07/09/2009 by Lifestyle Coach.

Today for me is a day of reflection. It is the anniversary of my Sister’s passing away. So I have chosen two quotes that will help me go inside of myself, and make a connection with the love I hold for my sister. They also give me further  understanding of how her life shaped my destiny, and the determination I hold to become a coach, author, and speaker, providing the tools to make the difference to other people’s lives.

  ‘Our siblings push buttons that cast us in roles we felt sure we had let go of long ago - the baby, the peacekeeper, the caretaker, the avoider…. It doesn’t seem to matter how much time has elapsed or how far we’ve traveled’. ~ Jane Mersky Leder  

I will always hold my sister’s memory close to my heart. I will not mourn her passing away, I will celebrate her life. I will give thanks to the impact she had on me her brother, and the journey her life allowed me to take.

  ‘She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities.  She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway.  She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark.  She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink.  Some days, she’s the reason you wish you were an only child’. ~ Barbara Alpert

To all those that have lost loved ones, your life must become a celebration of the life of the ones you lost. Allow their memory to drive you to make the most of your time, no longer let it keep you submerged. My sisters life meant something … and day by day I provide evidence of that. What can you do in your life? 

Posted in Quotes | 2 Comments »

07/09/2009 by Lifestyle Coach.

‘ The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty’. ~ Anne Frank

Posted in Quotes | 1 Comment »

03/09/2009 by Lifestyle Coach.

When those daily hassles you face seem to be getting out of control, always remember that:

‘When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure’. ~ Peter Marshall

Posted in Quotes | 1 Comment »

02/09/2009 by Lifestyle Coach.

As a budding author here is a quote that inspires me:

‘The writer dreams of being the sculptor of words and the painter of ideas ~ Paul Carvel

Posted in Quotation | 1 Comment »

02/09/2009 by Lifestyle Coach.

I am an auditory learner. I learn best through hearing things. My learning is enhanced by verbal explanations, dialogue, talking things through and listening attentively. I think in words, not in pictures. I am very aware of audible signals, tone, pitch and speed of voice. They very much influence the way I interpret what I hear. So words have always been important to me, even before I understood why.

Whether spoken or written, words have the power to influence your thoughts, and they have the power to transform your life. Words can inspire you to find the best within you. Words create a psychological connection within your mind, and can inspire you or demotivate you. The right words can produce inspiring thought, and get you to take massive action. The wrong words can totally deflate you.

So, words can be uplifting or damaging.

‘Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill’. Buddha.

When words are used against us in a negative way, whether by somebody else or our own self talk, they can cause great damage. Negative words can kill enthusiasm, reduce self-esteem, lower expectations, they can even make you cry. When someone says something negative to us, a sarcastic remark, a discouraging word, or something that puts us down, it hurts so bad, and forms a hidden wound that is hard to heal. You are hurt by what a loved one says in a fit of fury. When we hear somebody say something about us that is discouraging or sarcastic we take it to heart. Hurtful words can make us lose our common sense, twist our thinking and change our behaviour. Positive and encouraging words lift you up, raise your spirits, motivate you, awaken your expectations, create dynamic visions, feed your mind, inspire thinking and make you feel great. Words have a massive influence over your thoughts and actions. They impact and affect everything you do.

When we are troubled, facing difficult circumstances, instead of focusing on solutions, we let our mind wander through the debris of life, seeing the worst case scenarios, expecting doom and gloom. Your mind spinning out of control building things up to an exaggerated state. You imagine all kinds of terrible outcomes.More often than not, we find the worst case scenario that we think about for so long don’t actually turn out as bad as we have been imagining. Most of the terrible outcomes you think about don’t come to fruition. In reality, the worst that happens is usually not that hard to handle. In fact the worst part of it is the time you have wasted fretting, troubling yourself with the fears of what may come to pass.It is a fact that our ability to handle pressure is determined by our attitude toward it. Getting our thinking right will help us to deal far better with things at difficult times. Find yourself an inspirational quote which you can use to get your thinking into perspective, that will also bring you inner calm. A great quote can instantly transform your thoughts, putting you into a better frame of mind. Use quotes as the off switch to your inner chatter. Turn off your fears and stress, and focus on the words and their meaning instead. Let them inspire you. Let them bring your mind to a peak state, full of positivity, and excitement about what you can to, be or have.

Posted in Quotes | 2 Comments »

20/08/2009 by Lifestyle Coach.

Can you possibly imagine what it would be like if you were living at 100% of your potential all of the time?

Do you want to jump out of bed in the morning full of energy, and excited about the day ahead, knowing you will be performing at your best throughout the day?

If you were already doing this right now, how different would your life be, your career, your health, your personal life and your relationships.?

Where would you be right now if you had control of your life, not under the negative effects of stress, having a passion for everything that you do?

“If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” George F. Burns quotes

My interest in stress is very personal. This blog is part of my journey to bring the tools that I had once been taught to rescue me, to help others, and show them ways to manage stress in their life, as well as enabling them to create healthy lifestyles. I wanted to share this knowledge with everyone.

Over my lifetime I have discovered information that when used will improve ones physical and mental condition. I really wanted to share this with others in a similar situation. I saw and heard of so many people in the same situation that I had been in - lacking the correct information, having no understanding of their situation, with no know-how of how to improve their mind, body or soul, just suffering to the debilitating effects of stress.

The success of your life depends very much on how well you deal with stress. The beauty of this is that you once you learn how to deal better with stress things in all areas of your life can improve dramatically.

Getting healthier and staying in control of stress is not rocket science! You can do things right now to help yourself. It comes from being given the right information that you can understand and apply for yourself.

Do you have stress problems? How are you coping with stress in your life? Do you want to be free of stress once and for all? If the answer of all these questions is “Yes”, I intend creating a blog that can help you.

I enjoy teaching people about stress, healthy lifestyle living and personal development, through my speaking, coaching and writing.

I want to help as many people cope with stress as I can. I have already helped many… may you now be one of them!

Over time, I will be using this blog to share knowledge, experiences, reviews, quotes, links and reflections relating to stress management and healthy lifestyle living. You will find many tips and articles, which can help you overcome the stress in your life. Read inspiring quotes. Read success stories of others handling stress. You will discover many techniques and tools to help you deal with stress. If you have problems with stress at work, in your home, family or anywhere else, you will find information you can understand and use them for to help yourself.

Ultimately the information you find here will help you take back control of your health and your life.

Thank you for taking the time to check out my blog. I hope you will find it of help in your quest to achieve and maintain a healthy, stress free life.

Posted in stress | 1 Comment »

17/09/2008 by Lifestyle Coach.

If you have decided to adopt a healthy lifestyle, whether it be to lose weight, to prevent an illness, to reduce stress, to start feeling better, or just to achieve more from your life, a Lifestyle Coach can help you find answers.

No matter what your age or where you are in your life today, it is never too late to improve your lifestyle, to make the most of your health and wellbeing. Developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will change your life, and this will be for the better.

Healthy Lifestyle Coaching coaches you to meet your personal goals, within a healthy living framework encompassing balance of nutrition, exercise, emotional health, intellectual health, and spiritual health. You choose the goals you want to work toward, and your coach, works with you to develop the tools and strategies that work best for you. Hiring a coach means you are not alone in your quest.

Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Blogroll | 1 Comment »

02/08/2008 by Lifestyle Coach.

I and many others are promoting the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that actually mean?  In general, most would agree that a healthy person doesn’t smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats a balanced healthy diet, thinks positively, feels relaxed, exercises regularly, has good relationships, and benefits from a good life balance. 

Maybe I should start by trying to look at a few definitions for the word - lifestyle. A definition in The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language says : ‘A way of life or style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group’.  

Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Blogroll | 4 Comments »

28/06/2008 by Lifestyle Coach.

THE OPTIMISTS CREED

I’m sure many have found this before me. For those of you that haven’t, I just had to bring it to your attention. I love this - so I thought I’d share it with you.

Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Blogroll | 2 Comments »

25/06/2008 by Lifestyle Coach.

We all have the ability to change and improve ourselves and our lives. I started this blog so that I could contribute my knowledge on healthy lifestyles, playing my small part in offering people the information to make their world a better place, 

Moving from an average to a brilliant life will require you put in a load of effort. It isn’t easy. But it’s possible. You have to change your mindset, your behaviour, actions an habits.   To be brilliant you have to take responsibility for your own life, thoughts, behaviours and actions. But many people run away from their personal responsibility, by using one very popular word… EXCUSES. 

Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Blogroll | 5 Comments »