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		<title>Life&#8217;s untouched dreams!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn&#8217;t fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn&#8217;t dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many<a href="http://straightforwardlifecoach.com/life-coaching/lifes-untouched-dreams/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn&#8217;t fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn&#8217;t dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with our relationships?</p>
<p>Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Unfortunately, our dreams remain just that – dreams. And our aspirations easily collect dust in our attic.</p>
<p>This is a sad turn of events in our life. Instead of experiencing exciting adventures in self actualization, we get caught up in the humdrum of living from day-to-day just barely existing.</p>
<p>But you know what? Life could be so much better..</p>
<p>The most common problem to setting goals is our own beliefs. Most people get hung up thinking I can&#8217;t do this. It&#8217;s too hard. It&#8217;s too impossible. </p>
<p>If everyone thought that, there would be no inventions, no innovations, and no breakthroughs in human accomplishment.</p>
<p>If you can dream it, you can be it. </p>
<p>If you limit yourself with self-doubt, and self-limiting beliefs, you will never be able to even get close to where you want to be. If you reach too far out into the sky without working towards your goal, you will find yourself clinging on to the impossible dream.</p>
<p><a href="http://straightforwardlifecoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Improve-Self-Confidence.jpg"><img src="http://straightforwardlifecoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Improve-Self-Confidence.jpg" alt="Improve Self Confidence Lifes untouched dreams!" title="Improve Self Confidence" width="116" height="168" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-206" /></a></p>
<p>Try this exercise. Take a piece of paper and write down some goals in your life. Underneath each goal write down a few actions you can take to move you in the direction of your dream, even if its just minor baby steps.</p>
<p>Every day commit to accomplish the things you wrote down for each goal. Check them off when you complete each task.  When all tasks have been completed underneath a goal, add more tasks and continue to complete those.</p>
<p>As you iterate through this process, you will find out that the goals you thought were impossible become closer and closer.  A dream is not actualized over night, it takes lots of small steps forward. </p>
<p>You see, the technique here is not to limit your imagination. It is to aim high, and start working towards that goal little by little. </p>
<p>If you told someone a hundred years ago that it was possible for man to be on the moon, they would laugh at you. If you had told them that you could send mail from here to the other side of the world in a few seconds, they would say you were out of your mind. But, through sheer desire and perseverance, these impossible dreams are now realities.</p>
<p>So dream on, friend! Don’t get caught up with your perceived limitations. You can overcome insecurity and improve your self confidence. So,Think big and work to attain those dreams. As you step up the ladder of progress, you will just about find out that the impossible has just become a little bit more possible.</p>
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		<title>A Life Coach Helps You Enjoy Your Life Again</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your life is yours to enjoy…or not. Whether you’ve had circumstances you couldn’t avoid or you’ve simply begin to realize that you don’t like where you’re at, you know you need to change. Sometimes, the hardest part about changing is<a href="http://straightforwardlifecoach.com/category/a-life-coach-helps-you-enjoy-your-life-again/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your life is yours to enjoy…or not.  Whether you’ve had circumstances you couldn’t avoid or you’ve simply begin to realize that you don’t like where you’re at, you know you need to change.  Sometimes, the hardest part about changing is admitting it.  Once you can look in the mirror and see that you want to change, there’s no time like the present.  Don’t know where to begin?  That’s where a life coach can help you.</p>
<p>Time for Change</p>
<p>There are a number of things that might be telling you that you need to change, signs that you might have dismissed as just being a part of life:</p>
<p>•	You’re not excited about life anyone.<br />
•	You’re in a cranky mood.<br />
•	You don’t get enough sleep/You get too much sleep.<br />
•	You aren’t setting or reaching goals.<br />
•	You’re not happy.</p>
<p>One of the main reasons why people don’t change is because they’re afraid they can’t.  But look again at the list again.  Are you satisfied with living this way?  If you’re honest with yourself, you know that you’re not happy, and haven’t been in a while.  It’s time to change and there’s plenty of help available for you.</p>
<p>Holding Your Hand, Telling the Truth</p>
<p>A life coach is a person who already understands how change can happen.  With training and experience, they know how to look at your problem with an unbiased viewpoint.  Sure, your coach wants you to succeed, but they can look at what your life is like, point out what’s not working, and guide you to a better way. Sometimes, you just need someone to tell you the truth about how your life isn’t working.  Hearing what you’ve secretly suspected from someone else allows you to shift your perspective and to begin to make the necessary changes you need to make.  Your coach is going to be abrupt with you – and that’s okay.  You need that gentle shove to help you get the results you need and the life you deserve.</p>
<p>Making the Most of Coaching</p>
<p>Just hiring a coach is only the beginning.  You need to listen and to take the actions that are prescribed to you.  When you do this, you will be able to create a plan, see results, and then begin to feel better.  That’s the point.  If you simply show up for your coaching sessions, without having done the work, you’re not going to get anything out of your coaching.  You need to do the personal work because your coach isn’t going to do it for you.  This is your life and your happiness, so you need to be active in the process.</p>
<p>With the right life coach, you will find you’re ready to dive back into your life, with a smile on your face.  Change is coming, but only if you take the first step.</p>
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		<title>3 ways a life coach can help you get results.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve assisted countless individuals in becoming and staying focused on the outcome they want to achieve by helping them gain greater insight into their dreams. I&#8217;ve also shown individuals how to streamline their goals so they can achieve professional and<a href="http://straightforwardlifecoach.com/life-coaching/3-ways-a-life-coach-can-help-you-get-results/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve assisted countless individuals in becoming and staying focused on the outcome they want to achieve by helping them gain greater insight into their dreams. I&#8217;ve also shown individuals how to streamline their goals so they can achieve professional and personal success in life. </p>
<p>There are some profound ways that an expert life coach can really expand your horizons to create a strategic life plan which will help you master your life and career:</p>
<p>1. Quality life coaches can lend a hand to you so you can stay on top of your vision and direction. This is crucial to developing and manifesting the life you want to lead. Whether for personal or professional growth, you must &#8220;keep your eye on the ball&#8221; to pursue and attain the results you want. Some of the many ways I aid entrepreneurs in achieving life dreams is by sharing the exclusive Manifestation Method, uplifting meditation routines, self-journaling products, hypnosis, NLP (Neuro linguistic programming) and more. It is important to stay accountable and my &#8216;Get-results&#8217; life coaching in-depth skills will give you the right amount of balance to propel you to greatness in all aspects of life. </p>
<p><a href="http://straightforwardlifecoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/YouAreBeautiful.jpg"><img src="http://straightforwardlifecoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/YouAreBeautiful-263x300.jpg" alt="YouAreBeautiful 263x300 3 ways a life coach can help you get results." title="YouAreBeautiful" width="263" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-196" /></a></p>
<p>2. Experienced life coaches can assist you in gaining clarity into your life, both personally and professionally. Where would we be if we didn&#8217;t have the clarity to see where we need to go? Life coaches may come and go in this intricate field, but only distinguished coaches can actually demonstrate effective ways to help you gain precision in creating the life you want to lead. In order to manifest wealth in your life, you must have the clear vision to see through hazy areas that seem to block your passage. Seasoned life coaches can help you transcend the rigors of daily life to restore balance and mental clarity; and to attain a higher level of consciousness that enables you to positively transform your life. </p>
<p>3. Skilled life coaches teach you how to develop positive habits, and how to discard negative emotions and past hurts. Many times, individuals dwell on emotional blockages from the past; which tends to disrupt the natural flow of positive energy into their lives. By teaching clients how to overcome mental weights through positive reinforcement and healthy life habits, individuals are empowered to turn ordinary lives into extraordinary ones. </p>
<p>That&#8217;s why I&#8217;ve designed my coaching for strategy, action, and recovery so you can reap the blessings that you&#8217;ve been missing in your life. I want you to discover the potential that exists in you, and how you can achieve greatness in your career, your relationships, and most importantly, in yourself.</p>
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		<title>Raising You to the Next Level of You</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you aware of your power to change your life? Most people aren’t. They sit around, thinking that their lives are just going to take care of themselves. They blame others for the bad things that happen. It’s time to<a href="http://straightforwardlifecoach.com/category/raising-you-to-the-next-level-of-you/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you aware of your power to change your life?  Most people aren’t.  They sit around, thinking that their lives are just going to take care of themselves.  They blame others for the bad things that happen.</p>
<p>It’s time to stop that sort of thinking.  It’s time to raise yourself to a new level.</p>
<p>You Already Have the Power</p>
<p>The truth is that you have more power to change your life than you realize.  But now, you can take back control of your life.  You deserve that and much, much more.</p>
<p>As your coach, I will work with you to see what’s not working in your life, cut it out, and start in a new direction.  Whether you feel unhappy, unbalanced, or just unsatisfied, I can help you do more and become more.</p>
<p>I work with clients just like you to:</p>
<p>•	Raise their awareness.<br />
•	Identify what is holding them back.<br />
•	Acknowledge personal responsibility.<br />
•	Raise their energy levels and vibration.<br />
•	Shift their perspective.<br />
•	Find happiness.<br />
•	See the possibilities in their lives.<br />
•	Move quickly towards happiness.</p>
<p>Together, we will make your dreams come true and we will take back your happiness.</p>
<p>The Choice is Yours</p>
<p>Sometimes you need a wakeup call to get to a state of happiness.  Sometimes you need that moment of ‘what the heck has my life become’ to get you on the right track.</p>
<p>I can provide you with the nudge in the right direction.  I won’t sugarcoat what you need and I won’t tell you what you want to hear.  I will tell you the truth.  </p>
<p>I will help you reach the next level of you.</p>
<p>Are you ready?</p>
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		<title>Discover Your Best Self through Life Coaching</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 04:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you remember the dreams you had as a child? Can you recall the unbridled excitement for life, the close relationships, and celebrated achievements? Most people believe that when they grow up, real life kicks in and all the dreams<a href="http://straightforwardlifecoach.com/category/discover-your-best-self-through-life-coaching/"> Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you remember the dreams you had as a child? Can you recall the unbridled excitement for life, the close relationships, and celebrated achievements? Most people believe that when they grow up, real life kicks in and all the dreams melt into thin air. I’m here to dispel that myth. </p>
<p>Human beings have unlimited potential. As a life coach, I work with my clients to uncover the disappointments, setbacks and fears that are hindering them from living their best life. When you are able to face these elements and conquer them, you raise your inner vibration, allowing you to attract the best the world has to offer. </p>
<p>Everyone has dreams, aspirations and talents. You have the chance to tap into your full potential and become the person you always wanted to be. Not the person your teachers or relatives, or even I think you should be. With my help, you will become a person that you love, feel good about, and are thrilled to present to the world. </p>
<p>Achieving happiness and living to your fullest potential is not as easy as it sounds. It takes courage, determination, and support to chart a new path through life. As a certified Life and Spiritual Coach, I provide honesty, support, and the occasional kick in the pants to shake you out of your current state and move forward on your new path. </p>
<p>I am always honest with you, even if you don’t want to hear it. Squarely facing yourself and acknowledging what needs changing is a cleansing process. Success takes real work and I expect full commitment from you in reaching your dreams. I interview each potential client to make sure you are fully committed to the process before we begin. </p>
<p>As your coach, I am dedicated to your success and provide a secure, supportive, and structured environment to analyze your life, break down walls, and move towards success. Like I said, it’s not easy, but it is so worth it. My convenient phone coaching service makes it easy to finally take the time to give something back to you.  </p>
<p>I have worked with many clients who have experienced tremendous breakthroughs. Allow me to help you on the path to living your best life. Everyone deserves happiness. Review our list of services and take the first step towards the rest of your life.</p>
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		<title>A unique and effective style of Coaching</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 21:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>-          Very direct and honest. No sugar coating, no beating around the bush. Just blunt, straight forward feedback. <strong> </strong></p>
<p>-          Sessions are shorter than an hour (45 minutes) but more intense (Before each session you email me the answers to a few questions). Making sessions more affordable yet very powerful and focused. <strong> </strong></p>
<p>-          Define exactly what it is you want and how to get the results you desire. <strong> </strong></p>
<p>-          I will be your coach, not your best friend but I will help you move forward towards where you want to be in life and improve the qualify of your life. Increasing your enjoyment and feeling good about your life. <strong></strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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