Living Out Your Dreams Past Edition Internet Newsletter of The Center for Balanced Living [Living Out Your Dreams] Taming Self-Doubt [Living Out Your Dreams] Taming Self-Doubt       Living Out Your Dreams The Internet Newsletter of the Center for Balanced Living     In This Issue: How to Attract Your Ideal Customer, Client or Relationship Dreams in the Making - Taming Self-Doubt What is Life Coaching? F-R-E-E Teleclasses Subscribe/Unsubscribe Instructions Happy Valentine's Day and welcome to all new subscribers of Living Out Your Dreams. It has only been a couple of weeks since I wrote. One of my commitments in this new year is to write more often but write shorter newsletters so that they are easier to read in the midst of your busy day. In this issue we have a new Dreams in the Making story. In this story you will see how Barb Veety is changing from a career that was not a good fit to one that she loves, and how overcoming self-doubt helped her to get in touch with her passion and turn it into a career that fits for her. I am also excited to announce a new teleseminar with Law of Attraction expert and best-selling author Michael Losier. Michael will be speaking about How to Attract Your Ideal Clients, Customers or Relationships. And best of all, this teleseminar is F-R-E-E. You can read more about it and sign up below. Since last week was National Coaching Week, it got me thinking that many of you may not really know what life coaching is all about. Recently I was interviewed by a reporter for the Atlanta-Journal Constitution about exactly that subject. To get access to that interview, click here to read the interview: What is Life Coaching? And lastly, I want to speak to all of you who have a dream but are starting to wonder if it is feasible after all. Perhaps the doubter in you has squashed it so far down, you don’t even remember what it was anymore. Or maybe you know what it is, and in your more optimistic moments you celebrate the possibility of it happening and happening soon. And in your darker moments, you question your sanity and wonder what ever possessed you to think you could do this? As a fellow dreamer, I can relate. I have been down that road on more than one occasion and come out the other side to tell about it. Now, instead of waiting for someday for your dream to happen you can eliminate years of struggle and wasted effort. That is why I wrote "I Can't Believe I Get P-A-I-D To Do This!" The inspiring stories of remarkable people can help you to move past your doubts and the 26 Key Success Principles included in the book will give you proven steps you can start taking today. Because this seems to be a common challenge, we added 2 new bonuses when you buy the book: Developing Self-Confidence, an ebook, and Top Ten Steps to Building Confidence. If on one or more occasions you have found yourself doubting whether you will ever make your dream come true, you may want to check it out. Simply click here fore more info. Wishing you much joy in living your dreams. Law of Attraction Expert Reveals -- “How to Attract Your Ideal Client, Customer or Relationship” with Michael Losier, Canadian National Best-selling Author & Trainer Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Eastern Time (10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Pacific Time) Cost: F-R-E-E TeleSeminar (Seminar held over the telephone) This is a complimentary live class packed with information that we only plan to offer once. If you're unable to attend, you may want to purchase the audio recording (instructions below). Class size is limited. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Some of you have heard me mention Michael Losier before. I refer to his definition of the Law of Attraction whenever I talk about it and am excited to have him presenting for us. He is truly an expert on this subject and has written a best-selling book about it. Read on to get the details for this class and more information about the Law of Attraction. There is a very powerful force at work in your life right now. It's called the Law of Attraction, and at this very moment it's attracting people, jobs, situations and relationships into your life. The problem is not all of these things are what you want. But the good news is there is a straightforward way to change that. So, if you're ready to take the next step, attend Michael Losier’s Law of Attraction Training TeleSeminar and learn how to attract more of what you want and less of what you don’t. There's a science to doing this and Michael Losier provides you with the simple 3-step formula to achieve this goal. The formula is simple and easy to understand, but in order to use it most effectively, you need to understand the principles that lie behind the formula. Here's what you'll learn. Why applying the Law of Attraction is a SCIENCE. Because it's a science, you'll know what to do to put it into practice just like thousands of other people have. The 3-step formula that is necessary for deliberate attraction. Why words are so powerful and the 3 things NEVER to say if you want to truly attract what you desire. The mistakes people often make when using affirmations. Tools and resources for you to use that will speed up and boost the manifestation process. What you need to REMOVE from your life and thoughts, otherwise the Law of Attraction will not operate to its full capacity. Michael Losier is an N.L.P. Practitioner, a Law of Attraction Trainer, and Professional Speaker enjoying his life in Victoria, BC, Canada. He facilitates a number of in-person Law of Attraction seminars across Canada and the US, as well as TeleSeminars to a worldwide audience. Michael logs hundreds of hours a year as a radio and TV talk-show guest and is also a frequent keynote speaker and seminar leader for conferences, corporate training sessions and for spiritual centers. Michael’s goal is to assist and support people so they too can understand and practice the art of Deliberate Attraction, thereby teaching them how to have more of what they want in their lives. Click here to sign up. (no cost) Unable to attend? Click here to purchase the audio recording of this information-packed seminar for only $12.95.     Dreams in the Making Stories of Every Day People Who are Taking Steps to Make Their Dreams a Reality This month's Dream in the Making is Barb Veety: A Holistic Health Counselor in the Making. Barb struggled for awhile to get in touch with what she wanted to do and was willing to do in her next career. There were a number of blocks that she had to overcome to not only get in touch with that but to move forward in making it a reality. Read the interview to get all the juicy details. What is your big dream? My dream is to work for myself doing a job that I love and helping others while earning a great income. This dream job also allows me to have a balanced life that includes plenty of time for rest, recreation and self care. What is a step or steps that you have accomplished toward that dream? I worked with a coach to help me figure out what I was passionate about and clarify my personal skills. Next I searched for training that would enable me to pursue my passion in a manner that worked for me. Then I enrolled in a great school which I am currently attending. What challenges did you have along the way? My biggest challenges were all in my head. I had to build my belief that it is possible to do something that I love and have a successful career. Previously, I had financial success, but felt very empty and sad. I feared what others would think about me walking away from 'financial security in corporate America', and I feared that I would not have the skills to make it on my own. Also, I believe that doing a job that I didn't like for so many years hurt my confidence because I wasn't being authentic to myself or to my coworkers and employer. Figuring out what I wanted to do was another big challenge for me. I had really lost touch with myself and who I am and what I care about and those things take time to rebuild. It took me a few tries to come up with a new path that really felt right. What, if anything, were you resisting or what doubts did you have? Again, for me, most resistance and doubts came around the area of self-confidence. Did I have the ambition, talent, and drive to run my own business? Could I handle my family and friend's reactions? What if they think I'm crazy? Would I make enough money? What if I make the wrong choice? That last one is a big one. I was thinking "Boy, you'd better get this right, because if you leave this good paying job to do something and fail, or don't like it, you'll regret it!" Pick one or two challenges and tell me how you overcame them. I have overcome much of my old self-doubt by finding a coach to help guide me through my road blocks as they arose. It was a team effort: her with helping people in my situation, and my sincere effort to grow. I was very inspired by the concepts I learned regarding the Law of Attraction. That really helped turn things around for me. Also, my coach taught me about EFT (emotional freedom technique) and we have had great results busting through mental blocks that were holding me back such as my fear of making the wrong decision. I continue to use both of these tools as I encounter challenges. Once I was able to move through some of the blocks, I was able to get clear on my passion and move forward with it. When I first began to imagine myself in a new career, a few different ideas came to mind. One of them was to become a nutritionist. I have always been very interested in this field and am always reading about the subject, so it seemed like a great fit. However, there were a lot of aspects of the traditional nutritionist role and education that weren't a great fit for me. I didn't want to go back to college for four years, and I had some negative perceptions of what the daily job duties of a nutritionist included. I also was very interested in an alternative, holistic approach to health and nutrition in addition to the traditional information taught at most schools. I decided to go on retreat for a week to a well-known health spa and interview some of the nutritionists there to get a better feel for the job. Well, unfortunately, my trip did not help alleviate my negative misconceptions about the field of nutrition and for some reason I decided to totally reject the entire concept at that time. Before I could move ahead, I had to break through my own fears of making the wrong decision and having what it takes to be able to successfully have my own business. Once I did that, I was able to focus on what exactly I liked about nutrition and what I wanted to offer others. With this more positive mindset I was able to find an excellent school that allowed me to continue my day job while taking courses on weekends. Most importantly, the program incorporates all of the many schools of thought regarding nutrition and provides the holistic approach for which I was searching. I am pleased to say that I am doing very well in my studies and will graduate this spring as a Holistic Health Counselor. As part of my training, I am currently working with clients at a discounted rate. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my passion and knowledge with others and am really enjoying the experience of beginning to live my dream. For more information on my services, please check out my website at Holistic Health Counseling. Once you accomplished this step, describe the joy you felt afterwards. What was it like? How did or does it feel to have done this? Overcoming my self-doubt and taking responsibility for my future happiness gave me a great feeling of control that had been lacking in my life for a long time. It feels great to look back on how far I have come with my self-growth. I have a lot more joy in my life now and am much more resilient to life's curve balls. I am moving in a new direction that is really in line with who I am and who I hope to become. When I first started counseling clients, I was literally dancing in my living room afterwards. It felt so good to make that kind of difference in people's lives and to realize that not only can I do this, I am good at it. I know this is what I was meant to do. What did you learn as a result? I have learned that life is truly what you make of it. I have also learned that spending money to get the assistance and support you need when making major changes in your life is an excellent investment. I don't think I would be as far along in achieving my goals if I didn't have someone coaching me through the tough spots- I probably would have given up if I were trying to do this on my own. That's a great life lesson ... if you need help, get it. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Challenge #1: Belief that you can't do what you love and make a great living. Barbara, like so many people, did not believe it was possible to do something she enjoyed and make a great living. She felt she would have to give up the lifestyle to which she was accustomed. I hear this from people all the time. It is one of the biggest dream stoppers--so much so that it blocks people from even getting in touch with their passions. Do you have this fear about something you want to do? Turnaround Strategy: Answer this question: Are there people in the world who are doing what they love and making a good living? (Of course, the answer is yes! If you couldn't think of any, you aren't looking in the right places.) If you want some examples, check out some of the remarkable people profiled in "I Can't Believe I Get P-A-I-D To Do This!" I have been doing what I love for about 10 years now. It took some time, but I am making a great living at it. If I can do it, it is possible for you too. Allow yourself to dream it, allow yourself to imagine the possibilities. Find examples of people who are doing what you want to do and succeeding. Learn how they did it. Still not sure what your purpose in life is? Check out "Is Your Ladder Leaning Against the Wrong Wall?" Key Challenge #2: Fear of making the wrong decision. This is another show stopper. As long as you don't make a decision, you can't fail. Right? Wrong! Procrastinating on making a decision is equivalent to procrastinating success. What are you procrastinating about? Recently my husband and I were procrastinating on painting the den in our new house. We knew we wanted to paint at least one wall red, but weren't sure if we wanted to paint the other walls red or not. And red is such a hard color to paint over so we didn't want to make a mistake. So we stalled. Finally we said let's just paint one wall red and see what makes sense after that. We did and it looks great. Then we decided to have the other walls painted red as well. Now the room is bright, yet warm and inviting. And we get to move on to the next room. Every decision you make leads you to another decision. And you get clearer and clearer on what you do and don't want with each decision you make. It will never be perfect, because we are never done and always want more. So start somewhere. Focus on one idea you have and think about what you like about it. Take those aspects that you like and tweak it if necessary, so it fits for you -- just like Barbara did around the nutrition field. Then take inspired action. It is never too late. Start now. ------------------------------------------------------------------- In some of these interviews, you will hear people refer to their coach. It probably sounds like an infomercial at times. I promise it is not. These are the actual comments from the people interviewed about their experience with coaching. If you need support in either uncovering your passion or making your dream come true, you may want to consider hiring a coach. Recently Stacey was interviewed by Apryl Chapman Thomas about that very subject. So if you have been wondering what life coaching is all about, click here to receive a complimentary copy of the original interview in which Stacey was asked, What is Life Coaching? About the Coaches: Learn more about the coaches at the Center for Balanced Living at About the Coaches. To find out more about our coaching services and how our coaches can help you clarify and/or live out your dreams, please visit The Center for Balanced Living. F-r-e-e Teleclasses Now we have 2 f.ree teleclasses. One for those of you who don't know what you want to do/be when you grow up, and one for those of you who have a dream but need some help in attaining it faster and with more ease. "Finding A Career That FITS" Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at 12 noon EST Tuiton: F-r-e-e Led by Hallie Crawford, CPCC Imagine what it would be like to have a career that fits you like a glove and that you truly enjoy. In this teleclass, you will learn about and begin to explore the four major components of a satisfying career, to help you start to identify a career path you enjoy. This class is for anyone looking for career direction or wanting greater fulfillment in their work (and who need some help figuring out how to make that happen!). You don’t have to settle for less. You can have a career you are passionate about. To register, send an email to Hallie. How To Create and Maintain a Six-Figure Practice Utilizing the Law of Attraction Plus Inspired Action Date: Thursday, March 2, 2006, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Eastern). Tuition: F*r*e*e Led by Stacey Mayo aka "The Dream Queen" This class was so popular it sold out last time. This class is for all entrepreneurs/practitioners, from those just starting out to those who have been practicing for awhile but would like to take their business to new heights. You will learn how to use the Law of Attraction to create a thriving practice with ease, as well as practical steps you can put into place immediately following the class. If you love what you do but dislike certain aspects of marketing, this class is for you. Learn how to market your business in a way that works for you. The process of growing your business can be just as much fun as coaching/consulting or whatever your specialty is. To register and for more information, click here or paste this URL into your web browser: http://www.igetpaidtodothis.com/signup2. Hope to see you there. Unable to attend this class? Order the audio recording of the class for just $12.95 and listen to it on your own schedule. Click here to order the audio recording.     Remember to order the book everyone is talking about! Read the in-depth success stories of some of the people from the Dream Movie, such as Loral Langemeier, John Dessauer and Mary Youngblood. Learn how they did it and you can too. Includes 26 proven strategies with specific action steps you can take to apply them to your own dreams. Order "I Can't Believe I Get P-A-I-D To Do This! Remarkable People Reveal 26 Proven Strategies for Making Your Dreams a Reality" and receive 4 free bonuses when you order from my website: 1. How To Succeed in Any Economy and The Art of Relaxation 2. Living Your Dreams with Less Effort 3. Develop Self-Confidence and Lose Your Fears 4. Top Ten Steps to Building Confidence For more information or to order on-line click here. Now available as an ebook or print book.     To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to: LivingOutYourDreams-On@zines.webvalence.com To unsubscribe, send an e-mail to: LivingOutYourDreams-Off@zines.webvalence.com Note: You will receive a confirmation message in your email box shortly. You will need to reply to this message to complete your subscription or cancellation.   Return to Living Out Your Dreams Past Editions