A quick glance at the news these days, whether it be on the radio, TV or in the newspapers, and it is clear to see that our society at large has what I call a “lack” mentality, or a “scarcity” mentality.

That is, our focus is continually being drawn to what we don’t have, or what we lack in some way, shape or form.

If you doubt this, just consider the stories which are making the news right now… The collapse of the sub-prime lending market globally, and the resulting credit squeeze in the UK. The stagnation in the housing market, with repossessions at an all time high. Wage demands in both public and private sectors being quashed and relative earnings declining as oil, gas and basic food commodity prices hit double digit growth. Jobs under threat as companies struggle to survive the economic downturn, and early retirees forced back into the workplace due to inadequate pension provisions.

But we were not born to be like this, or even to think like this. We were born with an abundance mentality – secure in the knowledge that we live in an abundant universe in which there is more than enough to go around, and where it is natural for us to achieve anything and everything we could wish for.

But somewhere along the way many of us lose this inborn feeling of security and we start to focus on all the things we don’t have; all the things we lack, rather than the happy positive thoughts about the things we desire and believe we deserve. If “lack” mentality has crept into your thought processes in any way as you have progressed through your life, then I challenge you to break your state right now, and consider the possibility that you can live your life a different way.

Here is a simple, but very effective Life Coaching exercises for you to try called “Count your blessings”…

Each day before you become embroiled in the hectic business of daily life, take a few moments to mentally list and acknowledge the things in your life which bring you joy and for which you are truly grateful. The relationships you have with loved ones, for example, your fulfilling career, or your radiant health – whatever is appropriate for you, simply spend a few moments enjoying the gifts you have, rather than lamenting the things you don’t.

And before you go to sleep each night, reflect on the day just gone and mentally replay all the good things that happened during the day, which brought you happiness and caused you to feel good about yourself and your life.

Remember, only YOU have the power to decide what you fill your mind with, and how you direct your thoughts…

Best wishes,

Andy Giddings
Personal Life Coach

http://lifecoach.championsclubcommunity.com/

Personal life coaching for better health, relationship, finance and career. Unlock your unlimited potential and create a life of abundance and happiness with personal coaching.

Andy Giddings is an inspirational Life Coach and personal development expert, who has worked extensively with individuals both privately and in a corporate setting, helping people to find the resources within themselves to solve their problems and to achieve their goals in life.

Andy is noted uniquely for his ability to skillfully weave complex and sometimes abstract NLP concepts into a Life Coaching context, giving the people he works with instant tools and techniques to apply in their own lives and to accelerate the change process for them to achieve greater happiness and success.

Andy has a passion for Life Coaching, and believes that it should be a resource available to everyone, and not something which is only available to the privileged few.

Using his wealth of knowledge and experience in this field, Andy has written and produced the acclaimed “Personal Life Coach Series” CD program to enable anyone to access these tools and to begin to make the positive changes they desire in their lives – quickly and at minimal cost.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more, visit his website.

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Let’s start by looking at how we as women talk about other women. How many times do we criticise other women for being too fat, too thin, too pretty, not pretty enough, having cosmetic surgery or collagen/botox injections, not wearing the right/appropriate clothes, too much make-up, no make-up, hairy legs or armpits, being hair free, being the wrong role-models, having abortions, not breast feeding, working and raising children, not working and on and on it goes. All of these reactions are fear based. What’s really happening here? Isn’t it time we stopped telling women what to do with their bodies and their lives? How are we ever going to know our divine self if all we ever do is put each other down? It’s time to stop.

If we want better role models for our daughters, let’s be better role models. The stronger we are as women, the stronger a female bond we build with the other women of our community and the more influence we have over the next generation. The way to make this all happen is to develop deeper understandings of who we are as women both as individuals and as a community.

There is much concern in recent times at the problems of media-based role-models. Young women who are living lives that tend towards self-destruction or a lack of self awareness but are painted as glamorous by the media are swamping young girls lives through promotions and merchandising. Parents are faced with a new battle of how to deal with such overwhelming focus. The initial reaction has been to ridicule and attack these young women who, let’s face it, just aren’t coping to well with life. How would our daughters respond to us if rather than criticising these over-commercialised young women, we spoke of them with compassion and gentleness, talking of their struggle, lack of support and their difficulties rather than putting them down. This approach allows for open dialogue and exploration between generations, treating these women with care and respect and teaching girls how to look at them with a more discerning eye, whilst still loving their shoes, handbags and make-up!

Women are communal beings. We are at our strongest when we build bonds of friendship between each other, when we see the sacredness of other women, even when they are at their weakest or least empowered. There is a rising movement in Western Society, reflecting what we are learning from other cultures and from the dark depths of our own ancestry, we are learning to build Women’s Circles. Women have been gathering together in circle to celebrate birth, mourn death, heal, support and share since time began. It is our way and it is how we build community not only for ourselves and each other as women, but also for the men and children of our tribe. The weaving of circles allow for learning and sharing not only between peers, but across generations providing enriching and soulful role-modelling for all the ages.

There will be more articles coming that focus on the rebuilding of the Feminine Divine, including creating and running women’s circles. Also, at the website listed below, is a host of resources and information including MP3 meditations designed for the development of women’s sacred relationships with their own Feminine Divine and each other. Please take the time to understand yourself in light of this sacred and wonderful aspect of Empowerment and Leadership.

Every person has a unique soul path and purpose. When you are in alignment with your path and purpose, your life is filled with peace, joy and fulfillment. Soul Path Coaching is about helping people align more deeply with their unique Truth. Daniella Breen has been working in this field for over 12 years. Her website http://www.soulpathcoaching.com.au holds many powerful resources and services designed for this purpose.

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