Top 3 Things You Can Do To Set Boundaries That Give You Control of Your Life

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There is so much in life we have little or no control over. You can't control the weather or the sun rising or setting but the good news is there are many other things that you absolutely CAN control. Here are some of them: 1) Let Go of Expectations Let go of the notion that you can change another person, their actions or non-actions. Your moral compass may not be the same as someone else's. When you let go of the expectations you have of others, you can have more control of your own life. It opens up your mind to focus on your own life and more time to focus on what truly matters to YOU. When you let go of the expectations you have of others, you will no longer allow anyone to yank your chain causing knee-jerk reaction fraught with … [Read more...]

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Wishing Will Not Create the Results You Want

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How often do you say “I wish…” instead of  “I will”? Wishing does not create results; action creates results.  As long as you are “wishing” for something you are in a perpetual state of anticipating that your desires will be fulfilled my some magical force without you doing anything except wishing. When you commit to taking action, you manifest the results you desire.  You will make certain you follow a consistent plan of action that is in alignment with your vision and soul purpose. Take this week to monitor how many times you utter “I wish” and consider how to turn those wishes into plans of action. Think possibilities not impossibilities. Gladys Anderson, founder of Coach for YOUR Dreams, is a … [Read more...]

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Spinning Wheels Get you Nowhere Fast

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Chugging along continuously, feeling just like a hamster on a wheel – spinning, spinning but going nowhere fast. That's how a lot of women feel. I often hear women say, "there's just not enough hours in the day", "where did the time go", "it seems the more I do, the less I get done" and my favorite, "I just need more time to get everything done". Have you ever found yourself saying any of these things? How do you slow down the spinning wheels of your life? Most women place time high on the priority list of what they want. The reality is we all have the same 1440 minutes or 24 hours in a day. It's more about how you use the time you do have versus the amount of time available. When you believe you must handle everything yourself … [Read more...]

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Fall into Action before 2009 Ends

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With the crisp mornings and even cooler evenings here in New England, it seems we are fast approaching the end of another year. The leaves have changed colors. The sky has taken on its winter hue. The frenzy of the holidays are fast approaching with just a few more weeks until the beginning of a new year! Where did the time go? If you're anything like me, you wonder how summer could have come and gone so quickly. Speaking of how quickly things change…how much headway have you made toward accomplishing the changes you started out with at the beginning of  2009? What promises did you make to yourself this year? How are you doing with your exercise routine? Where are you in finally getting rid of that clutter? What … [Read more...]

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