Eclipse Life Coaching, Auckland NZ
Auckland Life Coach... Get the life you want!
We all know the famous Thomas Edison quote, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration”. You could have a world of great ideas and even well-conceived goals and plans, but without actually knuckling down and doing the hard yards, success will remain elusive. There is no substitute for hard work.
Aspiring to greater things and setting big goals can seem overwhelming at times. You can be consumed with thoughts of how difficult it seems, or of all the things that could go wrong. You may even think you’re deluding yourself and living in a fantasy world of impossible dreams. Sometimes, taking action on the little things can be just the trigger you need to get going. Make it real: stop dreaming, start doing.
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Harland Sanders was 65 years old and broke when he travelled across America looking for restaurants to buy his fried chicken recipe. After being rejected 1,008 times, he finally found someone to accept his offer. The rest is fast-food history, and in 1964 “Colonel” Sanders sold his chain of Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants for $2 million. Never give up.
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John Lennon sang “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans”. I happen to think that making plans is fundamental to success in any endeavour. But Lennon’s point is that if you’re not enjoying the journey, you’re in danger of letting your life slip by without noticing it. Here’s how you can learn to live in the present.
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If you have low self-esteem, it’s very easy to get caught in a downward spiral of self-loathing. Everything you do seems to reinforce the idea that you’re worthless and weak. Do you really want to live your life this way? There is a way out. Here’s how to increase your self-esteem.
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Do you find yourself constantly being knocked back when you strive to achieve your goals? Do you get frustrated when you come up against “unforeseen circumstances” that threaten to derail your plans? The key to overcoming obstacles is to identify them before you come up against them.
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The modern workplace is changing at an accelerating rate. Big advances in communications technology, artificial intelligence and automation are driving efficiency and productivity, changing our roles and the way we do our jobs.
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Writing things down is one of the most valuable things you can do if you want to gain clarity in your life and improve wellbeing, and forms an important part of my coaching practice. Do not underestimate the power of writing.
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Optimistic people are happier and more successful than pessimists. Why? When you see the future in a positive light, you tend to take action that moves you toward that future, which in turn gives you a sense of purpose and meaning. When you see the future as bleak, inertia tends to set in, as you may see no hope of a better tomorrow. Here’s how to cultivate your optimism.
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You may know what you want in your career, and be applying for roles you know will suit you more, but for the time being you’re stuck in a job that’s just not right for you. Hate your job? Here’s how to make the most of it.
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