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Welcome back! I hope you had a refreshing, rejuvenating summer, and are ready to create the best fall yet! I know I sure am, after taking time off to enjoy those (somewhat) lazy hazy days of summer. As I let myself relax and feel totally at peace with the world, incredibly wonderful opportunities and many little miracles came my way.

I believe the opportunities are always there; sometimes we are receptive to seeing them, and at other times we are not. As Earl Nightingale said, “The mind moves in the direction of our currently dominant thoughts.” We see what we believe; if we believe life is awful, we see and experience awful things, if we believe everything is a miracle, we see and experience miracles.

What we see, feel and think is a result of the energy we have. Energy is created by our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual practices. When I am filled with positive energy, all the little miracles and wonderful opportunities are available to me. When I’m feeling depleted, it seems that not a lot of good things are coming my way. Are you filling yourself up with positive energy, or being depleted by energy drainers?

We all know to feed ourselves physically we need to get enough sleep, eat nutritious foods, drink enough water, and exercise. Knowing and doing are two different things! Last spring my eating went from eating healthy to eating for instant gratification (junk food & ice cream), thus resulting in weight gain and lower energy. (I was on a call last week with a multi-millionaire, Keith, who said there is only one reason for failure in all endeavours- and that reason is going for instant gratification.) I also was living on less sleep than I need- because I was busy doing what I love! It was a great reminder to me to get back on track with healthy choices if I wanted to enjoy those high energy levels.

How do you feed yourself mentally? Do you engage in life-long learning? It doesn’t have to be university credit type courses, it could be learning a new dance (salsa anyone?) or craft or? It also is becoming aware of the choices we make, and choosing energy enhancing things rather than energy drainers. Check out your self-talk- are you telling yourself it is going to be a great day and you are going to be successful in all you do, or are you telling yourself it’s another blah day? Are your thoughts life-enhancing or self- limiting? Our thoughts create our feelings, which in turn determine our actions, giving us our results.

Have you ever noticed the connection between the organization of your home or office and your energy? When I have a messy home or lots of unfinished business, I feel drained. For instance, I'm in a great mood, filled with positive energy, then I walk in the front door and find the house is a disaster. My mood immediately goes down and my energy is zapped.

Emotionally, are you clearing your mind of past deeds and actions, finishing off unfinished communications and resentments with others? Practicing forgiveness? Journaling is a great way to complete some of these things.

Spiritually, there are many ways to feed yourself. Prayer, thanking God for the day, giving gratitude for all the beauty in your life. Starting the day with an inspirational reading or quote, meditating. Remembering that we are not alone, that God or Universal Life Force or Higher Power or whatever you choose to call it is always with us.

My challenge to you is to write a list of all your energy zappers - the things that deplete your energy. Next write a list of all the things that give you energy. Now, pick one thing on your list of energy zappers and commit to take action to eliminate it.Then pick one thing that gives you energy- and commit to adding more of that to your life this month. When you finish one, move onto another. Let’s make this the most energetic fall yet! There is nothing more energizing than taking a step in a positive direction, moving your energy in the direction of your dream.

This section is for you to share an inspirational quote, story, website- whatever you choose!

I would like to share a great little resource with you, www.monday9am.tv A new short film (2 to 5 mins long) is posted every monday morning, designed around a thought provoking question. I find it a great inspirational resource, and it's free! Check it out!

Monday 9am TV

Are you Ready for some Changes?
Here is a workshop series to help you move forward! I have teamed up with a great counselor/trainer, Sandy Mikkelsen, to offer some life-changing workshops!

All workshops will be held at: Leir House, 220 Manor Park Drive, Penticton
Cost: $30 each

Change is Good–
Contemplating change? Get clear on your next step (s) by attending this workshop.
When? Thursday October 20th 6:30-9:30 pm.

Moving Into the Holidays with More Energy-
Some great stress busting and energy enhancing tips to move into the holidays with!
When? Thursday November 17th 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

New Year, New You-
Create your own action plan to make this your best year yet!
When? Thursday January 12th 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Beating the Blues-
Great self-care strategies to break through the winter blahs!
When? Thursday February 16th 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

For more information, and to register, call Norma at 770-1687 or Sandy at 490-6920

I am Norma Reid, a Certified Executive Coach, Trainer/Facilitator, writer and owner of From Dreams to Reality Success Coaching. My dream is to help you fulfill your professional and personal goals and live the rich, full life you are meant to! Reawaken to your magnificence! If you aren't where you want to be in your life, call me!

Thank you once again for letting me share part of your journey with you. Until next time, enjoy the incredible wonder and beauty this time of year blesses us with! If you haven't taken the time to play lately, add some playtime to your daytimer and your life! Let your spirit soar and make it incredible!

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