Dream Big

If you've ever wanted to achieve something you've probably noticed that you get the results that you work on. If you have a small goal you tend to work toward that, if you have a larger vision you tend to move toward it.

A great way to accomplish almost anything is to start with a dream, a specific thing you would like to see happen or that excites you. The dream will guide all the actions to follow. Think about the following questions as you pursue your dream.

1. What would I love to do, what is my dream?

2. What are the reasons this dream is important to me?

3. What small action can I take today to make my dream come true?

If you dream big you are constantly moving toward expansive and exciting horizons. It doesn't mean that all you do are grand, sweeping thing, it just requires that you work toward something that really helps you stretch and grow as a person.

Regards,

Guy

I help people dream big.

If You Only Had One Week to Live

Perspective frequently makes the difference in the choices we make in life. If we feel a sense of urgency we are more likely to try to accomplish a task. People motivate themselves in different ways but a key characteristic of those who create movement is a sense that they have to get it done.

As you may have heard, we only have one life to live so we might as well make the most of it. Why then is it that people spend incredible amounts of time and effort on everything but what is truly meaningful to them. It's almost as if someone told us along the way that we couldn't accomplish what we wanted in life. So we settle for what comes our way, focusing on subsistence rather than growth. A positive way to begin redirecting your thoughts is to ask yourself, "If I only had one week to live, what would I want to do?"

Life is a precious and finite gift. Why would anyone choose to live it without doing something they really love? Think about your own situation and think about what you really want to do in life. Then put some thought into what you can actually do to incorporate your dream into your everyday life. As you begin working on your dream you will find that you begin feeling happier and more balanced because you are connecting with who you really are. Life is just funner when you're doing stuff you like.

Build in some urgency starting today. What would you do if you only had a week to live? Now start making it happen.

Take care,

Guy
Life Coaching

Nothing Happens without Action

Have you ever met someone with big dreams but who never does anything about them? Frequently, the only thing that separates those who succeed from those who stay stuck is the ability to take action. It sounds obvious but action is a key element in helping us move forward in life. Many individuals remain in the planning or idea phases of life, living with vague hopes that someday they will achieve something.

I'll let you in on a secret. The people who succeed move their ideas from abstract to concrete by taking action. How does one do it? Here's another amazing secret. You actually have to do stuff to succeed. The great thing is that you can begin this process at any time. Taking action feels great and it yields positive results because we are actually taking charge of our lives.

Think about the difference between the person who dreams all day and the one who dreams but also does something to make them come true. Here are a couple ideas that will help you move toward action.

1. Think about something you would love to achieve.
2. Come up with five ideas that might help you start working on it.
3. Pick the idea that makes the most sense to you.
4. Take action and do it. Set a short-term date by when you will finish it.

Nothing happens without you taking action. What will you take action on today?

Take care,

Guy
Life Coach

What is Your Dream Life?

Our dreams are a reflection of who we really are. I'm not talking about the dreams where you are riding a horse through the shopping mall, these are the dreams about what you really want to do with your life. These dreams come from a genuine place inside you and reflect your true self. Perhaps they link you to when you were a child and wished you would be an actor or when you graduated from high school and anticipated being a great mathematician.

Then life gets in the way but it doesn't have to be that way. You can literally tap into your dreams at any time and give them the prominent place in your life that they deserve. Ask yourself the following questions as you connect with what you really want to do with your life.

1. If money or subsistence were of no concern, what would I do with my life above all else?

2. What am I really good at that brings me joy and I could do forever?

3. What career path would bring me true joy in life?

4. What can I do for hours without thinking about time?

The answers to these questions will help you start steering your life toward what you really want to do. You call the shots and get to decide in what direction you move. You choose whether you follow the path toward your dreams or follow an alternate course. I wish you great success in your journey.

Regards,

Guy
Achieve Your Dreams

You Already Have the Answers in You

Deep inside you live the answers to the questions you have about life. Many people spend their entire lives ignoring these inner thoughts but those who listen to them benefit from following a life of great fulfillment. The reason that we have the answers inside of us is that we are born with certain hopes, dreams and talents that are unique to each of us. Nobody else in the world has these talents and only we can provide the subtle variation and specialization of these particular gifts. On the other end are people who are ready to connect with us and use our talents because it makes sense to them.

When you look within you for the answer to life’s questions you begin to connect with who you really are and you live a life of less effort and strain. Following the voice inside you allows you to live comfortably because you are following the path that makes sense to you. The next time you are looking for answers from someone else consider the following questions:

• What does my inner voice say I should do?

• Does this answer reflect who I really am inside?

• Am I blocking the true answer in any way?

• What small step can I take today to follow up on this answer?

Learn to trust your inner voice and you begin the process of validating yourself. We each have the answers to what we need in life inside us. It is our choice whether we listen.

Regards,

Guy
Life Coaching

The Difference Between Talking and Listening

A lot of people have been conditioned to believe that they need to talk a lot. We've all met the person who seems to be in love with the sound of their voice and rarely lets people into the conversation. What we sometimes forget is that communication is over 90% non-verbal which means that talking is just a small part of what we're supposed to be doing.

Yet millions of people wake up every day ready to tell the world something rather than learning something from the world. We spend our time trying to tell our story rather than gaining more insight into others' experiences. Think about your own style: Do you talk more or do you listen more? What would happen if you shifted your style just slightly. Highly effective people understand that getting their point across is often as much about understanding someone else's point of view as it is putting one's own opinion into the mix.

Here are some tips to help you add to your communication skills:

1. Try to listen more than you talk.
2. Ask open-ended questions.
3. Try not to think of the next thing you're going to say.
4. Try not to think of the perfect rebuttal.
5. Stay away from questions that lead the conversation in a certain direction.
6. Let people say what they want and give them the space to do so.
7. Listen.
8. Did I mention listening?

The key skill we ignore in life is listening. It's incredible what we learn when we take the time to really listen to someone. Suddenly we understand people better and can make decisions based on rich information. We avoid misunderstandings and we connect with people on a deeper level.

Perhaps the most powerful proof that listening helps improve our lives is that it allows us to breathe. We don't have to fill up space, we don't have to think of witty things to say and we get to learn all kinds of interesting things about others and relax more.

Have a great listening day,

Guy
I help people enjoy great relationships.

Your Inner Voice

Nothing is a beautiful as the voice inside you. Pay attention to it and you can live a life of great success and happiness. Ignore it and you will move in any direction.

Over the years, my clients have shown me how important it is to find your inner voice. Your inner voice is that part of you that tells you what you need to be doing in life. Many of us do everything possible to silence that voice.

It may sound simplistic but finding your voice is the first step in figuring out what you want to do with the rest of your life. You may already be listening to it but, for those of you who have yet to discover it, try asking yourself the following questions:

1. If I could choose any career in life what would it be?
2. What is the talent I possess that I could use to bring joy into my life?
3. What message(s) is my inner voice sending me?
4. How would my life be different if I listened to my inner voice?
5. What will I commit to doing today to achieve what my inner voice tells me to?

When you answer these questions you begin thinking about what it is that you could be doing right now to bring incredible happiness into your life. Imagine what your life would look like if their were no barriers, no negative thoughts, no compromises and where you celebrated your talents every day. What would your life look like if you achieved your true hopes and dreams?

Best wishes finding your voice,

Guy
I help people find their inner voice.