fast and Fabulously you will:
Write a book from concept to finished manuscript in 4 weeks. Find your voice. Develop your ideas. Share your book
with the world. The world needs your inspiration. Normally this class meets one hour for four weeks on a conference line.
Now, for the first time ever- this special course is available as audio downloads. The normal Regular Price for this course
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My Bio:Sheri Kaye Hoff is a Life Coach, Author, and College Professor.
She authored and published Keys
to Living Joyfully , which is available on Amazon. Ms.
Hoff is the author and publisher of the eBook Coach Sheri Kaye Hoff's Top 25 Life Coaching Tips.Additionally,
she is also the author of several blogs, numerous articles, poems, and short stories. Ms. Hoff possesses a unique creative
process and is able to teach and inspire others to tap their creativity. She presents writing, successful living and
creativity workshops to writing clubs, life coaches, non profits, and many others. She teaches ethics and business classes
at the collegiate level. Coach Sheri is ready and waiting to inspire you. Click Here to Get your audio now.
Start writing your book today-
I look forward
to working with you.
Warmest,
Sheri
Sheri
Kaye Hoff
Sheri Kaye Hoff. M.A.Life Coach. Author, College Professor
New book by Sarah Maria, “Love
Your Body, Love Your Life!”Here is your quick and easy guide
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Enjoy this article from author and friend Sarah Maria:
"How
many times have you waited for something to change so that you could finally start feeling beautiful?
If
you are like most women, the answer is “all the time.”Here is the problem: most of us
tend to live with the delusional belief that we somehow need to change in order to be beautiful.It usually
sounds something like:
When I lose this extra weight,
then I will be attractive.
If I can just get my abs a little more toned, then I can wear that bikini I love.
I feel so much better after
I put on my make-up in the morning.
I looked much sexier before I had these wrinkles.
My hair looks drab and lifeless until I get
it colored.
Unfortunately, we think these stories, these lies, that we have been taught are
true. We believe that we somehow need to change who we are, how we look, and what we do in order to finally be sexy, attractive,
and drop-dead gorgeous.
This is a lie – an erroneous, ubiquitous, and
often painful lie. The truth of the matter is that you are inherently, unconditionally, and absolutely beautiful and loveable
right now, without changing a single thing.
Fortunately, very fortunately, you can expose
these lies and choose to no longer live under their spell.
Ready to get started? Here are 6 simple and sure-fired ways to help you feel beautiful
today:
1.Become
aware of what you are thinking.Simply become aware of the stories you are telling yourself so that you are
no longer reacting on auto-pilot. Through awareness alone, you can begin to transmute your reality and transform lies into
truth. Actively acknowledge that there is no inherent truth in the belief that you need to change something about yourself
in order to be attractive. Consider that you can start feeling beautiful immediately, in this moment, without changing a single
thing.
2.Set an Intention to See Beauty
Setting an intention is simple: intend to create a different reality for yourself. Here are some examples:
I intend to
experience my inherent beauty. Or: I intend to see my beauty and perfection at all times. Or: I intend to
know I am inherently beautiful, lovable, and worthwhile.
Do you ever see your
reflection in the mirror and grimace at your wrinkles, vowing to purchase the latest anti-wrinkle cream?
Set an intention to find your
beauty in your reflection.
Or when you undress, do you ever suck in
your stomach, berating yourself for not yet losing those 5 extra pounds?
Set an intention to appreciate the body that you have right now.
Do you ever go shopping for clothes and wish you were a size (or more) smaller?
Set an intention to unconditionally
accept your body.
Hopefully
you get the idea; set an intention to see yourself through the eyes of beauty.
3.Take
a “Meditation Moment”
Meditation is the
mental equivalent of brushing your teeth. This means that it is an essential and indispensable daily activity designed to
help rest and rejuvenate your body, cleanse your psyche, awaken your spirit, and help you live a life that you love.
Nourish yourself with instant meditation moments throughout the day.
Are you waiting at the bus stop on your way to work? Close
your eyes and take a few deep breaths, allowing yourself to connect within.
Are
you making dinner for the family? Take 30 seconds and focus on the sounds, smells, and sensations in your environment, letting
them nourish your senses.
Are you in the shower, getting ready to start
your day?
Turn your attention to the feeling of warm water cascading against you, gently
caressing your body, and allow yourself to relax.
These
meditation moments can happen anywhere, anytime – 30 to 60 seconds of closing your eyes and connecting within can make
all the difference in the world.
4.Your Body is Your
Best Friend
Your human body is your truest ally.
Befriend it and it will serve you tirelessly.
Treat it as you would
a dear friend:
Feed your body with healthy food, taking the time to give
it proper nourishment.
Remember to exercise, and make it enjoyable.
If the gym makes you cringe, opt for yoga, Pilates, dance, or good old walking. Anything to get your body moving will do wonders.
Relaxation is key. In our harried and hurried world, it is essential that you remember to relax and rejuvenate.
Instead
of critiquing your body for not being enough of this and for being too much of that, offer it gratitude and appreciation for
it unwavering support and devotion.
5.Create Meaningful
Moments
Every day is filled with countless tasks and errands: going to work, talking
with friends, picking up the kids, supporting your significant other, washing dishes, going to the gym, visiting the supermarket,
shopping – on and one it goes.Remember that you can imbue each moment with meaning. It can be as
simple as smiling at everyone you meet, reacting with compassion and love instead of anger, or making sure to tell your friends
and loved ones how much you care about them.
6.Your Smoking
Hot, Inside OutRemember, you were born beautiful. Believing that you are unattractive is
a learned habit. You can unlearn it and discover the Joy, Peace, and Love that are your natural sate and birthright!
So that is it – 6
Simple Steps. 6 simple steps to start feeling beautiful, right now, in this moment. You don’t have to go anywhere or
do anything to experience the Beauty that you already are. In fact, there is nothing you can do, say, or buy that will make
you any more perfect, any more beautiful, or any more desirable than you are in this very moment. Simply know this, and you
will revel in your true beauty."
My friend and
colleague, Sarah Maria is the author of Love Your Body, Love Your Life. The book outlines her 5-step process for
helping you feel great in and about your body and yourself. Her work embraces the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual,
so that true and lasting healing can occur. Click here http://www.sarahmaria.com/
to purchase your copy and begin to love your body today.
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