John transformed over ensuing weeks. Many of challenges he faced stemmed to his lack of self-esteem. He tried to please everyone, was worried about how other people saw him. John had difficulty saying 'no'. He also had challenges around his communication. John was a perfectionist so he didn't delegate because no-one could do tasks as well as him.

He learned that if he delegated to people who were capable of carrying out tasks, trained them where necessary and communicated effectively he could easily save himself 2 hours a day. Being able to effectively communicate to not only his work partners and employees but also his wife. Time management was a big area we also covered as John had limited skill in this area.

He's now going to gym three times a week and eating healthily. His energy levels have dramatically risen and "pot belly" has disappeared. He's feeling great.

John has made and continues to make positive changes in his life. Week by week through coaching process he is learning so much about himself. He has finally recognised that he is responsible for his life and that he has power to change it.

The Final Word

It's taken a few weeks to clear out clutter and for John to find out what he really wants. This week at end of one of his sessions he discovered that "being home in time to bath his baby girl" is really what makes his life worth living. How's that for someone who originally cited " making $$$" as one of his key goals.

It's not about money is it?

Learn to say "No" To dramatically improve your productivity and do more of things you want in your life, you have to be firm with others and let them know if you cannot, will not or are unavailable to fulfil their requests. If you constantly say "yes" to everyone else's requests you will never have time to do what you really want to. Book yourself into a self-assertiveness course to learn these skills if you feel you need to.

Do What You Do Best and Delegate Rest At work see if there are ways you can delegate tasks which would suit someone else's talents. Many office and home based workers are spending heaps of time on mundane secretarial tasks which would take a person who is trained in that area a quarter of time to undertake.

At home hire a gardener and cleaner to take care of basic household chores. It's worth investing extra dollars if you can have more free time to do what you want to.

Compliment Someone Every Day How do you feel when you receive a compliment? Make someone's day…give before you get because what goes around, comes around.

The Final Word By following these simple yet very effective ideas you'll feel good, look good and have more time to enjoy your life… and when you're enjoying life, you're happy!