Is 8 Hours of Sleep Really Necessary?
August 17, 2013 by thelifecoach
Filed under Happiness & Success
Adequate and restful sleep is the foundation of a healthy life. It is such a great feeling to be well rested, energetic and alert through out the entire day. In fact, a December 2004 study in the journal Science found that the quality of our sleep has a greater influence on our ability to enjoy […]
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
August 15, 2013 by thelifecoach
Filed under Happiness & Success
Several years ago I read a powerful story, which is still circulating on the internet. I don’t know if the story is true, but it gives a profound life-lesson. The story is about a wise elderly man who owned a gas station on the edge of a Southern town in the United States. Since the […]
How To Become More Courageous
August 14, 2013 by thelifecoach
Filed under Inspiration & Encouragement
Courage is going forward in spite of your fear. It is being willing to risk failure and rejection. In order to do this, you must break through your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is where everything is familiar and part of your comfortable routine. There is no risk of failure in your comfort zone. […]
How to Live With Enthusiasm and Joy
August 13, 2013 by thelifecoach
Filed under Happiness & Success
My favorite life quote is the following: “You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” -William W. Purkey I love this quote because it encourages us to embrace life with passion and joyful gratitude. Too many […]
Stop Procrastination By Eliminating Distractions
July 25, 2013 by thelifecoach
Filed under Stress Management
Today’s technology makes learning how to stop procrastinating more of a challenge. Our cell phone rings, our text message alerts, our IM at work, our email alerts are all things that make it hard for anyone to stay focused on the project at hand. According to a study conducted by Gloria Mark at the University […]
A Tennis Pro’s Remarkable Anger Management Strategy
July 23, 2013 by thelifecoach
Filed under Stress Management
Tennis great Arthur Ashe used a remarkably effective strategy to deal with his anger during the 1975 Masters Tennis Tournament in Stockholm, Sweden. Ashe was ahead in a close game against Illie Nastase, who was nicknamed “Nasty” Nastase for his bad temper and wild on-court antics. During the game Nastase stalled, cursed, and taunted Ashe […]
Four Powerful Anger Management Techniques
July 19, 2013 by thelifecoach
Filed under Stress Management
Do you ever get angry and regret what you say and do? If so, the following anger management techniques will help you avoid losing your temper: 1.) Learn your “anger triggers.” What situations make you more prone to angry outbursts? Is it when your children’s dawdling causes you to be late? Is it when your […]
A Powerful Strategy For Managing Your Anger
July 18, 2013 by thelifecoach
Filed under Stress Management
In order to effectively manage your anger, you need to identify your initial “anger inducing” thoughts. In your first moment of anger, what thoughts or phrases often come rushing into your mind? Check all that apply: □ “I won’t take this garbage from anybody!” □ “This is so unfair.” □ “This is impossible. I can’t […]
How To Manage Your Anger (Part 2)
July 16, 2013 by thelifecoach
Filed under Stress Management
Anger can be a helpful signal that your rights are being violated or that your needs are not being met. However, anger can become a problem, when it is your only response to stress. Chronic anger not only stresses the body and mind, it can cause you to have more problems, especially when interacting with […]
How To Manage Your Anger (Part 1)
July 15, 2013 by thelifecoach
Filed under Stress Management
Anger is a powerful reactive emotion. It is an emotional and physical response to distress, a perceived threat, or an act of hostility, injustice or verbal abuse. These perceived threats or injustice could be directed to you or to someone who is important to you. When angry, you can respond in four different ways. You […]
