Saturday/Sunday

I've had a busy few day's and some internet connetion problems.  This caused a delay in todays post.   Because of this, I have decided to save todays post for Monday.  Enjoy your weekend!

~ Rosemary

Hope Is The Thing With Feathers!

When you worry, find hope.   Hope can litterally save your life!

Hope Is The Thing With Feathers                                                                                         by Emily Dickinson

Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.

I've heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me

Tags: Hope, Believe, Inspiration, Worry

What's a Life Coach?

 Whats a Life Coach?

Many people have never heard of a life coach, or what a life coach does. So today I will address that. 

Life Coaching is away of creating change in your life.  Life Coaching is NOT counseling or therapy.  Life Coaching sees the client as a  whole and healthy person.  Coaching is just that, Coaching.  I will help you bring out your resourcefulness and you will find new ways to slove problems and create the change you want in your life.  If you are interested in learning more about coaching stop by my web site and continue to read my blog.  I post coaching asigments and principles to further your understanding of how life coaching can work.

Tags: Life Coaching, Inspiratin, Believe, Hope

Don't Take My Word For It.

LIMITATIONS

Until you spread your wings, you'll never know how far you can walk.

We have spent a good amount of time talking about worry.  One last word on that topic and then we move on.  Another way to keep your mind off of worry and focus on more positive out comes is to surround yourself with things that will keep you thinking positive.  I like to use quotes, I put them on cards and stick them in places I will see them often.

 

Here are a few of my favorites:

 

Great Sprits have always encountered violent opposition from inferior minds.

                                                               ~Albert Einstein

 

A ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

                                                                 ~John Shedd

 

There is no safety in numbers, or anything else.

                                                                 ~James Thurber

 

"The fearless are merely fearless.  Those who act in spite of their fear are truly brave."

                                                                ~ James A LaFond-Lewis

 

And because I have a twisted sense of humor I enjoy the products from a lovely company called  Demotivation.  You can find their products at http://despire.com

 

Here are a few examples of their work, though I highly suggest you visit their extraordinarily entertaining web site.

 

 

 

 

above: It Could Be that the Purpose of Your life is Only to Serve as a Warning to Others.

 

The quotation above by the penguins is also on a poster from Demotivation.

 

 

 

Tags: Worry, Inspiration, Fun, Hope, Believe

While you are worrying...

While you are worrying...

 

Yesterday we talked about limiting the time you are worrying.  Today I would like to offer an idea on how to make that time productive. 

 

Worry is simply the product of fear.  Fear is a product of the unknown.  The unknown is always fearful.  The longest best selling book in history is filled with stories of fear and the stories always begin with some angel announcing "Be not afraid!"  (The best seller, in case you were wondering: The Bible) Fear AKA. Worry, will paralyze you.

 

While you are worrying let your worry empower you instead of paralyze you.  As you worry contemplate the worst case scenario, then consider a solution for whatever it is you believe could happen.  Keep it going though, consider every possibility of the absolute worst thing that can happen. 

 

Let's continue on with our example from yesterday: Worry that the car will break down.

 

Worst case scenario:

I won't have a car and if I don't have a car I can't go to work and if I can't go to work I will loose my job.

Solutions:

~ Wake early enough to make sure you can implement an alternative plan if your car doesn't start or breaks down

~ Plan ahead for a ride from a coworker should you have car trouble.

~ Have spare cash set aside to have the car fixed.

~ Make arrangements with a friend or family member to borrow a car or give you rides.

~ Learn your public transportation options.

~ Have back up transportation  (bike, scooter, another car)

~ Have spare cash put aside in case you need to take a cab.

 

Worst case scenario

If my car breaks down and I am in the middle of no where I could be attacked.

Solutions:

~ Have your car checked by your mechanic, or learn to check it yourself on a regular basis. (belts, oil, tires)

~ Always make sure you have a 1/4 tank of gas in your vehicle.

~ Find routs to and from where you are going that are well populated

~ Carry a cell phone.

~ Know where there are police stations or safe places to drive to if you think you are being followed.

~ Have your cell phone on your seat next to you and always make sure it is well charged.

 

I think you have the idea.  Once you have your worst case scenario, come up with as many solutions as possible.  Brain storm, ask other for input, research.  Become as well informed as you possibly can.  Remember it is fear that is causing this worry.  It is best if you write this down and keep it with you so you can look at it or add to it whenever your worry crops up.  Once you have come up with your solutions, find the ones that work, and every time start to worry, remind yourself that you now have a plan.  Then you can stop worrying.

 

Tags: Worry, Hope, Fear, Believe, Inspiration

Scarlet O'Hara

The Scarlet O'Hara Method of Dealing With Worry

 

 

 

Well, I guess I've done murder. I won't think about that now. I'll think about that tomorrow.                       ~ Scarlet O'Hara

 

 

 

 

Now scarlet really hadn't committed murder.  She simply defended Melanie's honor and herself.

 

There is the Scarlet O'Hara Method of dealing with worry.  Worry about it tomorrow!  If you really feel the need to worry, put a time limit on it.  It's very simple and practical.  It also works!

 

Whatever it is you are worried about., when you start to notice yourself worrying, say to yourself, "I will worry about it tomorrow."  If that doesn't make you automatically stop worrying, put a time limit on how long you will focus on worrying about it.  Then worry for only as long as your limit, then put it aside for tomorrow.

 

For instance: Let's say you are worried that your car will break down.  As soon as the thought enters your head, stop and say to yourself, "I can't worry about that now, I will worry about that tomorrow!"  If you continue to worry, take a look at your watch, say to yourself, "I will only think about this for 5 minuets, then I won't allow myself to think about it again, until tomorrow."  Now go ahead an worry, imagine all the things you usually do. When the five minutes are up, stop worrying! Yup, just stop, and think about it tomorrow.  It will still be there if you choose to worry about it.  In the mean time, you will be able to focus on today, instead of your worry. 

 

It tomorrow you start to worry about your car again, repeat the above process only each day, lessen the amount of time you will allow yourself to worry.

 

This exercise requires discipline but its rewards are many.

Tags: Worry, Inspiration, Believe, Hope, Smile

Three Little Birds

In an effort to relieve your burden of worry, please enjoy the video below!

Thank You to loveroftwo at YouTube for the above video

If that didn't make you feel good you have a long road ahead! 
Tags: Don't Worry, Three Little Birds, Believe