Know that ‛No' is No Way to Live (i-mail article)

Written by Doug C. Grant


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"You make me sound like an idiot."

"You are an idiot because you won't do anything to help yourself. You just keep on saying ‛No',' and every ‛No', makes it harder to say ‛Yes'."

"So what am I supposed to do? Go out and be miserable?"

"No. Go out and grow up. Stop takingrepparttar easy road. The next time you're asked to a party, meeting, church service or some other type of gathering, think before saying ‛No.' Ask yourself, "If I were Mr. or Ms. Glad-Hand Personality, would I enjoy this outing?" If yes...say ‛Yes', torepparttar 123705 experience.

"When you dress forrepparttar 123706 occasion, dress your attitude. Decide to find out everything you can aboutrepparttar 123707 people you meet. Doing so will help takerepparttar 123708 focus off you and put it where it belongs, on others. You don't have to act like a reporter from Expose Magazine. Just be interested and listen. Really listen. People will think you're a great conversationist."

"And what happens when I get stuck withrepparttar 123709 classic bore who insists on telling me his life story in infinite detail?"

"Why just smile gently and say, "Excuse me, but I noticerepparttar 123710 hostess has a bra strap showing. I'm certain she'd appreciate hearing about it."

"Cute. But not exactly what I'd call an appropriate exit line."

"Fine. Then preplan your own. There's nothing inrepparttar 123711 rule book that says you have to drown in someone else's verbal excess. Any excuse offered with a smile will do. Sometimesrepparttar 123712 bore won't even notice you've left."

"All right. I'll try it. I'll callrepparttar 123713 Johnsons and tell them I changed my mind. But I expect you to help with suggestions if I run out of things to say or ask."

"Count on me. I'll never be more than a breath away." ___________________________ ______________

Read more nagging ‛i-mails' at http://www.dougcgrant.com . And be amongrepparttar 123714 first to read each new chapter inrepparttar 123715 continuing i-mail saga. Subscribe free torepparttar 123716 EMPOWERED MATURITY PAGE. No obligation, ever. And you can unsubscribe anytime. Joinrepparttar 123717 fun and give your life a self-improvement kick on a regular basis. Subscribe by clicking this e-mail link: mailto:empoweredpage@smartautoresponder.com Do it now. Don't missrepparttar 123718 next nagging i-mail from Other-Self.

Doug C. Grant retired from a successful career as a nationally recognized business writer & marketing consultant. He now helps members of the ‛Over-50', crowd live healthier, happier and more productive lives through his Empowered Maturity Web Site (http://www.dougcgrant.com) and an on-line interactive seminar.


The Gift Is the Path Itself

Written by Helaine Iris


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When I spend energy resistingrepparttar inevitable natural outcome of life I rob myself of living. I’mrepparttar 123704 one proclaimingrepparttar 123705 end. Every time I leaverepparttar 123706 present moment and project myself into some glorious or uncertain future or relive my past with regret, I missrepparttar 123707 possibility of truly being in my life right here, right now.

When I awoke from my nightmare, I realized why I named my coaching practice “Path of Purpose” and what a path of purpose truly is. It’srepparttar 123708 path itself. It’srepparttar 123709 process of life unfolding perfectly in every moment.

Said another way, it’s not whererepparttar 123710 path leads that’s so important. Instead, it’srepparttar 123711 path itself that brings usrepparttar 123712 most joy and fulfillment.

As I continue to clarifyrepparttar 123713 balance of my being and doing, my thoughts and feelings about life take on a whole new quality. My appreciation for life is expanding, and I’m learning to live with greater awareness, gratitude and fullness.

If I were suddenly faced with a life threatening illness, certainly I would be afraid and would not want to depart this life prematurely. That being said, having emerged from my gloomy nightmare, I've awakened torepparttar 123714 inherent gift of life alongrepparttar 123715 path of purpose. The gift isrepparttar 123716 path itself. As long as I remain onrepparttar 123717 path, I know I'll arrive atrepparttar 123718 end of my life without wondering if I have truly lived.

It’s your life…imaginerepparttar 123719 possibilities!

Helaine Iris is a Certified Life Coach She works with individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders who want more out of life. People, who want to lead successful, balanced lives filled with love, passion and purpose. Are you ready to take a step that could change your life? For a complimentary session visit her website http://www.pathofpurpose.com or call her 603-357-8546 or email her helaine@pathofpurpose.com


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