5. Not getting your basic needs met Let’s get down to basics. How well do you take care of yourself? This is really important. On an airline flight you are instructed to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others. This makes good sense. How can you really serve others if your own needs aren’t met? Deal with your own unmet needs once and for all.

6. The things you’re putting up with What are you tolerating that continues to drain your energy? Tolerating is different than being flexible. Take a good look at areas in your life where you feel frustrated. Consider possibility that what you “put up with” maybe draining energy that you could be using to live a happier life!

Start clearing gunk from your drain, and you'll experience more energy, more passion and a life that flows. You'll more easily be able to take action and create a satisfying and fulfilling life. If you need some help, consider a plumber (or maybe your own personal coach).

It’s your life…imagine 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

You may want to ask a few trusted friends this question about your name. See what trends are in their responses.

Now apply Picasso technique. Answer this same question again but draw your answer. Pictures and words each access different responses. When you look in both places -- words and pictures -- you will find a much more complete answer than if you looked in only one.

After you have discovered significance of your name, decide if you like it. If so, celebrate it in joy and self-respect.

If not, choose a new significance. Write about it. Draw it. Then go out and live it. You have right, responsibility and power to determine meaning of your name, and your life. You and your name can stand for whatever you desire.

Attention, everyone! Meet newest entry in _Who's Who_ of entire galaxy. With a drum roll and trumpet blast, I proudly introduce -- you!

©Copyright 2002 Stephanie West Allen

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