Personal growth and transformation can occur in many ways - yet there are some key lessons that are fundamental. And as we approach the end of 2008, I am reminded of one key lesson.

December offers us  a great time to reflect and to take stock of how the last 11 months have unfolded.

“Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.”

Did you accomplish what you had set out to do in 2008? I have to admit that though I did in many ways -in other ways I did not. And one of the reasons I did not is because I tried to focus on too many things at once.

I got caught in the trap of wanting things done quickly, and having them done yesterday. And yet, intellectually I do know better. It is not rocket science…

It is much more efficient and effective to learn and focus, on one or 2 new things (at most) and do them till they become habits, and then move on to the next thing. Otherwise the mind, the energies and the stick-to-it-ness gets diluted and the results are not nearly as powerful.

A skill, an ability or a task done persistently and consistently for a period of 30 days, will bring about more results than something focused on sporadically and with efforts less than 100%. It is much better to choose 1-2 things and make them  priority for 4-6 weeks and then move on to the next thing. Otherwise you may just find that in some areas you are spinning your wheels.

“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; self mastery is true power.”

Lynette Chartier - Life success coach.

204-290-8802

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Is your daily schedule reflective of a life filled with happiness and self empowerment?

Reality is that schedules don’t lie. Whether we like it or not, our schedules are the best barometer of what we value and what we each believe is important.

“As you live your hours so you create your years. As you live your days so you craft your life.” Robin Sharma

So if the results you are currently getting in life are not what you want, then it is important to stop long enough to see where, and how you are allocating your time.

There are lots of people who say they want to be doing something different in their life, and who want to enjoy different experiences; yet these same people are not willing to make changes to their daily routines.

Through my observations and personal experiences, one can only achieve new results if one is willing to examine how one spends one’s time and make adjustments. The adjustments of time may be made to learn new skills, to transition to a new career, to make more time for family and friends, or to simply relax.

If there is a gap between who you are and what you do, you will find yourself out of alignment. The greater the gap between your commitments and what you value, the less happiness you will feel.

We are quickly coming to the end of another year and it is a perfect time to reflect on what we have experienced this past year.

Are you happy with how your life is moving forward? If not, give yourself the gift of a few hours. Spend some time getting clear on what you want and what you value. Really get to know yourself. See if your daily commitments and use of time are reflective of your values and if they are allowing you to move in the desired direction.

Choose where you will make adjustments in your schedule so that you can devote time to activities and work that reflect what you value and what is important to you. By doing so, you will be increasing your level of fulfillment and you will enhance your personal mastery.

Lynette Chartier - Life success coach.

204-290-8802

As my gift to you, You can also download Free e-Book 10 Steps on the Journey to Success and Personal Development a guide to increase your personal power and enhance your self-mastery. Go to http://www.10stepstosuccess.com.

If there is no passion in your life then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR  you, TO you and BECAUSE of you.

Passion - each and everyone of us has an area of expertise, something we love to do.  There is an intrinsic value in that expertise and it would serve us well - and serve the world very well if we took that expertise and brought it to the market place.

“Follow your heart, but be quiet for a while first. Ask questions, then feel the answer. Learn to trust your heart.”

Recently, while traveling, I once again met some absolutely fascinating people, people who possess enormous talents and gifts, in varied fields such as - health and wellness, in gardening, in sports, and in business. Not uncommon is the fact that these same folks do not necessarily view their abilities as something special, because these abilities come to them easily and naturally - as the abilities relate to a passion of theirs.

As human beings we often stop ourselves from doing what we love by getting in our own way. We do not believe that doing what we love can bring significant benefits to others. We down play the value of our gifts rather than using them to live a life of purpose and fulfillment.

Perhaps your passion has been dormant for a while because of your day to day responsibilities.  Perhaps like many of us, you have been caught in the trap of perfection.

On the other hand, some individuals experience  a lack of self esteem or self confidence; yet others struggle with deservability and worthiness issues.

Whatever the reason for not allowing yourself to pursue your passion, know that you can choose differently. You have the power within to make a different decision and achieve what you want. By taking small steps towards your desired change you will become more empowered, and you will increase your personal mastery. Your sense of fulfilllment will increase and more importantly your level of happiness will expand.

Life success coach Lynette Chartier with http://www.thepowerisinyourhands.com where you can sign up for your Free Daily Reader,  your dose of inspiration and motivation while on your path of personal growth and transformation.

As my gift to you, You can also download Free e-Book 10 Steps on the Journey to Success and Personal Development a tool to increase your personal power and enhance your self-mastery. Go to http://www.10stepstosuccess.com.

Are you giving your power away while searching for happiness?

In today’s world people are actually in pursuit of happiness. There are books being written and there are seminars all over the world being given on the topic of happiness. Many people are currently experiencing a sense of emptiness, and they want to get rid of that sentiment.

One of the conclusions I have come to, as I am observing and studying successful people is that there is a clear difference between pleasurable moments and true inner happiness.

Pleasurable moments can be things such as travel, going out for a boat ride, reading a good book, enjoying a sporting event, what ever brings you pleasure. However, a pleasurable moment is not the same thing as experiencing inner happiness, and self mastery. There are many people who have lots of pleasurable moments and yet they still feel lost - they do not have that sense of purpose, or a direction in life.

On the other hand you have people who have discovered their purpose, who know there passion, they love their work and may in fact be committed to a particular cause and have devoted most of their time to it. These people accomplish a whole lot and they have a certain sense of satisfaction, yet they may still be experiencing a sense of emptiness . They don’t necessarily feel inner joy and happiness either.

So what is the answer?

There are actually two sides to the happiness scale. I have come to believe that what brings people happiness, along with personal transformation and growth,  comes from having balance between pleasurable moments and doing work that is in alignment with your true purpose. Balance does not necessarily mean half pleasure or half work every day, every week, or every month. But rather that the two aspects are incorporated into your life.
So my question for you today is where do most of your eggs lie? Are they in the pleasure seeking moments of life basket, or in the basket of purposeful meaningful work?

Happiness is supposed to be part of the journey every day. You do not go and get happiness only at the end of your working career, at retirement, or when you finally get that new shiny object.

We are here on earth to be in joy.

If you want a fabulous resource, you can check out a great book by Tal Ben Shahar  entitled Happier.

Until next time - Seek to find some pleasurable moments while you work on your life purpose.

This has been life success coach Lynette Chartier with http://www.thepowerisinyourhands.com
where you can sign up for your Free Daily Reader  your dose of inspiration and motivation while on your path of personal growth and transformation.

As my gift to you, You can also download my Free e-Book 10 Steps on the Journey to Success and Personal Development  a tool to increase your personal power and enhance your self-mastery. Go to http://www.10stepstosuccess.com.

Good morning,

Here in Canada it is Remembrance Day. Some folks will have the day off and some will go to work…

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I dislike anything that resembles war, and I tend to avoid conflict.  However, I am very aware of the freedoms and privileges I get to enjoy every day, because of the brave men and women who did go to war. May we as a species find other ways to achieve Freedom.

Today I would like to share with you a beautiful musical tribute A Pittance of Time that embodies the feelings of remembrance, and freedom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kX_3y3u5Uo

What are you grateful for today?

Your friend and mentor along the way,

Lynette

204-290-8802
800-552-5923
lynettec@mts.net

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Your thoughts will either spiral you upward and assist you in feeling good or if they are not kept in balance they will spiral you downward, and make you feel not so good.

On a particular morning this summer I experienced a series of small events that could of put me into a downward spiral if I had left my mind have a party at my expense.

At that moment, I was thinking I could actually let myself have a not so good day with one negative thought leading to another negative thought. Instead, I told myself “Lynette this is a good time to practice the strategy of pivoting that Esther and Jerry Hicks -  in their book Money and the Law of Attraction – have taught you.”

As you look for a better-feeling way to approach whatever you are giving your attention to; as you continue to ask yourself, from your ever-changing vantage point, “What is it that I do want?” eventually you will be standing in a very pleasing place—for you cannot continually ask yourself what it is that you do want without your point of attraction beginning to pivot in that direction . . . The process will be gradual, but your continued application of the process will yield wonderful results in only a few days. – Jerry and Esther Hicks

So next time you are feeling out of sorts during the day – try pivoting your thoughts. Choose to focus on a better feeling thought and then reach for another better feeling thought. One good thought will lead to another better feeling thought.

First thing you will know, you will be feeling fine and you will be in a position to trust the process. You will become aware that all is unfolding as it should. We know everything happens for a reason.

As my gift to you, You can download my Free e-Book 10 Steps on the Journey to Success and Personal Development – a tool to increase your personal power and enhance your self-mastery. Go to http://www.10stepstosuccess.com

This has been Lynette Chartier – life success coach and wellness practitioner with http://www.thepowerisinyourhands.com where you can sign up for your Free Daily Reader – your dose of inspiration and motivation while on your path of personal growth and transformation.

I believe there are two critical days in your life, the day you are born and the day you discover why. We each have coded in us a unique message, a purpose to live, something that needs to be expressed to the world so that the world can be a richer and more complete place.

There will only be one you that comes through on this earth journey. So my question for you today is - What is the legacy that you want to leave? What is the story you want to tell? What is it that you want to be, do and have? Will you choose to discover your purpose, and use your inner power to express your unique talents and gifts?

Whatever you want to Be, know that you have the power within you to live your purpose. It is never too late, and you are never too old.

The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose. Leider, Richard

Your friend and mentor along the way,

Lynette

204-290-8802

800-552-5923

And you can go to http://www.10stepstosuccess.com for your Free e-Book 10 Steps  On The Journey to Success and Personal Development.

Life success coach and wellness practitioner Lynette Chartier

Some individuals can move through a crisis or a major change and come out of it still feeling whole and stable, and be emotionally well. While others come out of the experience feeling emotionally broken and have a hard time coping with day to day activities. They feel they cannot go on with life and lose all motivation.

I believe it is due to their thought systems and belief systems. The inner mind chatter that is going on also impacts their ability to cope.

The burning desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential - to live your purpose, these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal mastery!

If you are currently under going a stressful situation or a major challenge you may in fact want to examine your belief systems and your thought patterns. Take the time to see if these are actually assisting you or if they are keeping you so firmly entrenched in what you think you know, that in fact they are preventing you from swaying and bending and moving with the flow of life.

As my gift to you, You can download my Free e-Book 10 Steps on the Journey to Success and Personal Development – a tool to increase your personal power and enhance your self-mastery. Go to http://www.10stepstosuccess.com.

If you are spending most of your time in the doing energy, because let’s face it – in our western world the doing energy has been more valued up till now – sometimes you can get your self feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, tired and not feeling very good. Actually, your work environments often plays on your sentiments of guilt in order to get you to do more. That doesn’t help you either.

In order to increase your level of personal empowerment, increase the feeling of internal peace and harmony, so you can in turn actually be more creative - you will need to bring into your daily life a Being practice.

Personally, I have found by taking time at the beginning of my day to just Be, actually sets the tone for the day, and helps me get focused, be concentrated, gain clarity, and in turn actually be more productive.

At the end of my day when I am being reflective, and journaling, it gets me in a quieter place, it brings me inner peace once again, and therefore I can enjoy my night’s rest.

You can read up on the Being and Doing energies, learn to increase your self mastery, in my free gift to you – 10 Steps on the Journey to Success and Personal Development. You can go straight to that website http://www.10stepstosuccess.com and download your free gift. Lynette Chartier - Success Life Coach and Wellness Practitioner.