December 21st, 2011
Yes, YOU.
You who’s been putting off that big decision (you know the big one that requires change and transition) or that difficult conversation because you don’t want to upset the other person or don’t know how to have the conversation without it getting heated or causing an argument.
But wait, there’s you, too. Yes, YOU.
You who’s been thinking about undertaking that new project that’ll get you ahead, which you’re excited about, but you know a lot of people will be watching to see how you do and what makes you sweat.
It doesn’t matter how big or how small, there’s likely something that’s important to you right now, in some way, which you’re avoiding or putting off. You may not be clear on what to do; you may be worried about some of the potential consequences (you know, the vivid and wonderfully creative stories of worst case scenarios that you’ve had running in the back of your mind). You may simply be afraid that it won’t work out as expected, even though you really, really want it to.
That’s life. It wants to be lived. It wants you to step into the moment and actually be there; be there in the moment — present, fully engaged, playing full out! Life doesn’t have regrets, but you may if you don’t take action – if you don’t jump in and play.
Life won’t always (or even most of the time) go as expected. Big surprise. Get back up and put your confidence in the way you want to live your life, instead of life needing to be a certain way in order for you to enjoy it. The joy is in the living; it’s in the process.
Whatever part of life is waiting for you, consider what small step you could take to get it moving again. What’s one giant leap you could take? What’s something in the middle that feels right – in terms of action, progress, and process?
Stop waiting; Live on Fire!
D. Luke Iorio, CPC, PCC, ELI-MP
President & CEO
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Tags: achievement, choice, creativity, intentions, motivation, new perspective, opportunity, power of choice
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December 12th, 2011
Who are you today? Who do you want to be? We are so predictable sometimes, reacting as any other being would to a given circumstance. Being typical is typically boring. Your uniqueness will shine when you allow your true creative self to light a path before you.
Taking a step from the norm into the path of true self expression allows you to not only be unpredictable, but to share your true gift with the world.
This week, do something that is uniquely you!
—Bruce D Schneider, MCC, PhD
Founder, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Tags: attitude, choice, expectations, finding purpose, intentions, leadership, opportunity, possibilities, power of choice
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November 30th, 2011
“Why me?”
Just reading those words, you can almost feel the weight of this question. It’s usually asked by a person who feels trapped and alone. More often than not, it also has a lot of victim energy floating around it.
“Why did this have to happen to me?”
“What could I have possibly done to deserve this?”
“How will I ever get my life back to the place where I was before this happened?”
When something unexpected happens, and we label it as bad or overwhelming, most of us tend to naturally ask these questions from a victim point of view.
Here comes the opportunity: the next time something unexpected happens in your life, and you feel the weight of the questions you typically ask yourself, recognize that weight. Then, ask yourself those same questions again, but do so with the energy of a scientist instead of a victim. Instead of putting all of that weight and victim energy behind each question, approach these questions from the standpoint that you may or may not have a literal answer. Be open to the fact that there might not be a visible answer right now – and that’s okay.
Picture yourself in a lab coat, with spectacles and a Sigmund Freud look of curiosity on your face.
“Why did this happen to me? Hmmm…..” Take down some notes that may lead you to better understand the possible lesson and/or opportunity at hand.
“What could I have possibly done to deserve this? Hmmm…. Maybe nothing? That’s interesting.” Then, take the next step to find a potential solution.
“How will I get my life back to the place where it was before this happened? Hmmm…” Write down potential steps to get you moving in the direction you’d prefer to be headed.
Anybody can be a victim; choose to be a scientist.
Enjoy the Ride!
Ryan M. Stanley, CPC
Social Media Guy
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Ryan Stanley is an iPEC graduate and received his CPC in August of 2009. He currently heads up the Social Media department at iPEC and also has his own coaching practice where he focuses on working with musicians and other individuals throughout the music industry.
Tags: attitude, choice, intentions, new perspective, possibilities, power of choice, reframing
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November 14th, 2011
Life offers us millions of opportunities to judge. Every time we judge, we lower ourselves to the vibration of conflict. This is very unhealthy and will keep you unhappy.
You can be unreasonably happy by allowing yourself, when faced with an opportunity to judge, to simply let go of that urge and accept whatever is before you…as it is.
Why not try being unreasonably happy this week?
—Bruce D Schneider, MCC, PhD
Founder, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Tags: attitude, change, choice, intentions, judging others, new perspective, power of choice
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October 24th, 2011
Wouldn’t it be great if we could appreciate each experience we have without judgment? When things are painful, we label them as bad and want them to end. When things are enjoyable, we label them as good and are disappointed when they end.
Life just is. There are no good or bad experiences; there are only experiences, and without judgment, all will offer you value.
This week, instead of judging your life, try to be an observer instead of just the participant.
—Bruce D Schneider, MCC, PhD
Founder, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Tags: choice, expectations, intentions, new perspective, power of choice, reframing
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