I have always enjoyed change. In fact, I tend to get bored with routine.  That is not always a good thing.  In this case, I am really excited to have a new view of my business and my life.

I have been moving in the direction of starting a new group session of my coaching course, Simple Self Coaching For Women.  I have been very focused and eager, but for some reason, I haven’t quite put it out there for people purchase.  I have felt like I have been sabotaging myself or that I was too afraid, but I kept working in that direction any way.  I even set the date to start on Sept. 7.  I knew that if I didn’t put it out there and do a FB and Twitter campaign, it wouldn’t happen.  It didn’t happen.  Let me tell you why.

On Sunday, my husband and I were asked to take an assignment to minister to about 300 college Freshmen on Brigham Young University campus.  For those who understand the terms, he will be a High Counselor and I will be a Relief Society Advisor.  We will each be training two leadership teams and standing by to support them as they lead their groups of several dozen freshmen each.  Our focus is to teach and inspire them to follow Christ and make good choices at this crucial time in their lives, so they will have happy marriages and families in the future.  It is a very big job and one we eagerly accepted.  We have a strong desire to follow Jesus and to do his work.  We love the youth and this will keep us young.

What does that have to do with you? Well, I am canceling my group coaching program before it begins.  My family and God come before business.  This changes how I use my time.  In order to fit it all in, I got to come up with a new business plan.  I have decided to do some personal coaching instead of group coaching.  I am very comfortable with it and can fit it in more easily than coaching a group.  I will be using my SSCFW program, only being very focused on just one client at a time.  I have enjoyed that experience and been successful with it in the past.  I will only take two clients for now.  Possibly more later.  Is this for you?

Go to the SSCFW website for a description of my coaching philosophy and program. Go to the Products page to consider my rates.  Call me at 801-225-5459 or 801-400-0109 for an appointment for a FREE half hour coaching experience.  If it is a fit for you, I would love the opportunity to coach you to coach yourself to be the woman you want to be.  If it isn’t a fit right now, we will part friends.  Do call and find out.

Simple Self-Coaching Tip:
What would you like to chang in your life right now? Maybe you could reduce your stress, improve your self-care, forgive yourself or others.  Sit quietly for just five minutes and consider what you could do about it right now.  Look at it differently.  Choose one thing you will do right now to change that for the better.  Coach yourself to be your best self.  It feels so good! You can do it!  Let me know how it goes.

Thank you all for your support as I continue to be an opulent woman, rich in every way.

“I love my life!  I hope you love your life, too!”

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There is an over-arching principle that covers all of the laws of the universe and and their application. You could call it the Law of Light.  It is so simple, I hardly dare mention it for fear you won’t take it seriously.

The Law of Light is, “The more you increase the light, the less darkness there will be in any situation or circumstance.”  See, it is truly the most simple of all the laws and yet, perhaps the least acted upon.

Who wants to live in the dark? In order to get rid of the darkness in the room, turn on the light.  It’s that simple.

I heard a story about an old farm couple decided to let a light bulb salesman show his wares.  He turned on a dim lamp and they were astonished at how it radiated beyond the flicker of their kerosene lamp.  They bought one and were happy about the things they could do in the evening in greater comfort.  A few years later another salesman approached them, surprised with their dimly lit room.  With the flick of a switch his lamp illuminated the whole room.  They willingly invested in more light.

How many times do we struggle in the dark, believing, “That’s just the way it is.  I can’t do anything about it.” When in reality you could turn the knob and receive more and more light with each turn of the switch.

This is a lesson I have learned over and over again.  If only I had stuck with my first resolution to live a healthy life-style.  If only I had never neglected my children or gotten cross with my husband.  If only I had been better with my money.  If only I hadn’t allowed myself to get depressed lately over my inability to keep up with all of the demands on my life.

I almost gave up on my business all together, just last week. Fortunately, after suffering for days and talking trash to myself, I came to my senses and realized I was surrounding myself with darkness.  I decided to turn on the light.  It’s interesting how comfortable my gloom had become and how hopeless my situation felt at the time.

It takes a fair amount of courage to reach up to that switch and turn it on. It takes effort, focus and determination, too.  Depression is all too familiar to me.  I hate it and attract it at the same time.  For someone who is suseptable to depression, the slope can be pretty slippery when I get too close.  A little exhaustion, overwork, and self pity can bring on a big bout of depression.

So what did I do to turn on the light? Writing always helps.  I can see right there in black and white how skewed my thinking has become.  A few good nights rest and good nutrition always add light.  Writing my gratitude list is helpful.  Sharing my thoughts and feelings with someone who loves me is a wise choice.

I suppose the most important thing is to realize what I have allowed myself to do and to recognize there is an unending source of light available when I turn to that Source.  The Lord never fails to answer my prayers for more light when I am willing to receive it.  You see, in the end, it is up to me to flip the switch and God brings in the light.

Simple Self-Coaching Tip: Take stock of your ‘light barometer.’  Are you enjoying as much light as you want?  If not, what can you do to switch on more light in your life.  Choose one thing and do it every day for a week.  Check your ‘light barometer’ again.  Yes, it is up to Coach “YOU”.

“I love my life!  I hope you love your life, too!”

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I’m going to be around for a long time and I hope you will, too.

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My daisies were so beautiful this summer. Just two weeks ago they were beautiful and full of promise for a long and lovely summer.  The heat increased and the flowers are now spent.  They are droopy and brown and ugly.

What shall I do?  Do I deadhead or not? (For those who may not know, deadhead means to cut off the dead flower heads so the plant looks better and it may produce a few new blooms.)

It takes work to deadhead.  What difference will it make anyway? The dead flowers will just sit there and look forlorn for the rest of the summer.  Next spring they will come up and produce new splendid blooms.  Why bother?

I do it because there are at least six more weeks of nice warm weather and there is a good chance they will give me a few more blossoms.  The flower beds will look cared for and attractive.  It is worth it to deadhead the flowers.  Even though the work is tedious, those last few blossoms in the early fall are the reward for my work.

How many times do we do what we think is needed to complete a job?  We think we’re done.  And yet, with just a little more effort the rewards will be felt much longer and bring greater satisfaction and added rewards.

A little Self-Coaching just might help.

• The cupboard that is never quite clear before going to bed.
• The project at work that wasn’t done quite as well as it could have been.
• The relationship you know you could add a little zest to with a little effort.

What do you need to deadhead to improve the quality of your life?  A little effort can pay big dividends.  Go scrub your sink and see if it doesn’t make you smile in the morning.

Simple Self-Coaching Tip:

Pick one thing to deadhead.  Do it and see how you feel.

“I love my life!  I hope you love your life, too!”

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I’m going to be around for a long time and I hope you will, too.

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“I hope to see you again soon.”

I am on vacation in Corolla, NC, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  My son and his wife invited me to join their family in a beautiful beach house for a few days.  I am having my dream vacation.

My daughter Becky and her two teen age sons and a friend came with me.  We woke at 5:00 a.m.  in order to watch the sun rise over the ocean.  It was spectacular.  Nothing can replicate that beautiful red ball emerging from the depths of the ocean at that early hour.  It was breathtaking.

We went back to the house and took a nap.  Can you believe that?  Well, I am on vacation, after all.  After a quick breakfast I joined them on the beach to play with darling Gracie, twenty months old, and watch the rest play in the surf.  It was a delightful morning and the weather was perfect.  Nothing could have been better–except, my dear husband was missing.  He is on a different assignment so we talk on the phone twice a day and that has to be enough for now.

It seems that no matter how we try to create our perfect day, there is often something missing. The question is, “What do we do about it?”  I could mope around and feel sorry for myself or I can take pictures and think of how Dale will enjoy my sharing them with him.  There is no perfection in this life, but there is a whole lot of love, joy and peace if we expect it and make every effort to create it. We really are in charge of our perceptions and our experiences.  I choose to believe I am having a perfect day with many more to follow.

Simple Self-Coaching Tip:

What three things are needed for you to have your perfect day? Put them into place for you today.  Maybe you need someone to love, something important to do and peace of mind.   Carve out at least a few minutes in your day to have those things present today and then do it again tomorrow.  You will be surprised how close each day will become to perfection–your own definition of perfection.

“I love my life!  I hope you love your life, too!”

Check out “About Renae” above and leave a comment below.  Let’s get acquainted.
I’m going to be around for a long time and I hope you will, too.

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FREE “A Handbook For Women–Celebrate Your Strengths And Live Your Highest Purpose.”

“I hope to see you again soon.”

Is there anything more attractive than the smile of a baby? They can get you to say and do silly things you would never think of doing with or for another adult.  There she is, your darling smiley little dumpling, wanting you to pick her up, give her something sweet.  Daddy turns to mush–making sounds and contortions with his face that he hasn’t made since he was the same age as his baby.

A child who is just learning to walk can spill juice and track crumbs across the floor while mom giggles and coos because baby has just taken a few steps on his own.  Even siblings who will soon become arch enemies, gather around and clap for joy with each new accomplishment.  What is the magic of a baby?

It is hard to describe, isn’t it?  There is just something so attractive about them at times.  They are so full of energy.  That’s it!  They are so attractive because of the energy they send out.  They can’t help it.  It’s a magnetic force.

It is The Law of Attraction at work. We can’t see it, but it’s real.  When they feel good they send out lots of positive energy and it is contagious.  When they feel bad they send out lots of negative energy and that is contagious, too.  However, we are the adults, so we manage to control how we feel in order to take good care of them, knowing that when their needs are met, the smiles will return.

What if you thought of your true self as that little baby who needs your special care? When you are at your best you are almost as engaging as that charming cherub.  You have an attractive glow that brings light into every room and draws people to you.  That same energy is contagious to everyone within your influence.  People do things for you they would never otherwise do.

When you are grouchy or resentful, check your energy. You are always attracting either positive or negative people, circumstances and things into your life.  You have the choice.  It’s your job to take good care of your true self. It may take only a glass of water and a deep breath, but do something nurturing and she will respond.  Keep her happy and you will be astonished at how your world responds to you.

You can coach yourself to nurture your true self.  I have some simple and fun ideas to help you do that.  Stay tuned.

I love my life!  I hope you love your life, too!

Check out “About Renae” above and leave a comment below.  Let’s get acquainted.  I’m going to be around for a long time and I hope you will, too.

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