Month: September 2013

Are you caught in the Monkey Trap??

  I heard about this monkey trap story today at my coaching course and thought it was fantastic!!  Monkeys are caught for food in certain parts of the world using Coconuts some way up a tree tied to the side of it. A hole is cut into the side of the Coconut just big enough […]

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The Power of Now – live in the moment and love your moments!

  As part of my Life and Business Coaching course we would have monthly assignments to read a certain book. The diversity of the books was amazing and the challenges and learnings from the books incredible! This month the book was on the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. This book challenged me and pushed […]

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Successful people do what they do whether they feel like it or not

Great quote and one that makes me want to work harder. Getting up in the morning to work out feels like the worst thing ever! The bed is cosy, you’re still sleepy, 5 more minutes won’t be a big deal will they? And yet that’s how habits are formed and a lot of 5 minutes […]

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Need some inspiration?? Watch this – what’s your excuse??

I saw this video and had to share! It’s an incredible man who has Down Syndrome and is an incredible part of his community working in a local shop but also is an elite athlete!! Watch and get motivated to take action. Nothing stops this guy and he’s never been told there’s anything wrong with […]

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Whatever’s good for you – Do that!

  After a coaching session last night it got me fired up about my passion for self development and helping other people achieve their goals in life! My client wanted to set up in business in an area they are passionate about. Their enthusiasm was obvious and I know they will achieve their goal!  It […]

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Appreciate life and your health!

It’s only when confronted with illness and death that I think you appreciate health and life itself! I found myself in hospital a few weeks ago and was bed bound for 2 weeks. It was horrible but I also knew I would get better. For most people in hospital they don’t get better. I spoke […]

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Uncomfortable change

  I heard Les Brown speaking about making changes and people being comfortable in their misery rather than doing something about it and he tells this story. He spoke about this dog that was lying on a porch moaning and groaning. A man walked past and heard the dog moaning and complaining and wondered what […]

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