COACHING
CONCEPTS
Vacation Time
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According to Webster, vacation is “freedom from any activity; rest; respite; intermission or the act of vacating or making vacant.” At this time of year, so many of us are looking forward to vacation, just finishing vacation or trying to figure out how to squeeze in a vacation.
Two
things that I find interesting are actually defining a vacation and planning
a vacation. As Webster indicated, vacation may simply be the act of vacating
or making vacant. This is something that I find myself needing to do with
my own mind on a regular basis. I recently have committed to meditate
2 or 3 times a week. It is extremely difficult for me to shut down my
mind. I think that this is probably pretty common for most of us. There
are so many distractions and pressures put on us every day, that it’s
very difficult to free your mind from them. So, having tried, unsuccessfully,
sitting quietly for 15 minutes and only being able to concentrate on how
many minutes were left, I realized I needed to try something else. I scheduled
an appointment for a “guided meditation” with a friend, Julie
Woodward (www.wholisticlifeservices.com).
It was so much more effective for me. Even though you don’t totally
shut down your mind, you are focused on a path that allows you to open
and empty your mind for a given period of time. It allows you to let go
of all of the other “stuff” that seems to weigh on you throughout
the day. Julie also sells CD’s of her guided meditation, so I purchased
one of the CD’s. I truly enjoy it and can’t believe how relaxed
I am after a session.
Now I know this may be a new concept for some of
you, so you may want to start with something a little simpler. I would
suggest closing your eyes, take a couple of deep breaths and simply focus
on your breathing for a few minutes. This is something that you can do
at your desk, at work or at home. Obviously, it’s not recommended
while driving! I think you’ll be amazed at how relaxed you’ll
feel after such a short “vacation”. There are many CD’s,
tapes and books available on meditating, so you might want to check some
of them out too.
My coach recently told me that probably
three quarters of her clients continue to work on meditating and clearing
their minds on a regular basis. It’s somewhat of a challenge, but
very fulfilling. If you have difficulty doing the meditating on your own,
click here for a complimentary
coaching session.
The other interesting thing about vacations is the amount of time people
will take to plan a vacation. Everything from time to location to cost.
People frequently will save for a vacation much easier than saving for
retirement. Some people love to search the web for the best airfares and
hotel arrangements. Just the thought of “getting the best deal”
excites some people. And, of course, most people won’t miss their
vacation for anything. I’m not saying that’s wrong, I’m
just making a comparison to missing school, church, a meeting, exercise/workout,
etc.
Maybe if we all planned our lives in the same two week intervals that
we plan our vacations, we’d accomplish more and be more successful.
I’d like to challenge you to write down all of the things that you
did to plan your last or next vacation. Then use that same list and process
for planning your next promotion, career change, relationship, retirement,
etc. If you need help working through this process, maybe working with
a coach (click here for a complimentary
session) would make it easier and more efficient.
Here’s
to vacation - whether it be a 5 minute vacation break or two weeks! I’m
off to sunny Hilton Head, SC.
Happy Vacationing!
Jo Anne
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Jo Anne's Journey - 2006
- 8 - 11 American Football Coaches Association Convention- Presenting a breakout session at the Wives Convention
- 10 - 12 Coach Training Institute
In The Bones - Atlanta, GA - 23 Red Hat Relaxation - Offering reflexology sessions
- 14 Speaking engagement - Arbornne Regional Meeting
- 31 Vacation in Hilton Head, SC
- 1-8 Vacation in Hilton Head, SC
- 30 Received Reflexology Certificate
- 17 American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter MC of the Together We Prepare Breakfast
- 17 Wholistic Life Services Second Anniversary Celebration
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Sports Spouses - The Challenge of Being a Coach's Wife
Being a coach’s wife takes a special person. You automatically become the CEO of your household and family. You are the “glue” that holds it all together. When it’s time to move, you make all the arrangements. When it comes to dealing with the kids issues at school, you deal with the teachers. When it comes to soothing your spouse’s bruised ego after a loss, you’re the one who’s there for them.
When recently working with a group of coaches’ wives and asking the top three to five challenges of being a coach’s wife, the number one reason was loneliness followed by work/life balance, limited family time, lack of communication and dealing with change. Sound familiar?
Being a coach’s wife may be fulfilling enough for some women, but not for others. That certainly doesn’t mean that they don’t love their husbands or that they’re not supportive. It may just mean that they also need to be fulfilled as a person themselves. By working with a coach, women would have an opportunity to find out what it is that fulfills them. In addition, they can share experiences and build camaraderie.
Coaching is an opportunity for the wives to identify their own goals and issues, develop a plan for obtaining them and be held accountable.
For more information, log on to www.riseandshinetoday.com (Group Coaching) or contact Jo Anne Froelich, Personal and Professional Coach at 517-202-0553.
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