tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43117317056441080612011-08-02T05:37:33.880-07:00Creating ease through shared words of wisdom.Coach Linda McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893824327813599749noreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4311731705644108061.post-32285431975511829742010-11-04T15:51:00.000-07:002010-11-04T16:15:39.905-07:00

It has been quite a week. My Mom celebrated another birthday, yeah! Got new replacement windows in my house, yeah! There's a nasty little head cold going around, boo. And, Tuesday was election day, yikes. How was your week? Long, tiring, happy, fly-by???My was mainly tiring. I got the darned cold. And...I am frustrated by the elections. I just don't get it. I don't get how so many people see

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How do you interpret the meaning of this title, Change Reaction? Change is always with us. Every moment creates the opportunity for change. I have always suggested that the best change is the one I create for myself. So true! This is when I get to decide what the change is in every detail. Makes is so much more doable!Change comes at us from everywhere. When I make a small personal change it

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Imagine a world in which every communication works just as you had planned. Wouldn't that be great? I imagine no misunderstandings, greater efficiencies, wonderful relationships all around. If only...When I attempt to communicate with others I do so from my own understanding and perspective. We all do. I have good intentions. I try to meet people 'where they are at' if you will. We all have

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Another 6 day.Today I received training for one of the tasks I need to do at work. I have been struggling with it and a couple of people attempted to help me learn without much success. Today worked. I always do better when I understand the purpose and big picture of the task at hand. That was part of today's training, Now I know I can complete this work more effectively, efficiently and

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I have an IPhone. My friend Suzanne and I give our IPhones their own cutzie name. I call mine Bella. I love my Bella and in particular a new app (short for application). It is simply called Lose It! Thanks for telling me about it Suzanne.After putting in my pertinent information, it determined I ought to have 1200 calories a day to loose two pounds per week. It has a great calorie library and is

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First...my daily Work Day Rating. Today was a 6. Not bad. I was tired at the end of the day but not stressed. Tiredness typically means I will sleep well. Stressed typically means I will continue working alllll night long (in my dreams) trying to solve every problem on earth whilst wearing a MooMoo or some other strange thing.The best part of the day was getting a number of tasks checked off my

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Three months ago I was hired as the director of rehabilitation services. After five years of self-employment, I guessed it would be a bit challenging to make the transition. I was right! This is a challenging transition to make physically, mentally and emotionally. Physically: I used to work seven days a week morning, day and night. Now I work Monday through Friday about 9 hours a day. I am more

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Constant Contact : Emails : My Emails

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There are many reasons for developing a fear of conflict or difficult conversations. Whatever the cause, we know that this fear can damage relationships. Where has it shown up for you and, what has been the impact? What would it be like to easily engage in these conversations? And how do we move past the painful paralysis caused by this fear of conflict, confrontation or simply letting our needs

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Everyone needs someone to confide in who can be trusted to keep what they hear in confidence.Have you ever felt alone? When you are the one in charge, the person others look to for leadership and guidance you have good reason to keep your fears, worries, frustrations and indicision to yourself. The truth is most people are not able to listen without concern for themselves.Leaders need someone who

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Television shows like Extreme Makeover and Biggest Loser bring us individual stories of physical transformations that tend to result in emotional and behavioral transformations as well. It is all very dramatic. Of course, in 'real' life, transformations tend to be much more subtle. So subtle that it is easy to not notice them happening at all.Have you noticed your ability to transform? Perhaps

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As a member of Pioneer Valley Toastmasters I once did a speech that required research on a subject new to me. For some reason during that research I found myself exploring the origins of different expression. One expression ‘sick as a dog’ came up. It was first recorded in 1705. Apparently dogs being willing to eat just about anything were often witnessed to become violently ill. I was reminded

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Last night I spoke at a fund raiser/health and wellness event. We raised money for the Spirit in Action New Orleans Schools Rethink project. It was a great event. My topic was 'Habits are Hard to Break, so instead try adopting a few new good habits instead'. I have a lot of fun with this topic. It is really about personal change and creating expectations that are realistic and doable. Have you

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We all have personal triggers or hot buttons.One of my personal triggers is when someone tells me I have done something wrong. I don't know why I react to this, but I always do.Most of the time I am able to 'catch' my reaction before it shows. I am truly grateful for this ability. I hear the accusation. I feel it in my gut. I recognize this initial response as my warning sign that I have been

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I am offering a new group coaching program - Abundant Solutions. I see abundant solutions in most situations. It really helps to have an attitude of 'yes-ness'. Tony Robbins calls this a 'Can-do Attitude'. I have always been a big fan of the word yes. Yes is symbolic of moving forward, making things happen, taking a risk, trying it on...you get the idea.Saying yes doesn't necessarily mean I or

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I just came home from my Toastmaster's meeting. I have been in TM's for about 18 months and I love it. I look forward to hearing the speeches and to giving my own. My core values include creativity, learning and delight and I get to express and nuture these values in this forum. Tonight, the table topics master asked us to talk about our dream vacation. I tried to think of what mine would be and

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I had to miss sitting down and watching the Patriots win their 18th game today. I know it was a tough game though...freezing cold ouch-type weather. I missed the game to go to my part-time job as an occupational therapist in the rehab department of a nursing home. On the way in today, two staff members stood outside in the freezing sunshine while on break. We began to banter about how hot is was

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Life can be a rollercoaster and that can be great fun or great stress. Sometimes it is both. I used to love riding the rollercoaster at Six Flaggs and then one day I didn't enjoy it anymore. Something shifted and I longed for a more steady ride. I have come to that place where certainty tastes as good as chocolate. I want to enjoy the freedom of steady income and a lighter, more flexible schedule

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