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Message from Phyllis
Dear Readers,
I hope the beginning of spring has been good for you. The days are longer and the flowers are starting to bloom Are you focusing on the beauty of spring or the barren trees of winter? I had an interesting conversation with a client and the results reinforced the principles of attraction. What we focus on is what we attract. My client Susan had partnered with another person on a project. The project required a financial investment and months of collaboration. As the project was nearing completion their relationship was changing. One party became very difficult and communication was strained. We had several conversations about the situation and all of Susan’s comments were negative. She said her partner was demanding, difficult and unreasonable. She kept focusing on the problem and things got worse. They both hired lawyers and Susan's partner suggested that the lawyers work it out. I made the suggestion to start focusing on the positive attributes of her partner. What attracted her to the project in the beginning? What were some of the benefits of working together? The more we talk about a negative situation, the more negative we feel. As Susan started to look at the situation in a more positive light and she stopped talking against her partner, things changed. She asked for a face-to-face meeting to work things out. She appeared with a more positive attitude and an amazing thing happened. They started to talk and communicate better and the situation improved dramatically. We all know people who talk about the jerks in their lives and we observe how more jerks show up for them. So, dear readers, let's look at spring as a time of renewal. It is a time to reflect on the positives in our lives. What we focus on we do attract.
Let’s attract abundance and joy in our lives. Have a great month!
Warm Regards,
Phyllis
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ARE YOU A PLAYER?
Life is like a tennis game. Are you in the stands watching others play or are you on the court? If you’re playing the game, are you winning or losing? In order to be a winner in the game of life you need a strategy. It’s not enough to just show up every day. You have to have a plan.
Don’t be a spectator.
Play the game!
The first step to getting in the game is to be honest with yourself. Are you going in the right direction? What is your plan for your life? Change can be risky and uncomfortable, but if you want more out of life, you must choose to make changes. An honest assessment of your life is the place to start.
Here’s what one person had to say about viewing her life honestly and playing the game.
“I knew that I needed direction and guidance. My career had a lot of potential, but little satisfaction. I was overweight – in fact I was heavier than I’d ever been in my life. How could I feel better about myself and begin to make positive strides?
“I’ll admit it took a while for me to accept the recommendations of my coach. Little by little I made changes. I started by making a list of my needs. Then I thought about what I wanted my ideal life to be. Most importantly, I practiced positive self-talk. Instead of perpetuating a negative view of the world, I talked to myself in a nurturing way. Positive self-talk led to my taking responsibility for my life – and that led me to doing positive things. I joined a weight loss group and lost over 20 pounds. I hired a personal trainer and work out with her once a week.
My life today is different from what it was a year ago. I’m looking forward to the future and I’m enjoying the present. I’m empowered to make my life the best it can be, and take responsibility for my happiness. This has been a great year!
Playing to win
As you can tell, my client (we’ll call her Kathy) didn’t have a strategy for her life. She wasn’t getting anywhere and was dissatisfied. By designing a strategy and taking action, she changed her life. Kathy recently bought a house and will soon be starting a challenging, exciting new job.
Hooray for Kathy! She created a strategy for her life and she is making it work...
Yes, playing the game means taking risks and facing our fears, but this is your life we’re talking about. If you don’t do it now, when will you? Do you want to just exist the way Kathy did - a bright, attractive woman in a rut? She decided that she wanted more and she got it!
It took courage and honesty to make the necessary changes. But, wow, what a payoff!
Begin now to create the life you’ve always wanted. Design your strategy for success. Start today. Remember that success doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because you make it happen.
Have a great month!
Phyllis Sisenwine, MCC
Powerful Soultions, Inc.
Published by
Phyllis Sisenwine, Master Certified Coach, Motivational Speaker and
writer. She works with clients to earn more money, improve time management and stay focused.
To schedule a powerful coaching conversation send an email. Her website is located
at www.powerfulcoaching.com
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Phyllis
Sisenwine, Master Certified Coach
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