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Welcome to the April edition of Coach's Corner, the place to BUILD, SHARE & GROW IDEAS. In this month's edition...

~ The Secret- now available here
~ Guest writer, Linda Chu
~ Things my grand daughter helps me remember
~ Quote

The Secret DVD & book now available Over the past few weeks I have had countless requests for a place to get the movie The Secret. After Oprah had aired it, everybody is talking about it. So I have it now for purchase on my website go straight to my Resource Page to see both movie and book along with 2 dozen other great books

Guest writer for April This month I have invited Linda Chu, Professional Organizer and owner of Out Of Chaos, to write an article for us. Not only is she focused on staying organized in practical and physical way, her article is pointed towards the Inner You. Finding Balance in a Disorganized World I was recently in a weekend workshop in my search for finding balance in my life and came out with nuggets of information that I thought would be of value and worth some contemplation. As adults we are often striving to multi-task and be more efficient with all that we have on our over-flowing plates. Here are 3 things to think about as you are trying to create that balance for yourself: 1. By saying NO, you are saying YES to something else. * How often do you catch yourself saying yes to every hopeful opportunity that comes your way and then berate yourself after the fact for not leaving enough time for yourself? * Think of saying NO as your way of protecting your time for something else of better value to you. 2. It’s a Good Start. * We are so task driven that we concentrate on our accomplishments in terms of completion. * Our work is never complete; there is often the next task, the next goal. * Stop in your tracks and think about what you actually have achieved along the way. * The fact that you have started a task is worth noting. It is not always about completion. 3. Daily Celebrations and Appreciations * Taking a few minutes at the end of your day to reflect on what you have accomplished will set your mind free from discouraging thoughts about what you still have to do. * You will be amazed at how keeping a daily journal or log of your celebrations and your appreciations, will help to enforce a routine of rewarding yourself mentally. * By keeping this task consistent in your day, you will find yourself in the habit of looking for the nuggets hidden at every turn in your day. Be kind to yourself. In a world where your work is never done, take charge by stopping to celebrate what you have accomplished to date and the people and events who have brightened your day. click here to go to Linda's site and learn more...

I’ve been learning lots from a baby named Ava Life is full of first times. My list is pretty long now, but I have to say the latest addition to my list has Grandma Nona on it. Nothing could have prepared me for this awesome opportunity. I am talking about my Little Ava of course. She is 7 months old, now, and already she’s a wise teacher to me. One aspect constantly work on for myself is being in the moment. Enjoying each moment, currently as it is, not looking back to the past not trying to live in the future that isn’t here yet. When I am with Ava I fully get to ‘be’ in the moment. I love it. Her biggest lessons to me of late has been • make eye contact. Really look at the person speaking to you. This melts my heart. • words don’t have to be spoken. • Always smile a lot. ( this melts my heart too) • Reach out and touch someone ( ok, maybe don’t grab a strangers nose, but touch is good- humans are hungry for that) • Take naps when needed – wake up refreshed, (and more smiling) • Don’t be shy in front of the camera • When something strikes you as funny- just go ahead and laugh ! So there you have it. I have learned a lot lately, and been reminded, too, about some pretty important things in life, by a 7 month old baby! Now putting into practice all of this in everyday life is the critical part. How would practicing any of these elements work for you in your daily personal or business life? Would it help you 'be' in the present any more or any less? It’s good to hang around wise people- they tend to rub off on you. Be in the moment, the richest place to be.

April Quote A beautiful day starts with a beautiful thought ...wake up smiling !

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Thanks for reading this month's newsletter. First quarter of 2007 is complete, hard to believe, but true. All the best for this next quarter of the year, make it count !

Until next month,

kindly,
Cathy
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