Helen Avaient
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Ask For What You Want (Just Be Careful What You Ask)
A common theme arises when I talk to people…. “I never get what I want!” When I put the question to them… “Did you ask for what you wanted”, I get strange looks, and even stranger answers. Why is it that we often do not ask for what we want, or we ask in such a way that the request is almost a refusal - for example…. “I know you probably wont want to do this for me, but can you….”, or “you’ll probably say no, but…..”. Coaching a male client on dating last week, we pondered
February 2, 2009
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Having a Bad Day
Yesterday was a bad day. It’s OK to have bad days, because night comes and you sleep, and hope that the following new day is better. So, I was sad for a bit, and angry at myself, and cried a lot. I gave myself permission to be upset for a while, and that was ok. But then I heard from a wonderful lady (Anne) that her granddaughter had tragically died the day before. What do you say to someone who this happens to? I was so stunned. I offered myself, my time, if she wants it. I
February 2, 2009
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How Does Success Happen?
How does success happen? I heard a fabulous quote from Dale Beaumont (author of the Secrets Exposed book series) today…… “Success does not happen in a day, it happens day-by-day.” How true this is. It is the habits and the patterns that we continue with, that make us successful! Take for example housecleaning. You can clean your house fantastically one weekend, spending all weekend on it, and it looks amazing. However, if that is the only time you spend cleaning your house,
February 2, 2009
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Small Email Etiquette Leads to Success
Today I have a request for everyone reading this. It is about something that truly irritates me. So, in the keeping of “ask for what you want”, I am asking my request today. I do feel that etiquette is missing from a lot of areas in our lives today. It may seem old fashioned to some people, but good manners can go a long way. Therefore I am requesting that everyone who reads my blog today, follows this request…. please. When you wish to forward a funny/sad/relevant email th
February 2, 2009
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