Success Life Coaching

Life Coaching Qualifications

2010-10-15T02:07:00.001-06:00

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In order to be a good life coach, you certainly need to have specific life coaching qualifications. However, many life coaches are not certified, and do not have the right skill set to be an effective life coach. Life coaches are similar to personal trainers - they can either really help someone get their life into shape, or they can do damage by not understanding the needs of their clients and not having the skills necessary to provide assistance to their clients.

Life coaching qualifications will differ from coach to coach - depending upon the type of life coach one becomes. A success life coach or business life coach will need knowledge and experience in the business world. A career coach or transition coach will need understanding and strategies to assist clients in overcoming fears or limitations during change.

Tony Robbins is an excellent example of a coach - knowledgeable, a good communicator, enthusiastic, a good listener, motivational and much more. But you do not need to be Tony Robbins to be a good coach and help people - each coach will have people they can reach and help - and every style is different.

There is no set of hard and fast rules for life coaches - but becoming certified is a great qualification to begin with - a way to see if you are cut out to be a life coach and it's a good fit for you. Training is available to help you through the process of finding clients, giving feedback, and listening rather than advising clients. There are several good life coaching training schools - but do your research and make sure the certifications are valid.

A good life coach is a good listener, compassionate and yet encouraging, helping people to overcome their own fears and find their own answers, and helping them set reachable goals. There is not a specific list of life coaching qualifications, but if you have a desire to pursue life coaching as a career it is a good idea to take some personality tests, talk to friends and family and see if they think you would be a good fit, and then follow up with finding good training.

Tips for Success

2010-03-30T15:18:00.000-06:00

One of the tips for success that most life coaches will offer is to learn more about time management. How do you spend your time? Are you wasting precious hours watching life go by, or are you engaged in making your dreams come true?

Spend a few days and monitor your time. Did you spend an extra hour or two on emails or Facebook? How long did it take you to pick out a movie? What you spend your time on is what you will get really good at - so for a few days just monitor yourself. No judgments or criticisms... just observe.

Then begin by analyzing and determining what you want in life, and ask yourself the question, "Am I spending my time on the right things?"

Life coaches can assist you in your process by helping you with other tips for success and guide you to finding the strategies which will work best for your lifestyle.

Learn to Love Your Life

2010-02-08T18:27:00.000-07:00

Life Energy Coaching Changes Your Energy so You Can Love Your Life

The media focus on problems in the economy and jobs market is a powerful trigger for personal stress, whether we currently have a job or not. Now Life Energy Coaching has come out with an energetic antidote for this involuntary stress response. Metamorphosis is a 6-CD Energy Makeover System gives you and your subconscious mind a new, more empowering perspective that dramatically reduces your feeling of stress in all areas of your life.

Los Angeles, CA, February 08, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Have you noticed how every time you hear news of financial dramas on Wall Street or problems in the economy your body becomes tense, your start feeling uneasy and lose any feeling of joy you may have had at that moment? These are symptoms of stress that most people feel to a great or lesser extent when they allow negative news linked to money into their subconscious mind.

That’s because our subconscious mind is like an association machine, always seeking to use what it “knows” to protect us from perceived dangers and help us survive for another day. Sometimes called our “fight or flight response”, this is rooted in our animal instincts, but can actually have a negative impact on us as more evolved human beings.

When we perceive negative events associated with money, they trigger our deepest physical insecurities, because almost all of us see money as essential for our very survival in today’s world. So how can we avoid feeling these fears and stresses?

Now there’s a new product called Metamorphosis that dramatically lowers the threshold at which we trigger a stress response to all kinds of negative stimuli, including events relating to money and financial security.

Metamorphosis is a 6-CD Energy Makeover System that explains how we have created the subconscious thought patterns that create the inner conflict that manifests as feelings of physical stress. “Different people experiencing the same event will each have their own unique stress response”, explains Metamorphosis co-creator Murray Ansell. “That’s because we are all wired differently by the experiences we have internalized as we were growing up.”

“However, in our work on ourselves, and with others we have coached at Life Energy Coaching, we noticed the same kinds of negative thought patterns showing up in virtually everyone, just in differing levels of intensity”, he says. “This suggests that we bring forth the energetic imprint of our ancestors’ thought patterns in our DNA. However, when we identify and accept a more loving perspective, we override the negative emotions and self-limiting beliefs that were held in our bodies until we did so.”

The Metamorphosis Energy Makeover System addresses the main negative consciousness we all have in our five most important relationships being (1) how we feel about our Self, (2) our relationships with others, (3) our relationships with Money, Success, Luck and Freedom, (4) our relationships with our mind and body, and (5) our relationship with the energies we use when subconsciously attracting our heart’s desires.

“The results experienced by those who use Metamorphosis have been absolutely transformative”, says fellow co-creator Shirley Ansell. “It just gives us so much joy to be able to help people change their energy and Love their life!”

[Life Energy Coaching (LEC) is a transformational coaching practice based in Los Angeles, which coaches people and business within the US and internationally. LEC supports those who use Metamorphosis with life coaching, success coaching, career coaching, business coaching, and executive coaching, and also has a distribution network for sharing Metamorphosis with life coaches, holistic healers, and others who wish to share this and related products with their market. Contact LEC at ph.(818) 247-2698 or at coaching@lifeenergycoaching.com.]

(NOTE: Press Release - please do not take this as an endorsement of Life Energy Coaching from Success Life Coaching - just as information about available services.)

Life Coach Training

2010-02-03T16:48:00.000-07:00

Life Coach Training - Do You Really Need It To Become A Life Coach?

By: Koz Huseyin

More and more life coaching training courses are becoming available today for budding life coaches. The life coach certifications available today are becoming more popular and have many benefits. But, the question arises; do you need life coach training to become a life coach?

The life coaching profession is not regulated today in almost all places. This makes becoming a life coach an easy process. It simply needs someone to wake up, and say they are a life coach.

This does not mean that such a person will be a successful life coach or even a professional one! Like any other kind of business, life coaching requires clients for you to become a success.

To get clients then requires you to be able to persuade that person to enlist your services. However, this can only happen if you have anything worthy to offer. For a lot of existing life coaches who started well before any life coach training and life coach certification was available this was simply done from personal experience and going through the trials and errors of life.

Today however, the picture is slightly different. There is talk that life coaching may become regulated, and if it does, life coach training and life coach certification will be the de-facto way of becoming a life coach.

Doing life coach training and life coach certification gives you many benefits. The first is that you don't need to go through all the trials and errors of life. It allows you to carve your own destiny in a much more chosen fashion. You can simply look at the areas you like, and focus on those.

This for many life coaches has not been out of choice; instead it has generally been how life has given opportunities, and experiences. Another factor why you might want to consider life coach training and life coach certification is that some of the places that do life coach training will help you gain clients.

This alone can be an amazing reason to get life coaching training and certification. For all life coaches, this seems to be the major hurdle - that of finding clients to coach. The hardest aspect can be to get those first few clients. And if life coach training and life coach certification can help make that much easier, it has done a great job.

It is important to consider the long term benefits of life coach training courses. Some can simply be fads which give you the knowledge and a certification which is not very practical. It is important to research several places offering courses and consider which one is best for you and your needs.

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Life Coach Courses

2010-01-12T01:09:00.000-07:00

There are a few really good life coach courses available online and through traditional schooling. When looking at classes and training, make sure you find schooling that has a good reputation.

There are many life coach courses available - and most do not provide accredited training or certification. However, you can still provide coaching services without certification. However, you likely will not get the training you need to be an effective coach by simply going to any provider. If you are going to spend the money for life coaching training, you should put in a bit of research and make certain you are getting good quality training.

Getting a Life Coach for 2010

2010-01-04T16:12:00.003-07:00

As the new year is upon us, many of us are setting goals and trying to determine what direction we want to take for the new year.

You should consider getting a life coach this year. A life coach is someone who can assist you on achieving your goals, overcoming personal obstacles, helping you network and find others who can help you succeed, and someone who helps keep you on track to getting what you really want in life.

Good luck in the new year and cheers to 2010!

Learn How to Make Smoothies at Home

2009-10-12T22:52:00.000-06:00

Sometimes success is as easy as learning how to make smoothies at home. It just takes a little bit of effort. There are lots of resources about time management, how to make the most of your resources, and self-help books about finding and using your talents. You just need to use the available resources, take some time to learn, and then put those things into action. Success won't just happen. It does take effort, but the results are certainly worth the cost.

Persective

2009-03-24T15:01:00.001-06:00

"A pebble held close to the eye appears to be a gigantic obstacle. Cast on the ground, it is seen in perspective. Likewise, problems or trials in our lives need to be viewed in the perspective of scriptural doctrine. Otherwise they can easily overtake our vision, absorb our energy, and deprive us of the joy and beauty the Lord intends us to receive here on earth." -- Richard G. Scott, "Finding Joy in Life", Ensign May 1996

I love the idea of taking a step back during times of stress, economic or otherwise, to truly see the big picture. It's hard to remember sometimes that truly turning our lives over to the Lord is really the only important thing. We think that work or money or entertainment is more important than our relationship with God.

But I believe the stresses remind us - to depend on God and He will help us. Psalms 55:22 "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."

Just my thoughts over the past few weeks... and I thought I'd share.

Success Reality TV with Tony Robbins

2009-02-25T14:00:00.001-07:00

Just learned about a new TV show that has been picked up by NBC. The new series will star Tony Robbins - life coach and strategist. It actually sounds pretty good and I predict will be a hit.

Variety Magazine recently posted an article about the series.

NBC has picked up eight episodes of a new reality series starring famed life strategist Tony Robbins.

Show, from "The Biggest Loser" producer Reveille, reps the first major unscripted series at the net greenlighted by new Peacock alternative chief Paul Telegdy.

In joining NBC at the start of the year, Telegdy zeroed in on the success of "Loser," which is one of the few reality franchises currently exhibiting ratings growth.

"This was one of the first things I was pitched," Telegdy said. "We were looking for shows complementary of each other, and this fit in thematically with 'Biggest Loser.'�

The as-yet untitled show (tentative title: "Breakthrough with Tony Robbins") will follow Robbins as he takes participants and helps them face personal challenges; the pilot, for example, focused on someone who was a lifelong stutterer -- and who, by the end of the episode, was speaking in front of a public audience.

For each segment, Robbins will create a 30-day program for the individual to get their life back on track. Cameras will capture that evolution throughout the month, documentary-style.

"My goal is to not make this the Tony show, but to put the focus on the people who are transforming," Robbins said.

Segments will also feature some of Robbins' friends, such as Quincy Jones and Donna Karan, as they spend time mentoring people.

Robbins said he had been pitched several TV ideas through the years, but most were of the daytime TV talk variety. When Reveille came calling, the company's success with "Biggest Loser" gave him hope that there was an audience for something more life-affirming.

"I want to do something that has impact, something real and raw," he said.

Robbins noted that some auds know him because of his infomericals -- and that "you're known by the company you keep, and I'm next to the spray-on tan guy." As a result, Reveille and NBC are making sure that the primetime show will look "radically different," Telegdy added.

"This is not an infomercial for any of Tony's methodologies," Telegdy said. "But the reason why Tony makes a lot of money is the tools he sells are good, and he's going to be unpacking a lot of those skills in broadcast TV for free."

Robbins will exec produce along with Reveille's Howard T. Owens, and Mark Koops. Bruce Beresford-Redman is also an EP. Meanwhile, Robbins said his regular business and foundation work will continue.

Becoming Successful

2008-08-12T20:25:00.000-06:00

"If you want to be successful, be excellent. If you want the best the world has to offer, offer the world your best." -- Oprah

Being a Mormon

2008-08-10T14:07:00.001-06:00

I wanted to share this great blog about being an LDS / Mormon woman in life today. It's a great place to start sharing thoughts about life and religion in our society. There are many anti-Mormon blogs and misunderstandings about being LDS -- we are somehow thought of as being associated with the Amish or polygamist cults. It's not accurate at all, and I think it's nice to get correct information to the public about what we believe -- as well as share our testimonies of Jesus Christ and his Atonement. I'm very happy to support this blogger in her efforts to share her thoughts and feelings - not just about being a Latter-day Saint - but about being a single mom, about coping and staying on top of things in a life that is filled with so many distractions. She also has a blog about simplifying and organizing which is fantastic.

"Numbers" parody on the PC vs MAC commercials

2008-03-25T12:14:00.001-06:00

Here is a very funny video clip for the TV show "Numbers" -- it's a parody of the PC vs MAC commercials. Thought I'd share. Enjoy!

Tribute to President Gordon B. Hinckley

2008-03-17T17:46:00.001-06:00

I just came across a beautiful video tribute to President Gordon B. Hinckley. Thought I'd share it with you.

Balancing Life and Work

2008-01-04T10:51:00.000-07:00

Kicking Off 2008 With ETR: The Balancing Act That's Up to You

By MaryEllen Tribby, ETR's CEO & Publisher

People ask me all the time how I run a $25,000,000 company, raise three small children, travel all around the world, AND manage a household. Essentially, they want to know how I create and maintain balance in my life.

In my experience, the answer is three-fold. It's extremely simple, and something you have total control over. You just need to (1) have the right attitude, (2) make smart choices, and (3) develop positive relationships.

Step #1 to a Balanced Life: Having the Right Attitude

Charles Swindoll is famous for his writings about attitude. One of the things he talks about is the fact that attitude can make or break a company, a church, a home. And that we have a choice, every day, regarding the attitude we will embrace.
MJ, one of the acquaintances I've made in our info-publishing world, runs a nice little consulting company and has two beautiful, healthy little boys and a wonderful husband.

You would think she considers herself to be extremely fortunate. Yet every time I see MJ at an industry function and ask about her family, she starts in about how hard it is to run a company and raise two children. Not only that, she complains about how much more successful she would be if she did not have to take the kids to school and to soccer practice and to play dates.

I have never looked at my children as a hardship. It is a privilege for me (and my husband) to raise them and build our lives together. I am so much better at everything I do because of them. I am a better leader, a better manager, a better multi-tasker, and a better negotiator.

But this positive attitude is not something that magically happened to me.
Early in my career, I was asked to interview for a management position at Forbes - and the competition was fierce. All the candidates had a good education and work experience. Finally, they narrowed their choices down to two of us: me and Natalie.
Natalie had graduated from Harvard, had an MBA from Columbia, and had a reputation for being tough as nails. And seven years later, she still bragged about her perfect SAT scores.

It was finally the day of reckoning - the day of our last interview. But this was not just any old interview. We were both meeting with Steve Forbes himself.
The HR director made it very clear that Mr. Forbes was a busy man. That he would ask the questions and we would answer them. That he would spend no more than 10 minutes with each of us, and that a final decision would be made shortly after he met with us both.

Now Forbes being the intensely competitive place that it is, Natalie and I both wound up sitting outside of Steve Forbes' office at the same time. As I looked over at her, sitting there confidently in her St. John suit, I remember thinking, "I know as much as she does. I can do this."

They called her in first. I heard Mr. Forbes' muffled voice through the door. I heard her muffled reply. This went on for a while, and then I heard laughter. I thought, "How could that be? She was just supposed to answer some questions."

Thirty-five minutes later, Natalie swaggered out, shooting me a grin that said "Don't even bother."

Then it was my turn. I went in. I answered Mr. Forbes' questions. After five minutes, he thanked me and I left.

There was no laughter. No pleasant conversation.

As I opened the door to my Columbus Avenue apartment that I could not really afford, my phone was ringing. You guessed it. It was Forbes. They were calling to offer me the job!

After I'd been there a few months, I mustered up the courage to ask my boss how they made the decision to choose me over Natalie. Her answer rings true in my head more than 20 years later: "Mr. Forbes liked your attitude."

That single experience helped me understand what is really important and what is not. It helped me learn not to sweat the small stuff and not to get upset about things I have no control over. And that brings me to my next point...

Step #2 to a Balanced Life: Making the Right Choices

We all have to make hundreds of choices every day. It starts first thing in the morning. Do you eat your healthy high-fiber cereal with blueberries and skim milk? Or do you eat a chocolate chip muffin with a Starbucks specialty loaded with whipped cream?

As the day goes along, our decisions generally get more complicated and difficult to make.

Last summer, a friend in the industry sent out invitations for a huge networking party he was having at his home in Texas. I was honored to have been invited. Everyone who is anyone in our industry was going to be there. My friend Rich Schefren commented that this was the event of the year, the one that everyone who was lucky enough to be invited should attend.

I immediately RSVP'd, memorized the entire guest list, and thought about all the deals I could make that would benefit ETR. (You may remember the article I wrote recently about the importance of meeting everyone you do business with in person... and how cultivating those relationships can facilitate your deal making.)

That evening, while going over my travel dates with my husband, he pointed out that this networking event was being held on the first day of the new school year.

My husband encouraged me to go on the trip. He assured me that he could handle the kids that day. And, of course, I knew he could. But that was not the point. I told him that my daughter was only going to have one first day of fourth grade. And my son was only going to have one first day of first grade. And I wanted to be there for those once-in-a-lifetime occasions.

He told me to think about it for a few days to make sure I was making the right decision. So I did. I thought about what would happen if I missed the kids' first day of school. I also thought about the business consequences of missing the event.
To help make this decision, I applied my two-two-two rule. I asked myself, "What will be the impact on both sides two weeks from now, two months from now, and two years from now?"

If I missed their first day of school, would my kids still be upset in two weeks? Would they still be upset in two months? And would the disappointment continue to echo in all of our hearts and minds in two years? I knew the answer was yes.
But I couldn't just blow off the networking event. So I went through the same process. I figured that most of the people at the event would remember I had been there after two weeks. But I also figured that the majority of them would not remember I had been there after two months... and that none of them would remember I had been there after two years.

Guess what I decided to do? I skipped the networking event and took the kids to school. And four months later, my son still laughs about how I almost hit his new teacher's car in the parking lot that day.

Of course, I did not just blow off the networking event. ETR's Internet Marketing Director, Patrick Coffey, went and represented ETR proudly. He brought back tons of useful information, and I have since spoken with or met with everyone I would have seen that day.

This dovetails nicely with my final point on creating and maintaining a balanced life...

Step #3 to a Balanced Life: Developing the Right Relationships.

I was fortunate to have someone like Patrick to send to the networking event I missed. Someone who would represent me and ETR, our core values and our policies. I knew Patrick would see it as an opportunity for him - and that is exactly what happened. Many of the people he met there told me what a great job he did.

Now had I not cultivated my relationship with Patrick over the last 19 months, this would have been a lost opportunity for both of us, instead of a win-win situation. Patrick knew exactly what I expected of him, and he over-delivered.

It's funny. Many high-level executives think that if they cannot be at an important business function, they would rather miss out completely than send a substitute. In fact, one sign of a good leader is that his or her business runs smoothly even when they are not present.

I pride myself on hiring and mentoring people who have as much potential as I do (if not more).

It is the same with my personal relationships.

I have a mother's helper that my kids love... and she loves my kids. And though my friends and family know how happy this makes me, every once in a while someone asks me: "Doesn't it bother you that your kids love Nora so much?" My answer: "Hell no!"
I want people in my life who are good for me. Patrick and Nora are two examples. These are positive relationships.

Now don't get me wrong, I am not Super Woman. And I have days at home and at the office that are more challenging than others. Sometimes, the only reason I can accomplish as much as I do is because I have a spouse who is my biggest fan, a spouse who never puts his career before mine.

We decided a long time ago that we could accomplish anything as long as we were in it together, as long as our goals were in alignment, and as long as our philosophies regarding success were the same.

As Michael Masterson has said, we all have the same 24 hours in a day. So when people tell me there is no way they can maintain balance between their business life and their personal life because they have soooo much work to do, I simply don't buy it.

Everyone can have a balanced life. You just need to want it... and act to achieve it.

Welcome 2008!

2008-01-03T17:26:00.000-07:00

Thought for Today

"We actually are living longer, and the time to start taking care of ourselves is right this minute." -- Oprah

Remember that setting goals for the new year is something that should be exciting -- not stressful and overwhelming. Don't overdo it -- make goals you can achieve -- and simplify! Then every day just take small steps towards your goals -- you will reach your ultimate destination -- and you will have fun doing it!

Quote: Success

2007-10-08T10:58:00.001-06:00

"The world is so fast that there are days when the person who says it can't be done is interrupted by the person doing it." -- Unknown

Quote: Attitude

2007-08-06T21:35:00.000-06:00

"Remember, a good attitude produces good results, a fair attitude fair results, a poor attitude poor results. We each shape our own life, and the shape of it is determined largely by our attitude."

(M. Russell Ballard, “Providing for Our Needs,” Ensign, May 1981, 85)

Reading Good Books

2007-07-21T23:01:00.000-06:00

If you love to read -- like I do -- check out my new Amazon.com bookstore. I'm getting ready to move -- and have hundreds of brand new books (or barely used books) that I'm trying to sell before I move. I have lots of LDS books, self-help or self-improvement books, business books, and much more.

I really hate to get rid of books, but I have way too many to move and I'm never going to read them all -- so I decided finally to simplify my life and give others a great deal on great books. :-)

Taking Time to Read

2007-06-28T00:25:00.001-06:00

How do you find time to read all of the books you want to read? I think it comes down to managing time and priorities. If you come home tired and end up sitting in front of the TV for 3 hours, you probably won't end up reading that latest business or self-help book.

But if we can learn how to put first things first in our lives, and using our time wisely, not only will we get things done that we want to do, but we will feel happier and more fulfilled. It's something I struggle with myself, and want to do better. I have bookshelves filled with books that I love and other books that I want to make my own, but the past few years have been so busy, I haven't read as much as I want to.

So, that is a new goal for myself -- to take time to read!

2007 Utah Parade of Homes

2007-06-05T21:50:00.000-06:00

I attended this year's Parade of Homes and was amazed at some of the homes. The first home was in the most beautiful setting I've ever seen -- it was nestled in Woodland Hills with a beautiful view of the mountain valley -- gorgeous! I did notice that many of the homes looked very much alike -- same type building materials, same builders or designers, very much the same. They all kind of blended in together.

I would really like to see next year have a wide variety of homes -- that's why people go -- to see ideas, styles, and get a feel about different architects and builders. I'd like to see a limit on the number of homes any one builder could submit. I did really like the renovated home on Provo Center Street. That was really a cool home -- but trying to sell it for the asking price was outrageous -- the rooms are just too small and the location isn't great -- surrounded by rentals. But the home itself was really cool.

Quote: Progress

2007-05-24T23:42:00.001-06:00

"Progress always involves risk. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first." -- Bob Proctor, Radio and TV personality, success trainer

Mother's Tribute from Oprah

2007-05-09T15:46:00.000-06:00

"I believe the choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is." -- Oprah

Quote: Goals

2007-04-25T10:53:00.000-06:00

"A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it." -- Unknown

I've been thinking a lot lately about the direction life takes us. I know many people who just "go with the flow" -- whatever fits their whim, but never really getting anywhere. I've been guilty of that myself.

What I've come to discover is that it is vital to set goals for yourself -- whether it be financial, physical, or even spiritual goals -- otherwise, we certainly will not attain the heights which are possible, nor live the life of our dreams.

Quote: Achieving Perfection

2007-04-19T11:25:00.001-06:00

"Perfection is our ultimate destination. Righteousness, or goodness, is the chariot to carry us there." -- Michaelene P. Grassli (Ensign, November 1988, p. 92.)

Direction for Life

2007-04-17T00:15:00.000-06:00

"It matters very little what we are engaged in, it is impossible for us to do right without the guidance of the Almighty." -- John Taylor (JD, 13:221.)

Uplifting Fireside about "The Testaments"

2007-04-04T14:47:00.000-06:00

The new film -- The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd is now available on DVD. The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd is a film depicting events from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon. The story culminates with a portrayal of the resurrected Savior's visit to the ancient Americas as seen through the eyes of a fictional family. The film is now available on DVD. It is a powerful and beautifully done film and would be a great DVD to watch on Easter.

There is a fireside / talk done by Ane Marie and Tomas Kofod (the man who portrayed the Savior in the film, and his wife who helped design some of the costumes). The fireside entitled "Of One Fold and One Shepherd" contains the powerful conversion stories and experiences that Tomas had during the filming of The Testaments. He shares how the Lord tutored him and prepared him to play the role.

Tomas and Ane Marie are very good friends of mine -- and each time I have listened to this fireside, I am touched by the way the Lord is in charge -- and how He has a role for each of us. Both Tomas and Ane Marie have powerful testimonies and you will feel the Spirit as you hear about their conversions to the LDS Church, their experiences and miracles the Lord performed during the making of The Testaments.

A great gift for anyone (especially for Easter) -- it's available now as a download exclusively through LDS Audio. If you would like to pre-order a CD, you can purchase through Latter-day Light Books. If you have seen The Testaments -- you're going to want to hear this fireside! Both adults and teenagers will benefit from hearing these stories!

Quote: Measure of a Man

2007-03-29T13:08:00.001-06:00

"The measure of a man is not necessarily his title or his position, but rather how he treats others." -- Victor L. Brown (Ensign, November 1989, p. 76.)

Quote: Thoughts

2007-03-29T12:59:00.000-06:00

"Your outer circumstances are but reflections of your inner thoughts." -- Various authors

Quote: Patience

2007-03-27T19:09:00.001-06:00

"We should learn to be patient with ourselves. Recognizing our strengths and our weaknesses, we should strive to use good judgment in all of our choices and decisions, make good use of every opportunity, and do our best in every task we undertake. We should not be unduly discouraged nor in despair at any time when we are doing the best we can. Rather, we should be satisfied with our progress even though it may come slowly at times." -- Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Patience, a Key to Happiness", Ensign, May 1987, 30

Book on Oprah's show

2007-03-19T10:23:00.001-06:00

I saw on Oprah the other day a show about the book "What You Wear Can Change Your Life" by Trinny Woodall and Susannah. I loved the show -- taking women and simply changing their wardrobe -- it made them all look fabulous and at least 10-20 pounds lighter.

It's amazing how wearing the right clothes can make you feel better about yourself and can certainly help you look better.

I'd love to get the book -- but wonder if anyone out there has read it and had any success stories. If you do, I'd love to hear about it before I buy the book.

Success Life Coaching Website

2007-03-16T14:21:00.000-06:00

I haven't linked my site and my blog together yet -- just too many other things going on, but I do have more information about life coaching on my Success Life Coaching website. Check it out.

Quote by Robert F. Kennedy

2007-03-09T13:01:00.000-07:00

"Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream of things that never were and say why not." -- Robert F. Kennedy

Free Personality Tests

2007-03-02T00:38:00.000-07:00

Life coaching is all about getting to know yourself, discovering your talents and abilities, learning how to communicate and go forward to fulfilling your dreams. I love personality tests, and becoming more in-tune with what I want in life in every aspect. So every book I read that helps me to get to know myself better is a book that I value.

Here is the eHarmony - Free Personality Profile. This free personality test is a great one, whether you are searching for a spouse or just trying to get to know what is important to you. The questions may make you think a bit and stop to access what you value most. I highly recommend taking advantage of the free personality assessment as a first step to get to know yourself better.

Love of Money

2007-02-25T16:53:00.000-07:00

"The love of money is the root of many evils because it often involves selfishness. On the other hand, the wise use of money involves principles of righteousness. It involves sacrifice and discipline. It is the acid test of our faith." -- James E. Faust

Secrets to Making Money

2007-02-09T14:01:00.000-07:00

Richard Paul Evans spoke yesterday about his book "The 5 Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me." It was a great presentation and he also mentioned Bookwise.

Richard Paul Evans is best known for his writing of "The Christmas Box" and founding The Christmas Box House - a charity which helps abused children. His "5 Lessons" book is the highest seller financial book at Costco (outselling even Oprah picks) and is the Business Book of the Month for February.

Secrets to Making Money

1. Decide to be wealthy!

Don't conform to the masses -- those who have little. If you're going to conform, find a millionaire and conform to what they are doing. Imagine what the world would be like if only the bad people had money. Money is not evil. There is much good that we can do if we have money. Think about the parable of the Good Samaritan -- he was only able to help because he had the means to pay for the care of the injured man. How many of us could do that?

The first step to having wealth -- is to deal with your own beliefs and feelings about money.

2. Take responsibility for your money.

Know your net worth -- there is a free financial calculator at TheFiveLessons.com where you can figure out your net worth. Know where your money is coming from. Know where your money is going. Know what your money is doing -- find ways to have your money work FOR you.)

3. Keep a portion of everything you earn.

"The Richest Man in Babylon" a book by George Clason taught this principle. Keep a minimum of 10-15% of everything you earn. Create a nest egg for yourself.

4. Win in the Margins.

The successful wealth builder finds additional ways to build their nest egg. You will find what you look for -- so look for ways to earn more money. Keep trying -- eventually you'll get it right. Carefully consider each expenditure -- "Do I really want it? What am I appeasing?" Use the phrase "Is that the best you can do?" -- save money on shopping and then any money you've saved add to your nest egg.

This is where Bookwise came up. It's another way to win in the margins -- another way you can add to your income.

"Freedom and Power are better than Momentary Pleasure"

5. Give back

That is the fun of having money -- being able to serve and change lives -- to help those who cannot help themselves -- to make a difference in the world.

Glenn Beck - Story of Success

2006-12-13T10:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a really nice video from Glenn Beck - the 3rd most listened-to talk show host in the United States. Glenn tells his story about becoming a Mormon, overcoming his alcoholism and how his life turned around. His story reminds me a little of Og Mandino.

Glenn Beck now has a new TV show on CNN.

Great Success Book

2006-12-04T11:54:00.000-07:00

One of the best books I've ever read about success is A Better Way to Live: Og Mandino's Own Personal Story of Success Featuring 17 Rules to Live By.

If you have not read this book, you need to take a few hours and do so. It will change your life -- if you follow the principles included in it.

Try Netflix for Free

2006-11-25T21:12:00.000-07:00

Netflix is one of the best ways to rent videos. Try it now for free.

Making a Difference

2006-11-20T10:33:00.000-07:00

Educator Leo Buscaglia said, "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."

Don't underestimate what you CAN do! Each of us can do something, and the something you do may be more important than you'll ever know.

Value of Listening

2006-11-17T11:10:00.000-07:00

"By listening emphatically, we often can help others find their own solutions." -- Marvin J. Ashton (Ensign, May 1983, p. 31.)

It is true that listening is sometimes the only thing someone needs to come to conclusions.

My father is a problem-solver. When I discuss problems with him, he always comes up with several solutions -- when all I needed was to just work through the problems myself. I remember when I was growing up I would need to specify "Dad, this is just a listening conversation."

Lending a listening ear may be one of the most beneficial things you can do when others are struggling. Most of the time they know the answers to their problems, but just need to process.

Obedience and Sacrifice

2006-11-05T11:54:00.000-07:00

"The Lord has seldom required individuals to give all, but it is important for Him to know that we would and could do it, if asked." -- Bruce R. McConkie, "Obedience, Consecration, and Sacrifice", Ensign, May 1975, 50

What are you willing to do to achieve your life goals? What do you really want? This quote reminds us that whatever we want will require sacrifice. Are we willing to do what it takes?

Miracles With Ordinary People

2006-11-05T11:48:00.000-07:00

"The Lord can do remarkable miracles with a person of ordinary ability who is humble, faithful, and diligent in serving the Lord and seeks to improve himself. This is because God is the ultimate source of power." -- James E. Faust, "Acting for Ourselves and Not Being Acted Upon.", Nov Ensign 1995 pg 45

Good Entertainment

2006-11-05T11:41:00.000-07:00

"Communities have a responsibility to assist the family in promoting wholesome entertainment. What a community tolerates will become tomorrow's standard for today's youth." -- Ezra Taft Benson (Ensign, November 1982, p. 60.)

Quote: Resentment

2006-10-23T11:23:00.000-06:00

"Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies." -- Nelson Mandela

Quote by Robert F. Kennedy

2006-10-13T11:16:00.000-06:00

"Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not?" -- Robert F. Kennedy

Too Busy to Blog Right Now

2006-09-11T12:37:00.000-06:00

Hey all -- I haven't been blogging lately because I've been too busy with my new company. Things are getting ready to launch by the end of September and there is still much to be done. But I have promised myself to get back to blogging more. Exciting things are happening and I'm looking forward to sharing them with you soon.

Small Pleasures

2006-08-23T11:48:00.000-06:00

"It isn't the big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones." -- Jean Webster

Forgiveness

2006-08-17T21:30:00.000-06:00

"I think [forgiveness] may be the greatest virtue on earth, and certainly the most needed. There is so much of meanness and abuse, of intolerance and hatred. There is so great a need for repentance and forgiveness. It is the great principle emphasized in all of scripture, both ancient and modern. Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way." -- Gordon B. Hinckley (Ensign, Nov. 2005, 81)

Getting The Best Out of Others

2006-08-14T13:05:00.000-06:00

"You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself." -- Harry Firestone

Self Renewal

2006-08-05T22:48:00.000-06:00

I'm back from vacation -- well, not really a vacation, but a family reunion and then a day or two of down time. Being away from work can be a very positive and renewing experience. The first day or so I feel as though I am missing out on everything and want to make sure my email and cell phone are handy. But then as I relax into the "real world" I realize that work will still be there when I return -- and I will be more capable of meeting my business needs because I have taken time to renew myself.

I recall several years ago when I went to a spa in California for a few days. I had been "stressed out" and overwhelmed with work demands. But after a few days of yoga, meditation, walks in the hills and several massages -- I felt completely recentered and rejuvenated. I was able to see my life for what it was, and set personal goals to create the life I wanted. It was a turning point in my life. I would suggest if you feel you cannot leave work because there is too much to do and too little time -- take a break, give yourself time to relax and you will come back more energized and be able to work more efficiently -- plus the quality of your life will be better and you will find more personal peace and happiness.

Overcoming Fears

2006-07-29T16:35:00.000-06:00

Everybody has fears. It is part of life. Fear can keep us from really living the life we want. We can choose either to face our fears or allow them to control us. Our minds have the power to control our thoughts and therefore overcome our fears. When we decide to choose the life we want, it is a powerful motivator to really look at ourselves and find out what is stopping us from having what we want. Is it our own imagination -- thinking about what could go wrong? Imagining being rejected? Fear of ridicule or humiliation if we fail? Whatever our fears, we can choose to let them limit us or not.

Overcoming fears is not an easy process. There are techniques such as EFT or hypnosis which can assist us on our journey. Be patient with yourself as you strive to overcome your fears. Get a good support system and take it one step at a time.

Simplifying Life

2006-07-21T18:16:00.000-06:00

If you get to a point when you start feeling that things are out of control, take a step back and analyze your life. Is there anything that is causing undue stress? Have you committed to too many projects? Do you have obligations which drain your resources and do not give you personal satisfaction or benefit?

If we can learn about simplifying life, we will not only become more productive, but we will also gain more joy out of every day and simple things.

The Secret DVD

2006-07-18T09:23:00.000-06:00

If you want more from life, and really want to create success, there is a great DVD called "The Secret" you should watch. The Secret DVD bring together experts in many industries and teaches about the law of attraction as well as the power of our minds. Whatever we consistently focus on with emotion is what we will experience in life. It's a great film and you can even watch it online for about $5.00.

Communication

2006-07-13T09:37:00.000-06:00

In order to be successful you must have clear communication with those around you. Misunderstandings are mostly because communication is not clear and we interpret what is said or not said from our own perspectives. Working in a team environment, communication is even more important. Most communication is non-verbal, so being attuned to body language is important. If you can go into business with the expectation that we are not all alike, and that everyone has their own perspective -- and seek first to understand where others are coming from -- you should generally have more effective relationships because once you have clear understanding about others, you can find ways to work together more efficiently.

Internet Marketing Training Class

2006-07-05T16:34:00.000-06:00

Marketing 101: Traditional and Internet Marketing
How to get traffic to your website

$50 per person / $75 per couple
Saturday, July 8th
8:45 a.m. - 12:00
Team Everest Corporate Offices -- 727 N. 1550 E. Suite 175, Orem, UT

To pre-register -- please email RoMay Allen -- romayallen (at) hotmail.com
PayPal, checks or cash is accepted.

Here are some of the comments about our last class:

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"The key to Internet Marketing is driving traffic to your website. This class taught me how. I would recommend it to anyone!"

"Great information for people who need a jumpstart into marketing their online business for the first time, and don't know their way around the web very well."

"This class was so informative. Just using these ideas, I will get my money back and much more."

"Incredible class. Extremely helpful information. This info would cost thousands elsewhere. The tips and hints will help us all succeed!!!"

"This is my first experience learning about internet marketing. Wendy and RoMay have put together a top notch class. Rookie and advanced people will learn a lot also. Great class."

Choosing Your Life Path

2006-07-03T08:51:00.000-06:00

"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there." -- Anon.

I think it's interesting to think about the future, anticipate reaching my goals and determining which paths to take in order to get where I want to go.

In my line of work I've come across many people who have never set goals in their life. It is a mindset which I do not understand -- those who seem to float through life, going every which way without a specific direction. What do they want? Most of them don't really know. Where are they going? What would make their life richer, fuller and the best it could be? What are they missing?

It's so important to take time away from the rush of every day life to ponder and really determine if the direction you are going is the direction you want to go.

Today -- take some time -- small changes now will generate huge changes later. If you're not satisfied with your life -- do something today to change course.

Helen Keller Quote

2006-06-30T12:16:00.000-06:00

"No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit." -- Helen Keller

Love What You Do

2006-06-19T09:41:00.000-06:00

"If you want to be happy for a year, win the lottery. If you want to be happy for a lifetime, love what you do." -- Unknown

How Do We Define Success - Quote

2006-06-16T07:52:00.000-06:00

"The whole world admires success. But how each of us defines success and how we seek it is crucial to our happiness." -- James E. Faust (Ensign,May 1982, p. 48.)

Charting Our Life Course

2006-06-13T09:33:00.000-06:00

Daily Thought. . .

"The course of our lives is not determined by great, awesome decisions. Our direction is set by the little day-to-day choices which chart the track on which we run." -- Gordon B. Hinckley (Ensign, November 1980, p. 21.)

Buy Products at a Discount

2006-06-10T17:52:00.000-06:00

Our new webstore Discount Shopping is online now. Purchase very high quality products at really low costs. For example you can purchase essential oils which sell regularly at $35 for about $9.00. We carry a mangosteen product, nutritional supplements, essential oils, germanium, Ferox fuel tablets, anti-aging skin care, chocolate truffles, jewelry, edited DVD movies, recipe software, weight loss products, furniture and much more. Come and check out our store!

Paul Allen's Blog

2006-06-08T13:52:00.000-06:00

If you are interested in reading some great information about being an entrepreneur, building a business, getting funding, internet marketing, or the high tech industry, read a blog by Paul Allen. It is one of the most valuable resources online for entrepreneurs or business owners. If you want more success in your life - find out how others have learned to succeed.

Quote: Ralph Waldo Emerson

2006-06-05T08:58:00.000-06:00

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Printing on Demand

2006-05-30T17:41:00.000-06:00

Amazon.com is now launching a print-on-demand program with their subsidiary BookSurge. This will help small time publishers sell titles which are less common at a reasonable price. It's good news to authors who are self-published as well, simply as a way to get their work out into the marketplace without a huge up-front expense to print and store inventory. It's about time this came about!

Integrity - Great Quote

2006-05-26T11:16:00.000-06:00

"The foundation of a noble character is integrity." -- David O. McKay (Conference Report, April 1964, p. 6.)

How to Earn More Money

2006-05-18T10:02:00.000-06:00

If you are struggling financially you may have some beliefs which are limiting your financial success. If you want to learn how to earn more money, here is a great article by Carol Tuttle called "Three Reasons Why You are Struggling Financially".

Managing Time

2006-05-17T11:24:00.000-06:00

I've been out of town for a couple of days and returned home to over 300 emails, a huge pile of mail, phone messages and work which needs to be dealt with. I'm sure you've had similar experiences. So, how can we learn about managing time, and what is really important and what we can give up so our time can be spent with what our values and goals really are?

If I spend 5 hours dealing with emails -- then that 5 hours is not available to build relationships, be outside in nature, learning and improving my life -- unless I have a laptop or Tablet PC which I can take outside, while I'm in the mountains with my friends and reading news online. (big grin). I believe we spend so much time multi-tasking and being efficient, we forget to really ENJOY life. When was the last time you truly enjoyed just being? If you can't remember, then this is a reminder -- take some time today, and ENJOY!

Quote: Focus Outward

2006-05-10T19:25:00.000-06:00

"A life can never be happy that is focused inward. So if you are miserable now, forget your troubles. March right out your door, and find someone who needs you." -- Robert L. Backman (Ensign, November 1985, p. 13.)

Advice from Benjamin Franklin

2006-05-06T09:51:00.000-06:00

I read a great article today in LDS Living Magazine - advice from Benjamin Franklin about time and money.

Four Ways to Convert Time into Money

Ben Franklin believed that time is money, so it may come as a surprise that he also thought it's important to set aside time for leisure activities. He wrote, "Employ thy time well if thou meanest to gain leisure." Erin Barret and Jack Mingo, authors of Ben Franklin's Guide to Wealth (Conari Press) encourage busy people to practice what Franklin preached long ago.
Here are four ways you can save time for leisure enjoyment:
How much time do you devote to watching television, playing computer games, and surfing the Internet, all of which drain your time and energy? Take back your time and value it for the precious thing that it is, employing it for things that really matter.

Use your commuting time wisely. If you are within bicycle or walking distance of your work, get out of your car and exercise your way to work. Use carpooling or public transportation instead of sitting in mind-numbing traffic with your hands gripping the steering wheel, using the time to read for pleasure, meditate to balance yourself, or organize your assignments so that your work day is more wisely spent.

Try not to concentrate on how busy you are, but rather concentrate on your results. After all, a frenzy of activity won’t get you very far if you are shoveling sand with a pitchfork.

Use a “to do” list each day to help you prioritize the most important activities for that day. Next to each entry, assign a number from 1 to 5 with the highest priority being 1. Then re-draft your list so that the most important things are first, and the least important last. Then do them in order, from most important to least. Anything left at the end of the day gets put on tomorrow’s list.

Balance is important. By being as efficient and productive in your free time as you are in your work time, you can get done what you need and want to do and still have time for starting new projects, learning new skills, and setting new goals to keep life interesting.
"If time be of all things the most precious, wasting time must be the greatest prodigality, since lost time is never found again." --Benjamin Franklin.

Do The Best You Can

2006-05-01T09:52:00.000-06:00

"Please don't nag yourself with thoughts of failure. Do not set goals far beyond your capacity to achieve. Simply do what you can do, in the best way you know, and the Lord will accept your effort." -- Gordon B. Hinckley (Ensign, November 1989, p. 96.)

Save Money on Gas

2006-04-30T12:06:00.000-06:00

Okay -- I normally don't get interested in new companies because I'm so busy with what I'm involved in right now. But I did come across this new business model to save money on gas -- increase fuel efficiency, create less pollution, and save money. So I thought I'd share. I think gas prices are outrageous! Prices are getting worse and worse.

The company is a new MLM opportunity -- so if you love networking and want to save money on gas, this is a great thing. If you don't love networking but want to save money on gas -- then you're just like me. :-)

Anyway, check out the marketing website -- Save Money on Gas -- and learn how you can have better emissions on your car, get better gas mileage, save the environment, save money, and perhaps earn some money as well.

HoloSync - Learning to Meditate More Deeply

2006-04-27T16:00:00.000-06:00

A good friend of mine has started using the HoloSync program from Centerpointe. She loves it and has noticed a big difference in herself and her ability to be more relaxed, sleep better and not let things bother her. I tried out the demo CD and it gave me a terrible headache, my body jerked during it in a few places (which was a little unnerving), and I felt nauseous afterwards. I haven't used it since -- partly because I didn't like how I felt after my first experience and partly because I'm a little skeptical.

I wonder what is in the CD which actually helps improve my life -- are there things programmed in there that I don't know about -- which will affect me in a negative way? I always wonder a little bit about the subconscious type products because unless I know the people who are making them personally, and trust them completely, I feel like I'm opening up myself to something I don't completely understand. I know they claim the CDs will help create new neural pathways in your brain, and help you to meditate deeply. I've read some bulletin boards about HoloSync and other people's positive experiences with them -- but would love to get some feedback from people who have had negative experiences. Just so I know that people aren't just being "brainwashed" and "programmed". I mean, nothing can work perfectly for everyone. I'd just like to hear both sides so I am not just reading marketing hype.

Do What Matters Most

2006-04-25T11:24:00.000-06:00

"Anything worth doing is worth doing well should be altered to say, 'Many things are not worth doing at all, and many things are not worth doing well because they're not worth the time it takes to do them well.' Only a few things are worth the best energies that we have. The most important decisions we have to make every day is whether we are using our time to feed our souls, contribute to those around us in a meaningful ways, and live true to our deepest values."

This quote comes from a really great article about how we are always so busy, that we never really feel satisfied. It is something I've been dealing with myself lately -- having too much to do and feeling a level of stress that is not healthy. There are so many of us in the same situation -- so I wanted to share the article with you. Slowing Down to Do What Matters Most. Enjoy it!

Google Calendar

2006-04-24T16:16:00.000-06:00

Google has recently launched a new web-based calendar service. Although it is still in beta, Google Calendar, has been discussed for over a year and has been in development for several months. Google Calendar integrates with Gmail and possibly will integrate with other Google products in the future. It has been announced that the Google Calendar will allow users to schedule events directly from their Gmail messages, and will also be able to send out email invitations, recieve event reminders and more.

I haven't used Google Calendar myself yet (I've been way too busy, and usually like to wait until a product is out of beta) but think it sounds like a good service. If any of you have used it, I'd love to get your feedback.

Web Hosting - Sharing Scrapbooks

2006-04-18T20:23:00.000-06:00

Do you have great online digital scrapbooks? Do you want to be able to share them with family and friends? I think it's a great idea to be able to put your scrapbooks online -- for several reasons. First, if there is a disaster of some kind and your computer crashes, your house floods, or whatever -- if you have your scrapbooks and photos hosted somewhere besides your home -- you automatically have a backup copy.

Also, if your family members live far away -- hosting your own scrapbooking site can allow them to login to your site and view photos of your kids and your scrapbooking pages.

I've actually found a great hosting company and if you sign up now you get a free domain name with your hosting service. Anyway, there are lots of web hosting companies out there and I've tried many of them. But getting good service is one of the top selling points for me. Check them out by clicking on the link below.

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Changing Attitudes

2006-04-11T20:04:00.000-06:00

"The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives." William James, a Harvard Psychologist

Listening

2006-04-11T19:36:00.000-06:00

"Deep listening is miraculous for both listener and speaker. When someone receives us with open-hearted, non-judging, intensely interested listening, our spirits expand." - Sue Patton

Becoming Who We Are

2006-04-11T19:29:00.000-06:00

"Certainly what we are is more important than what we have or what is said of us." -- Marvin J. Ashton (Ensign, May 1979, p. 68.)

When all is said and done, who we've become is who we've become. At the end of life, there can be no more excuses. What you have made of yourself is all there is left. Then the small bothers of today may not seem important. What will be important is your relationships and your inner self.

Finding Your Mission in Life

2006-04-05T11:05:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to recommend a really great book this week -- called "How to Find Your Mission in Life" by Richard Nelson Bolles. He is the author of "What Color Is Your Parachute?"

This book is short, easy to read and well-written. It is a great reminder to find what you love to do -- and what makes you happy. If you're considering a career change, trying to decide what your major should be in college, or just want to be more fulfilled -- "How to Find Your Mission in Life" is a must-read!

Quote about Destiny

2006-04-03T10:58:00.000-06:00

"Each one of us is the architect of his own fate, and he is unfortunate indeed who will try to build himself without the inspiration of God; without realizing that he grows from within, not from without." -- David O. McKay (CR, October 1963, p.7.)

LDS Pictures

2006-03-31T16:14:00.000-07:00

I love art. I love art that is inspiring. My favorite LDS pictures are done by Walter Rane. He is a Christian artist -- and has done some LDS pictures which are AMAZING! I have them all through my home and now I see they are on sale through Meridian Magazine -- at really low prices. If you have ever seen Walter Rane Paintings, you can feel the power and action in every piece. There is such emotion and I love his style.

Right now you can buy any of Walter Rane's
LDS Pictures below for only $99. That is such a great deal!

There is a painting of Christ ministering to the people in the Americas, one of Captain Moroni holding up the Title of Liberty and calling his people to fight for freedom, and one of Enos struggling in mighty prayer for his soul.

Life's Victories

2006-03-28T09:54:00.000-07:00

"Victories in life come through our ability to work around and over the obstacles that cross our path. We grow stronger as we climb our own mountains." -- Marvin J. Ashton (Ensign, May 1979, p. 67.)

Attitude

2006-03-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably coifed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.

His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready.

As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window.

"I love it," he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.

"Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait."

"That doesn't have anything to do with it," he replied. "Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged ... it's how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. "It's a decision I put in. So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories! Thank you for your part in filling my Memory bank. I am still depositing." Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.

Using Positive Words

2006-03-18T12:27:00.000-07:00

I've been experimenting during this past week with the words I use in daily communication. Words have energy. If you use words such as "I hate...", "I'm tired", "I'm sick of...", the energy those words create is negative. However if you can change your words into positives, you'll see a difference in your attitude and energy.

My power words this week are "Love and Gratitude". For every challenge, I try to include those words when thinking about it or discussing it. "I am grateful for the opportunity to learn patience. I love the fact that I can learn and grow each day."

It is amazing what just changing our words can do. It is especially important to repeat the words in your head -- to change your thoughts. I like to use this technique when I'm driving in traffic and find myself getting anxious or frustrated with drivers around me. "Love and gratitude, love and gratitude, love and gratitude." My mood changes, I think partly because I laugh at thinking about love and gratitude when someone cuts me off, but also because those words have positive power.

Try it yourself -- see how you feel. I'd love to hear about your experiences -- so please feel free to comment.

Why Some Succeed...

2006-03-13T21:04:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to succeed in everything they do while other struggle and never seem to get anywhere? Tony Robbins has a great new program called "Mastering Influence". He describes how our beliefs truly do determine if we will succeed or fail.

What beliefs do you have that may be holding you back from the life you want. What do you tell yourself? Pay attention to your own thoughts and you will be able to see if you have beliefs such as: "I'm not good enough," or "I'm too young."

Once you can identify what your limiting beliefs are, you can change them into beliefs which will serve you and ultimately bring about the success you desire.

Dare to Fail

2006-03-13T20:45:00.000-07:00

"Only those who dare to fail greatly can achieve greatly." -- Robert F. Kennedy

Finding Yourself

2006-03-08T09:37:00.000-07:00

"Don't worry about searching for who you are; focus your energies on creating the kind of person you want to be! You will discover that as you pursue that journey you will not only find yourself, but chances are you will be pleasantly surprised and proud of the person you find along the way." -- Joseph B. Wirthlin

Take Chances to Become Great

2006-03-06T15:51:00.000-07:00

"Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great?" -- Jimmy Johnson, Coach who led the Dallas Cowboys to two Superbowl championships

Progress Involves Risk

2006-03-04T13:46:00.000-07:00

"Progress always involves risk. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first." -- Bob Proctor, Radio and TV personality, success trainer

Embracing Life

2006-02-27T09:38:00.000-07:00

"We come this way but once. We can either tiptoe through life and hope that we get to death without being too badly bruised or we can live a full, complete life achieving our goals and realizing our wildest dreams." -- Bob Proctor, Radio and TV personality, success trainer

7 Days to Change Your Life

2006-02-24T18:21:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite motivational speakers is Tony Robbins. He has a way of sharing information in a fun, dynamic way which truly does give hope and motivation. When I start feeling stuck in my life, not quite sure what direction I want to take, or unsettled about something -- I'll turn on my Tony Robbins tapes. It makes a huge difference. I've listened to the tapes over and over but each time I'll hear something new. I'm not sure if it is because my experiences have opened me up to new things, or if I'm more attuned to different things, but no matter what my issue is, Tony Robbins helps get me started again.

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Overcoming Odds

2006-01-26T14:14:00.000-07:00

"Don't be discouraged at seemingly overwhelming odds in your desire to live and to help others live God's commandments. At times it may seem like David trying to fight Goliath. But remember, David did win." -- Elder David B. Haight

Opportunity

2006-01-25T15:17:00.000-07:00

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison

Are you missing any opportunities you could be taking because of fear, anxiety, time, money, or lack of motivation? Take a step back and imagine your ideal life. Then dig in and take advantage of opportunities. No one create the life you want except you. Go for it!

Stephen R. Covey on Leadership

2006-01-24T18:42:00.000-07:00

I just attended a presentation by Stephen R. Covey (author of the best-selling book "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"). Dr. Covey was honored in 1996 as one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans. He discussed some of the 7 Habits with regards to leadership.

As a teacher, Dr. Covey would ask his students to take out a blank sheet of paper and write on the left side "How Others See Me", on the right side "How God Sees Me", and then list as much as they could about themselves from those viewpoints. Then underneath, he would have them write "How I See Myself." Without fail about 75 percent of his class would match their personal viewpoints (the concepts they have of themselves) with how others see them -- called the "social mirror". Dr. Covey indicated that the other 1/3 were on their way to becoming leaders.

In order to become a true leader, you must realize that you are a product of the divine mirror -- a unique individual -- not a product of the social mirror -- what others think of you. "You can make a huge difference in your lives," Covey said. "Leadership is a choice. You can make that choice."

"Even small choices can bring about big changes." Dr. Covey continued, "Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs."

As I listened and learned from Dr. Covey, I realized that my personal desires to achieve excellence in life-coaching is because I love to help others achieve their own potentials. It's is exciting to watch as someone finds their passion, finds their voice and inspires others around them. I wonder how many Mozarts are out there who didn't want to play the piano because none of their friends played the piano. I wonder if there are Michaelangelos in the world who have never taken the opportunity to paint or sculpt because they were expected to go into the family business. I wonder if there are moms in the work place who would rather be home with their children but keep working because "it's expected".

Then I look at my own life and wonder if I keep myself "too busy" because it's easier than finishing my book. Well, Dr. Covey certainly reminded me to put "First-Things-First", so I'm back to writing.

Life coaching is all about helping others to find their own voice, to become leaders, to help free themselves from worrying about the "social mirror" and instead to focus on their inner strengths, gifts and talents and BECOMING who they really are.

If you have ever felt dissatisfaction with the direction you are headed, consider finding a life coach who can encourage you and help you take the steps necessary to find fulfillment.

Competing with Yourself

2006-01-12T14:55:00.000-07:00

"Life is a competition not with others, but with ourselves. We should seek each day to live stronger, better, truer lives; each day to master some weakness of yesterday; each day to repair a mistake; each day to surpass ourselves."

—Elder David B. Haight

Happiness is a Journey

2006-01-11T09:53:00.000-07:00

"Happiness is a journey, not a destination. Happiness is to be found along the way, not at the end. For then the journey is over and it is too late. The time for happiness is today, not tomorrow."

—Joseph Smith Jr.

Life is Hard

2006-01-10T05:44:00.000-07:00

Daily Thought. . .

"Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he's been robbed. The fact is that most putts don't drop, most beef is tough, most children grow up to be just people, most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration, most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. Life is like an old-time rail journey...delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."

—Gordon B. Hinckley, quoting Jenkin Lloyd Jones

Setting Specific Goals

2006-01-09T14:11:00.000-07:00

The more specific goals you can set, the better chance you will achieve your goals. If you want to lose weight, you should set very specific goals and a plan of action to achieve your goals, such as: "I want to lose 10 pounds by the end of March. In order to reach my goal I will exercise 4 times each week for at least 1 hour each time. I will cut out fast food. I will not eat refined sugars."

I found a great quote about setting specific goals.

"A vague goal is no goal at all. The Ten Commandments wouldn't be very impressive, for instance, if they weren't specific, but simply were couched in a phraseology such as 'thou shalt not be a bad person." — Neal A. Maxwell

Good luck with your goals and even if you mess up -- just get back on track and keep moving forward.

Happy New Year

2006-01-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to wish you all a very Happy New Year. I hope this coming year brings joy, fulfillment and peace to you.

Life Coaching to Change Careers

2005-12-19T19:40:00.000-07:00

Having a life coach when you are thinking about making a career change is extemely beneficial. A good life coach will walk you through the decision making process, help you see options and consequences of specific choices and help you determine which direction you should take. They won't make any decisions for you, but will help you through the process and perhaps any fear which might be holding you back.

If you are considering making any big life changes, think about hiring a life coach. It will be well worth the investment.

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