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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“I hope to see you again soon.”

Whether there are children in your home or not, the summer  season changes things in our lives. We are more apt to vacation.  We are out and about more, meeting and greeting people.  We are more apt to be spontaneous, more apt to party.

On the other hand, life can be more hectic. I remember looking forward to having my children home from school so we could do some things on purpose.  We would work together in the morning, getting the house in order, and then go play together.  We would have picnics and hike in the mountains.  We would have mini classes on manners and learning to keep our rooms and stuff in order.  The list goes on.

Then reality would hit.  It was hard to go to bed at a reasonable hour since the sun didn’t go down.  The children loved being with their friends, even playing night games at times.  Then it was hard to get up and keep that orderly home and predictable routine I dreamed of.

There were softball practices and games that interfered with our mini lessons and side trips.  Before long, I was happy to just keep everyone fed and relatively clean.  We had fun cheering for our ball players.  We did have one evening a week together for a picnic or a lesson.  There was the annual trip to Grandma’s house in another state.  We lived by the Law of Rhythm all summer until our school schedule predicted order once more.

The Law of Rhythm tells us that it is normal for life’s events to flow up and down. Once we accept that fact, it is easier to let go of expecting to control everything.  When we resist the truth of this law, we create pot holes where it is easy to get stuck in the down and spend a lot of energy just to get back out again.

Summer is a good time to relax and enjoy the gentle flow of events, knowing that what goes down will come up again.  Breathe deep, drink cold lemonade and laugh a lot.  Routine will be upon us soon enough.

Simple Self-Coaching Tip:

Create a family motto to help you get through the “downs” and expect the next “up.”  “Our family sticks together in the ups and downs.  What can I do for you?”  “This doesn’t feel good.  There must be something wonderful ahead.”   Talk with your family, spouse or friend and see what you can do to lift one another’s spirits and look for more “ups.”  It’s fun!

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

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“I hope to see you again soon.”

I recently attended the funeral of my ninety year old uncle, Sharon Vermont Patten.   Two of his older sisters passed away earlier this year.  There is one sister left who says she is going next month.  That will be all of my mother’s family.  They are remarkable people.

The most touching tribute was not the one given by his neighbor, his hospice nurse, or his best friend.  It wasn’t the song his daughter sang or the song sung by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  The most touching tribute was paid when his oldest grandson, dressed in his Marine Corps dress suit, saluted the flag draped casket, removed his hat and knelt on one knee to dedicate the grave.  That picture said more than all the rest put together.

Uncle Sharon’s mother died when he was nine years old. At seventeen he joined the Army and was stationed at Schoefield Barracks
when the Japanese Attacked Pearl Harbor.  He could see the smiling faces
of the pilots who dropped the bombs on his comrades.

It was fitting that his oldest grandson should stand at attention during the
21 gun salute and while Taps was played. It was fitting that he should kneel and ask the God of heaven and earth to protect this bit of ground against destructive forces of any kind.  It was fitting that he salute his Grandpa one more time before the draped flag was folded and placed in the lap of his daughter.  This boy in uniform had just come home from a tour in Afghanistan. His Grandpa did his duty nearly seventy years ago and he is doing his duty today.

We may not agree with what is going on in any of the wars around the globe.  These are difficult days for all the nations of the world.  One thing I know for sure; freedom is a sacred gift from God. If we are going to retain our freedom, we must take time to remember the price that has been and is being paid for it today.  The rituals at Uncle Sharon’s grave did that for me.  The members of the VFW, Veterans Of Foreign Wars, nearly all looked to be as old as the man in the grave and yet, they gave this same service at several gravesides that day.  Who will remind us when they are gone?

Self Coaching Tip:

The next time you see a soldier, thank them for what they are doing.  Do your part by keeping peace in your own heart and home.  That is where peace begins.  Remember, you are the coach!

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

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“I hope to see you again soon.”

We went to Hawaii with my son, his wife and three children a couple of years ago.  After spending a fun day on the beach, Ryan age three, said his evening prayers as follows, “Thank you that Uncle Marnie died so we could come on this fun vacation to Hawaii.” You see, his great uncle Marnie had died a couple of months earlier and his dad inherited some money which made the trip possible.  Of course, we all missed Uncle Marnie, but right then Ryan was grateful for his vacation.  In fact, we all were.

I watched a video today about the life of Michael Jordan Segal, who defied all odds after being shot in the head as a young medical student. Today he is a husband, father, social worker, freelance author and inspirational speaker.

His four year old daughter talked him into going to an amusement park on a very hot sticky day.  They waited in line 45 minutes for the first ride.  As the attendant buckled them in, he said, “I could tell by the way you walked that you are disabled.  We have a policy that if you are disabled you can go to the front of the line.”  His daughter got very excited and said, “Daddy, thank goodness you got shot.”

Every misfortune carries with it an equal and opposite fortune. We just have to look for it.  Recently two of my favorite people said some things that hurt me deeply until I thought of the treasure that came with it.  They gave me the opportunity to become very clear about my life and what I believe about myself.  I am grateful.

Opportunities like these don’t usually come to us by conscious choice. Mr. Segal said that his daughter taught him something important that day.  She taught him to always look for the positive in ANY situation.  Some times it takes a bit of searching, but there is always something good to be had when we do.  We may have to dig through the pain and do some forgiving before it becomes apparent, but it is worth the dig to find the treasure.

Simple Self-Coaching Tip:

Think of some of your most difficult problems–pick three.  Go digging for the hidden treasures.  Think about it.  Write about it.  Be grateful.  Gratitude is the fuel of all that is good in life.

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

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“I hope to see you again soon.”

My hands were trimming bushes and laying drip tape in my garden this morning but my mind was somewhere else. I stuck the ear buds in my ears and clicked my ipod, thinking I was getting something else, but Sheldon Pickering’s magnificent piano album “Hope” is what I heard.  It was lovely background music for gardening, but that wasn’t all.  After a track of “Hope,” I heard John C. Maxwell teaching about leadership.

Evidently my ipod was in ’shuffle’ mode so I listened to Sheldon’s music and John’s leadership training back and forth for over an hour.  John is a prolific author and one of the most powerful and effective trainers of leaders worldwide.  I was privileged to hear him in person and then received a CD each month for six months.  A favorite book of his is called “Leadership Gold.”

Today he talked about giving a seminar called “Leadership 360,” leading those above, beside and below you in rank.  A student asked him if it is harder to lead people above, beside or below you.  He told him, “None of the above.”  He was surprised since that is what the seminar was about.  Finally he said that the one hardest to lead is the one inside you.  “If I could kick the one who is he hardest to lead I wouldn’t be able to sit down for a week.” Isn’t that the truth?  We all need a coach.

He made a commitment early in his career that he would never teach others something he isn’t living, or at least working hard at it.  He would invite guest speakers to teach subjects he believed in but wasn’t adequately living at the time.

I know there are times I am guilty of attempting to teach things I am not living very well.  Since I can’t kick myself, all I can say, is “Please forgive me.  I will do better in the future.”

By the way, listening to inspiring words mixed with inspiring music is a great way to learn.  Today I got more out of gardening than I expected.   I must have learned everything John said at a much deeper level because of Sheldon’s music.  You will know because you will see me being a more effective leader.

Simple Self-Coaching Tip:

You are the leader in your own life and family. How are you doing?  Ask yourself if you are practicing what you are preaching.  There is always room for improvement.  Coach “YOU” is the only one who can see to it that you are being true to your word. What will you do about it today?

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

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“I hope to see you again soon.”

Have you ever given a gift to someone who didn’t want it? I made a teddy bear for a child once.  He looked at it and said, “I don’t like it!”  I think it was the color.  Hmm, what’s a grandma to do?

As an adult child of loving parents, I was plagued with depression. I felt like I had a hole in my heart.  Then my parents died when I was thirty.  I was an infant in my adult progression.  I was in pain and I wanted to find someone to blame.  I blamed my parents.  I blamed my siblings.  I blamed my childhood.  I rummaged in the garbage for a lot of years until I found myself.  You could say, I learned to coach myself. I stood up and cleaned myself off.

I learned that I was the only one who could fill the hole in my heart. God would help me but I had to let go of the pain for him to take it.  I had to receive the love of my parents in order to see my life as perfect for my growth and experience to become who I am.  I had to let go of blaming my siblings in order for us to bond and enjoy life supporting one another.  I had to let go of childhood pain and look for the enjoyable times in order to think my life wasn’t a waste.  I had to let go of the painful past in order to receive God’s gift of healing.  It is the only way.

I have become someone who can bless the lives of others because I am not encumbered by perceptions of lack in myself or others.  I love you. You can receive it or not. You can coach yourself to change your perception at any time.  It is up to you.  Live in joy or sorrow.  What will it be?

Simple Self-Coaching Tip:

Sit down with Coach “YOU” and say, “It is time to receive all the love I want.  I choose JOY!” And mean it.  You will find the way to do that.  God intends it to be so.

“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.”

Did I tell you that I love to garden? Well, if I did, it doesn’t include digging or fertilizing.  Planting is fun, but the rest should be done by someone else.

There was a break in the spring rains and I was ready to plant. The garden was tilled a couple of months ago.  I begrudgingly applied the fertilizer.  When it was time to plant I wanted someone to turn the soil one more time to stop the growth of any ambitious weed seeds.

That someone turned out to be me and I was mad. I wanted my husband to do it, but he has a bad hip.  I wanted the grandsons to do it, but they were busy with sports.  I wanted my children to do it but they were busy with work and children.  Besides that, I didn’t ask.

I already had the plants and my vision of tomato sandwiches in August. I got the fork and turned the soil one last time.–complaining as I did.  “I shouldn’t have to do this.  I am entitled to help.  If my husband can’t do it he should get someone without my asking.  I hate this.”  By the end of the evening, I was exhausted, but the plants were in the ground.

We live in a world where a lot of people think they deserve something they haven’t earned. If they are unemployed, the government owes them .  If they need help their parents owe them.  If they are behind on their payment the bank owes them.  If they want the soil turned, their children owe them.  Ouch!

What makes us think we are entitled to something we haven’t earned and who knows for sure what that may be?  Does it say somewhere that my husband should read my mind?  Does it say somewhere that life should be easy after retirement?  I hope not.  It is hard to be ambitious and motivated when we feel entitled.  It is hard to have a good attitude when we think someone else should do it for us.

I had a wonderful time today, spading around my rose bushes and fertilizing.  I dug up the flower bed and planted petunias.  I did it without a murmur.  I am not entitled to it but I will love seeing the beauty produced by my good work.  The attitude of entitlement made me miserable.  The attitude of gratitude brought me joy.  It seems that I have a choice.

Simple Self-Coaching Tip:

Scan your habitual thinking for pockets of ‘entitlement.’  Examine them to see how they make you feel. Switch them to an attitude of gratitude and see how that feels.  Which do you like better?  What are you attracting?

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

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“I hope to see you again soon.”

I love good company and I love inspiring events. This time I was going to have both.  My cousin, who is a young chick just like I am, called to say “Get Motivated!  Business Seminar” was coming town.  There were big name presenters like Ziz Ziglar and John Walsh and even Sarah Palin.  It was cheap.  Did I want to go?  No brainer!  My husband was out of town.  I could use Marriott points to stay overnight first class and have a great time with cousin Kelly.  I’m in!  I made the reservations and even bought extra tickets to share; they were so cheap.  I knew some of my entrepreneurial friends would want to go.  That was  three weeks ago.

I called Kelly a few days ago to make sure she was still planning to go.  ”Yes, but barely–so much to do.”  If I was going, she was.  I was. After much advertising among family and friends, my daughter Becky was the only one who wanted an extra ticket.  Becky had double booked.  It is her son’s birthday.  No, she won’t be going.  Kelly called this morning to say she is sick—-and tonight was to be the night in the hotel!  What is a girl to do?  No husband away, free first class hotel room within walking distance of the event and I am the only healthy well-planned woman of the bunch.  Shall I go alone?

Yes, I do want to go somewhere alone. I called and made an appointment for a massage tonight.  I will sleep better and wake up so renewed and happy I will be able to garden, write another blog and do whatever else my heart desires.  That even sounds better than a motivational business seminar.

I called to cancel the hotel room and they said there were no reservations for me tonight. Somehow, someone was confused when I made the reservations.  The date they had was two days ago.  What do you know!  There was no room for me anyway.  How could I have created all that drama without even knowing it just so I could have a massage tonight? Don’t you wish you had tickets to the big event tomorrow?  Give me a call.

Simple Self-Coaching Tip:

Make a list of six things you can do “instead of” when disappointments come up. Start with something as simple as “Sit down with my favorite drink and think something pleasant.” to “Get a massage.”  It’s always good to be prepared for the unexpected window of time when you can do exactly what you enjoy doing.

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

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“I hope to see you again soon.”

Have you ever run a red light or a stop sign without being conscious of what you were doing? I had a car full of chattering children and zipped right through a stop sign.  I was tired and distracted by the children before I realized I was already in the middle of the intersection with a car headed right for me.  I gave put on some extra gas and zipped through with my heart pounding.  That was a close one!  I will make sure it never happens again.

Are there other laws we aren’t even aware of that we carelessly ignore every day–laws that if consciously lived, would save us considerable stress and heartache?  I believe there are.  These laws are as certain as the law of gravity.  You don’t get to vote on them.  They simply are. These are the Laws of Thought.  “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”  It looks to me like it would be worth our time to consider how we think, knowing our thoughts control who we become.

I learned some of these laws just by bumping into them on the road of life, just as you have.  However, they were spelled out clearly for me when I studied with Bob Proctor.  I learned to apply them consciously by taking Leslie Householder’s Family, Time and Money Freedom home study course. Leslie guided me through exercises which made me realize that I am truly in charge of the results I am getting in my life–all of the time.  I continued to study with Leslie and became an Official ThoughtsAlive Mentor.

I am offering you a $200 discount on Leslie’s FTMF home study program right now. (She is changing the packaging and wants to clear out the remaining copies of her program before May 25.)  That means instead of paying $647, as you would if you went to her thoughtsalive.com site, you need pay only $447 to receive her complete program and bonuses plus some of my own.  You can’t get this price anywhere else.  Click here to check out what is included and take advantage of the discount before it is too late.

Maybe there will be another golden opportunity along life’s path.  Maybe not. The question to ask yourself is, “Why not start now to be more accountable for the results I am getting in my life in health, wealth and relationships?  What have I got to lose?”  Only you know the answer to that question.  Time marches on.  Don’t wait. Choose in favor of your success and prosperity now.

“I love my life!  I want you to  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.”

You have things to do that nobody else can do. Wait!  You don’t think so?  You are sick and tired of the rat race and nobody cares?  Who has time to dream?

Whoa there!  Listen for a minute.  You don’t know me, but I might know you. You are a woman with important things to do.  You have dreams to fulfill.  You have many qualities you aren’t even aware of.  All those qualities and your experiences make up the unique woman you are.

I have had lots of experience coaching women.  This is what I know about women.

• You have an unfulfilled dream.
• You deserve to be treated with respect.
• You want a circle of true friends.
• You want to be part of a happy family.
• You want to laugh and be happy.
• There is a little girl inside of you who wants to be loved.
• You deserve money to spend any way you want.
• You want to contribute to the world in a way that matters.

Does this remind you of you? Every point contains a bit of who you are.  Of course, there is more.

What if you could see these desires fulfilled by living Universal Laws?  It is possible and you can learn to do it.  Here is how my dream started.

As a little girl my mother encouraged me to recite a poem on stage at the church talent show.  She helped me memorize “At Breakfast Time” by Edgar A. Guest.  She taught me to speak loudly, hold my head up and face the audience.  I was able to do it just that way.  I even won a quarter.  My little heart nearly popped out of my Sunday dress.

That was a defining moment for me.  At a very young age,

I realized that I could do hard things if  I really wanted to.

I am not your mom, but I have created a place where you can go for inspiration and support. I created Women Loving Life Worldwide for women just like you; women who have something more to do–to be better at something or try something new.  We are here to encourage you and help you accomplish your dreams, big or small.  You will even find other women cheering you on.

Self-Coaching Tip:

Ponder about the first item on the list above.  Answer the question, “What is one of my unfulfilled dreams?” Play with it; dream about it; write it down and come back here for more encouragement and ‘how to.’  You deserve it.

“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 soon.