If you don't wish to lose weight or get fiscally fitter you can skip this section and scoot down to the newsy bits at the bottom of the newsletter. Ahh, you're still with me. In fact it looks like I've got a full house. Please put down the popcorn and listen up.
Am I talking your language when I say you're sick of thinking David Cameron is talking to you when he mentions the "squeezed middle" as you poke your muffin-waistline? Or perhaps you are tired of throwing your money at your debts like pebbles down an endless well?
According to research your health and your wealth are inextricably linked and experts say we often lose weight when we get our finances under control. Debt, research reveals, makes you twice as likely to be over-weight or obese.
If that has made you sit up and think then here are some coaching tips on how to accomplish both of your goals.
- Experts say you should start with one thing first. Don't try to do both simultaneously. One will eventually impact the other.
- "Get" there is freedom in control. Once you have paid off a few hundred pounds or lost a bit of weight see how good you feel. You have learned impulse control and that feels much better than mindless binge-dom. This has given your willpower a workout.
- Deter feelings of deprivation. You may actually find you gain weight when you tackle your debt. This is because we may replace one impulse with another.
- Create new habits. You can't substitute eating for shopping so develop some new distractions. Go for a run or walk with a friend, re-organise your home, de-clutter, - come up with ideas that quell your desire to shop or eat.
- Practice mindfulness. If you feel the urge to panic-eat an industrial-sized bag of crisps ask yourself what emotions you may be trying to push down. When you see something you want decide to walk away and see if you still want it the same time next week. If you do then budget for it. Chances are you decide you neither need nor want it.
- Dig and delve. This is the toughest bit of the process - finding out what is behind the over-spending and over-eating. Loneliness, anxiety, low self esteem - there are a lot of reasons why we seek to fill a void in our lives with behavior that can become toxic. A coach can seriously help you with this.
- Remember you can never get enough of what you don't really need.
Why not book that 30 minute free trial session and take the next step?
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Notice Board - Events and People
Book your place at our next Business Breakfast April 7th 2011 - 8.30am-10.30am which is rapidly becoming the networking talk of the town. This month fellow coach Susan Tomlinson and I will be presenting a talk on Sales Confidence - How to Overcome the Fear of Selling. By attending you will:
- Discover where the blind spots are in your marketing
- Learn how to maximise sales opportunities
- Re-programme negative thoughts around selling.
- Overcome objections and close the sale
Venue - St Stephen's Club, St James' Park.
Early bird bookings �20 until 25th March and �25 thereafter.
Book online now http://businessbreakfastapril.eventbrite.com/
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I am delighted to have been asked to appear on the panel of Motivating Mums "3 Ways to Build a Business" workshop on April 1st 2011 at 10am. Held at Villandry Kitchen, Chiswick.
The event will include Liz Pilgrim of the award-winning designer baby wear chain Babye www.babye.co.uk and Georgia Burns from Chiswick Theatre Arts www.chiswicktheatrearts.com.
We will be sharing our stories and tips on building a successful business.
Please do join us by booking here http://www.motivatingmuand-workshops/current-events/details/67-3-ways-to-build-a-businessm.co.uk/events-
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Client of the Month
Introducing David Bier - a photographer pursuing his love of photographing children and recording a memorable narrative of their lives. I have been working with David to set up his business, supporting him as he creates marketing streams, establishes his brand and hones his craft.
Check out his gorgeous website and see he is an artist of rare talent www.davidbierphotography.co.uk. As an exclusive offer to subscribers of Wit and Wisdom you can upload your favourite photograph of your child on his Facebook page (www.facebook.com/davidbierphotography) and the best will secure a gift voucher for a free photo session of your child (London area). Good luck!
PS I am featured in April's Woman and Home magazine (on news stands now)
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Quote of the Month
"When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping. Men invade another country" - Elaine Boosler
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