[My Current O.W.W.L. Journey] Tough questions I asked myself last week
I took a sabbatical last week, visiting my sister who celebrated her 60th birthday and is retiring. The visit with her and the celebration brought up some emotions: joy for her, envy, confusion on what I would do with the rest of my life, sadness and resistance in coming home and getting back to work, etc.
In light of these emotions, I realized it was time yet again to reinvent myself. Who am I, and what am I doing with my life? Is it on track or off? As I mentioned in my Tuesday O.W.W.L. Success Tip, it was time that I asked myself some tough questions.
In case you missed that post, here are the questions I asked myself:
- If I had one year to live, what would I do every day of that year?
- If I choose to retire in 5 years, what would I do differently in those 5 years?
- Assuming I actually do want to retire, what would I do with my time and to feel on purpose?
- If I believed I were enough, what would I do more of? What would I do less of?
I have some answers written down, and I will share that included in each answer are to smile every day, downsize my life, let people know I love them and care, stay fit, and publish my books.
Have you asked yourself any of these questions? Did you make some different decisions? I would love to hear some of your answers too.
And just for the record, the reason I am a coach, consultant, speaker, writer, and trainer is that I love and care about people. Just wanted to let you know; you’re one of those people!
Warmly,
P. S. I revised the free training class “Become the Ultimate Coach: Three secrets to extraordinary profits and results in your weight loss practice.” Wouldn’t you like to know how people could keep their weight off forever? Visit “Become the Ultimate Coach” page and download this free audio training.
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The O.W.L. program has changed my life forever. I have never felt such deep love from anyone including myself. Janis is the best at making you realize things about yourself that you never knew were there. She will embrace you with her words and love you for who you are and whatever you bring to share. O.W.L. is a program that will last forever. It goes past the diet to the real reason that you are overweight. If I had not started this program I would be 50lbs heavier or more and sleeping every day, eating things that I do not love. I would be on my way to death at an early age. This program teaches you the importance of taking care of all of you, not just your body but your mind, your being, and your spirit. Janis to me is one of the most important persons in my life because she has helped me save my life. I am happier, loved by others, and I love myself. I also realize my purpose in life. From my every being I thank Janis for the opportunity for change. ~ Danielle Case, Las Vegas, NV
[O.W.W.L. Success Tip and Resource] Are you thinking like a woman and negotiating like one too?
Many women think they have to be like men in asking for what they want and getting it. Or they think if they want to retain their feminine, intuitive side, they are weak or powerless.
O.W.W.L. Success Tip: You can be feminine with all your gifts and resources while still being powerful and getting what you want.
I am forwarding this resource to you from my colleague, Marsha Lichtenstein, who specializes in helping women in negotiation. She has a new workshop coming up soon called “Think Like a Woman and Negotiate Like a Man.”
Here’s a preview of what you will learn:
- The questions to ask that take you to win/win outcomes
- How to release unconscious beliefs that sabotage you
- Language scripts and tips to use when the pressure is on
- There will be a lot of hands-on exercises. Everyone will get a workbook with the exercises and handouts to take home.
Visit the link for details and registration for:
What Every Woman Ought to Know About Negotiating
I believe you can be your sacred feminine goddess self and still get what you want in life.
Sincerely,
P. S. If you have not yet registered for my free training class, “Become the Ultimate Coach: Three secrets to extraordinary profits and results in your weight loss practice,” please register today while the link is still active. People are frustrated and disappointed when their diet or exercise regimen, and even weight loss surgery, does not provide the desired results or when the weight just comes back on afterward. Wouldn’t it be great if YOU had the answer to how they could keep it off forever? Visit www.janispullen.com/ultimatecoach/ to download your free audio training.
Success Story:
Janis is an amazing support person. She is heartfelt and cares about her clients. In just a few sessions with Janis I was digging deep down inside myself and pulling out my inner strength, I always knew I had, but never knew how to get to. My career and life have become more enjoyable, fun and easy to manage. I would recommend Janis to anyone who wants to elevate to the next level, but is unsure of the steps to take.
~ Diane Berry, Sales Consultant
[O.W.W.L. Success Tip] What to do when your willpower fades
We are now two weeks into the new year and many of us have declared and begun action toward New Year’s Resolutions. Excitement and determination moved us forward. Willpower may be keeping us in motion. But at some point your willpower will evaporate, no matter how strong of a person you are. Do you know what to do about it?
O.W.W.L. Success Tip: Don’t ever rely on willpower!
Resolutions fade and disappear in a few weeks. We predictably revert back into our old habits and go surely to back to our former patterns of behavior, unless something changes. And after so many failures, we become frustrated, resigned and hopeless.
If you are to succeed in achieving your New Year’s Resolutions or 2014 goals, you need something more than willpower. You need commitment and inspiration that surpasses any temporary will. You must identify the root causes of why you got here in the first place (fat, broke, whatever). You must make peace with yourself and forgive what you have done in the past. You must dissolve resignation and replace it with understanding and forgiveness. You must find a vision larger than your resistance, get the support you need, discover new patterns of behavior that work for you, learn to express emotions and remove stress safely, and most of all learn to love and empower yourself.
I know you can achieve whatever you desire. But your work is not to be done by willpower alone. Your work must be transformation.
To your transformation in 2014,
P. S. If you missed our special free teleclass, “The Ultimate Coach: Three secrets to extraordinary profits and results in your weight loss practice,” you may download the recording by visiting www.janispullen.com/ultimatecoach/.
P.P.S. EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS FRIDAY! Do you want to improve, expand, or change careers in 2014…If you are a coach or a health practitioner who would like a booming business and would like to help people keep their weight off forever, please check out the new O.W.L. Weight Loss Certification and Training Program which begins in February. This program combines leadership skills, powerful coaching techniques, business building training, as well as teaching the 9 sabotage patterns block permanent weight loss and how to shift them. Contact me at Janis@JanisPullen.com or visit www.owlweightloss.com/programs/certificationtrainingprogram/ for more information. This program creates a pathway to expanding your income stream and improving your finances in the coming year.
P.P.P.S. Would you like to break through to a new income level and lower your debt in 2014? One way to shed the financial Weight of Money is to give yourself the gift of our 90-day group Weight of Money Breakthrough Coaching Program. We address practical action steps and subconscious mindset shifts for a very reasonable investment. For more information please visit www.JanisPullen.com and click the “Wealth” tab, then click on “Weight of Money Breakthrough Programs.” Or contact Janis@JanisPullen.com.
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Through coaching I have strengthened and improved leadership, teamwork, productivity, employee morale, and retention.
~Victoria Good, PhD
[Current Weight Loss Journey] Celebration of Life – Yours and Mine!
Do you know that one of the things which holds us back from reaching our goals with speed and power is the lack of celebration. If we are always stressed out about not doing enough, accomplishing enough, or having enough, then we haven’t been celebrating enough either! My birthday is this Saturday, and I’m looking for ways to celebrate. What are your suggestions? How do you celebrate your birthday?
I didn’t always celebrate myself. I always saw what hadn’t been done or what mistakes I made. When I became an ontological coach, specializing in transformation from the inside out for permanent, positive results, I learned that celebration increases the velocity of obtaining results.
So my birthday is Saturday, and I still haven’t decided how to celebrate. I would love your feedback on ways to celebrate.
Woo hoo to me and to you!
P. S. Don’t miss this special free teleclass so important this time of year: “Become the Ultimate Coach: Three secrets to extraordinary profits and results in your weight loss practice.” Watch your inbox next Tuesday December 17th for the link to register for this free class. If you can’t make it live, don’t worry. It will be recorded for your listening convenience.
P. P. S. If you are a coach or a health practitioner who would like a booming business and would like to help people keep their weight off forever, please schedule a time to talk with me about the O.W.L. Weight Loss Certification and Training Program which begins in February. This program combines leadership skills, powerful coaching techniques, business building training, as well as teaching the 9 sabotage patterns block permanent weight loss and how to shift them. Contact me at Janis@JanisPullen.com or visit http://www.owlweightloss.com/programs/certificationtrainingprogram/ for more information. This program can be your pathway to expanding your income stream and improving your finances in the coming year.
[O.W.W.L. Success Tip] Did you stop before crossing the finish line?
December is here (yay, my birth month!) and some of us have not reached our goals for 2013 yet. What about you? If you have not, are you tempted to throw in the towel and give up, expecting to start over again in 2014? Or are you still determined to make the most of the time remaining?
If you are tempted to cave in and let the holidays be your excuse, don’t do it! It could cost you precious time and money!
O.W.W. L. Success Tip: Instead of worrying that you haven’t met your annual goals, complete the year powerfully by setting a short-term goal right now for this month and do what it takes to meet it by December 31. You will be proud of yourself and set yourself up to jump-start 2014 instead of having to make up for lost time and effort.
Money example: You planned to pay off your debt in 2013 but did not. You know if you spend like you do every holiday season, your credit card bill will eat you alive in January. Instead, set a December goal to pay for everything with cash, check, or debit card. You might also apply for a complimentary “Weight of Money” breakthrough session as a gift to yourself. I invite you to visit www.JanisPullen.com/wealth/ to apply for your session at no charge.
Weight example: You have not lost the weight you planned, and the holidays bring temptations you can’t resist. Instead of gaining another 10 – 20 pounds, set a December goal to taste one bite of whatever you want and to only eat one serving of those things you REALLY love. Also set a December goal to get 20 minutes or more of movement every day. You might also apply for a complimentary “Lose Weight for Life” breakthrough session as a gift to yourself. I invite you to visit www.JanisPullen.com/weight/ to apply for your session at no charge.
Leadership example: You have not built your business to the place you intended for 2013. You don’t believe you can do this in December because of a belief that no one wants to buy your products or services during the holidays. Instead of giving up before you cross the finish line, change your perspective. This is the time people ARE investing their money on gifts to themselves and others. Be a role model for yourself, your clients, and your team by connecting with people in December to discover how you can serve and support them. Set a goal for the month and create an action plan to achieve it. You might also apply for a complimentary “Leadership” breakthrough session as a gift to yourself. I invite you to visit www.JanisPullen.com/leadership/ to apply for your session at no charge.
Cheering you to a success you can celebrate on New Year’s Eve,
P. S. Don’t miss this special free teleclass so important this time of year: “The Ultimate Coach: Three secrets to extraordinary profits and results in your weight loss practice. Watch next week for details on how to register for this free class. If you can’t make it live, don’t worry. It will be recorded for your listening convenience.
P. P. S. If you are a coach or a health practitioner who would like a booming business and would like to help people keep their weight off forever, please check out the new O.W.L. Weight Loss Certification and Training Program which begins in February. This program combines leadership skills, powerful coaching techniques, business building training, as well as teaching the 9 sabotage patterns block permanent weight loss and how to shift them. Contact me at Janis@JanisPullen.com or visit www.owlweightloss.com/programs/certificationtrainingprogram/ for more information. This program can be your pathway to expanding your income stream and improving your finances in the coming year.
Success Story
With Janis as my coach I was able to redesign my life to one of joy and freedom. To begin life again at 50 has been the most exhilarating and profoundly rewarding experience for me. Coaching with Janis made this possible for me. Janis is a most generous coach. During our coaching sessions she always gave her full attention to me, was fully focused on my agenda and knew exactly how to provide the pathway which guided me to knowing and understanding myself from a loving and compassionate perspective. My life is forever transformed because of my coaching experience with Janis.
– Geri Romero-Roybal, Life Coach
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