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Greetings!
This season I am filled with gratitude for another enriching year, both personally and professionally. As a way of giving back, I am giving 20% of the sales of The Mini-Retreat Solution to Big Sisters, a charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the confidence, self-esteem and well-being of girls through supportive friendships with caring women (big sisters).
You can watch the donations to Big Sisters growing on my website. I wish you a peaceful and relaxing holiday season.
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| Life is What You Make of It - What Do You Most Want to Create? |
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 One of my favorite things to do is to browse through local thrift stores looking for curiosities. It is such a joy to find something precious and special that I can bring back to life, make useful again and enjoy. Having recently moved, you can imagine that I have been thoroughly enjoying this activity, seeking out great things to decorate my new home. Today, I came across a white cloth. I wasn't quite sure if it was a table cloth or a sheet for a bed, so I asked the lady standing next to me what she thought it was. She replied, "It is what you make of it, just like life." She went on to explain how she had raised three kids on her own and had become very creative in the process. Often she bought clothes for the kids that had a stain which she hid by sewing on a little decorative bunny or bumble bee. Her kids loved those pieces of clothing the most. I ended up not buying the cloth, but I left the store feeling richer for the heartfelt connection with this resourceful lady. Her words of wisdom resonated deeply with me. As this year comes to a close, set aside some quality time to reflect on your own life.
- What have you created throughout this year?
- What were your wins?
- What have you learned?
Write down your thoughts.
Looking ahead, what do you want to create in the New Year?
- What do you need to let go of to stride forward?
- What do you want to take with you as you stride forward?
- How will it serve you in 2010?
Write down your thoughts. Put your notes in a special place where you can revisit them throughout the coming year to help you reconnect with the power of your creativity and resourcefulness. I welcome you to share the insights you gain from this practice with other readers on my blog. |
| Is Stress Running Your Life? |
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- Do you feel pulled in all directions?
- Are you feeling pressured to attend yet another holiday function?
- Do worries about how to get it all done keep you up at night?
You are not alone! Most people feel a lot of extra pressure every December; however, it doesn't have to be this way. Here is a sneak preview with a few Mini-Retreats that will help you relax and refresh this season. Enjoy! |
| Coaching Success Story |
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"Having just established a business partnership Julia's support was instrumental in assisting us to create cohesion and clarity of our joint vision. She helped us shine a light on our similarities and differences and build strategies to make the most of them. Her ability to respond to our emergent needs with flexibility and the appropriate tools has us moving forward with enthusiasm."
Tracy McMicking & Patricia McKay
Creators and Leaders of the Living Intentionally Series of Workshops
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