The world is changing. It seems like such a cliche to say so, but it has never seemed so apparent as it does now. As a species, we are struggling not only with our role on this planet, but in an ever changing universe. Science is beginning to show that we really are not as unique in the cosmos as we once thought or hoped. With this shift in consciousness we must learn to evolve collectively.
It is not uncommon for people to look to the years to come with fear and trepidation. The news tells us on a daily basis that humanity is at a tipping point, and that the years to come will be filled with more storms, earthquakes, economic uncertainty, and less food and water to go around. We are being conditioned to be afraid, but we do not have to be. We can be hopeful; we can take this opportunity to grow and become better than we ever dreamed possible.
Indeed, we are at a tipping point, but we are the ones who get to decide what the future holds. If man thousands of years ago dealt with a changing environment, than so can we. This is our chance to shine and make the needed changes so that we too do not go the way of the dinosaurs. Through creative thought, the future truly can be a magnificent place for all humanity.
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
Who Moved The Cheese?
Being able to adjust to change is one of the leading factors in the survival of humans, or any species for that matter. We often get so comfortable with our routines that even the very thought of things going differently sends us into bouts of anxiety.
Who Moved The Cheese? by Spencer Johnson is a perfect wake up call for anyone who is refusing to deal with change, even when the necessity to do so is staring them right in the face. The story follows four characters, two of them mice and two of them mini people as they struggle to navigate a tiny maze and discover the cheese hidden within.
Change is hard, we as a collective whole have been taught from a very young age. We are programmed to hold onto the familiar and shy away from going out and experiencing all the different things life has to offer. I say that change is a must; it is what keeps us alive and thriving!
Perhaps one of the leading causes of an apathetic population and an overwhelming sense of boredom can be attributed to this lack of change. People need to start embracing adventure! Change can be and is good. We don't need to fear the unknown. As it stands right now we even collectively get upset when FaceBook changes our profile page!
Change, it does the body good.
Who Moved The Cheese? by Spencer Johnson is a perfect wake up call for anyone who is refusing to deal with change, even when the necessity to do so is staring them right in the face. The story follows four characters, two of them mice and two of them mini people as they struggle to navigate a tiny maze and discover the cheese hidden within.
Change is hard, we as a collective whole have been taught from a very young age. We are programmed to hold onto the familiar and shy away from going out and experiencing all the different things life has to offer. I say that change is a must; it is what keeps us alive and thriving!
Perhaps one of the leading causes of an apathetic population and an overwhelming sense of boredom can be attributed to this lack of change. People need to start embracing adventure! Change can be and is good. We don't need to fear the unknown. As it stands right now we even collectively get upset when FaceBook changes our profile page!
Change, it does the body good.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Certification
Life coaching is still a new enough profession that the questions surrounding certification outnumber the answers. Whereas there are no doubt about the education needed to become a doctor or lawyer, the schooling needed to become a life coach is still quite gray.
If you ask some of the most established coaches what schools are the best for certification, they invariably have differing opinions, and often take the opportunity to promote their own life coaching academies they set up themselves. Some of the more famous coaches don't even have official certification, having began their careers before coaching schools even existed.
Who has the power to certify a life coach and who does not? Who decided which governing bodies are qualified to determine what certification is legitimate and which is not, and what is required of an individual to call himself a life coach? Ultimately these questions will all be answered, but until then, it will have to be those seeking out coaches who determine who is out and who is in.
If you ask some of the most established coaches what schools are the best for certification, they invariably have differing opinions, and often take the opportunity to promote their own life coaching academies they set up themselves. Some of the more famous coaches don't even have official certification, having began their careers before coaching schools even existed.
Who has the power to certify a life coach and who does not? Who decided which governing bodies are qualified to determine what certification is legitimate and which is not, and what is required of an individual to call himself a life coach? Ultimately these questions will all be answered, but until then, it will have to be those seeking out coaches who determine who is out and who is in.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Eating Yourself Invisible
Obesity has really gotten to the point where it could be considered a health crisis. Whereas previous generations often had to contend with disease from an external source, the children of the 21st Century are faced with serious threats from within. Obesity is the cause for a whole host of disorders, from heart disease to diabetes to various forms of cancer.
Anyone who has ever struggled with obesity would say that it is something that creeps up on you gradually. Initially clothes don't fit the way they used to, and physical activities that used to be performed easily become increasingly more difficult, and then people start to look at you differently or in some cases not at all.
Discrimination against overweight people is no surprise, but the degree in which it can affect a person's self-esteem or ability to succeed is far outreaching what people believe. Studies show that people are more likely to stop and talk to a stranger who is slim than one who is overweight. Overweight children are also more likely to be discriminated at school by not only their peers, but teachers and staff.
I struggled with obesity through my entire childhood. By the time I was fifteen years old, I was wearing size 47 pants and was tipping the scales at 330 pounds. I knew discrimination first-hand. I struggled with self-esteem issues throughout my entire life, even after I had lost all the weight.
Through controlling the way I think, I have put an end, not only to the yo-yo effect of weight loss and gain, but the scars that go along with it. Addressing the cause of over-eating is the first step in preventing a health care disaster for countless overweight adults and children worldwide.
Anyone who has ever struggled with obesity would say that it is something that creeps up on you gradually. Initially clothes don't fit the way they used to, and physical activities that used to be performed easily become increasingly more difficult, and then people start to look at you differently or in some cases not at all.
Discrimination against overweight people is no surprise, but the degree in which it can affect a person's self-esteem or ability to succeed is far outreaching what people believe. Studies show that people are more likely to stop and talk to a stranger who is slim than one who is overweight. Overweight children are also more likely to be discriminated at school by not only their peers, but teachers and staff.
I struggled with obesity through my entire childhood. By the time I was fifteen years old, I was wearing size 47 pants and was tipping the scales at 330 pounds. I knew discrimination first-hand. I struggled with self-esteem issues throughout my entire life, even after I had lost all the weight.
Through controlling the way I think, I have put an end, not only to the yo-yo effect of weight loss and gain, but the scars that go along with it. Addressing the cause of over-eating is the first step in preventing a health care disaster for countless overweight adults and children worldwide.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Neural Linguistic Programming
Neural Linguistic Programming or NLP for short is most likely still a mystery to most people, but it is quickly becoming the it topic around the water cooler. Perhaps its new found popularity can be attributed to the advertisements on Facebook, or the videos on Youtube, or perhaps it is because of the power NPL proposes to offer.
One of the techniques often used by life coaches is NLP. With the tools given a NLP practitioner, he can help his clients overcome phobias or fears that have long plagued them, or give them new found confidence in situations that previously would have triggered a stress response.
Anthony Robbins can be considered one of the leading figures in the NLP industry, but there are many others who are starting to gain a degree of notoriety. Whereas some will use these techniques in life coaching sessions, others use it for entertainment purposes. It is certainly entertaining to watch YouTube videos that show the power NLP.
NLP As Entertainment
One of the techniques often used by life coaches is NLP. With the tools given a NLP practitioner, he can help his clients overcome phobias or fears that have long plagued them, or give them new found confidence in situations that previously would have triggered a stress response.
Anthony Robbins can be considered one of the leading figures in the NLP industry, but there are many others who are starting to gain a degree of notoriety. Whereas some will use these techniques in life coaching sessions, others use it for entertainment purposes. It is certainly entertaining to watch YouTube videos that show the power NLP.
NLP As Entertainment
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Write It Down
How are you supposed to achieve a degree of success in your life if you can`t even define what it is to succeed? There was a time when if you had a house, a steady job and family you were deemed highly successful, but times they are achangin', and people are hard pressed to redefine what they want as far as personal and professional achievements are concerned.
It is extremely rare for an individual to stay with any company for a significant amount of time, and romantic relationships are similarly seen as a temporary arrangement. Houses are now seen as either investments or liabilities, and are rarely passed on from one generation to the next.
In this age of changing values, it is no surprise people are seeking out life coaches, who can help them with difficult decision making. The role of the responsible life coach is not to direct, but to ask the right questions and allow his clients to lead.
There is one certainty when it comes to achieving success. Goals must be clear before they can be reached. If long term goals are unclear, than aim for daily targets that can be met; soon the path into the future will become far clearer and mountains will turn into mole hills.
It is extremely rare for an individual to stay with any company for a significant amount of time, and romantic relationships are similarly seen as a temporary arrangement. Houses are now seen as either investments or liabilities, and are rarely passed on from one generation to the next.
In this age of changing values, it is no surprise people are seeking out life coaches, who can help them with difficult decision making. The role of the responsible life coach is not to direct, but to ask the right questions and allow his clients to lead.
There is one certainty when it comes to achieving success. Goals must be clear before they can be reached. If long term goals are unclear, than aim for daily targets that can be met; soon the path into the future will become far clearer and mountains will turn into mole hills.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Memory Management
We all see the world through our own perceptions, likes, dislikes and prejudices. The old question whether you are a glass half full or half empty person truly does speak volumes about a person's personality, and it seems their potential for success and happiness.
By filtering out the bad or more accurately the trying events of your life and focusing on the silver lining, you are guaranteed immediate happiness. If you approach each obstacle as a chance to excel, and truly shine, there is no doubt you will succeed and move forward in every avenue of your choosing.
This type of positive approach to living does not only work with future events, it also applies to the past. If you lament your station in life because of your childhood, or because of certain decisions you made in university, you are going to continue to find excuses instead of finding opportunities. Your perceptions are only that, perceptions of reality. Choose what you focus on, and change your world forever.
By filtering out the bad or more accurately the trying events of your life and focusing on the silver lining, you are guaranteed immediate happiness. If you approach each obstacle as a chance to excel, and truly shine, there is no doubt you will succeed and move forward in every avenue of your choosing.
This type of positive approach to living does not only work with future events, it also applies to the past. If you lament your station in life because of your childhood, or because of certain decisions you made in university, you are going to continue to find excuses instead of finding opportunities. Your perceptions are only that, perceptions of reality. Choose what you focus on, and change your world forever.
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