Hello Everyone,
Well it is November and time to change the sunny picture of Saltdean to a more autumnal one! It is a picture of the full moon earlier this week from our window. The weather has definitely been windy up here on our hill and the sea extremely rough. It’s time for those lovely, winter evenings in front of the fire!
Autumn is also my season to look forward to planning the next year, before time is taken up by Christmas festivities. If there are any goals which you have in mind for 2010 but want to know the best ways of wording them for effective achievement, then why not enrol on my Goal Setting teleworkshop on 25th November? The teleworkshop has a dial-in number to call or you can listen by webcast. I’ll be going through the following points:
1. Realising what your goals are: looking at your values, beliefs and work/life balance amongst other things.
2. Setting your goals: SMART criteria and breaking the goal down.
3. Achieving your goals: things which can help you achieve the goal effectively.
The teleworkshop is just £10 which also includes a 15 minute individual coaching session on the topic.
Please e-mail teleworkshops@anamaya.net to register.
The registrations are going well for the LIFEstival: http://www.lifestivaluk.com
The LIFEstival will be held at the Saltdean Community Centre, Saltdean, Brighton on the weekend of 1-2 May 2010. We are bringing together health, well-being and holistic experts from around the area under one roof for a weekend of talks, demonstrations, stalls and of course lots of fun.
If you still need to register your interest in a stand then please call or e-mail me. 50% of all proceeds are going to the Chestnut Tree House Hospice for Children: http://www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk.
As some of you may know my aunt passed away last week and it has been leading me to think that we should all make the most of our lives and really be living to our full potential. Life is definitely too short to do the mundane and if you have a dream you would like to come true please contact me and I’ll be offering the first 5 people a free one hour coaching session each.
I would also like to give you a peace meditation which you can do at your desk or when you have a few minutes free. This simple peace affirming meditation will bring more peace and calm into your life.
Peace meditation:
Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Try to exhale for longer than you inhale to relax yourself more and do all the breathing through the nose. Once your breath has become steady, say the word PEACE to yourself. You can say it as fast or as slow as you wish. Think of the meaning of peace and start feeling the meditation and the calmness within you which you’ll start to feel. Do this for as long as you want and give me some feedback on how you did! I look forward to hearing from you.
Bindi x
I thought I would add my comments on the article published by a science journal on the ‘fact’ that thinking negatively can boost your memory!
Here is the full article: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20091102/thl-life-us-mood-memory-b2e59e8.html#share
There are parts which I do agree with but it does not necessarily mean they are good for the person. For example the study says that people in a negative mood pay more attention to their surroundings than positive people. This is very true, but the more attention you are paying to things which are external to what you can be responsible for or change, the unhappier you will be. You cannot truly be living YOUR life to the fullest if you are focusing on what others are doing!
The study also says that positive people promote creativity, which I agree with. The more positive someone is the easier it is for the mind to be relaxed and be able to think creatively and outside the box or any boundaries which are put upon them.
The final point which I cannot agree on is that people in a bad mood do not make snap decisions! I have never known this to be true. Most people’s snap decisions are made when they are in a bad mood and not thinking straight.
What do you think about the article? I thought it was great to see another perspective and of course there are always good and bad moods and happy and sad times for everyone. Please do feel free to comment and I would love to hear your views.
Bindi
I hope everyone is having a good start to the week.
Last week was a bit turbulent for me as my aunt passed away and it made me think of life and how we must all make the most of it. We never know how long or how short our life may be, but if we make each moment count and each moment precious it will be the best it can be. So I’d like to highlight a few points on how to make each moment count 
1. Love what you do. Whether you are doing your dream job or in the processs of taking steps to do it, love it. If you are a full time mother and housewife, love that you make your home happy for your family and can care for them. If you are the breadwinner, love that you can provide for your family so that they get the best they can.
2. Don’t think of your value as your job title, but what you are giving to the world. Does your job title really matter? Think of the value you are giving to others and what enjoyment they have from being in your presence. These are the things which people like about others and remember; people rarely remember a job title.
3. Tell your loved ones often that you love them and what they mean to you. Bring more love into your life and into others by being open and generous with your love. This means telling your partner often that you love them and telling your children and family.
These are three short, quick ways of making your moments more precious. Go out and enjoy today, meet a friend or have a relaxing bath. Do something you love.
Please do feel free to add your own ways of making life precious in the comments and I hope to connect with you soon,
Bindi x
