April 2007
Written & Published by Hueina Su, Beyond Horizon Coaching
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Table of Contents:
1. Welcome & Announcements
2. Featured Article
3. Recommended Reading
4. Empowering Quotes
5. Resources for Your Balanced Life
6. Just for Fun
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1. Welcome & Announcements
Ah, Spring is finally here. Or is it really? Mother Nature seems to be changing her mind every couple of days -- at least it seems that way here in New Jersey. I hope you are doing well and enjoying the weather, wherever you are.April proved to be a very busy month for me. I was invited to speak at the American Cancer Society Asian Initiatives New Jersey, Coalition on Family Caregiving (check out the resources for caregivers on their website), and Health & Wellness Fair (sponsored by Health & Wellness Professional Network). It was wonderful to meet cancer survivors, caregivers, as well as other caregiving professionals at these events. (A BIG welcome to new subscribers from these groups!!!) This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, so I was invited back for the Volunteer Appreciation Party at the American Cancer Society- Northwest NJ Region chapter this past weekend. What a wonderful group of volunteers and staff there! They are in great need for volunteers. If you live in New Jersey, please consider becoming a volunteer for this chapter, or find a chapter near your area.
At the American Cancer Society Asian Initiatives New Jersey, I talked to breast cancer survivors (and some husbands) about the importance of Intensive Self-Care and keeping life balance on the road of cancer recovery. I have to say, I was moved by the positive energy, support, love and hope I felt in the room. All the women there were so full of life. They were so different from the cancer patients I took care of many years ago, when I was a nurse. Back then, many patients' families chose not to tell the patients their diagnosis and prognosis. Many patients didn't realize their dire condition until the very end. They couldn't make the choice about their treatments or how they wanted to spend the last months or weeks of their lives. I saw many patients and families struggled and suffered, and they suffered alone. I am so glad that time has changed and nowadays people are so much more open-minded and positive about cancer, other illness and/or disabilities. Patients and caregivers alike have more resources, choices of treatments, and support from all kinds of organizations. Still, you need to be proactive and do the homework, and reach out to get the right kind of support you need.
Isn't that true for other situations and challenges in life? If you are facing some challenges, you need to take full responsibility for yourself, take an active role in decision-making and seeking the support you need. Asking for support is not a sign of weakness or inadequacy; rather, it's an act of self love. You don't have to go it alone, or suffer in silence. Reach out to someone who might be able to help you, or might know someone else who can help. If you are a caregiver, make sure you practice Intensive Self-Care so you won't burn out. Remember, you can't give what you don't have. Coaching and mastermind group are also very effective ways to get the support you need. There are other ways to prevent burnout, as listed in this month's featured article "Life Balance Lessons: 7 Keys to Avoid Burnout".
On May 12, 2007, I will present a workshop and also offer laser coaching sessions at the 17th Annual Morristown Women's Festival. This year's theme is "Claiming Our Birthright". There are more than 30 workshops, many vendors, and laser coaching sessions for all participants. If you live in NY/NJ area, make sure you come out for a full day of festivities celebrating women. To secure your spot in your favorite workshops, go to the Women's Festival website to purchase admission tickets now.
* April FREE Teleclass *
Changing Lanes: The Secret of Successful Midlife Career Change
Life in the modern world could throw you all kinds of curve balls..... marriage, parenthood, illness & injuries (yours or your loved one's), relocation, divorce, death in the family, your spouse lost his/her job, your kids leaving home, etc. Any of these changes could force you to make a midlife career change.
Or, you might wake up one day and decided that your current career is no longer fulfilling for you, and you wonder "Is this all there is for me?"
If you are considering a midlife career change, and you are not sure what you want to do, whether it's the right choice to make the career change, worry about "the age thing" or other obstacles, then come to this Teleclass.
For more details and to register for this Teleclass, click here
You can download the MP3 and handouts of all previous Teleclass by visiting the Teleclass Archives. If you would like to suggest a future Teleclass topic and/or speaker, please email me and let me know. Please feel free to email me anytime, if you have any questions, comments, or need support working toward your goals.
* Upcoming Live Events *
Workshop: "C.P.R. for a Balanced Life" at Morristown Women's Festival
- Morristown Women's Festival
- Date: Saturday, May 12, 2007
- Time: 8:00am-5:30pm
- Place: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
- For details and online registration, visit the Women's Festival website
** If your company, moms or women's group, professional organization, chamber of commerce, hospital, school, or church is looking for a speaker or trainer, please recommend my service. You can contact me directly at Hueina@BeyondHorizonCoaching.com. Thank you!
* Gift Certificates Available *
You can purchase coaching gift certificates in any dollar amount you wish, or choose from one of my coaching programs. Why not buy a coaching gift certificate for your loved ones? It would make a very thoughtful gift that could change their lives. Or, even better, why not buy one for yourself? You deserve to invest in your own life, don't you?
2. Featured Article
Life Balance Lessons: 7 Keys to Avoid Burnout
Burnout could greatly impact a person's physical & emotional health, relationships, work, and everyone related to him/her. When you are burned out, you can't function at your best, and everyone you care about suffer with you. It's not difficult to see that there is much at stake here. So, how do you avoid Nurturing Burnout? Here are some proactive steps you can take today to prevent (or overcome) burnout. Read the full article
3. Recommended Reading
Visualize and Affirm Your Desired Outcomes: A Step-by-Step Guide
Visualization and affirmations are very powerful tools to create success. Jack Canfield offered step-by-step instructions on how to do it in this article.
Caregiving: How to Care for a Loved One With Cancer -- And Yourself
Check out this article on American Cancer Society website for tips and links to resources for caregivers.
James Ray and Mastermind Coaching Groups
James Ray, one of the teachers in The Secret, talks about the power of coaching in his preview Teleclass of his new coaching program. I noticed the trend and benefits of combining coaching and mastermind group in group coaching programs.
10 Commandments of the Best Exercise and Weight Loss Programs
Kevin Gianni gives 10 common sense, excellent tips on exercise and weight loss. I particularly like the tip about being prepared.
My Simply Successful Secrets
These are some of my success habits. I'd like to challenge you to write your own list. Either post a comment after you read this article on my blog, or email me your list. I will include the answers in my next newsletter.
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4. Empowering Quotes
"If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation,you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude,a feeling that nurtures the soul."
-- Rabbi Harold Kushner
"If you wish the world to become loving and compassionate, become loving and compassionate yourself. If you wish to diminish fear in the world, diminish your own. These are the gifts that you can give."
-- Gary Zukav, American Author
"Often the difference between a successful man and a failure is not one's better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on his ideas, to take a calculated risk, and to act."
-- Maxwell Maltz
"The question for each of us is not what we would do if we had the means, time, influence, and educational advantages, but what we will do with the things we have."
-- Hamilton Wright Mabie, American Essayist and Editor
5. Resources for Your Balanced Life
In light of recent tragic event at Virginia Tech, I chose not to focus much attention on the news reports about the gunman and his mentality. Mother Theresa insisted on staying away from anti-war rally, saying it would only attract more wars. She said we should be "pro-peace" instead of "anti-war". The famous Chinese educator and philosopher Confucius said that in order to change the world, you need to begin by making yourself a better person. Therefore, I chose to focus my attention and intention on raising my own consciousness and the consciousness of people around me. There are some wonderful free Teleclass series out there that could help you raise your consciousness and create a better life.
Fountain of Youth World Summit -- Law of Attraction, abundance, health, fitness
Everyday Qi and Marketing Qi -- health, well-being, success
Claim Your Power Now -- experts like Bob Proctor help you conquer fear, reclaim your power to create the success you want
Ask Jack Canfield Tele-clinic -- ask Jack Canfield questions about Law of Attraction or anything else
6. Just for Fun
There has been an unhealthy competition between God and Satan.... and you know who's caught in the middle.
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