Special offers for Spa for Your Soul Tele-class

Thanks for everyone who joined me for the free tele-class:

Spa for Your Soul: 5 Tools to Rejuvenate Your Life!

I finished the call with several offers that I want to make available for you!

1. Free e-newsletter if you aren't already receiving it. Once a month you will receive This Is Your Life Newsletter that includes an update from me and an article about personal growth, often having to do with balance, life meaning, self-care, life challenges, etc. They are short and sweet,designed to offer practical tips, inspiration and fun!
2. Spa for Your Soul Workbook ($20) which offers exercises for each of the Spa Tools I talked about on the call; Promotional coaching packages through Friday, July 31st (see column) A real bargain, believe me!! My normal fees are $100/hour.
3. NEW PRODUCT! Spa for Your Soul E-course ($100) includes information and do it yourself exercises to explore each of the Spa Tools more deeply. You'll get one tool per week for 5 weeks. This offer also includes emails to answer questions, accountability and support.
4. PLUS-The first 10 people to sign up for the e-course will get a one hour laser coaching session ($100 value) with me either by phone or in person.
   

My goal for the call was to provide enough information to help you make a decision about your personal next steps: Follow the assignment given on the call and/or any of the above offers.

Remember:

• Coaching package prices are good only through Friday, July 31st, so act quickly if you are interested in any of them.
• First 10 (ten) people to sign up for my ecourse will also get one hour of FREE COACHING ($100 VALUE).

Going to a beauty spa will last a day or two,

but visiting the Spa for Your Soul can last a lifetime!

Free Tele-class: 5 Tools to Rejuvenate Your Life

Spa for Your Soul

Five Tools to Rejuvenate Your Life

Take a break from your busy life to focus on you

Learn ways to create more balance, fulfillment and fun in your life!

Tuesday, July 28 Noon-1 PM CST

Email marykay@lifecoachmkay.com to get call instructions and to RSVP

Space and Stillness is Good for the Soul

"Space and stillness is the light that illuminates the beauty of our Souls being."-- Adyashanti

Imagine quiet and stillness....space to think...space to ponder on things without interruptions. How often does that happen for you? What would it be like to experience that kind of self-care?

Between I-phones, Ipods, TV, computers and the rest of the noise in our lives, space and stillness is a foreign concept for many of us. To balance our lives more, we're left to find our “space” in more creative ways. Have you ever stayed up too late, sacrificing valuable sleep, because it's the only time the house is quiet and you have some time for yourself? Or maybe it's been such a long time since silence was a part of your life that the idea of it makes you a bit uneasy.

I remember my experience on a 4 day schooner cruise last summer, which included no electronics of any kind-the boat didn’t even have a motor! I remember the restlessness I felt the first day. We’d had breakfast, the sails were up and we were underway. Now what? What do I do first? Read? Sleep? Journal? So many choices, so little time. I felt the need to actively relax.........actively relax.....isn’t that an oxymoron?

Before long, I was able to slow down and find a new rhythm for my day. I was able to truly relax which allowed me to live in the moment. I savored the quiet conversation, reading, napping or sitting on deck watching the waves and listening to the sounds of nature.

For me, the biggest thing I noticed, besides the fabulous food and beautiful scenery was how I appreciated the simplicity of our days. I had time to ponder my life, my priorities and appreciate what I have.

We all deserve those kinds of moments. Time away from your normal routine is a wonderful opportunity to stay connected to yourself, your values and your priorities. While you may not have the time or resources for an extended retreat, there are many ways to create mini-retreats in your day even if it's nothing more that taking 15 minutes a day to sit quietly in your favorite chair with a cup of tea or taking a quiet walk in your neighborhood.

Whatever way you choose to do it, my hope is that you find some way to create the stillness that can illuminate the beauty of your souls being.

This Is Your Life....Make it What You Want!

Just Say No.....But How?

Article: Just Say No…But How?
By Mary Kay Aide

Women are natural givers and relationship builders. It’s one of the fabulous things about us! Unfortunately it’s also a curse because we may go too far and say yes to things we know are not good for us.

Bottom line, we are willing to sacrifice ourselves for the good of a relationship, to avoid being judged or hurting another’s feelings.

So how do you say No without seeming abrupt or hurtful?

Here’s a tip: When approached by a friend, committee chair, family member, solicitor, etc., you don’t have to say “no”…and you don’t’ have to say “yes” either!

Here’s a very appropriate response:

“Thank you so much for asking. I’d love to help you out, but let me think about it and see if it works for me before I commit. I'll get back to you tomorrow (or next week) and let you know.”

Then you have time to become more conscious about what you really want to do and you can go back to that person with a clear answer.

If you decided it doesn’t work (or really just don't want to), you have been respectful of them and their request while honoring yourself as well. It’s a win-win. Here’s a possible response:

“I’ve given your request some thought and while I’d love to help you out, it’s just not going to work for me right now. I’m really sorry.”

If you decided yes, then you have consciously made the decision and you can give the request the attention it deserves.

Good luck-I'd love have you try it and report back how it goes.

This Is Your Life.....Make It What You Want!

FREE TELE-CLASS: Spa for Your Soul

FREE TELE-CLASS

Spa for Your Soul

Five Tools to Rejuvenate Your Life, Focus on You & Create more Balance

Tuesday, July 28 Noon-1 PM

Do you:

Feel like you’re always behind? Get no time for YOU? Feel guilty at work because there’s so much to do at home, and guilty at home because there’s so much to do at work?

Is this you?

You have many wonderful things in your life…….kids, a partner, career, faith community, volunteer work, friends, etc., but you are so busy you can’t enjoy it. And on top that, you may guilty because you are living a dream life, but it doesn’t feel very dream like.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! There are so many people, especially women, who feel this way and believe there’s not a way out of being stressed-out.

Believe it or not, you don’t have to make dramatic changes to be able to really enjoy your dream life. Schedule an appointment with Spa for Your Soul! It really is possible, even in these busy times, to feel fulfilled, contented and happy. I have created a five spa “services” that will help you “massage” your life a little for better self-care, balance and fulfillment.

Join me on Tuesday, July 28th Noon-1PM to learn how you, too, can enjoy your dreamlife with more balance and manageability. Take time to relax, focus on your needs and feel good about yourself!

RSVP:

Email me marykay@lifecoachmkay.com for instructions for the call.

If you are interested and can’t make the call, RSVP anyway. The call will be recorded, I’ll send you the link and you can listen to it at your convenience!

Courage-Exercise It for Personal Growth and Fulfillment

"Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use."-- Ruth Gordon

At some time in your life, especially when you are feeling overwhelmed, out of balance or unfulfilled, you may ask yourself questions like,

Why didn’t I……?
Why did I…….?
If I had only…..?

These questions are very common and unfortunately, they are not very helpful because they usually involve guilt, remorse or regret. Just thinking about them makes me feel a bit deflated.

If you’re looking to find a more balanced and fulfilling life, more empowering questions would be,

How do I want to be?
What‘s on my bucket list-what have I always wanted to do?
What can I do to be my life?

These questions lead you forward toward something new. Saying them aloud brings more energy, doesn't it? Taking action after responding to those questions will move you in the direction you want in your life.

Then of course when you start thinking about trying new things, stretching your boundaries, moving into new territory what comes up? FEAR! ANXIETY! OVERWHELM! And of course, a new set of questions,

Can I do it?
Isn’t it too late?
Isn’t it foolish?

What do you need to get past the fear and anxiety? Ask the lion in Wizard of Oz……COURAGE!

The lion believed he was a coward because he was scared, but in reality he just needed the right motivation! Helping his dear friend, Dorothy was motivation enough move past his fear and stand up to the Wicked Witch of the West!

What’s your motivation? What’s important enough to move you past the fears?

Start small and slowly build up your courage muscle. If you’ve ever lifted weights, you know you don’t start with heavy weights, you start small and work your way up, and if you have trouble, a spotter or coach will help you when the going gets tough.

I challenge you to go back to the second set of questions above, choose a lightweight goal and begin strengthening your courage muscle.. As you progress, feel free to ask for assistance. As a coach, I’m happy to “spot” you whenever you need it….all you have to do is ask!

Then go rent the movie, Wizard of Oz and check out the song, "King of the Forest" by the Cowardly Lion...I LOVE that song!!

This Is Your Life....Make It What You Want!

Boy, am I Livin! (Dealing with Overwhelm)

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." --Neale Donald Walsch

Going the extra mile, learning something new, stretching one's abilities....it's all part of growth. It's exciting, scary and at times (okay, often) overwhelming. How do you deal with it? I'm in a growth period in my business and how do I deal with it?

• faith in the process
• support from friends
• taking breaks when the overwhelm threatens to consume me
• breathing.....lots of deep breathing
• guidance from the experts
• trusting my purpose, my vision and my experience
• did I say lots of deep breathing?

Would love to hear how you deal with overwhelm in your life. Let me know.

This Is Your Life.....Make It What You Want!