Single-Tasking or Overcoming Overwhelm

When was the last time you focused on one task and completed it without interruption?

I'll bet  it was quite a while ago and I'm confident in my wager.  My confidence is because I speak with clients everyday in my coaching practice who are struggling with "I'm overwhelmed".

They are average people with jobs, kids, spouses, parents, friends who volunteer and get involved with their children's activities.  Their calendars are filled with due dates, to do lists, task lists, and appointments.  Some of their planned activities actually overlap leaving not even one second from the end of one activity to the start of the next!

Is that even humanly possible?  Is it healthy?  Does it leave time for just simply enjoying life?  NO!

A common result of too much overwhelm and busy-ness, is procrastination.  It all becomes too much and there doesn't seem to be enough time to do anything.

Overcoming overwhelm begins by adopting "single-tasking".  The fine art of doing one thing at a time.  The ability to delegate or forget about it.

Running around like a chicken with your head cut-off filling in the demands of "everyone" except you is not only unhealthy it is unproductive and not sustainable.

Tomorrow look at your mega huge calendar of things to get accomplished and pick one - just one.  Write it down - I will do/finish/meet with/visit/enjoy this one thing.  Do not take on any new projects or appointments.  Break down your task into steps and achieve each step individually and do a good job so you can smile at your success.  

I have become committed to the idea of single-tasking and the health benefits in choosing to back away from the dreaded multi-tasking.  

I would love to hear if you are a single or multi-tasker.

Soar With Your Dreams Inspired Life Vision Board Workshop

Close your eyes and imagine a workshop filled with passion, artistic expression, colour, and joy. Imagine the amazing creativity that would flow onto your personal Inspired Life Vision Board. Oh, the possibilities!

In this fun and informal workshop, Susan will help you focus and visualize your ideal life’s vision filled with what you want to be, do, or have. You will open your Inspired Imagination and see, feel, hear and touch your personal vision for your life.

Your inner artist will be inspired by Sadie, a passionate and colourful artist. She will open your artistic senses and give you the tools to put your passion on paper.

You will have fun creating your own personal vision board that visually represents your goals and dreams.

The vision board will help you focus your intent and help you start to manifest your dreams into reality. Your vision board will help you attract the things you want in your life.

It's time to liberate your imagination, manifest your goals, and soar with your dreams!

Cost: $30.00 - includes all materials
When: Saturday, February 8
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: JTW Natural Health Guidance Centre
106 Victoria St. East
Amherst, NS

Only 10 Spots Available! Pre-Payment is required to reserve your spot!

This workshop will sell-out quickly - Register and Pay by Calling Charlene at 667-1119

How Distorted Are You?

Do you over-generalize?  Think that there is only black or white solutions?  Dwell on one little negative thing so that you ruin your overall enjoyment of an experience?  Are you a fortune teller?  Or do you see catastrophe at every turn?

Grab your copy of my Cognitive Distortions worksheet so we can discuss all the unique ways we distort our experiences.

"Cognitive Distortions" are so common and you are not alone.  These distortions negatively impact our daily interactions with others and ourselves.

Recently, a client came to me to overcome childhood sexual abuse by a close family member.  We discovered that she had not discussed what happened with any of her immediate family members effectively isolating herself from her circle of support.

She had applied the big cognitive distortion - Jumping to Conclusions which includes Mind Reading and Fortune Telling.

She had convinced herself that sharing her story would result in those closest to her treating negatively in the future.

I'm happy to say that with encouragement and understanding of her personal distortions, she shared her story and discovered that her sister had also been abused.  40 years later they are closer than ever and they have each other to talk to and that's healthy and healing.

Look at your copy of the Cognitive Distortions worksheet and then openly discover how you distort your experiences and effectively, sabotage your happiness.

When you realize how distorted you are, you can start the journey to change and positive experiences.

More on this topic will follow - it's a big change that will have an incredible impact on your life.  Pay attention to your distortions.

Relaxation and Revitalization in 3-Minutes

This simple guided meditation script helps revitalize AND relax you. The deep breathing helps to oxygenate your blood while the simple focus on your breath calms you and brings you into the present moment.  Easy to use anywhere and at anytime.  Having a disagreement with your family or spouse?  This is the perfect "PAUSE" strategy to bring everyone back to the present moment in a calm state of mind.

• I’d like you to pause, take a deep breath and place your feet flat on the floor. Really FEEL your feet in contact with the ground underneath you.
• Now place your hands on your stomach and take 2-3 deep breaths, noticing your stomach rising and falling with each in and out breath.
• And when you feel comfortable, close your eyes.
• Now, as you keep breathing deeply into your stomach, I’d like you to breathe in for a count of 5, and then hold your breath for a count of 5, and breathe out slowly for a count of 5. And keep breathing, in for 5, hold for 5, out for 5.[Continue breathing pattern for 1 or 2 minutes]
• Great. Slowly bring your attention back to the room, noticing the sounds around you and begin to open your eyes.

Now, you are feeling relaxed, calm and peaceful. 

Endless Possibilities in 2014

I want to wish you a positively successful 2014 and say thanks for allowing me into your life.  I have learned so much from the clients who have shared their journey with me and I'm looking forward to the endless possibilities, opportunities and adventures that await.  

An exciting and wonderful new year is yours for the taking when you:

Remember to practice daily positivity and gratitude.  

Wake up and embrace the new day.  

Sit back at night and celebrate your accomplishments.  

Have real conversations and smile frequently.  

Laugh and share laughter.  

Encourage your inner child to come out and play.  

Choose adventure and wonder at the world around you.