The upcoming weeks topic will be When you feel stuck, work on you! I hope you join me tomorrow to read more!
When we ignore what is going on inside, it usually shows up for us on the outside. We get signs from our outside all of the time to listen to our heart and take care of ourselves from the inside out. When we don't feel good on the inside, people can tell on the outside.
On the flip side, when you feel great on the inside, the outside reaps the benefits too. You know how you feel when you are having one of those great days and everything is going your way. Think about how you treat your body and your outside. Do you exercise more, take more time for you, spend a little more time getting ready or eat more healthy foods? When things feel great on the inside, we tend to treat our outside better. So, if we can begin to make the inside feel better all of the time, we will take better care of our outside all of the time too.
I know it sounds simple, but by taking some time to figure out what may be causing us problems on the inside and by working on those problems, we can improve how things look on the outside too. Be willing to look hard at yourself and see what you may need to work on or let go of and do the work it takes to improve yourself. Take control of what the outside is saying about the inside and more importantly, take control of how the inside feels.
Questions:
-When we don't take care of our emotions, feelings and issues on the inside, how do they show up for us on the outside?
-What could that chronic back issue or headache really be telling us?
-If our outside is a reflection of our inside, what is your outside appearance saying about you?
-What work do you need to do on the inside?
-How would it feel to take better care of yourself?
-When is the right time to take care of you?
-What do you need to do to start taking care of your inside right now?
Fieldwork:
Look inside and find at least one thing you are going to work on to improve your life. I want you to keep the focus on the inside and work hard to listen to your heart. It will tell you what you need to work on the most!
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
Friday, September 16, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
30-A What is the outside saying about the inside?
When we see people for the first time, our initial judgements are made based on appearance. We do this to others and they do this to us. I want to look a little deeper into this and turn the question inside. What your outside is saying about your inside?
More often than not, when we don't feel good on the inside, we show that on the outside. Whether it is something from the past we are holding onto or whether it is those last few pounds we need to lose, the things happening on the inside affect how we take care of our outside. We don't take as much care of our outside appearance when things are not feeling good on the inside.
By using our outside appearance as a clue, we can see if we may need to work on some things on the inside. If we are treating our appearance differently than we usually do, that may be a signal that we have some things that need to be addressed going on inside of us. If we have issues showing up on the outside, the inside might be the culprit. Look inside and see!
Questions:
- What does your outside say about your inside?
- What are some things you may need to work on so you begin to take better care of yourself inside and out?
-Do you have things you are holding onto that you need to work on?
-What do you want your outside to say about your inside?
-What do you need to do to make positive changes?
-What is the first step you need to take to make you feel good inside?
-What will it feel like to feel good inside?
-What will it feel like to have the outside feel as good as the inside?
-What are you waiting on?
Fieldwork:
Take a hard look at yourself and see what your outside is saying about your inside. Begin to look at what you need to work on inside so you take better care of your whole being.
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
More often than not, when we don't feel good on the inside, we show that on the outside. Whether it is something from the past we are holding onto or whether it is those last few pounds we need to lose, the things happening on the inside affect how we take care of our outside. We don't take as much care of our outside appearance when things are not feeling good on the inside.
By using our outside appearance as a clue, we can see if we may need to work on some things on the inside. If we are treating our appearance differently than we usually do, that may be a signal that we have some things that need to be addressed going on inside of us. If we have issues showing up on the outside, the inside might be the culprit. Look inside and see!
Questions:
- What does your outside say about your inside?
- What are some things you may need to work on so you begin to take better care of yourself inside and out?
-Do you have things you are holding onto that you need to work on?
-What do you want your outside to say about your inside?
-What do you need to do to make positive changes?
-What is the first step you need to take to make you feel good inside?
-What will it feel like to feel good inside?
-What will it feel like to have the outside feel as good as the inside?
-What are you waiting on?
Fieldwork:
Take a hard look at yourself and see what your outside is saying about your inside. Begin to look at what you need to work on inside so you take better care of your whole being.
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
Monday, September 5, 2011
12-B repost-Attraction
This week, I am reposting the readers favorites, so I hope you enjoy looking at Attraction again. If you want to see the initial post on this topic, go back and read 12-A. Enjoy!
I hope you all are having a good "Good Friday"! If you have worked on 12A, you can take attraction a step further and really put out there what you want to attract into your life. Keep telling yourself you have the things you want and visualize yourself already having those things. Act as if they are already yours. For example, if you want to lose weight, don't keep saying" I need to lose weight" or "I need to diet". If you do, that will become your truth. Instead see yourself at the perfect weight and say "I am perfect at xxx pounds". By changing your thoughts, you allow yourself to attract everything you want in life.
Remember, you are getting what you think you deserve. What are you attracting? This is probably what you feel you deserve or it is the message you keep sending yourself. Have you ever said "I am having such a bad day" and the day only gets worse? Send out positive thoughts and energy and this is what you will get back. Send out negative thoughts and energy and this is what you will get back. The basic law of physics says "like attracts like" so really be conscious of what you are putting out there and what you are attracting. Open yourself up and visualize your perfect life and start attracting that life to you!
Questions:
Either journal about these questions or spend some time thinking through each answer.
- What do you think about having in your life?
- What would it take to get you there?
- What negative messages are holding you back?
- What positive things do you need to tell yourself?
- How can you change your messaging to attract the things you want?
- Do you believe you can have everything you want?
- If so, create it!
- If not, why?
Fieldwork: 12B- Don't just dream about the life you want. Act on those dreams and create this for yourself. Dream it, believe it, create it and be gracious for all you have!
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
I hope you all are having a good "Good Friday"! If you have worked on 12A, you can take attraction a step further and really put out there what you want to attract into your life. Keep telling yourself you have the things you want and visualize yourself already having those things. Act as if they are already yours. For example, if you want to lose weight, don't keep saying" I need to lose weight" or "I need to diet". If you do, that will become your truth. Instead see yourself at the perfect weight and say "I am perfect at xxx pounds". By changing your thoughts, you allow yourself to attract everything you want in life.
Remember, you are getting what you think you deserve. What are you attracting? This is probably what you feel you deserve or it is the message you keep sending yourself. Have you ever said "I am having such a bad day" and the day only gets worse? Send out positive thoughts and energy and this is what you will get back. Send out negative thoughts and energy and this is what you will get back. The basic law of physics says "like attracts like" so really be conscious of what you are putting out there and what you are attracting. Open yourself up and visualize your perfect life and start attracting that life to you!
Questions:
Either journal about these questions or spend some time thinking through each answer.
- What do you think about having in your life?
- What would it take to get you there?
- What negative messages are holding you back?
- What positive things do you need to tell yourself?
- How can you change your messaging to attract the things you want?
- Do you believe you can have everything you want?
- If so, create it!
- If not, why?
Fieldwork: 12B- Don't just dream about the life you want. Act on those dreams and create this for yourself. Dream it, believe it, create it and be gracious for all you have!
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
Friday, September 2, 2011
29-B What's Missing
Let's expand a little bit on the topic of What's Missing. I want you to really begin to see that what you are not giving is the same as you are not getting. What you feel is missing is what you are unable or are not giving to others.
Once you realize this is what is happening, it is easy to turn it around so you begin to give to others what you feel is missing from your life. If you want love, peace and harmony, then become love, peace and harmony and give that to everyone you encounter. You will be surprised at how this will give you everything you thought was missing. If you can label the things you feel like are scarce in your life and you live from abundance and share those traits and characteristics with others, then you will get those things back to you in even more abundance than you ever imagined.
Oftentimes when we feel neglected or feel like someone is not giving us what we need, the normal reaction is to pull back. For example if I want my husband to focus more on me when he gets home from work, then my normal reaction would be to shut down when he comes home because I feel like he is not giving me exactly what I need. I would feel hurt and angry that he is not focusing on me so I would not focus on him and let him make me feel ignored again;) If I can shift this behavior and if I start to focus more on my husband when he comes home from work then he will begin to focus more on me as well. If I change my percepetion, then my attitude and approach change, and his reaction to me will change as well. By opening myself up and giving more, I allow more into my life.
Questions:
Either journal about these topics or spend some time thinking about each of your answers.
- What are you ready to create in your life?
- What do you want to invite more of into your life?
- What do you need to give more of so you get what you feel is missing in your life?
- What do you hold back from others?
- What do you really wish you had more of in your life?
- How can you give what you feel is missing?
Fieldwork:
Begin to make shifts in your life. Look back at your list from Monday and begin to give to others what you feel is missing. Change your thoughts and attitude and change what you get from life.
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
Once you realize this is what is happening, it is easy to turn it around so you begin to give to others what you feel is missing from your life. If you want love, peace and harmony, then become love, peace and harmony and give that to everyone you encounter. You will be surprised at how this will give you everything you thought was missing. If you can label the things you feel like are scarce in your life and you live from abundance and share those traits and characteristics with others, then you will get those things back to you in even more abundance than you ever imagined.
Oftentimes when we feel neglected or feel like someone is not giving us what we need, the normal reaction is to pull back. For example if I want my husband to focus more on me when he gets home from work, then my normal reaction would be to shut down when he comes home because I feel like he is not giving me exactly what I need. I would feel hurt and angry that he is not focusing on me so I would not focus on him and let him make me feel ignored again;) If I can shift this behavior and if I start to focus more on my husband when he comes home from work then he will begin to focus more on me as well. If I change my percepetion, then my attitude and approach change, and his reaction to me will change as well. By opening myself up and giving more, I allow more into my life.
Questions:
Either journal about these topics or spend some time thinking about each of your answers.
- What are you ready to create in your life?
- What do you want to invite more of into your life?
- What do you need to give more of so you get what you feel is missing in your life?
- What do you hold back from others?
- What do you really wish you had more of in your life?
- How can you give what you feel is missing?
Fieldwork:
Begin to make shifts in your life. Look back at your list from Monday and begin to give to others what you feel is missing. Change your thoughts and attitude and change what you get from life.
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
Monday, August 29, 2011
29-A What's Missing
After last weeks topic about being good and feeling good on the inside, I thought it would be good to write about what we may be missing in our life. We may be doing great things and still feel like something is missing. An interesting way to think about what you may be missing is to turn this around on yourself so you realize what you are missing is what you are not giving. What you are missing in our own life is a direct reflection of what you are not giving to others and even to yourself.
If we start to recognize what we feel is missing and we begin to give that to others, we will get that back from others too. If we become conscious of what we want most in life and we open ourselves up to share that with others, then we will open ourselves up to receive that too. We must give in order to receive.
It sounds so simple, but to be able to turn this around and realize that what we are missing most is what we are holding back from sharing is sometimes quite hard to grasp. Then, taking it to the level of starting to give more of yourself, especially in the areas you feel are missing, is even harder to do.
I hope by reading through the questions and doing fieldwork and bonus challenge this week, you will begin to make great strides in eliminating what is missing from your life. You deserve to have everything you dream of!
Questions:
Either journal about these topics or spend a few minutes thinking through each of the answers.
- What do you feel is missing from your life?
- Do you give this freely to others?
- How can you give more of what you are missing?
- What would it feel like to not have anything missing from your life?
- What would it feel like to give of yourself more freely?
- How can you give more of yourself so you are missing less in your life?
Fieldwork:
This week, really begin to think about what you feel is missing from your life. For example love, companionship, money, kindness, etc. You get the point. Make a list of the items you feel are most important for you to have in your life and go deep into what you really need to have a happy, meaningful life.
Quote: Andre Gide- Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are unable to give possesses you.
Topic 29 Bonus Challenge:
Pick one thing that is really missing from your life right now and focus on giving that to others. See what doing this brings to you!
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
If we start to recognize what we feel is missing and we begin to give that to others, we will get that back from others too. If we become conscious of what we want most in life and we open ourselves up to share that with others, then we will open ourselves up to receive that too. We must give in order to receive.
It sounds so simple, but to be able to turn this around and realize that what we are missing most is what we are holding back from sharing is sometimes quite hard to grasp. Then, taking it to the level of starting to give more of yourself, especially in the areas you feel are missing, is even harder to do.
I hope by reading through the questions and doing fieldwork and bonus challenge this week, you will begin to make great strides in eliminating what is missing from your life. You deserve to have everything you dream of!
Questions:
Either journal about these topics or spend a few minutes thinking through each of the answers.
- What do you feel is missing from your life?
- Do you give this freely to others?
- How can you give more of what you are missing?
- What would it feel like to not have anything missing from your life?
- What would it feel like to give of yourself more freely?
- How can you give more of yourself so you are missing less in your life?
Fieldwork:
This week, really begin to think about what you feel is missing from your life. For example love, companionship, money, kindness, etc. You get the point. Make a list of the items you feel are most important for you to have in your life and go deep into what you really need to have a happy, meaningful life.
Quote: Andre Gide- Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are unable to give possesses you.
Topic 29 Bonus Challenge:
Pick one thing that is really missing from your life right now and focus on giving that to others. See what doing this brings to you!
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
Friday, August 26, 2011
28- Being Good
The upcoming topic will be What's Missing? Join me Monday to see more!
Do you ever wonder what the benefits are of leading a good life? Why is it so important and why does it matter? I remember my Mom always saying, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. While that is a very valid reason to live a good life, I also think it goes much deeper than that.
I used to struggle with the message I got when I saw good things happening to bad people and bad things happening to good people. How is it fair to have to face bad things when you try so hard to be good and why do some people have great things happen to them when they are not the most upstanding of citizens?
I finally had an epiphany about this a few years ago. I realized the most important thing about living a good life is how it makes you feel inside. It is all about how you feel when you help others, do good for your community or come from a good healthy place in your heart. You may be the only one that gets to feel this, but it is such a great feeling. You get the blessings, peace of mind and clear conscience of knowing you are coming from a place of love. It is crazy to think that we are the beneficiaries when we do good for others, but that is exactly what happens. The more good we do, the better we feel inside and the more we grow!
I was on a coaching call the other day and the speaker, Derek Rydall, made a comment that goes right along with this topic. He said "the true state of poverty is being unhappy on the inside". His point is exactly right. How we feel on the inside is so important and it shapes so much of who we are. We make choices each day that shape how we feel on the inside. When we are doing good, we feel good. When we are doing bad, we feel bad and what could be worse than that?
Questions:
Either journal about these topics or spend some time thinking about each of your answers.
- How do you choose to live your life?
- Do you try to live a good positive life?
- Are you happy on the inside?
- If not, what do you need to do on the outside to feel good on the inside?
- Can you understand that it is the inside that matters most?
- How do you need to live to be at peace on the inside?
- What changes do you need to make in your life?
Fieldwork:
Think about your life and how you live it. If there are things you need to do to feel better on the inside, start to make those changes. Do the things you need to do so you feel great on the inside.
Bonus Challenge:
Make a list of 5 things you can do for others and go out and do those things. Think about how you feel each time you do one of the items from your list. Notice the changes this makes on the inside.
Coach Gaye
Do you ever wonder what the benefits are of leading a good life? Why is it so important and why does it matter? I remember my Mom always saying, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. While that is a very valid reason to live a good life, I also think it goes much deeper than that.
I used to struggle with the message I got when I saw good things happening to bad people and bad things happening to good people. How is it fair to have to face bad things when you try so hard to be good and why do some people have great things happen to them when they are not the most upstanding of citizens?
I finally had an epiphany about this a few years ago. I realized the most important thing about living a good life is how it makes you feel inside. It is all about how you feel when you help others, do good for your community or come from a good healthy place in your heart. You may be the only one that gets to feel this, but it is such a great feeling. You get the blessings, peace of mind and clear conscience of knowing you are coming from a place of love. It is crazy to think that we are the beneficiaries when we do good for others, but that is exactly what happens. The more good we do, the better we feel inside and the more we grow!
I was on a coaching call the other day and the speaker, Derek Rydall, made a comment that goes right along with this topic. He said "the true state of poverty is being unhappy on the inside". His point is exactly right. How we feel on the inside is so important and it shapes so much of who we are. We make choices each day that shape how we feel on the inside. When we are doing good, we feel good. When we are doing bad, we feel bad and what could be worse than that?
Questions:
Either journal about these topics or spend some time thinking about each of your answers.
- How do you choose to live your life?
- Do you try to live a good positive life?
- Are you happy on the inside?
- If not, what do you need to do on the outside to feel good on the inside?
- Can you understand that it is the inside that matters most?
- How do you need to live to be at peace on the inside?
- What changes do you need to make in your life?
Fieldwork:
Think about your life and how you live it. If there are things you need to do to feel better on the inside, start to make those changes. Do the things you need to do so you feel great on the inside.
Bonus Challenge:
Make a list of 5 things you can do for others and go out and do those things. Think about how you feel each time you do one of the items from your list. Notice the changes this makes on the inside.
Quote: Topic 28: Abraham Lincoln-When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion.
Enjoy the journey!Coach Gaye
Monday, August 22, 2011
27-B Find the Blessings in Your Everyday Life
This weeks topic, Being Good, is going to be a single post that will come later in the week. Come back and visit to read more!
If you have worked on the fieldwork and bonus challenge from topic 27-A, you should have plenty of blessings on your list. I hope you are taking time to notice all of the small things in your life that make a huge impact and bring you fulfillment. I also hope you have found things to be thankful for that you have never acknowledged before.
By stopping to look around you and find things that bring you joy, I hope you begin to notice how this activity brings you into the present moment. I know it is hard to stop and be present sometimes, but by doing something as simple as counting your blessings, it really can bring you back to the here and now. It allows you to step away from anything you may be going through and it really helps you appreciate all of the little things you may normally overlook.
The more you begin to count your blessings, the more blessings you will find. The blessings you think of at first may be larger blessings, but as you play around with this more and more, you will find that you start to notice the smaller things too. Really begin to think of all of the things you are thankful for in your life and find your blessings in the everyday!
Questions:
Either spend some time journaling about these questions or take a few moments to think about your answers.
- What blessings do you have in your life?
- Can you keep adding to your list of blessings?
- Can you begin to acknowledge the small blessings you may normally overlook?
- How do you feel when you think about your blessings?
- How can you remember these blessings when things get hard or hectic?
- Can you use your blessings to help you through rough times?
Fieldwork:
Whenever you are feeling frustrated or need a little pick-me-up, find some new blessings or think of a few blessings from one of your lists. Really appreciate all of the things around you and use this activity to help you through the rough times.
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
If you have worked on the fieldwork and bonus challenge from topic 27-A, you should have plenty of blessings on your list. I hope you are taking time to notice all of the small things in your life that make a huge impact and bring you fulfillment. I also hope you have found things to be thankful for that you have never acknowledged before.
By stopping to look around you and find things that bring you joy, I hope you begin to notice how this activity brings you into the present moment. I know it is hard to stop and be present sometimes, but by doing something as simple as counting your blessings, it really can bring you back to the here and now. It allows you to step away from anything you may be going through and it really helps you appreciate all of the little things you may normally overlook.
The more you begin to count your blessings, the more blessings you will find. The blessings you think of at first may be larger blessings, but as you play around with this more and more, you will find that you start to notice the smaller things too. Really begin to think of all of the things you are thankful for in your life and find your blessings in the everyday!
Questions:
Either spend some time journaling about these questions or take a few moments to think about your answers.
- What blessings do you have in your life?
- Can you keep adding to your list of blessings?
- Can you begin to acknowledge the small blessings you may normally overlook?
- How do you feel when you think about your blessings?
- How can you remember these blessings when things get hard or hectic?
- Can you use your blessings to help you through rough times?
Fieldwork:
Whenever you are feeling frustrated or need a little pick-me-up, find some new blessings or think of a few blessings from one of your lists. Really appreciate all of the things around you and use this activity to help you through the rough times.
Enjoy the journey!
Coach Gaye
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