8. November 2007 by admin.

For the last few days I found myself feeling frustrated. At first, I was puzzled. I am working on things that are aligned with my values and that I want to develop in my life. When I looked to see where is the unsettled feeling coming from, I realized that I tried to do too much too soon. I skipped steps. I tried to do something that I was not ready for. For example, I want to write a speech from the 1st try and I get frustrated when I have to re-work it. This is a skill I am trying to learn - how to write effective speeches, that make sense and also have a powerful message. I need to allow the time for it.We all heard it, enjoy the journey, not only the destination. In this case, frustration reminded me to stay in the moment and ask myself : Is it any steps that I am skipping here? Can I break this task down into smaller, easier steps, that I can successfully do right now? Are there any new skills that I need to learn before tackling this?

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2. November 2007 by admin.

Holidays approach fast and things pile up on your calendar. So far, you managed to keep everything organized. You had a nice working schedule, fitting in all the required tasks for keeping a family, a home and a business/job running. Our 24 hour container if filled to the brim.

What happens when an unexpected event comes up? For example, extra preparation for the holidays, visits, interruptions, vacations, new commitments for volunteering, new projects or classes? We feel the adrenaline kicking in, the knot in the stomach. We become automatic pilots rushing from one thing to another, from one activity to another, getting everything on the list done. A longer period of this and we start feeling deprived, short-tempered and unsatisfied with life.

This is the time to stop and think Ask yourself the question: Where am I rushing to? Is this what I want to develop and encourage in my life? What is important today?

By allowing yourself the time to breathe and reflect on your life, you give yourself the gift of clarity and creativity. What you try to achieve in life and how your daily life supports that, becomes clear and solutions pop up. By allowing yourself to slow down and cut off the list the unimportant things, you make space for yourself, for following your passions and your interests, for relaxing, for enjoying life. What is the point of a busy life, if we don’t stop to appreciate it?

Many of us may think this is selfish. How can I take time for myself to follow my interests and the things that make me happy? So many people and projects depend on me. Exactly! What happens if you get sick and burdened and unhappy? Can you still provide them with the best that you can be?

On the other hand, what happens if you feel good about yourself, rejuvenated, happy, fueled by the activities you do and people you meet? This energy will reflect to the people around you as well. They will greatly benefit from this. You will be more productive and more enthusiastic.

How do we find time for ourselves? First prioritize your to do lists and see what you can postpone or remove from your list. To do this, evaluate your commitments, your values and your energy levels. Is a particular activity draining your energy or replenishing it? Also, can you find two uses for one thing? Second, plan for the “you” activity you want to add, write it down and stick to the plan.

So, this holiday season, gift yourself first. Think about what you need to be happier and more relaxed. Weather is a massage, a exercise class, re-evaluating your priorities, learn a new skill, pick that thing you always wanted to do but never had time for. Make yourself happy. Sometimes by doing less we achieve more, if the things we do are aligned with our passions and interests.

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2. November 2007 by admin.

Life is a series of transitions. When we finish with one goal, overcome one challenge, we move on to the next.

I finished my life coach training with the ICA academy; 2 years, 123 hours of teleclasses on topics ranging from coaching techniques to business building, homework, research paper, 72 hours of client interaction. I am looking forward to the graduation ceremony coming up in a month.This is a great achievement, a big step in changing careers and becoming a coach, doing what I love, helping others in the process. My dream come true.However, I rush right away in the next thing - marketing my business and getting clients. The cycle of planning and working hard starts all over again. Something inside me (probably my intuition, my inner wisdom) tells me to slow down for a while, to linger over this accomplishment, to soak it in. It tells me to think about my journey, my hard work, my successes and lessons learned, and to give myself time to see where this fits into my life and celebrate it accordingly.If we go from one transition to another, without taking the time to look back and asses how far we’ve come, our life becomes a series of running from one obstacle to another without ever crossing the finish line. But we always want something more!By stopping for a moment and allowing ourselves breathing time and re-assessment time, checking the progress and enjoying the fruits of our labor, we can successfully finish many races and cross many finish lines. This gives us the enthusiasm to keep going and enjoy life.

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1. November 2007 by admin.

Welcome to Freedom Life Coaching Blog! I would love to share with you life lessons and tools that will help enjoy the transition time in your life, especially for young women. Change is part of life - look at nature, the seasons. Change, trying new things, challenging comfort zones and constant movement are needed in order to grow and enrich your life. Transitions could be a time of stress, confusion and overwhelm.  If you feel stuck or you need a little momentum in your life, read on!

Enjoy!

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