Achieve Happiness through Silence and Reflection
by Carol Giannantonio
The answers we so desperately seek, the decisions we find so hard to make can all become clear and easy by practicing moments of silence and reflection.
The ability to make wise decisions and the ability to quickly effective solutions to problems are them in business, relationships, health or live in general are key traits of smart leaders and successful people.
Using reflection to still your minds and tap into your inner energy will bring you answers to many of your questions. Your feelings and emotions are the access points to your inner mind-your inner energy.
To get in touch with your feelings and emotions you must practice silence and reflection on a regular basis. People who practice it correctly and on a regular basis are amazed at the difference it makes in their lives.
Can you remember the last time you stopped for a moment and reflected on what is going on in and around you? We are always so busy being busy. Most of us never make the time to simply sit, and do nothing. We just can't seem to find the time to experience the silence of solitude.
Silence requires that you sit quietly, perfectly still, back and head erect, eyes open, without any interruptions whatsoever for at least 30 minutes. An hour is better.
Give it a try. Stop for a moment, find a place you feel comfortable, secure and free from interruptions. Allow your body to become completely relaxed, and breathe deeply. Just let your mind flow. Don't think about ANYTHING.
After 20 or 25 minutes, you'll begin to feel deeply relaxed. You'll begin to experience a flow of energy coming into your mind and body. You'll have a tremendous sense of well-being. Your mind will be filled with a sense of peace and calm. Your job is just to relax and listen to your inner voice.
At a certain stage during your period of silence, the answers to the most pressing difficulties facing you will emerge quietly and clearly. It will feel so perfect that you'll experience a sigh of relief. You will feel like 100 lbs of weight have dropped from your shoulders. You will feel free, happy, content and secure.
This is the release of confusion, tension, anxiety and frustration you have been holding within. You will experience a deep sense of gratitude and contentment. While you're sitting there, the light bulb will go on; your mind will be filled with the excitement of new ideas. You will feel a rush of adrenaline go through your body, much like the feeling you get after a good work out.
This is what is called "insight." Insights are very powerful because they stimulate the brain to think and take action.
The answers will all become very clear. What a wonderful feeling. It's like a bird being let loose from a cage to soar free in the sky.
When you emerge from this period of quiet, take action do exactly what has come to you. It may involve dealing with a human situation, starting something or quitting something. Whatever it is, when you follow the guidance received in periods of silence it will turn out to be exactly the right thing to do. Infact, it usually works out far better than you could have imagined. Trust yourself and your inner voices.
Give it a try and see for yourself the amazing power of silence and reflection. Develop the habit of listening to yourself and then acting on the guidance you receive. This is the path to happiness, and the connection to your soul.
About Carol Giannantonio
Carol is a certified Life, Business, Career and Wellness Coach. Carol's Brain based coaching techniques help clients clarify what's really important to them, set meaingful goals, tap into their energy, take action and quickly achieve the results they are looking for. Carol's passion,wisdom and intuitive nature combined with her motivating and compassionate personality provide clients with an enriching coaching experience. If your ready to get unstuck and get going to where you want to be- Carol's the Coach to get you there. Contact her for a free consult at carolgcoach@aol.com
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Creating Love in Your Life
by Carol Giannantonio
February is here. It's an action packed month even though it's one of the shortest month of the year. For many of us it brings cold snowy days, frigid air, completing our tax return and maybe a vacation to a warmer climate. It's the month of Super Bowl Sunday, Ground Hog Day, Presidents Day, the start of the lenten season for some of us and Valentines Day!
Some of us enjoy Valentines Day and others become sad and depressed on this day. They actually dread the arrival of Valentines Day. But that need not be the case if you look at Valentines Day as a time for loving and honoring yourself and those around you.
YOU are the only person who can create love in your life. Creating love in your life starts with self love- loving and nurturing your mind, body and soul.
Here are a few strategies I use in my coaching to help clients create love in their life. They work! Give it a try- see for yourself. Feel free to let me know how you do.
1. Respect and nurture yourself with love and kindness.
2. Be grateful for all you have and who you are. Celebrate you!
3. Make time for YOU. Do things you love! Have fun, laugh, smile-enjoy the moment.Acknowledge your accomplishments. Show acts of kindness to yourself and to those around you.
4. Practice love and kindness by giving back to others and your community.This will fill your heart with an abundance of warmth and love. It will ease feelings of loneliness.
5. Get in touch with your essence- your soul and spirit. You will be amazed how it fills your heart with love, security, inner peace and happiness.
To sum it all up- Loving and honoring YOU creates love in your life. When we love and respect ourselves, we become magnetic. Like a magnet, we attract love,loving people and positive energy.
Within each of us is a loving, kind, gentle soul. This is our true self, our essence. Once you have connected with your soul, you have not only created love in our life, you have reached new levels of awareness, inner peace and happiness.
Now go create some love in your life. You deserve it!
About Carol Giannantonio
Carol is a certified Life, Business, Career and Wellness Coach. Carol's Brain based coaching techniques help clients clarify what's really important to them, set meaingful goals, tap into their energy, take action and quickly achieve the results they are looking for. Carol's passion,wisdom and intuitive nature combined with her motivating and compassionate personality provide clients with an enriching coaching experience. If your ready to get unstuck and get going to where you want to be- Carol's the Coach to get you there. Contact her for a free consult at carolgcoach@aol.com
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by Carol Giannantonio
February is here. It's an action packed month even though it's one of the shortest month of the year. For many of us it brings cold snowy days, frigid air, completing our tax return and maybe a vacation to a warmer climate. It's the month of Super Bowl Sunday, Ground Hog Day, Presidents Day, the start of the lenten season for some of us and Valentines Day!
Some of us enjoy Valentines Day and others become sad and depressed on this day. They actually dread the arrival of Valentines Day. But that need not be the case if you look at Valentines Day as a time for loving and honoring yourself and those around you.
YOU are the only person who can create love in your life. Creating love in your life starts with self love- loving and nurturing your mind, body and soul.
Here are a few strategies I use in my coaching to help clients create love in their life. They work! Give it a try- see for yourself. Feel free to let me know how you do.
1. Respect and nurture yourself with love and kindness.
2. Be grateful for all you have and who you are. Celebrate you!
3. Make time for YOU. Do things you love! Have fun, laugh, smile-enjoy the moment.Acknowledge your accomplishments. Show acts of kindness to yourself and to those around you.
4. Practice love and kindness by giving back to others and your community.This will fill your heart with an abundance of warmth and love. It will ease feelings of loneliness.
5. Get in touch with your essence- your soul and spirit. You will be amazed how it fills your heart with love, security, inner peace and happiness.
To sum it all up- Loving and honoring YOU creates love in your life. When we love and respect ourselves, we become magnetic. Like a magnet, we attract love,loving people and positive energy.
Within each of us is a loving, kind, gentle soul. This is our true self, our essence. Once you have connected with your soul, you have not only created love in our life, you have reached new levels of awareness, inner peace and happiness.
Now go create some love in your life. You deserve it!
About Carol Giannantonio
Carol is a certified Life, Business, Career and Wellness Coach. Carol's Brain based coaching techniques help clients clarify what's really important to them, set meaingful goals, tap into their energy, take action and quickly achieve the results they are looking for. Carol's passion,wisdom and intuitive nature combined with her motivating and compassionate personality provide clients with an enriching coaching experience. If your ready to get unstuck and get going to where you want to be- Carol's the Coach to get you there. Contact her for a free consult at carolgcoach@aol.com
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The Art of Making Time for Yourself
by Carol Giannantonio
Making time for you is an art, and like every art, it requires practice. You deserve to live your life exactly the way you want. Don't let others determine the quality of your life -- take charge of creating a life that matters to you! That starts with making time for you.Many of us feel guilty and selfish making time for ourselves. Surprise my friends it's selfish not to spend time with you.
When you embrace new thinking and take new actions to care for you, the reward is increased happiness and empowerment. We actually become more positive, have more energy, accomplish more and become more generous.
Take time away from your normal routine- spend a day with YOU, take a weekend getaway or a vacation. If you don't take time to rest and rejuvenate, eventually you won't have a self to worry about.
Here are twelve self-nurturing activities that can easily fit into your schedule. The rewards of making time for you outweigh the pitfalls of not making time for you.
1. Write in Your Journal-Start a Gratitude Journal. Write at least 3 things in your journal every day that you are thankful for. This creates a positive energy and gratitude which keeps you motivated, happy and energized. It gives you a clear picture of all the good things you have in life.
2. Dance. Dance, move your body, do your thing, be free, release the stress and have fun! Try this anytime you need a quick attitude change. Shut the blinds. Take off your shoes. Put on your favorite dance music and boogie. You'll emerge ready for anything! Try it - it feels great!
3. Have Lunch with a Friend and a take walk. What could be better than catching up with a friend? Take time to enjoy the people in your life. Enrich, and create friendships. And don't forget the walk. Walking is invigorating.It clarifies your thinking plus its fun and good exercise.
4. Make a "Treasure Map" Collage, "Creative Visualization," "A treasure map is an actual, physical picture of your desired reality". It's so valuable because it forms a clear sharp vision of what you want. It helps you attract and focus energy into your goal. If you really want that raise, or new home, get out your scissors, old magazines, and glue. Create your dream on paper first.
The experience itself is fun. Hang it in a place that you will be sure to see daily.
5. Start planning your next Vacation. Nothing beats browsing the bookstore or library to get ideas for future vacations. Try something new-an African Safari, Sailing the Greek Isles, Rock Climbing, snorkeling, and swimming with the dolphins. Dare to be different!
6. Write a letter to a Friend. When you write by hand, it's special. Take your time, speak from your heart and rediscover forgotten parts of yourself that your faithful friend always remembers.
7. Take up a new activity- Dancing, Singing, Swimming, hiking-do what your love! Involve yourself in a new and different activity. One you enjoy and always wanted to do. Go for it. You will feel free, happy and even a more self confident.
8. Get a Massage. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage. Make time for a ten-minute hot tub or steam bath. It increases the overall relaxation effect. You'll leave relaxed and rejuvenated. I do this at least once a month. When I leave, I feel like I'm floating on air surrounded by tons of positive energy. When I get home, I take a bubble bath with exotic oils, light some candles and play relaxing music. Now, what can be better than that! It's taking care of me and notice the change in your mood and attitude. Awesome!
9. Meditate and BreatheIn the west, meditation can be walking, writing or even dancing. Check out the book, "Meditation Made Easy" by Lorin Roche or the CD by Andrew Wile "Breathing" You'll discover a new sense of peace and balance. It's a great stress buster.
10. Visit an Art Gallery or MuseumTake an hour to wander, soaking in the energy and appreciation of other people's genius. Focus intently on your surroundings and practice mindfulness. It's rewarding, peaceful and adds balance and harmony to your life.
11. ExerciseRegular workouts at the gym, home or office is sound advice for everyone, but especially for executives whose jobs require long periods sitting at a desk. Exercise by doing what you love- walking, running, biking, hiking, swimming, stretching, maybe yoga. They are all healthy ways of making time for you-caring for your mind, body and soul.
12. Get the support you need. Working with a Life Coach or support group is vital when you need extra help. Whether you are trying to quit a bad habit, grieving the loss of a loved one, starting a new career; managing your time better or other personal goals. Support is your key to success!
Enjoy every moment of each experience. Celebrate your success. Now-take out your calendar and schedule some fun for you!
About Carol Giannantonio
Carol is a certified Life, Business, Career and Wellness Coach. Carol's Brain based coaching techniques help clients clarify what's really important to them, set meaingful goals, tap into their energy, take action and quickly achieve the results they are looking for. Carol's passion,wisdom and intuitive nature combined with her motivating and compassionate personality provide clients with an enriching coaching experience. If your ready to get unstuck and get going to where you want to be- Carol's the Coach to get you there. Contact her for a free consult at carolgcoach@aol.com
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by Carol Giannantonio
Making time for you is an art, and like every art, it requires practice. You deserve to live your life exactly the way you want. Don't let others determine the quality of your life -- take charge of creating a life that matters to you! That starts with making time for you.Many of us feel guilty and selfish making time for ourselves. Surprise my friends it's selfish not to spend time with you.
When you embrace new thinking and take new actions to care for you, the reward is increased happiness and empowerment. We actually become more positive, have more energy, accomplish more and become more generous.
Take time away from your normal routine- spend a day with YOU, take a weekend getaway or a vacation. If you don't take time to rest and rejuvenate, eventually you won't have a self to worry about.
Here are twelve self-nurturing activities that can easily fit into your schedule. The rewards of making time for you outweigh the pitfalls of not making time for you.
1. Write in Your Journal-Start a Gratitude Journal. Write at least 3 things in your journal every day that you are thankful for. This creates a positive energy and gratitude which keeps you motivated, happy and energized. It gives you a clear picture of all the good things you have in life.
2. Dance. Dance, move your body, do your thing, be free, release the stress and have fun! Try this anytime you need a quick attitude change. Shut the blinds. Take off your shoes. Put on your favorite dance music and boogie. You'll emerge ready for anything! Try it - it feels great!
3. Have Lunch with a Friend and a take walk. What could be better than catching up with a friend? Take time to enjoy the people in your life. Enrich, and create friendships. And don't forget the walk. Walking is invigorating.It clarifies your thinking plus its fun and good exercise.
4. Make a "Treasure Map" Collage, "Creative Visualization," "A treasure map is an actual, physical picture of your desired reality". It's so valuable because it forms a clear sharp vision of what you want. It helps you attract and focus energy into your goal. If you really want that raise, or new home, get out your scissors, old magazines, and glue. Create your dream on paper first.
The experience itself is fun. Hang it in a place that you will be sure to see daily.
5. Start planning your next Vacation. Nothing beats browsing the bookstore or library to get ideas for future vacations. Try something new-an African Safari, Sailing the Greek Isles, Rock Climbing, snorkeling, and swimming with the dolphins. Dare to be different!
6. Write a letter to a Friend. When you write by hand, it's special. Take your time, speak from your heart and rediscover forgotten parts of yourself that your faithful friend always remembers.
7. Take up a new activity- Dancing, Singing, Swimming, hiking-do what your love! Involve yourself in a new and different activity. One you enjoy and always wanted to do. Go for it. You will feel free, happy and even a more self confident.
8. Get a Massage. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage. Make time for a ten-minute hot tub or steam bath. It increases the overall relaxation effect. You'll leave relaxed and rejuvenated. I do this at least once a month. When I leave, I feel like I'm floating on air surrounded by tons of positive energy. When I get home, I take a bubble bath with exotic oils, light some candles and play relaxing music. Now, what can be better than that! It's taking care of me and notice the change in your mood and attitude. Awesome!
9. Meditate and BreatheIn the west, meditation can be walking, writing or even dancing. Check out the book, "Meditation Made Easy" by Lorin Roche or the CD by Andrew Wile "Breathing" You'll discover a new sense of peace and balance. It's a great stress buster.
10. Visit an Art Gallery or MuseumTake an hour to wander, soaking in the energy and appreciation of other people's genius. Focus intently on your surroundings and practice mindfulness. It's rewarding, peaceful and adds balance and harmony to your life.
11. ExerciseRegular workouts at the gym, home or office is sound advice for everyone, but especially for executives whose jobs require long periods sitting at a desk. Exercise by doing what you love- walking, running, biking, hiking, swimming, stretching, maybe yoga. They are all healthy ways of making time for you-caring for your mind, body and soul.
12. Get the support you need. Working with a Life Coach or support group is vital when you need extra help. Whether you are trying to quit a bad habit, grieving the loss of a loved one, starting a new career; managing your time better or other personal goals. Support is your key to success!
Enjoy every moment of each experience. Celebrate your success. Now-take out your calendar and schedule some fun for you!
About Carol Giannantonio
Carol is a certified Life, Business, Career and Wellness Coach. Carol's Brain based coaching techniques help clients clarify what's really important to them, set meaingful goals, tap into their energy, take action and quickly achieve the results they are looking for. Carol's passion,wisdom and intuitive nature combined with her motivating and compassionate personality provide clients with an enriching coaching experience. If your ready to get unstuck and get going to where you want to be- Carol's the Coach to get you there. Contact her for a free consult at carolgcoach@aol.com
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A HIGER LEVEL OF HAPPINESS
by Carol Giannantonio
Are you happy? Big question and the answer to that question is based on your view of happiness. Some of us associate happiness with reaching a career or financial goal, living in a prestigious neighborhood, driving a fancy car, or taking lavish vacations. The list of material things can go on and on. These are material achievements.
Once achieved the feeling of happiness is short lived. Some of us continue in the same maze- wanting more material things thirsting for happiness. If this is path you are on or the maze you are in, it will never bring you inner peace and a higher level happiness every day of your life.
Our minds and body can only take us so far. Our spirit can lead us all the way home and that is where the true happiness lies. The great thing about life is that it is not so much where we are standing; it's in what direction we are moving.
Take a moment of silence, hear the quiet and look at the direction you are going. Think about the journey you are on. Is it where you want to be. If not make the changes you need to find happiness. Ture Happiness is in the journey, not the destination.
Here are some questions to ask yourself to get unstuck and started on your journey to a higher level happiness and your higher self. For your higher self is who you really are.
You will find your higher self and happiness by looking into your heart and soul and listening to what it is saying. For there lies your answer to who you really are. Yes it takes courage to do this, but the risk you take brings the best reward- happiness.
Here are some questions your can ask yourself to get you started on finding a higher level of happiness and your true self.
Points to Ponder:
1 Are you embracing life and celebrating the future?
2. Do you feel connected with the universe and on the path to your higher self? The real voyage of discovery, success and happiness consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.
3. Where do you stand? It is not so much where you stand, it is in the direction you are going. You are the navigator and the driver. It is never too late to change your path.
4. Do you love life? I have found that if you love life, it will love you back. Give it a try
5. How are you searching for happiness? Your diamonds are not in distant mountains or far off seas; they are in your own backyard. All you need is to dig for them- Start digging- the deeper you go the better.
When we view happiness as living our life in the moment, doing what we love, practicing gratitude, being true to ourselves, not taking things personally, speaking and acting with kindness, making no assumptions and doing our best. The basis of the book The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz. Our lives are filled with a higher level of happiness everyday.
Our body and our minds can take us only so far: Our spirit can lead us all the way Home. Susan Jeffers
You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you will discover will be wonderful. What you discover will be yourself. Alan Alda
Visit my website www.carolgcoach.com for free coaching resources
About Carol Giannantonio
Carol is a certified Life, Business, Career and Wellness Coach. Carol's Brain based coaching techniques help clients clarify what's really important to them, set meaingful goals, tap into their energy, take action and quickly achieve the results they are looking for. Carol's passion,wisdom and intuitive nature combined with her motivating and compassionate personality provide clients with an enriching coaching experience. If your ready to get unstuck and get going to where you want to be- Carol's the Coach to get you there. Contact her for a free consult at carolgcoach@aol.com
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by Carol Giannantonio
Are you happy? Big question and the answer to that question is based on your view of happiness. Some of us associate happiness with reaching a career or financial goal, living in a prestigious neighborhood, driving a fancy car, or taking lavish vacations. The list of material things can go on and on. These are material achievements.
Once achieved the feeling of happiness is short lived. Some of us continue in the same maze- wanting more material things thirsting for happiness. If this is path you are on or the maze you are in, it will never bring you inner peace and a higher level happiness every day of your life.
Our minds and body can only take us so far. Our spirit can lead us all the way home and that is where the true happiness lies. The great thing about life is that it is not so much where we are standing; it's in what direction we are moving.
Take a moment of silence, hear the quiet and look at the direction you are going. Think about the journey you are on. Is it where you want to be. If not make the changes you need to find happiness. Ture Happiness is in the journey, not the destination.
Here are some questions to ask yourself to get unstuck and started on your journey to a higher level happiness and your higher self. For your higher self is who you really are.
You will find your higher self and happiness by looking into your heart and soul and listening to what it is saying. For there lies your answer to who you really are. Yes it takes courage to do this, but the risk you take brings the best reward- happiness.
Here are some questions your can ask yourself to get you started on finding a higher level of happiness and your true self.
Points to Ponder:
1 Are you embracing life and celebrating the future?
2. Do you feel connected with the universe and on the path to your higher self? The real voyage of discovery, success and happiness consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.
3. Where do you stand? It is not so much where you stand, it is in the direction you are going. You are the navigator and the driver. It is never too late to change your path.
4. Do you love life? I have found that if you love life, it will love you back. Give it a try
5. How are you searching for happiness? Your diamonds are not in distant mountains or far off seas; they are in your own backyard. All you need is to dig for them- Start digging- the deeper you go the better.
When we view happiness as living our life in the moment, doing what we love, practicing gratitude, being true to ourselves, not taking things personally, speaking and acting with kindness, making no assumptions and doing our best. The basis of the book The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz. Our lives are filled with a higher level of happiness everyday.
Our body and our minds can take us only so far: Our spirit can lead us all the way Home. Susan Jeffers
You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you will discover will be wonderful. What you discover will be yourself. Alan Alda
Visit my website www.carolgcoach.com for free coaching resources
About Carol Giannantonio
Carol is a certified Life, Business, Career and Wellness Coach. Carol's Brain based coaching techniques help clients clarify what's really important to them, set meaingful goals, tap into their energy, take action and quickly achieve the results they are looking for. Carol's passion,wisdom and intuitive nature combined with her motivating and compassionate personality provide clients with an enriching coaching experience. If your ready to get unstuck and get going to where you want to be- Carol's the Coach to get you there. Contact her for a free consult at carolgcoach@aol.com
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The First Step On Your Road to Recovery Is to Believe and Trust
by Carol Giannantonio
When you are faced with an illness or injury, it is easy to become depressed and lose sight of your goals and dreams. When your physical body is weak or compromised, particularly your immune system it affects your mental and spirituality ability.
The first step to recovery is to believe and trust. You can do this by building your inner core-your spirituality. This is your true essence. Connect with your soul, feed your mind positive thoughts and miracles will happen.
Connecting with your soul and spirituality gives you strength in all areas of your life. This is called HEALING. Healing is a process and another step on your road to recovery.Spend time healing yourself - caring for your body by giving it rest, love and kindness. Think of things you love- do the things you love as you can- be it reading, listening to music, dancing, yoga, meditating, soaking in a hot tub, going for a walk, watching the sunset or rise or just listening to the still of the moment. Spend time learning how to heal your mind and body as you continue to believe and trust.
On your road to recovery keep a positive attitude and smile. Keep your will and faith.Have the courage to never give up. Believe and trust in you and the universe.
I'm sharing my personal battle of recovery with you. The strategies, actions, resources, and remedies I've used to combat my own illness.
I'm a Life Coach. Coaching is my passion. It's also healing for me. I find great joy in helping others, making make a positive impact on people's lives. I listen deeply to what they say and what they do not say. I help them clarify what they want and where they want to be and I help them get there.
Coaching is one way I give back. Giving back and doing good deeds makes you happy, and feel good. Giving back is also healing.
Your road to recovery is filled with new insights and suprises. One thing you may discover on your road to recovery are your true friends- those who say they care and those who are always there and truly care. Actions speak louder than words. This can be surprising and hurtful. Don't personalize it. Remember it is not about YOU. It is about THEM. Don't spend negative energy being angry -it takes away from your healing and recovery.
Remember it takes less energy to forgive, than it does to be angry. Set boundaries if you need. Give love. Yes, I did say give love. When you give love and send positive energy these "friends" will either embrace it, give it back or they will just go away.
Treasure the friends who are always there for you even when you least expect it. Count your blessings. This is also healing. Focus on the positives in your life, the little blessings. Find happiness in every day! Create happiness in all your days. Fight hard, finish strong, believe, and trust.
"I have your back. I will never let you fall." My fiance Bob told me this in my darkest hours. I'm blessed to have him in my life. These words helped me so much. I'm blessed and sharing my blessings with you is part of my healing.
Discover your blessings, share them and allow yourself to heal. Believe and Trust.
We all have at least one person in our life that loves us unconditionally- God, a spouse, a dear friend, a partner, family, and our pets. Treasure them- look to them for support. They are another one of life's blessings.
Believe it or not- pets are some of our best companions and healers. My Shitzu "Cody" loves me unconditionally. Cody is always there for me. Giving me hugs and kisses. He senses when I'm sad or in pain. He cuddles up to me. His big bright eyes look deeply into mine. I hear them say-I love you-don't be sad, you are going to be ok. Trust and believe.
So remember, your road to recovery is believing, trusting, counting your blessings, giving back, taking action on your goals, following your dreams-never losing sight of who you are and never, ever giving up!
At times we surprise ourselves with just how strong we really are.
About Carol Giannantonio
Carol is a certified Life, Business, Career and Wellness Coach. Carol's Brain based coaching
techniques help clients clarify what's really important to them, set meaingful goals, tap into their energy, take action and quickly achieve the results they are looking for. Carol's passion,wisdom and intuitive nature combined with her motivating and compassionate personality provide clients with an enriching coaching experience. If your ready to get unstuck and get going to where you want to be- Carol's the Coach to get you there. Contact her for a free consult at carolgcoach@aol.com
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by Carol Giannantonio
When you are faced with an illness or injury, it is easy to become depressed and lose sight of your goals and dreams. When your physical body is weak or compromised, particularly your immune system it affects your mental and spirituality ability.
The first step to recovery is to believe and trust. You can do this by building your inner core-your spirituality. This is your true essence. Connect with your soul, feed your mind positive thoughts and miracles will happen.
Connecting with your soul and spirituality gives you strength in all areas of your life. This is called HEALING. Healing is a process and another step on your road to recovery.Spend time healing yourself - caring for your body by giving it rest, love and kindness. Think of things you love- do the things you love as you can- be it reading, listening to music, dancing, yoga, meditating, soaking in a hot tub, going for a walk, watching the sunset or rise or just listening to the still of the moment. Spend time learning how to heal your mind and body as you continue to believe and trust.
On your road to recovery keep a positive attitude and smile. Keep your will and faith.Have the courage to never give up. Believe and trust in you and the universe.
I'm sharing my personal battle of recovery with you. The strategies, actions, resources, and remedies I've used to combat my own illness.
I'm a Life Coach. Coaching is my passion. It's also healing for me. I find great joy in helping others, making make a positive impact on people's lives. I listen deeply to what they say and what they do not say. I help them clarify what they want and where they want to be and I help them get there.
Coaching is one way I give back. Giving back and doing good deeds makes you happy, and feel good. Giving back is also healing.
Your road to recovery is filled with new insights and suprises. One thing you may discover on your road to recovery are your true friends- those who say they care and those who are always there and truly care. Actions speak louder than words. This can be surprising and hurtful. Don't personalize it. Remember it is not about YOU. It is about THEM. Don't spend negative energy being angry -it takes away from your healing and recovery.
Remember it takes less energy to forgive, than it does to be angry. Set boundaries if you need. Give love. Yes, I did say give love. When you give love and send positive energy these "friends" will either embrace it, give it back or they will just go away.
Treasure the friends who are always there for you even when you least expect it. Count your blessings. This is also healing. Focus on the positives in your life, the little blessings. Find happiness in every day! Create happiness in all your days. Fight hard, finish strong, believe, and trust.
"I have your back. I will never let you fall." My fiance Bob told me this in my darkest hours. I'm blessed to have him in my life. These words helped me so much. I'm blessed and sharing my blessings with you is part of my healing.
Discover your blessings, share them and allow yourself to heal. Believe and Trust.
We all have at least one person in our life that loves us unconditionally- God, a spouse, a dear friend, a partner, family, and our pets. Treasure them- look to them for support. They are another one of life's blessings.
Believe it or not- pets are some of our best companions and healers. My Shitzu "Cody" loves me unconditionally. Cody is always there for me. Giving me hugs and kisses. He senses when I'm sad or in pain. He cuddles up to me. His big bright eyes look deeply into mine. I hear them say-I love you-don't be sad, you are going to be ok. Trust and believe.
So remember, your road to recovery is believing, trusting, counting your blessings, giving back, taking action on your goals, following your dreams-never losing sight of who you are and never, ever giving up!
At times we surprise ourselves with just how strong we really are.
About Carol Giannantonio
Carol is a certified Life, Business, Career and Wellness Coach. Carol's Brain based coaching
techniques help clients clarify what's really important to them, set meaingful goals, tap into their energy, take action and quickly achieve the results they are looking for. Carol's passion,wisdom and intuitive nature combined with her motivating and compassionate personality provide clients with an enriching coaching experience. If your ready to get unstuck and get going to where you want to be- Carol's the Coach to get you there. Contact her for a free consult at carolgcoach@aol.com
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Find Those People
by Nan Russell
The Emperor's New Clothes was a favorite childhood story of mine. It made me laugh. I couldn't believe all those adults were standing around, watching the emperor make a fool of himself and not telling him the truth. When I grew up and went to work, I discovered it wasn't that easy.
In twenty years in management, I found the majority of people operated like the Emperor's ministers: people more concerned with personally looking foolish, than venturing feedback; more concerned with what they thought they should say, than saying what needed to be said; and more concerned with figuring out what they thought the boss wanted to hear, than offering their point of view. Luckily, there were exceptions.
In order to succeed, I needed people to stop me from being like the emperor in the children's fable. I needed people willing to state the truth, at least the truth as they saw it; people willing to push back, challenge, and tell me things I may not have wanted, but needed, to hear. Now that I'm an author, speaker, and consultant, my criterion remains the same. I need people to tell me the truth when the truth needs telling, whether I ask or not.
I may not always like what they have to say, but I'm glad they said it. I may not always take their advice, but I appreciate they offered it. And I may not always agree with them, but I know to listen deeply and consider it.
I've been saved from countless mistakes, errors in judgments and blind spots by these exceptional people offering their truth-telling gift. They've helped me keep my balance, gain perspective, and make decisions. They've helped me grow.
"Your idea is off-base," she ventured. "It's not going to connect with people." Words from a trusted colleague cautioned me to rethink an important launch. In the end, she was right. It wasn't a good idea. Her words saved me more than the certain embarrassment of a failed initiative. Money, resources, and time were at stake, too.
If you want to be winning at working, look for people like this to help you. You'll know them by their candor. They're the ones not working a personal agenda who have yours or the company's best interests at heart; the ones able to see the big picture who are comfortable offering their no-strings attached perspectives; and the ones bringing difficult messages surrounded with good intentions.
These are the people telling the truth as they see it, who are willing to pull you back from the edge or push you out of an unproductive loop. I'm indebted to these people in my career. My advice? Realize you need all the help you can get.
Find a few truth-telling people you can trust. You especially need them now, in an era where skeptical has turned cynical in most workplaces. Find those who have the courage and forthrightness, like the child in Hans Christian Andersen's, The Emperor's New Clothes. I don't know about you, but if I'm out there without clothes, it's a sure bet I want someone to tell me.
About Nan Russell
Nan Russell has spent over twenty years in management, most recently with QVC as a Vice President. She has held leadership positions in Human Resource Development, Communication, Marketing and line Management. Nan is the author of the book "Hitting Your Stride: Your Work, Your Way" (Capital Books; Jan 2008) and radio host of the nationally syndicated "Work Matters with Nan Russell."
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by Nan Russell
The Emperor's New Clothes was a favorite childhood story of mine. It made me laugh. I couldn't believe all those adults were standing around, watching the emperor make a fool of himself and not telling him the truth. When I grew up and went to work, I discovered it wasn't that easy.
In twenty years in management, I found the majority of people operated like the Emperor's ministers: people more concerned with personally looking foolish, than venturing feedback; more concerned with what they thought they should say, than saying what needed to be said; and more concerned with figuring out what they thought the boss wanted to hear, than offering their point of view. Luckily, there were exceptions.
In order to succeed, I needed people to stop me from being like the emperor in the children's fable. I needed people willing to state the truth, at least the truth as they saw it; people willing to push back, challenge, and tell me things I may not have wanted, but needed, to hear. Now that I'm an author, speaker, and consultant, my criterion remains the same. I need people to tell me the truth when the truth needs telling, whether I ask or not.
I may not always like what they have to say, but I'm glad they said it. I may not always take their advice, but I appreciate they offered it. And I may not always agree with them, but I know to listen deeply and consider it.
I've been saved from countless mistakes, errors in judgments and blind spots by these exceptional people offering their truth-telling gift. They've helped me keep my balance, gain perspective, and make decisions. They've helped me grow.
"Your idea is off-base," she ventured. "It's not going to connect with people." Words from a trusted colleague cautioned me to rethink an important launch. In the end, she was right. It wasn't a good idea. Her words saved me more than the certain embarrassment of a failed initiative. Money, resources, and time were at stake, too.
If you want to be winning at working, look for people like this to help you. You'll know them by their candor. They're the ones not working a personal agenda who have yours or the company's best interests at heart; the ones able to see the big picture who are comfortable offering their no-strings attached perspectives; and the ones bringing difficult messages surrounded with good intentions.
These are the people telling the truth as they see it, who are willing to pull you back from the edge or push you out of an unproductive loop. I'm indebted to these people in my career. My advice? Realize you need all the help you can get.
Find a few truth-telling people you can trust. You especially need them now, in an era where skeptical has turned cynical in most workplaces. Find those who have the courage and forthrightness, like the child in Hans Christian Andersen's, The Emperor's New Clothes. I don't know about you, but if I'm out there without clothes, it's a sure bet I want someone to tell me.
About Nan Russell
Nan Russell has spent over twenty years in management, most recently with QVC as a Vice President. She has held leadership positions in Human Resource Development, Communication, Marketing and line Management. Nan is the author of the book "Hitting Your Stride: Your Work, Your Way" (Capital Books; Jan 2008) and radio host of the nationally syndicated "Work Matters with Nan Russell."
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What Basics?
by Nan Russell
The cyclical and now ubiquitously appearing phrase, back to basics, ignites supporters. The reasonableness of returning to previously successful principles, ethics, systems, accountability, approaches, or you-name-it, appears a tantalizing remedy for our individual or collective woes.
Who can argue with the refocusing trend of business to trim waste or reconnect with customers, or an expert's approach to help income-starved entrepreneurs at a motivational conference, or a pundit's prescription for Toyota's headline woes? Like a dieter refocusing his energy on an intake-to-output equation of eat less exercise more, a back to basics approach works. At least for awhile.
But, business is not as simple as it once was. No longer can supervisors, managers, or CEOs announce goals, objectives, and initiatives with an expectation that organizational alignment and support follows.
No matter what you think of Internet discussion boards, bloggers, or social media sites, not to mention text messaging, instant messaging, or tweeting, one thing is clear: the world has changed.
And whether you're a fan or not, technologies that provide instant access to alternative perspectives, influence, and thinking are here to stay. The box has been opened, and back-to-basics isn't enough. Success requires basic-basics. These are the basics that don't change with technology, industry, or economic times.
You see, the question we should be asking in our work groups, companies, and communities isn't whether we should get back to basics from time to time, but rather, what are the more inherent basics that are missing?
I contend those are the ones that touch the core of what's absent in many organizational relationships, punctuating why staff disengagement plagues companies. While merely common sense, these basics are, unfortunately, not common practice.
So here are three fundamentals from both sides of the desk, for individual contributors and heads of organizations, for business owners and entry level employees; these apply to all of us:
First, a thank you. Thank you for taking on additional tasks during the hiring freeze. Thank you for giving up your weekend to finish the proposal. Thank you for an exceptional job solving that problem.
Thank you for fighting for me for an increase. Thank you for giving me the flexibility to stay home with my sick child. Thank you for taking time to show me the new system. Notice what I do, and say thanks, and I'll want to keep doing it.
Second, a heads-up. Whether the priority has changed, the release has accelerated, you've changed your mind, or you're working on something that is going to impact what I'm doing, how about a heads-up?
Ongoing dialogue is a winning mindset for this century. What I do affects more than my work acres and what you do does, too. Helping each other thrive helps all of us survive.
Third, an understanding. We both work for ourselves, no matter whose signature is on the paycheck. I get that about you, my boss. But please understand that about me, too. We all want to live our best life. Please don't try to motivate me with shallow promises, outdated trinkets, or last-century carrot or stick approaches.
Don't assume you have the answers, the best ideas, or the only way to do something. And please don't think you know what I want. If you treat me as the individual I am and help build a work culture with trust and communication, I'll use my talents and gifts, offer my discretionary efforts, be engaged in interesting work, and contribute to the greater whole.
People who are winning at working, no matter their role, realize that when they offer the best of who they are to their work, in the deepest sense, they live these basics.
You see, when you show up to do your best work, these fundamentals are part of who are you and what you do. Want to be winning at working? Make these common sense basics common practice in your work.
(c) 2010 Nan S. Russell. All rights reserved.
About Nan Russell
Nan Russell has spent over twenty years in management, most recently with QVC as a Vice President. She has held leadership positions in Human Resource Development, Communication, Marketing and line Management. Nan is the author of the book "Hitting Your Stride: Your Work, Your Way" (Capital Books; Jan 2008) and radio host of the nationally syndicated "Work Matters with Nan Russell."
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by Nan Russell
The cyclical and now ubiquitously appearing phrase, back to basics, ignites supporters. The reasonableness of returning to previously successful principles, ethics, systems, accountability, approaches, or you-name-it, appears a tantalizing remedy for our individual or collective woes.
Who can argue with the refocusing trend of business to trim waste or reconnect with customers, or an expert's approach to help income-starved entrepreneurs at a motivational conference, or a pundit's prescription for Toyota's headline woes? Like a dieter refocusing his energy on an intake-to-output equation of eat less exercise more, a back to basics approach works. At least for awhile.
But, business is not as simple as it once was. No longer can supervisors, managers, or CEOs announce goals, objectives, and initiatives with an expectation that organizational alignment and support follows.
No matter what you think of Internet discussion boards, bloggers, or social media sites, not to mention text messaging, instant messaging, or tweeting, one thing is clear: the world has changed.
And whether you're a fan or not, technologies that provide instant access to alternative perspectives, influence, and thinking are here to stay. The box has been opened, and back-to-basics isn't enough. Success requires basic-basics. These are the basics that don't change with technology, industry, or economic times.
You see, the question we should be asking in our work groups, companies, and communities isn't whether we should get back to basics from time to time, but rather, what are the more inherent basics that are missing?
I contend those are the ones that touch the core of what's absent in many organizational relationships, punctuating why staff disengagement plagues companies. While merely common sense, these basics are, unfortunately, not common practice.
So here are three fundamentals from both sides of the desk, for individual contributors and heads of organizations, for business owners and entry level employees; these apply to all of us:
First, a thank you. Thank you for taking on additional tasks during the hiring freeze. Thank you for giving up your weekend to finish the proposal. Thank you for an exceptional job solving that problem.
Thank you for fighting for me for an increase. Thank you for giving me the flexibility to stay home with my sick child. Thank you for taking time to show me the new system. Notice what I do, and say thanks, and I'll want to keep doing it.
Second, a heads-up. Whether the priority has changed, the release has accelerated, you've changed your mind, or you're working on something that is going to impact what I'm doing, how about a heads-up?
Ongoing dialogue is a winning mindset for this century. What I do affects more than my work acres and what you do does, too. Helping each other thrive helps all of us survive.
Third, an understanding. We both work for ourselves, no matter whose signature is on the paycheck. I get that about you, my boss. But please understand that about me, too. We all want to live our best life. Please don't try to motivate me with shallow promises, outdated trinkets, or last-century carrot or stick approaches.
Don't assume you have the answers, the best ideas, or the only way to do something. And please don't think you know what I want. If you treat me as the individual I am and help build a work culture with trust and communication, I'll use my talents and gifts, offer my discretionary efforts, be engaged in interesting work, and contribute to the greater whole.
People who are winning at working, no matter their role, realize that when they offer the best of who they are to their work, in the deepest sense, they live these basics.
You see, when you show up to do your best work, these fundamentals are part of who are you and what you do. Want to be winning at working? Make these common sense basics common practice in your work.
(c) 2010 Nan S. Russell. All rights reserved.
About Nan Russell
Nan Russell has spent over twenty years in management, most recently with QVC as a Vice President. She has held leadership positions in Human Resource Development, Communication, Marketing and line Management. Nan is the author of the book "Hitting Your Stride: Your Work, Your Way" (Capital Books; Jan 2008) and radio host of the nationally syndicated "Work Matters with Nan Russell."
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