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A Few Notes from Cheryl
> I just returned from a 8-day mindfulness retreat and have
much to share with you about this experience -- see the feature article
below for ideas on enhancing your business and personal life!
> Are you a woman health care professional? Check out the new
group starting next week below - there are a few spaces left, so be
sure to register asap to secure your spot!
> Details will follow soon, but I want to give you advance notice
about an innovative new program that can help you achieve your desired
goals and save $150 during the first three months! Watch your "in
box" over the next week...
> If you
cannot view this graphic layout with my picture at the top, you can see
current and previous newsletters at www.goalsinsight.com/Newsletter.htm
.
> Our goal is to reach 1,000 happy e-zine
subscribers and we need your help! If you have friends or
colleagues who
would benefit
from this information, please forward this
e-zine to people you know and encourage
them to subscribe at www.goalsinsight.com/Newsletter.htm.
Mindfully,
Cheryl
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Feature Article: Have You Lost Your
Mind(fulness)?
I spent the past 8 days on a fabulous retreat...not a typical retreat,
but a SILENT retreat. You may be asking "what is a silent
retreat?" Exactly what it sounds like -- very, very quiet!
No talking with other people, no telephones, no e-mail, etc. Just
me, myself and my own mindfulness (plus 90 other retreat participants,
5 teachers and the retreat center staff).
Intrigued? The main purpose of a silent, mindfulness retreat is
to slow down and disengage from all of our usual busy activities,
distractions and influx of information that we face every day.
The results of slowing down in this way include letting go of the
"busyness" in our mind and daily activities so that we can focus on one
activity/task at a time, in order to be truly present in each
moment. What is the benefit of being present in each
moment? We have a clear mind, an open heart and can see the truth
in each moment, not the "story" we make up about what is
happening. And, we can be more relaxed and enjoy our life and
work so much more!
In both my personal and business life, I have experienced the benefits
of being mindful as well as the results of not being mindful. For
those of you who knew me years ago in the corporate world, you knew me
to be extremely organized, always planning the next steps and a great
multi-tasker (if there was an award for multi-tasking, I would have
received it back then!). Of course my employers found these to be
great characteristics, yet I realized that I was not fully present in
most moments because I was driven to get as many things done as quickly
as possible. At times, I felt my head spinning with all of the
multiple to-do lists and activities -- when, in fact, I wasn't losing
my mind, but instead was losing my MINDFULNESS.
For those of you who can relate, the good news is that it is possible
to be a recovering multi-tasker and still be extremely productive and
effective! Over the past few years, I've experienced the benefits
of slowing down and being present to one task at a time, and it has
made a huge difference in my life and in the lives of those around
me. When I am mindful at work, I am fully present and focused on
one client in that moment. When I am mindful at home, I am fully
present and engaged in a conversation with a loved one.
During the mindfulness retreat, all I had to do was be mindful -- pay
attention to what I was doing in the moment. When I was walking,
I walked. When I was eating, I ate. When I exercised, I
exercised. That's it! And, I had all the time in the world
to truly enjoy each moment of each activity without my mind racing to
the next activity.
Questions for
you to consider:
- On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most
mindful, how mindful are you typically on a daily basis?
(note: if you are already at a 10, congratulations and I hope
you'll do something to celebrate!!)
- Where in your life or work are you the least
mindful?
- What difference would it make if you were more
mindful?
My challenge to you: Choose 1 thing that you will practice each
day, starting TODAY, to start being more mindful. At the end of
each day, notice what difference it made for you to be more
mindful. Will you do that?
To ensure your success, consider asking someone to help hold you
accountable to this challenge. Forward this e-mail to a friend or
colleague today and ask that person to hold you accountable! If
you want a coach to hold you accountable to this
challenge, you know where to find me <smile>!
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Upcoming Workshops and Teleclasses
Women Health Care Professionals Coaching
Group - Telephone Group
Dates: 2nd and
4th Thursdays in June, July and August
Times: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Pacific
time (3:00 to 4:00 pm Eastern)
Location: Convenience of your office or home (group meets by
phone)!
Price:
$125
per month
Are you a woman health care professional who would
benefit from:
1. Support and mentoring
from a group of like-minded women?
2. Accountability for
achieving your most meaningful goals this summer?
3. Structure to help you
get to your desired next level?
If so, join this Women Health Care Professionals
Coaching Group!
Click HERE for
more details and to register online - group starts 6/10 so register
soon!
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6 Steps to Setting & Achieving Your
Most Meaningful Goals - Workshop
Date: Thursday, July 8
Time: 5:30 to 8:15 pm (dinner meeting and workshop)
Sponsor: Project Management Institute - Sacramento Valley Chapter
Location: Hilton Sacramento Hotel - Arden West, Sacramento, CA
Click HERE for
more details!
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Planning a Summer or Fall off-site program
for your employees? Would your organization, department or
team benefit from an in-person workshop on topics
such as "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 programs offered by 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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2004