Tuesday, December 25, 2007

 

Unexpected gift and a Merry Christmas to you

Good morning and Merry Christmas to all. Buon Natale a tutti! Joyeux Noel à tous.
It's 8 a.m. and as I sit to drink my cafe latte before finishing the dishes for our family feast this afternoon, I catch the glimpse of a big bird outside my living room window. It's as big as a crow, but wonder, it's not. It holds onto the light pole for a brief moment and it's a woodpecker. Gorgeous bird, with a bright red "hat". A quick look at one of my books tells me it's a Pileated Woodpecker, a bird that normally lives in the forest and occasionally visits urban centers. What a gift on this beautiful quiet morning.

What I wish you for this day and throughout the year is to be open to unexpected gifts, whether a rare bird, a convenient parking spot or a short line at the checkout!

Have a beautiful day

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.

http://www.canadascoach.com

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Monday, December 17, 2007

 

Financial health

This is the time for spending! Just kidding, but barely. If you live anywhere in the Western world, you are being bombarded with invitations to spend. And spend you do. Regular folks - not the rich and famous - spend thousands of dollars on credit, that they take the following twelve months to repay. Big stores now use the "this is the time for giving" as in giving to the less fortunate - as their marketing ploy to get people feel good about spending more. If you have a pet, you will be made to feel a better owner if you also give to your pet, so " the dear little one will feel part of the celebrations".

Don't get me wrong, I am no Scrooge. However, if you fall for the commercialism of the Season at the expense of your retirement fund, your kids' college education or if you have to borrow to spend, or even worse, if you take food money, then you have become a victim of the very powerful marketing machine. But a victim you do not have to remain. The moment you become aware, are honest with yourself and decide to take action, you become free.

Instead of spending big money, try to see what activity you can plan with your loved ones. Depending on the age of your kids, plan a day skating, or a visit to the Wave Pool, a couple of hours at the Mud Oven (where you can each paint a piece that is then fired in their oven). Let your imagination run free - litterally!

Marguerite
Wishing you a good pre-Christmas week

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.

http://www.canadascoach.com/

Coming soon:

http://www.eftottawa.com/

Thursday, December 13, 2007

 

Speed highway or the scenic route

What does the Christmas Season mean for you? If you answer busyness, spending money (and getting those bills in January), and generally running around tired or exhausted with so many things to do, think again. It does not have to be that way. You can make the Season what you want it to be: time for great meals with family and friends. Time to practice your favorite sport. Time to sit down and watch one of the Christmas specials on TV with a bowl of popcorn with your loved ones. What's good about older movies is that they usually have a slower pace and this also helps to get off the speed highway.

Are you living the way you want to live or by Society's rules? Are you ready for this change? Take time every day between today and the New Year, even just 10 minutes, to reconnect with who you are.

Until my EFT site is up, you can visit: www.emofree.com and learn the EFT technique to help you get calmer. You can also send me an email if you are interested to work with me using EFT.

Your coach

Marguerite

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.
Counselling and coaching for women

Wild Wellness and Confidence
Your Inner Lion Queen Transform-Action


http://www.canadascoach.com/

Coming soon:
http://www.eftottawa.com/

Sunday, December 02, 2007

 

One old pair of pants at a time

Good morning to all readers around the world and to my fellow Canadians: keep warm. Winter is here to stay.

A lot has been written about clearning your closet to make space in your life. My take on this subject today will not require you to go through all your closets and drawers. You can start making space in your life by throwing away only one or two pieces of clothing: the clothes you often wear when you are home alone and you would never want to be seen in. It may be an old pair of baggy pants or a washed-down shirt.

You deserve better when you are in your own company. Either throw or give these unflattering clothes and get yourself a great outfit to wear at home. Something that flatters both your shape and your complexion. Casual does not have to mean ugly, too big, or too small or too whatever.

You deserve it.

If you are reluctant to follow this recommendation, I suggest you take steps to value yourself more, starting now.


Marguerite

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.

http://www.canadascoach.com

Coming soon:
http://www.eftottawa.com

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