Inspired Living Newsletter
with Lisa Holba
The Importance of Clarity
Welcome to a brand new year. What will it hold for you?
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For a client of mine, this month represents the beginning of an
exciting adventure for him and his family. He’s resigned from his
position with a company that has employed him for the past 10 years
and will be (literally) sailing away from his safe harbor to take
his wife and 2 children on a life-changing journey. They will be
traveling the world for the next 18 months – his goal is to
experience multiculturalism in its truest form by living within the
communities and colonies that are vastly different from our own way
of life. To listen to the rain forest at night, see the breathtaking
landscapes in India, scuba dive the coral reefs of the Red Sea,
safari in South Africa and experience the history, arts, languages
and traditions abroad. |
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His story reminds us that anything is possible. |
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Clarity brought my client to this decision. This was the only reason
he was able to make his life-long dream a reality. Obviously, he
could come up with many reasons why he shouldn’t or couldn’t
do this. But, when you step past the habit of defending your present
possessions and positions, you step into the “experience” of
life …moment to moment, day to day! Quite often it’s the
bravery behind our decisions that makes us feel alive -- when we put
our hearts on the line, take a chance, explore, dare, dream. It’s
not the achievement of the goal itself but whom we become along the
way that gives our lives true meaning. |
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“You don’t need to travel the world to embrace each day with a sense
of wonder and adventure”. |
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Improve Your Quality of Life |
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Uncertainty debilitates us. It zaps us of our power, it drains us of
our energy and confidence
and most importantly, it takes away the
most precious thing you will ever have. Time! |
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“Life dreams pull you in the direction of what
you’re capable of becoming” |
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A great resource to improve your quality of life is a book called
the wish list by Barbara Ann Kipfer – it holds a wellspring of
inspiration for creating life goals. What works for me personally is
every week I commit to at least 3 smaller goals. |
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And, every month I commit at least one larger goal. For example,
recently my weekly goals were to finish an article, look for new
office space and volunteer at my son’s school.
My larger goals were to personally experience a Tony Robbins
Seminar (which was great!) and meet my favourite musician, Rob Thomas
- and, what an incredible evening that was! I thought his talent set
him apart until I met his amazing personality |
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Lisa & Rob |
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What have you always wanted to do but have never followed through
on? Throw out the reasons why you can’t – the stories you tell
yourself and others are simply that, stories. Get rid of the
excuses.
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“The soul is the perceiver and revealer of the truth. We know truth
when we see it”.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Get Results |
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Ask yourself what goals, big or small do you want to commit to
nurturing or realizing this year – and, what steps can you take
today? You need to get clear in order to get results. |
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What if your vision is still clouded? |
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The reality is many people are uncertain, but only a few do
something about it. If you need help gaining clarity, or focus in
your life, try a
complimentary coaching session. A convenient yet powerful phone
conversation will help you identify life goals and outcomes with the
option of a support system
to propel you. Click here for more information.
As we all know, life doesn’t wait. One guarantee we do have is
that today we are indeed older than we were yesterday. And, tomorrow
we will have one less day on this earth. Make this moment, this day,
this month, this year count for something great and meaningful to
you!
A few more helpful tips can be found in my recently published
article: How to make the most of your life now
click here |
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Health Tip: |
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This is the first of a series of Health Tips that I will be sharing
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Many people struggle with their weight and personal relationship
with food. This is why Amazon shoppers appear to spend $120,000.00
on diet books per day. Always remember as far as your body is
concerned, dieting is starvation. Because it doesn’t know how long
the starvation period will last, it clings to the fat - it turns
down the metabolic flame to save as much of the fat on your body as
possible. Often this flame remains slow burning even after the diet
ends. This is when you become personally acquainted with the
familiar yo-yo phenomenon. |
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Bottom line, fat is your body’s fuel – you need it for energy. The
problem is we are choosing high fat foods instead of foods that
actually boost our metabolism. We’ve been taught to watch our
quantity and not our quality. This is our first mistake. Throw away
the diet and eat sensibly when you’re hungry. Here is a list of food
you can enjoy in virtually unlimited portions: |
| Corn |
Broccoli |
Rice |
Carrots |
Potatoes |
Black beans |
| Lettuce (all varieties) |
Cauliflower |
Kidney Beans |
Celery |
Bananas |
Peas |
| Grapefruit |
Pineapple |
Oatmeal |
Lentils |
Apples |
Oranges |
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One last tip - your body/mind will crave what you feed it. This
applies to healthier choices as well as foods such as chips, ice
cream, hamburgers etc. The more of the above nutrient rich foods you
incorporate into your daily routine, the more frequently you’ll want
to grab them over the less nourishing choices. Give it try…you have
nothing to lose but a few inches…the healthy, no starving, save
money on diet book fads kind of way. |
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| Life Tip: |
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It’s a proven fact that laughter is a healing activity, enhancing
your brain chemistry. Not only is it great for eliminating stress,
on a biophysical level, laughter moves lymph fluid (you don’t need
to know) around your body, which boosts your immune system. Yes,
laughing can keep away the nasty common flu. When you’re enjoying a
“good laugh” you’ll notice that you take in vast amounts of oxygen.
In a way, it’s similar to temporary hyperventilation and many
parasites, bacteria and even cancer cells can’t survive in the
presence of oxygen. |
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So, start laughing your way to better health. |
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Thanks for spending some of your valuable time with me
Until next time,
Live Well.
Lisa |
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