April 2004 InSights E-Zine

from Goals InSight Coaching
Gain insight into your priorities, then achieve results by keeping your desired goals in sight!

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A Note from Cheryl

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Cheryl

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Feature Article:  How Can Gratitude Change Your Life?

This has been a very popular coaching topic with my clients lately, so I thought you might benefit from this discussion as well.  When things are going well in life and work, it can be so easy to take things for granted.  When things are not going well and we run into roadblocks and barriers, we sometimes feel as if nothing is going right and that nothing may ever go right for us again!

What difference would it make in either of those scenarios if you expressed gratitude and appreciation for all of the wonderful people and things that you DO have in your life?

Questions for you to consider: 

  • How often do you take a moment to express your gratitude?
  • What difference would it make in your work if you expressed gratitude for what you HAVE accomplished rather than what you have not accomplished?
  • How can gratitude change YOUR life?
My challenge to you:  Express gratitude for someone or something at least 5 times each day!  And, notice what difference this makes on your life. 

To ensure your success, enlist the help of someone to help support you and hold you accountable to this challenge.  Ask a friend, "gratitude buddy", colleague or coach today!

Additional gratitude resources:
1.  Gratitude Journal -- I have found that using a gratitude journal each day has had a tremendous impact on my life because it helps me focus on what I DO have in my life, rather than what might be missing.  This is a great one:  Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude by Sarah Ban Breathnach.  It's about $11 and I highly recommend it!

2.  Light a Candle web site -- I recently learned about this site and found it to be a wonderful resource.  It is so powerful to take a quiet moment and light a candle expressing your gratitude and the candle stays lit for 48 hours.  When I last visited the site, there were 1,074 candles lit by people from 31 countries.  Light a candle for yourself and/or a loved one at:  http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/enter.cfm

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Upcoming Workshops and Teleclasses

 Discover the 4 Keys to Enhancing Your Job Fulfillment! - In-person workshop
Thursday, April 29 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sponsored by:  Women Health Care Executives of Northern California
Location:  One Embarcadero Center - San Francisco, CA (law offices of Davis, Wright, Tremaine)
Price:  $25 (plus membership to WHCE - join for only $100 for 2004 and 2005 membership!)
Are you a woman health care executive who is:
1.  Overwhelmed with the pressures of your job or organization?
2.  Unhappy with your job but unsure what the next step is for you?
3.  Not feeling the passion you desire in your job?
If so, join us for this interactive, fun, hands-on workshop where you will leave with a personalized, strategic career plan for fulfilling work!
Click HERE for more details!

Top 10 Networking Tips for Coaches! - In-person workshop
Monday, May 3 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sponsored by:  Marin Coaches Alliance
Price:  Free!
Location:  Corte Madera Town Center - Corte Madera, CA
Are you a coach who is ready to:
1.  Explore what networking can do for your business?
2.  Share best practices and innovative networking tips with other coaches?
3.  Set new networking goals for your business?
If so, join us for this fun workshop!
Click HERE for more details!

Would your organization, department or team benefit from an in-person workshop on the topics of "Setting and achieving meaningful goals" or "Creating a balanced life"? 
If so, contact Goals InSight Coaching to discuss the possibilities.  This is a great way to show appreciation for your staff and/or to build a cohesive team!

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About Goals InSight Coaching

Although we also work with other clients, Goals InSight Coaching specializes in helping health care professionals and business owners achieve your desired goals, both business and personal.  Through the services of Goals InSight Coaching, you gain insight into your priorities, then achieve results by keeping your desired goals in sight!  Specific services include the following (for more details, visit www.goalsinsight.com):

  • Individuals:  one-on-one coaching to achieve your desired goals so that you can have the life you want
  • Teams, Departments and Other Groups:  coaching to help you achieve your group/team's desired goals and ensure successful implementation of your strategic plan
  • Workshops, Presentations and Teleclasses on various topics

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