Recently I was in a situation where I was teaching a class and I kept feeling a certain nudging to share some of my personal experiences regarding the death of my younger brother and a difficult situation that I faced with my daughter. So I did share my experiences with the group. After the class, I found myself feeling upset and vulnerable. I finally determined that I am use to being strong and fearless. This sharing time illustrated the reality that I do struggle, just like everyone else. Still, I thought that maybe I overshared. Throughout the week, though, I experienced a series of emails and conversations with people letting me know that my sharing had deeply touched them. I also had some people tell me about their own similar life experiences. This was exactly what I needed to prove to myself how important it is to listen to that nudging feeling, as it appears for reasons we may not understand. Trust your intuition. What are you being nudged to do?

Fun to look at your stuff online & think about our recent visit. I like your affirmations and hope to get in the habit of more affirming self-talk. RC

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a tea at the historic Mitchell Tappan House (which is listed in the National Historic Register) in Hibbing, MN. The home is an 1897 Victorian home, now a Bed and Breakfast, and I recalled having Easter dinner at the home with previous owners when I was a child. Anyone traveling to Hibbing would experience a relaxing and comfortable stay, as well as experiencing one of Pam Turnbull's delicous breakfasts. www.mitchell-tappanhouse.com
Thank you to Connie Nylund for hosting the event. We had great conversations in a beautiful setting with yummy treats. I can't wait to go back. 

Now, more than ever--it is so important that you maintain the rituals, success routines, and self-motivation that are integral to keeping you on the right track physically, emotionally and spiritually. You hear on the news that we live in uncertain times. You are not sure what will happen on Wall Street. What does this mean to you in your daily life? You need to be in your most winning, successful, and determined frame of mind. Write in your journal, practice affirmations, exercise, and keep your heart thinking right. Do not let TV or internet news get you off-track. No matter what you face in life, you need to face it with your best game. 

Think back over the last week. Were you distracted, mildly depressed, or even angry? These are emotions that can trigger negative and self-sabotaging behaviors. Recognize your feelings and then move on and beyond them to your own best actions and plans.  

Have a truly inspired week.

Sheri Kaye Hoff

I was listening to the news this morning and of course the topic was "the terrible economy". What happens in your mind when you start thinking about how bad the economic outlook is? Some things that typically pop into people's minds are spending less, lowering expenses, and, yes, people perhaps think about giving less. It is at precisely this time when giving generously is important. It is a sign of faith and it creates a deeply satisfying feeling of being able to give. I notice that when I give generously, not only do I feel great, but other great things seem to happen around me. Ask yourself today, Who needs me? Who needs my help? How can I make a difference?

Coach Sheri
Author, Keys to Living Joyfully
http://www.lifeisjoyful.org

I wanted to share an excerpt from the Foreword of Keys to Living Joyfully : 

"I am already using Sheri’s powerful techniques in my own life, and sharing them with my clients.  There is no doubt that this book gives the gift of joy.  Are you ready to embrace life and feel the joy that is your natural birthright?  You’ll be amazed at all that life brings when your heart, mind and actions are aligned with spirit and the joy overflows.  Read Keys to Living Joyfully; allow Sheri’s words and intentions to enter your heart, and start experiencing life as it is meant to be experienced, in joy! " 

 

Coach Michele Caron

Creator, www.MyLifeCoach.com

 

"Thanks so much, Sheri. I read your blog today, and it really inspired me. Now, as I am working, I have started to do my favorite things first and it seems like work is getting done a lot quicker.

I don't think words can express how  much I liked your book. It really has changed my life. The positives you just put out there have seemed to become reachable to me, since I have read your book. Just to hear how someone like you, who has faced many hardships in life, can still lead a joyful life has made me realize that I need to be thankful for the ones I love, and the things I love to do. Without even trying, your book has rubbed off on me and made me reach a turning point in my life. Now I live everyday to the fullest, and try my hardest to enjoy everything that comes my way. I don't waste my time with angry thoughts, or feelings like "Why did this happen to me?" because now I know that there is a reason for everything, and my struggles will always be lifted off my shoulders by God.

Thank you so much for your inspiration and motivation."  S. Lynne

Hello,

One of my readers emailed the below response to my book. I feel so blessed.

"Hi SherI!

I read your book!  I thought it was great.  It addresses things that I have only worked on in the last ten years such as transforming your heart and mind and control your thoughts.  I will definitely recommend your book to people and I am going to buy some to give as gifts to friends and clients! "...Brita

Working in the “flow”

Working in the flow occurs when you are so focused and absorbed that time appears to both stand still and yet, moves forward without your conscious awareness.  Most of us have experienced working in the flow.  The task or project absorbs us, our work seems effortless (yet it probably involved several complex aspects and very concentrated thinking).  Your results when working in the flow are most likely higher than other efforts.  Sometimes when I am writing in the flow, I feel that my work writes itself. Instead of being tired, I am energized.  According to Daniel Goleman author of  Emotional Intelligence,  surgeons, musicians and artists often speak of working in the flow—where inspiration meets effort.  I encourage you to capitalize on these instances when you find yourself working in the “flow”.  Do not overanalyze it-appreciate it and use it. Though many report these flow occurrences as random, you can encourage this flow process by removing distractions and beginning a project or task with deeper concentration.  You are most likely to be in the flow if the project requires some difficulty, but is not too far of a reach or stretch. At the same time if something is too easy, it will be difficult to be in the flow.  The idea is too stretch  yourself and your brain, but not overwhelm yourself.

Sheri K Hoff

~Sheri Kaye Hoff

Life Coach  and Author of Keys to Living Joyfully

PO Box 1344

Parker, CO 80134

www.lifeisjoyful.org

Email: CoachSheri@lifeisjoyful.org

Hello,

Please email your questions and comments to CoachSheri@lifeisjoyful.org and I will respond to them on this blog.

CoachSheri

www.lifeisjoyful.org

Welcome,

I am so excited that my book Keys to Living Joyfully is published and now available on Amazon. Through this blog, I will be sharing some life coaching tips that will help you live a life of peace, passion,, joy and energy. I welcome questions and comments. Please keep this blog related to coaching and successful living. I have a question to for you: I would like to hear about your life's most triumphant moment so far....

Coach Sheri