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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Sep 19, 20071 topic

People Skills

PEOPLE SKILLSnnnnâIâve had a wonderful evening,â Groucho Marx once said after a very dull party, âbut this wasnât it.â nnnAre you comfortable walking into a room full of people you donât know? Breaking into a new circle, club or group isnât always easy but here are a few ideas you might want to explore. nWhen you first walk into the room, try to relax and smile with your eyes as well as your mouth. Walk tall and keep smiling. People are attracted to people who

Primary topic: Listening Skills

Listening Skills

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Sep 18, 20071 topic

Sound Relationships

SOUND RELATIONSHIPSnnnWhether youâre the Chief Executive of a corporation or the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer at home, communication is vital. nnTalking is the lifeblood of sound relationships. Communication needs to flow from the top down so that everyone knows what, when, where, why and how but if there is no valve allowing freedom of expression from the bottom up, then somebody, somewhere is going to feel isolated and frustrated. nnWhether its management not listening to

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Sep 3, 20071 topic

Simple Steps To A Better Movement

Between the late 1800s and the beginning of the twentieth century, the U.S. and Britian shared the dubious distinction of the world's "most constipated nation." Well, we a bit more enlightened today as we know that being constipated can lead to dangerous toxins being released back into the system, which can comprimise organ systems. In the worse-case scenario, it could lead to sepis or autointoxication. nnHere are a few simple steps to ensure you remain regular. nn1) Have an

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 30, 20071 topic

The Importance of Being...Not Too Earnest

The Importance of Being ... Not Too EarnestnnnnSeven days without laughter makes one weak! - Joel Goodman nnnHave you been getting enough fun lately! If you need to think about it, then maybe you havenât. Injecting fun and humor into your everyday life is like carrying the sun around in your pocket all day long. nnnPeople who find fun are fun to be with. They look on the bright side. They are social magnets. They keep the party going. They make light work of heavy workloads

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 28, 20071 topic

Listen: Do You Want to Know a Secret?

Cast your mind back: When was the last time someone really listened to you and how did that make you feel? Satisfied? Delighted? Euphoric? You might not have to think too far back for this one: When was the last time someone didnât listen to you? How did that make you feel? Annoyed? Frustrated? Exasperated? nnnHave you ever been semi-engaged in a conversation with someone who is constantly looking over your shoulder for the next best person to talk to? When you listen to so

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 21, 20071 topic

Know Need

Know NeednnnnThe sixties pop group, The Hollies, sang, âSometimes, all I need is the air that I breath and to love you.â nnnWhat do you need? Oxygen, water, sleep and the obligatory nine portions of fruit and vegetables per day? Yes. But what else do you - the person reading these words - really need? Beyond the basics, what are your real needs? nnnDo you need to lead, achieve, build, create, organize, teach, preach, write....? Do you have a need for honesty, truth, love,

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 17, 20071 topic

Dwarfing Walls

Donât spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door. - Dr. Laura Schlessinger nnI have an admission to make. Quite often I know exactly what I am going to write about and then something happens during the week that throws me off at a complete tangent. nnIn the beginning, the divergence may seem somewhat insignificant and then the penny drops, the message appears and I am compelled to write about it. And this article is one such example. nnI went to visit

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 15, 20071 topic

Got a Big 'But'?

Got a big but?nnnnWhat is preventing you from doing what you need to do? nnWhat is stopping you from saying what you need to say? nnWhat needs to happen before you can summon up the courage or find the mindset to do it or say it so that you can be done with it.nnThe problem is that we know what needs to be done or said, but more often than not our âbutâ gets in the way: nn I need to do it today but... n I wanted to call her yesterday but... n I had it in mind to tell him

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 14, 20071 topic

Passion Lives Here

Passion lives herennnnâInside of a ring or out, there ainât nothing wrong with going down. Itâs staying down thatâs wrong.â - Muhammad AlinnnIf you followed the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, you may have noticed that the motto was âPassion Lives Hereâ. What better slogan to reflect the determination that was etched on the faces of those competitors? If youâre looking for inspiration, youâll find it there. nnnThe Zhangs, from China, were competing in the f

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 13, 20071 topic

Burning Question

Burning questionnnnnIn life you need either inspiration or desperation. - Anthony Robbins nnHave you lost your spark? Music always inspires me and not only that, Iâve often found solace in music. When my grandmother died a few years ago I listened to two pieces of music almost constantly: âEverybody Hurtsâ by R.E.M. and âAdagioâ by Albinoni. nnnThe former, by R.E.M., happened to be on the charts at the time and seemed to capture my personal anguish. By coincidence,

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 12, 20071 topic

Write Here. Write Now.

Write here. Write now. nnnnThe art of writing is the art of applying the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair. - Mary Heaton VorsennnA few years ago I met Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling. In fact we spent an afternoon together, talking about books. She has read mine, you know! Allow me to turn back the pages.... nnnI have always enjoyed reading our sons a bedtime story and although they are old enough now to read their own books there are still occasions when I read s

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 10, 20071 topic

Coincidence or What?

Coincidence or what?nn nCoincidences happen for a reason. You might not fully understand the rationale behind a coincidence until you have the benefit of hindsight. At the point of coincidence, you might wonder why? nnWhy did I bump into that person this morning? What made me turn down this road today? When did I ever do this before?nn nThen later, the reason presents itself. On reflection that person you encountered is now a dear friend; that road you turned down led you to

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 9, 20071 topic

Jam-Side Downers

Jam-side DownersnnnnLife is often full of jam-side-downers. You know the idea: You sleep-in, youâre running late, you canât find the car keys, youâre eating breakfast on the run, you drop your toast, and it lands jam-side-down!nnnIn order to take the stress out of jam-side-downers, sometimes itâs necessary to surrender to the situation. Why fight it when you canât do a thing about it. Why get stressed out when youâre in a jam that is outside your control - traffic

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 8, 20071 topic

Come Dancing

Come DancingnnnnHave you been tripping yourself up lately? You know - falling over your own feet? Were your going in the wrong direction, blinded by a lack of self-awareness? Or trying too hard for all the wrong reasons? nnnThen you stumbled - maybe it was your health or someone you let down or just an important part your life that fell away when you werenât looking. Maybe you missed an opportunity when your head was down? nnnnWhat do you need to do to start enjoying life?

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 6, 20071 topic

Close Encounters

Close EncountersnnnnThis very moment of your life is where opportunity knocks. Not later this year or next month or come the weekend or tomorrow morning or 10 oâclock tonight. nn nOpportunity is in the present. Perhaps you havenât noticed that she is in line behind you at the bank almost every day. Or does she choose the same train car as you on the way into work?nn Maybe youâll have no option but to sit beside your next employer in a crowded coffee shop? You might just

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 5, 20071 topic

Tuning-in to Intuition

Tuning-in to IntuitionnnnIntuition is knowledge or perception which comes from the heart and is not filtered by the head. English journalist and author, Holbrook Jackson (1874-1948) once described intuition as âreason in a hurry.â Intuitive decisions are often correct and you may already employ your intuition without realizing or valuing it. nnnYou can tell when your intuition strikes because you will feel inspired, and obvious answer may suddenly present itself, there wi

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 3, 20071 topic

Fool Marks

Fool MarksnnnI used to be a âperfektionisttâ. But, Iâm alright now. I still have momentary lapses and get things absolutely perfect, but on the whole Iâm not quite as pedantic as I once was. nn nThe problem with perfectionism is that dotting the iâs and crossing the tâs can be bad for your health. If you adhere to the dictum that you canât let go until itâs just so, everything you do will take longer, be more stressful, and lack enjoyment because you place you

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 2, 20071 topic

Any Plans

Any Plans? nnWould you build a house without a plan? Would you book a vacation without some idea of your destination? Ever done a jig-saw puzzle without a picture?nn nThis is your life - do you have any plans? What? You havenât given it much thought? Just taking it as it comes and seeing what happens? Life will pass you by if you donât have a plan.nnnWhat do you want out of life? What do you dream of? Donât be shy or flippant. This is a serious question because if youâ

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Aug 1, 20071 topic

Black Holes

Black HolesnnnnEver experienced a downward spiral? You know - one of those days or weeks or months when absolutely nothing went you way? A time when the odds were stacked against you? When everything you touched fell apart? When you wondered if you would ever be able to prove yourself to the people with the power to propel you? nnnBe assured: everybody gets that downtrodden feeling. Everybody, no matter who they are, gets sucked into one of those black holes of desperation an

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 31, 20071 topic

The Point of No Returns

The Point of No ReturnsnnWhen you are in the throes of changing your life, you will eventually reach the âpoint of no returnâ: a critical juncture after which there is no way back to the way things were. nnnThe point of no return will mean different things to different people but essentially, it is the stage at which the deal is done: youâve handed in your resignation or accepted the buyout package or told the person you needed to tell whatever it is you needed to tell

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 30, 20071 topic

Problem Solving

You can get everything you want in life by helping other people get what they want. - Zig Ziglar nnMy dad once observed that âEveryoneâs problems are significant to themselves.â He was just making a passing comment with an off-the-cuff remark, but, like a lot of things that my dad has imparted over the years, this insight has stayed with me and I often marvel at its significance. nnThe problems and challenges which weigh heavily on your shoulders may often seem trite an

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 26, 20071 topic

The Tomorrow People

The Tomorrow PeoplennAre you a professional procrastinator? Do you like putting things off until tomorrow? nnnThe distance between thinking about doing something and actually doing it is sometimes enormous. We have the desires but somehow we lack the motivation. We want to watch what we eat but best to wait until after the weekend. nnWe want to control our finances but we are paralyzed until the next paycheck hits the account. We want to make time for the family but life is s

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 24, 20071 topic

Spend Thrift

Spend Thrift nnnnWho wants to be a millionaire? You could do so much with all that cash. Take care of the family, buy a mansion in Monaco, park a Lambroghini in the garage, cruise the Caribbean and have caviar with your couscous for the rest of your natural days. Or could you?nnnPerhaps not. Even multi-millions can dry up. Just as if they were hundreds or thousands. The secret to creating wealth lies, not in spending lavishly but in saving and investing wisely and purchasing

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 23, 20071 topic

Got Any Reserves?

Got Any Reserves? nnnLouis Armstrong sang, âWe have all the time in the world.â Are you someone or do you know someone who has all the time in the world? What makes them tick? nnMaybe theyâre always punctual. Maybe theyâre good at forward planning. Maybe theyâve accepted that everything canât be done yesterday. Maybe theyâre content with where they are. Crucially though, they always seem to have a reserve of time.nnnReserves take the pressure off and give us pea

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 22, 20071 topic

Paws for Thought

Paws for ThoughtnnnnA rabbit darted out in front of me last week as I was driving home in the dark and I jammed on my brakes to avoid hitting it. If I had taken time to think about my reaction, the rabbit would have been stew for sure. nnnReacting is a necessary, life saving mechanism of every day living: Someone throws a missile at you and you duck; You put your big toe into a bath full of scalding water and you draw it out in an instant with a sharp intake of breath. nnnRea

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 21, 20071 topic

Single Minded

Single Minded nnnnTrue love does not come by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly. - Jason JordannnnI heard a story about two friends, both women in their early thirties, each one single but desperate to find a partner, get married, settle down and start a family. However, they have each agreed to set conditions on finding their Mr. Right: He must own his own house, drive his own car, hold down a professional job and have bags of mo

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 20, 20071 topic

Number One

Number OnennnOnly you know if you are looking after yourself or letting yourself go? Are you sleeping peacefully, eating healthily, exercising diligently, spending thoughtfully or living dangerously? nn nTaking care of number one is often the last item on our âTo Do List.â When we fail to look after ourselves, our ability to function is critically impaired and we operate below par and out integrity. And the more we neglect ourselves the greater the void in our vitality. n

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 19, 20071 topic

Sleeping with the Enemy

Sleeping with the Enemynn nSuccess is often sabotaged by a lack of self-care: a loss of self-awareness. In the dash for success and accomplishment we can often forget to remember ourselves. We can forget that if we fail to look after those areas of our life that are fundamental to our sustenance - letâs call that our personal foundation - weâll eventually be unable to look after anyone else, never mind get to the top of hierarchy or the bottom of our to-do list.nn nThis i

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 19, 20071 topic

Fine Line

Fine LinennPerhaps the reason we Scots lack a bit of confidence at times is because we shun arrogance. nn nConfidence can often take you where qualifications can’t and for that reason every child in every school is encouraged to speak out and exude confidence. Negative self-talk is a torturous inhibitor which strikes the heart and mind of anyone who ever doubted themselves - and that doesn’t leave many of us standing. nnConfidence is up there with the best wrench

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 18, 20071 topic

No Go Area

No Go AreannnnWhen your self-esteem is low, you become your own worst enemy. Your shoulders cave in and you feel lifeless and defeated. You have entered a “No Go Area.” Your spark is missing. And when you have a low opinion of yourself, life bombards you with obstacles and jam-side downers. nYou need to press a few buttons to get from the basement to the top floor.n nWhen was the last time you acknowledged your own achievements? You don’t need to be a contor

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 18, 20071 topic

Are You Waking Up to Tiredness?

Are You Waking Up to Tiredness? nnnTo achieve the impossible dream, try going to sleep. - Joan KlempnernnnA lack of zzzâs can zombie-fy us! There is no substitute for sleep. Like healthy eating and exercise, sleep is an essential part of our total well-being. To quote Thomas Dekker (1572-1632) - âSleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.â In the 24/7 society, where we are open all hours, chronic sleep deprivation can steal our sanity in the wak

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 13, 20071 topic

To Infinity and Beyond

It was there. We could see it with our own eyes. And yet, we couldnât find it. And we had to find it because we would never be this close again - ever again. A few years ago, on August 27th, Mars made a close approach to Earth, coming nearer to us than it had done for approximately 60,000 years.nnOur next door neighbor, Peter, owns a large telescope, complete with a tripod and he offered to bring it over, after dark of course, so the boys and my wife and I could see the Red

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 12, 20071 topic

Flagging Standards

Flagging StandardsnnnWhen you have high standards, you are likely to feel extremely good about yourself. Indeed the higher your standards, the better your life. Choosing to raise standards is a great way of bolstering your self-esteem and making yourself irresistibly attractive to other high quality, like-minded people.nn nIf your standards are low then you will be flying your emotional flag at half mast. A good way to bridge the gap in your own personal standard is to identi

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 11, 20071 topic

The True Man Show

The True Man ShownnnnLive in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip. - Will RogersnnWhat is the truth? In the 1998 film, The Truman Show, Jim Carrey plays Truman Burbank, a man whose whole life, unknown to him, is a non-stop TV show that is broadcast worldwide. Truman doesnât realize that his quaint hometown is a giant studio set and that everyone around him, including his wife, are all Hollywood actors. nnBut, through time, Truman g

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 9, 20071 topic

NOW

NOWnâ.... to be or not to be: that is the question.â - William Shakespear, âHamlet,â Act: 3nnBe all you want to be: that is the answer! Thomas Chalmers, on life, act: NownnnWhatever your stage in life it is never too late to change direction and create that life that you really want. To think otherwise would be a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions.nn nIf you are not happy with where you are today, in any area of your life, then maybe you need to have an intermission

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 8, 20071 topic

Driving Ambition

Driving AmbitionnnnThe road to success runs uphill. - Willie DavisnnSuccess = Abundance + Fulfillment + Spiritual NourishmentnnSuccess = Career + Money + Car + HousennSuccess = Love + Family + Health + Financial securitynnIs it possible to create the ultimate equation for success - a Formula One, so to speak? How do you quantify success? How do you measure successfulness? Is it possible to achieve everlasting success? What does success mean for you? Will you ever be successfu

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 7, 20071 topic

The Source of Success

The Source of SuccessnnnSometimes the most urgent and vital thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest. - Ashleigh Brilliant nnnnWhat does success mean for you and what is robbing you of that success? Success itself might be subjective but the route to success is objective. Regardless of your vocation in life, the determining factors of success are much the same: identifying the goal, developing a strategy, taking action, cultivating resilience, nurturing confidence an

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 6, 20071 topic

Tackle Your Tolerations

Tackle Your TolerationsnnnThe buck stops here. - Harry S. TrumannnnAre you tolerating the intolerable? There are situations in life which we knowingly or unknowingly tolerate and these tolerations are likely to drain us of positive energy over a period of time.nnnA few months ago our kitchen faucet started leaking. It was a minor inconvenience: just an occasional drip. The droplets then developed into an annoying trickle but there still seemed little cause for concern. nnA fe

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 4, 20071 topic

No Messing

No Messing.nnBulging cupboards, disheveled drawers, viral to-do lists, and untidy rooms make for a cluttered life. And when you live in confusion, it can be difficult to find clarity. Raking through drawers or rummaging in cupboards is frustrating and draining.nn nGranted, itâs not always easy to find the time to be domesticated, especially if you have a busy job or a family or both. Clutter litter-ally creeps up and wears us down to the point where we donât know where to

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 2, 20071 topic

Sow Far. So Good.

Sow far. So good.nnnA seed falls from a tree and lands on a park bench. It isnât dead but it lies dormant. Someone sits on the bench and brushes the seed onto a gravel path. It still isnât dead but it still lies dormant. nThe wind eases the seed from the gravel path onto a nearby flower bed. The soil is fertile. The conditions are ideal. There is connection.nnnThe seed germinates and flourishes and grows into its full potential. People grow from connection with others. Of

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 1, 20071 topic

âFollow the Diversion'

âFollow the Diversion'nnnTwo roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.â Robert FrostnnnWhich road are you on? Maybe you thought you were on the right road but itâs led you to a dead end? Maybe youâre contemplating your whereabouts at a crossroads? Maybe youâre on the road to nowhere? Maybe youâve been stalling? Itâs not too late for you to change your direction.nn nYouâve thought about it for long

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jul 1, 20071 topic

Trust Up

Trust Up.nnnTrust is a five letter word with âuâ at the center.nnnImplicit trust is immeasurable. It cannot be purchased. The value of complete trust in a relationship is priceless. Businesses are built on trust. Relationships are entwined by trust.nnnCompanies have been liquidated by mistrust. Marriages have been wrecked by broken trust. nIntangible, untouchable yet breakable, trust evolves through time. Love that builds on trust - builds on love. But trust resembles a d

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jun 30, 20071 topic

Are You Searching for the Summit?

Are You Searching for the Summit?nnnnIf life is pushing you in the wrong direction, a good way to get back on track is to have a close look at your values. Wandering around in a fog of confusion can be frustrating until you take a compass bearing to re-orient your direction. Such a bearing is normally taken from a landmark; a constant; something on the map which has existed almost since time immemorial.nn nAnd on lifeâs journey, those points of reference, those landmarks or

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jun 29, 20071 topic

Winning Weighs

WINNING WEIGHSnPeople never say âItâs only a game,â when theyâre winning. Ivern BallnnI love playing pool with my sons. They are very competitive and they love the challenge of playing me. And I just hate myself when I win. Iâve told them that itâs best if I donât let them win because it will make them more determined to beat me and in turn they will be more accomplished players. But deep down, I like to see the boys winning.nn nDo you always need to win? What d

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jun 26, 20071 topic

All Weight Loss is Not Equal

All Weight Loss is Not Equalnn nDick and Jane begin a weight loss program at the same time. Each loses about 80 pounds to reach their respective goal. However, there is a dramatic difference in how each looks, which in turn will greatly affect how each feels. This feeling, good or bad or indifferent, will impact on how each will interact with his or her environment. Therefore, even though each has lost 80 pounds, all weight loss is not equal.nn nAs has been suggested in the p

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jun 25, 20071 topic

Winning Weighs

Winning WeighsnnnPeople never say âItâs only a game,â when theyâre winning. Ivern BallnnnI love playing pool with my sons. They are very competitive and they love the challenge of playing me. And I just hate myself when I win. Iâve told them that itâs best if I donât let them win because it will make them more determined to beat me and in turn they will be more accomplished players. But deep down, I like to see the boys winning.nn nDo you always need to win? Wha

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jun 25, 20071 topic

What Does Success Mean to You? O.G.

What Does Success Mean to You? O.G. nnSuccess is subjective. One manâs failure may be anotherâs success. If you accumulate wealth at the expense of your health, are you successful? If you are materially poor but intellectually and physically rich, are you successful?n nWhat does success mean for you? Until you ask yourself this question and establish an answer, you will never find contentment. If you are oblivious to your destination, how will you know when you have arriv

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jun 20, 20071 topic

Why Most Weight Loss Programs Are Scams and Why Virtually All Diets Are

The claim that most weight loss programs are scams and why virtually all diets are is a strong one and not proclaimed casually. However, it is a firm belief rooted in the facts and supported by my direct experience. nn nIt is almost counter-intuitive but most people who pay to join a diet or commercial weight loss program do so with the underlying assumption that this will be the last diet they will ever have to engage. Like it or not, this is the implicit, very subtle value

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jun 14, 20071 topic

Weight Loss and Life Occur in the Present

Weight Loss and Life Occur in the PresentnnnSomeone, I am not quite sure of the author, once said, âYesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift - that is why we call it the present.â Anyone who has ever lost weight has been faced with that moment where he or she was forced to make a decision, to move through an obstacle, to conquer a fear. nnI met a man today. The man was about my height but he weighed perhaps close to 400 pounds. After we engaged in smal

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Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.Jun 10, 20071 topic

Breakfast and Weight Loss

Breakfast and Weight Loss nnnHow many times did your mother employ you with the following, âYouâre not leaving this house without eating your breakfast Mr.â Well, she was right about that also. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day if you are interested in not only losing weight but keeping it off. From the 1960s to present, the number of people that skip breakfast has almost doubled from 14% to over 25%. Consider what happens when you donât eat breakfast ho

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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