Hi Everyone!
Here is a link to my review of the first impression of the new, first all green channel, called "Planet Green", which launched yesterday.
http://rinabee.gaia.com/blog
See you there!
Claudia
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Inspiration To Take Action
"Hawk doesn't think during hunt
It does not care for theory or ethics
All that it does is natural."
Tao Te Ching
Are you inspired to take action?
There is no doubt in the action of animals, while we second guess everything we are doing.
While I do not suggest to stop rational thinking, I am suggesting for you to take the inspired actions you have been brought in contact with. You have been thinking about joining this club? Then do it.
Do you feel now is the right time to ask for a raise? Then go see your boss, and ask for one!
While some inspired actions might not bee the conventional ones, the thought of standing still, of not going ahead in your life, should be harder to take then the chance of making a mistake and learning from it.
Motion, any kind of motion will always bring you to a better place then you currently are.
So, take up that hobby you always wanted, join the gym you passed by tens of times, read that book that is not conventional thinking.
Step out of your box, you have nothing to loose.
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia
For a free life-coaching session, call me at 813 - 531 - 8379, or email me at claudiablanton@lycos.com for an appointment!
It does not care for theory or ethics
All that it does is natural."
Tao Te Ching
Are you inspired to take action?
There is no doubt in the action of animals, while we second guess everything we are doing.
While I do not suggest to stop rational thinking, I am suggesting for you to take the inspired actions you have been brought in contact with. You have been thinking about joining this club? Then do it.
Do you feel now is the right time to ask for a raise? Then go see your boss, and ask for one!
While some inspired actions might not bee the conventional ones, the thought of standing still, of not going ahead in your life, should be harder to take then the chance of making a mistake and learning from it.
Motion, any kind of motion will always bring you to a better place then you currently are.
So, take up that hobby you always wanted, join the gym you passed by tens of times, read that book that is not conventional thinking.
Step out of your box, you have nothing to loose.
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia
For a free life-coaching session, call me at 813 - 531 - 8379, or email me at claudiablanton@lycos.com for an appointment!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
New Relationship Series!
Hi Everyone!
Starting tomorrow, Friday 03/07/08, I will begin a series of articles on Relationships and Law of Attraction at http://livingpossibilities.typepad.com/motivation !
Stop by to read about:
Are You Ready for Your Soulmate?
Do You Know What You Want in Your Spouse?
Growing Within a Relationship
Enabling Destructive Behavior
Have a wonderful day!
Your Motivational Life Coach,
Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
For more information on Motivational Life Coaching, call at 813 - 531 - 8379 or contact me via claudiablanton@lycos.com
Starting tomorrow, Friday 03/07/08, I will begin a series of articles on Relationships and Law of Attraction at http://livingpossibilities.typepad.com/motivation !
Stop by to read about:
Are You Ready for Your Soulmate?
Do You Know What You Want in Your Spouse?
Growing Within a Relationship
Enabling Destructive Behavior
Have a wonderful day!
Your Motivational Life Coach,
Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
For more information on Motivational Life Coaching, call at 813 - 531 - 8379 or contact me via claudiablanton@lycos.com
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
What Does Your Schedule Include?
Hi Everyone!
As you look over your day -to - day schedule, I want you to see, if your schedule includes the following:
1. Meditation
2. Yoga or Tai-Chi
3. Exercise,
4. Time for yourself
5. Time for spirituality
If you have not included any or all of these following items in your schedule, I want you do to the following today:
1. Record all the things you are doing, anything, all of it.
2. Take two highlighters, one use to highlight things you do for yourself, or because you want to do them - the other one highlight the things that you are doing because someone else wants you to do them.
3. Look at the items that someone else want you to do - eliminate 95% of them today!
4. Look at the items that you want to do or feel you have to do as a part of your obligation. See where you can let go off trying to do it perfect, and how you can incorporate some fun.
5. Fill in the left over time, with activities that are in the list above.
Pleasing others by doing what they want you to do, while having no time for yourself, does not only take away from you, but also cripples the person who you are assisting. If you are allowing yourself and others to be responsible only for their own happiness, like they actually are, then both sides will be able to be more productive. You are responsible for yourself. That means that other people are responsible for themselves and their happiness. That is it. Period.
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Life Coach, Fundraiser
813 - 531 - 8379
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
For more information on how to make yourself your priority and how to life and abundant life, contact me for a free initial Life Coaching Session at 813 - 531 - 8379 or via email at claudiablanton@lycos.com
As you look over your day -to - day schedule, I want you to see, if your schedule includes the following:
1. Meditation
2. Yoga or Tai-Chi
3. Exercise,
4. Time for yourself
5. Time for spirituality
If you have not included any or all of these following items in your schedule, I want you do to the following today:
1. Record all the things you are doing, anything, all of it.
2. Take two highlighters, one use to highlight things you do for yourself, or because you want to do them - the other one highlight the things that you are doing because someone else wants you to do them.
3. Look at the items that someone else want you to do - eliminate 95% of them today!
4. Look at the items that you want to do or feel you have to do as a part of your obligation. See where you can let go off trying to do it perfect, and how you can incorporate some fun.
5. Fill in the left over time, with activities that are in the list above.
Pleasing others by doing what they want you to do, while having no time for yourself, does not only take away from you, but also cripples the person who you are assisting. If you are allowing yourself and others to be responsible only for their own happiness, like they actually are, then both sides will be able to be more productive. You are responsible for yourself. That means that other people are responsible for themselves and their happiness. That is it. Period.
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Life Coach, Fundraiser
813 - 531 - 8379
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
For more information on how to make yourself your priority and how to life and abundant life, contact me for a free initial Life Coaching Session at 813 - 531 - 8379 or via email at claudiablanton@lycos.com
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Does Rushing Serve You?
Hi Everyone!
What does rushing around create for you?
Think about it for a second:
Has rushing around ever made you feel good?
Did it get you anywhere earlier then you thought you should be?
Did you get more done, by cramming more things into a tight schedule, half of it filled with things, you really did not want to do in the first place?
Rushing creates stress, tension, bad mood, and potential for dangerous situations. Therefore we can all agree, that rushing around does not really benefit us, or the people who we are in contact with. The effects on our body and health are obvious, as rushing does not give us a chance to savor our foods, and instead brings us through the drive-through lane of the nearest fast food restaurant.
So what should be do about rushing? Aren't we designed to do so many things in this fast paced society, that we have to rush?
No you do not. I am here to challenge your thinking today about rushing.
Actually you do not get more done, by doing more and faster, because the quality of your work suffers tremendously.
Adding things to your schedule, that you really do not want to do, also does not benefit you.
Here are a few questions I want you to ask yourself before you set your intent for today:
1. Which items on your to-do-list can you get rid off right now, because they are only there to please someone else, and have nothing to do with your purpose or agenda?
2. Do you really get any help from people, when you are rushing them, right along with you?
3. Are your kids more cooperative, if you spent some quality time with them, before you asks them to look after their chores?
4. Can you let go off perfect somewhere in your schedule?
5. Have you thought about what you want to do, really thought about it?
Think about these questions over the next few hours. Over the course of this week, I will be talking more about scheduling, and reduction of rushing, and the effects that relaxing can have not only on your health, but all areas of your life
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Life Coach, Fundraiser
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
For more information on living a healthy, and balanced life, and a free Motivational Life Coaching Session, call me at 813 - 531 - 8379 or contact me via email at claudiablanton@lycos.com .
What does rushing around create for you?
Think about it for a second:
Has rushing around ever made you feel good?
Did it get you anywhere earlier then you thought you should be?
Did you get more done, by cramming more things into a tight schedule, half of it filled with things, you really did not want to do in the first place?
Rushing creates stress, tension, bad mood, and potential for dangerous situations. Therefore we can all agree, that rushing around does not really benefit us, or the people who we are in contact with. The effects on our body and health are obvious, as rushing does not give us a chance to savor our foods, and instead brings us through the drive-through lane of the nearest fast food restaurant.
So what should be do about rushing? Aren't we designed to do so many things in this fast paced society, that we have to rush?
No you do not. I am here to challenge your thinking today about rushing.
Actually you do not get more done, by doing more and faster, because the quality of your work suffers tremendously.
Adding things to your schedule, that you really do not want to do, also does not benefit you.
Here are a few questions I want you to ask yourself before you set your intent for today:
1. Which items on your to-do-list can you get rid off right now, because they are only there to please someone else, and have nothing to do with your purpose or agenda?
2. Do you really get any help from people, when you are rushing them, right along with you?
3. Are your kids more cooperative, if you spent some quality time with them, before you asks them to look after their chores?
4. Can you let go off perfect somewhere in your schedule?
5. Have you thought about what you want to do, really thought about it?
Think about these questions over the next few hours. Over the course of this week, I will be talking more about scheduling, and reduction of rushing, and the effects that relaxing can have not only on your health, but all areas of your life
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Life Coach, Fundraiser
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
For more information on living a healthy, and balanced life, and a free Motivational Life Coaching Session, call me at 813 - 531 - 8379 or contact me via email at claudiablanton@lycos.com .
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Food Reviews Time Again! Yummy!
Hi Everyone!
Here we go again! It is time to try out new foods! I had fun experimenting and revisiting old favorites. I hope you will be enjoying this little trip to the grocery store, right along with me!
Keep in mind that the food products featured on this blog have to fall under one or more of the following categories:
1. Indicate that their healthy on their package
2. Are a whole grain product
3. Is an organic product.
Here we go:
Here we go again! It is time to try out new foods! I had fun experimenting and revisiting old favorites. I hope you will be enjoying this little trip to the grocery store, right along with me!
Keep in mind that the food products featured on this blog have to fall under one or more of the following categories:
1. Indicate that their healthy on their package
2. Are a whole grain product
3. Is an organic product.
Here we go:
- All Bran Multigrain Crackers from Kelloggs. 5. Stars! Okay the packaging is not the greatest, looks more like a not to great cereal package, but do not let yourself get sidetracked by that, and go for the stuff inside! It is great! With a slight sweet aftertaste these crackers are a little treasure. And with 5 grams of fiber per serving, you can not beat that snack
- "Clearly Organic" Organic Black Beans 15 oz can. 5 Starts! Beans are a must in a healthy kitchen and these canned black beans make it easy to add nutrition to any meal. Do not forget to rinse, though, even if they are already low in sodium (85 mg = 4 %)
- Tropicana No Pulp Calcium Orange Juice 5 Stars! You already know that we should have more calcium in our diet, so there is a chance for a great, sweet, tasty way to bring more of that good stuff into your life.
- Goldfish Whole Grain Crackers from Pepperidge Farm 4 Stars! Not quite as cheesy as the regular variety but still satisfying! Worth the switch!
Now it is your turn to be adventurous!
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Examples of Visionboards
Hi Everyone!
A visionboard, as explained in the movie "The Secret", does not have to fall under the same format in every case.
Here is a vision-scrapbook, that I have created:
The more traditional used vision board, can be as individual and diverse, as you are:
Visionboards, in whichever form you choose to use, are a great tool, which are fun to make, and can involve the whole family! Be creative! Have fun! Set goals!
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Life Coach
A visionboard, as explained in the movie "The Secret", does not have to fall under the same format in every case.
Here is a vision-scrapbook, that I have created:
Another example of a variety to the vision board, is using the surfaces of your home, such as a door, or a wall:
The more traditional used vision board, can be as individual and diverse, as you are:
Visionboards, in whichever form you choose to use, are a great tool, which are fun to make, and can involve the whole family! Be creative! Have fun! Set goals!
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Life Coach
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Are You Writing in Your Gratitude Journal?
Hi Everyone!
Are you still writing in your Gratitude Journal daily?
Remember that the key to unleashing the true power of Law of Attraction is through the following main components:
1. Appreciation
2. Gratitude
3. Joy
4. Laughter
Practice daily!
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
For more information on Motivational Life Coaching, and a free telephone coaching session, contact me directly at 813 - 531 - 8379
Are you still writing in your Gratitude Journal daily?
Remember that the key to unleashing the true power of Law of Attraction is through the following main components:
1. Appreciation
2. Gratitude
3. Joy
4. Laughter
Practice daily!
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
For more information on Motivational Life Coaching, and a free telephone coaching session, contact me directly at 813 - 531 - 8379
Monday, February 11, 2008
My thoughts on Meditation
Hi Everyone!
Meditation is one of the best ways, that I have found for myself, as well as for many people I converse with, to calm, center and focus yourself toward a new, more controlled way of thinking, and being.
It has been a vital part, and always will be of my daily routine, as it gives the ability to think clearly, focus on what is important to me, and relax, something that 10 years ago, would have been impossible.
Many people I encounter though, have the question of how to start, where to begin, and what kind of meditation to follow.
I suggest to start with guided meditations, short in durations, as they are an easy way to get the feel for the practice while giving you the same results, in a short, quick, easy to use way.
A guided meditation, is a practice, where you listen to an audio recording of someone talking you through the process of meditation, how to relax, and how to use guided imagery to come to a deeper level of relaxation.
The website "Learning Meditation", www.learningmeditation.com is my favorite place to get people started. Pleasant guided meditations, with easy to follow instructions are what this site is filled with.
Begin simple, once a day at first, until you find a meditation you are comfortable with, just for a few moments. You can increase to twice a day, with longer meditations if you feel the need, later.
Put this time of meditation into your routine, right up there with brushing your teeth. Once you feel the benefits, you will be looking forward toward your few moments of solitude each day.
Have a great day!
Claudia Blanton
For more information on setting a healthy living routine, living with the principles of Law of Attraction, and focusing your thinking, contact me directly at
813 - 531 - 8379 or via email at claudiablanton@lycos.com for a free telephone coaching-session.
Meditation is one of the best ways, that I have found for myself, as well as for many people I converse with, to calm, center and focus yourself toward a new, more controlled way of thinking, and being.
It has been a vital part, and always will be of my daily routine, as it gives the ability to think clearly, focus on what is important to me, and relax, something that 10 years ago, would have been impossible.
Many people I encounter though, have the question of how to start, where to begin, and what kind of meditation to follow.
I suggest to start with guided meditations, short in durations, as they are an easy way to get the feel for the practice while giving you the same results, in a short, quick, easy to use way.
A guided meditation, is a practice, where you listen to an audio recording of someone talking you through the process of meditation, how to relax, and how to use guided imagery to come to a deeper level of relaxation.
The website "Learning Meditation", www.learningmeditation.com is my favorite place to get people started. Pleasant guided meditations, with easy to follow instructions are what this site is filled with.
Begin simple, once a day at first, until you find a meditation you are comfortable with, just for a few moments. You can increase to twice a day, with longer meditations if you feel the need, later.
Put this time of meditation into your routine, right up there with brushing your teeth. Once you feel the benefits, you will be looking forward toward your few moments of solitude each day.
Have a great day!
Claudia Blanton
For more information on setting a healthy living routine, living with the principles of Law of Attraction, and focusing your thinking, contact me directly at
813 - 531 - 8379 or via email at claudiablanton@lycos.com for a free telephone coaching-session.
Friday, February 1, 2008
More Motivation
Hi Everyone!
If you are interested in more motivational articles, visit my blog on typepad at
http://livingpossibilities.typepad.com/motivation
Also watch out for more articles and motivational tips, as well as some discussions, at my Yahoo Group "Think Well of Food."!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwelloffood
Join in the discussion, introduce yourself, and get more info on an active, motivated lifestyle!
Have a great day!
Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
If you are interested in more motivational articles, visit my blog on typepad at
http://livingpossibilities.typepad.com/motivation
Also watch out for more articles and motivational tips, as well as some discussions, at my Yahoo Group "Think Well of Food."!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwelloffood
Join in the discussion, introduce yourself, and get more info on an active, motivated lifestyle!
Have a great day!
Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
Sunday, January 13, 2008
5 Ways to Increase Your Vitality!
1. Drink Water!
Everyone, including wellness-gurus, and scientist, coaches and doctors agree, that you need to stay hydrated! There are no more excuses! You want vitality, drink water!
2. Breathe deeply!
Breathing deeply and freely is bringing life force into your body, energizing you, naturally. Practice deep breathing exercises, and mind-body exercises like yoga to expand your lungs, and increase the depth of your breath!
3. Know your goals!
Set your goals, know where you want to go! Knowing what you want, brings the spring into your step, as it gives you something to look forward to, to work for.
4. Be Grateful!
Appreciation and Gratitude are a wonderful opportunity to show you much of an abundance you already have in your life! Feel the complete gratitude and appreciation as you are speaking them, or writing them down. Connect with each idem and experience, that you are grateful for!
5. Smile!
Smiling changes your physiology, it relaxes your face, your shoulders, your chest. It makes you more attractive and it shows your appreciation for life to the world.
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
For more information how to "Think Well of Life" and "Create the Life of Your Dreams" contact me, Claudia Blanton, at 813 - 531 - 8379 or via email at
claudiablanton@lycos.com
Everyone, including wellness-gurus, and scientist, coaches and doctors agree, that you need to stay hydrated! There are no more excuses! You want vitality, drink water!
2. Breathe deeply!
Breathing deeply and freely is bringing life force into your body, energizing you, naturally. Practice deep breathing exercises, and mind-body exercises like yoga to expand your lungs, and increase the depth of your breath!
3. Know your goals!
Set your goals, know where you want to go! Knowing what you want, brings the spring into your step, as it gives you something to look forward to, to work for.
4. Be Grateful!
Appreciation and Gratitude are a wonderful opportunity to show you much of an abundance you already have in your life! Feel the complete gratitude and appreciation as you are speaking them, or writing them down. Connect with each idem and experience, that you are grateful for!
5. Smile!
Smiling changes your physiology, it relaxes your face, your shoulders, your chest. It makes you more attractive and it shows your appreciation for life to the world.
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
For more information how to "Think Well of Life" and "Create the Life of Your Dreams" contact me, Claudia Blanton, at 813 - 531 - 8379 or via email at
claudiablanton@lycos.com
Sunday, January 6, 2008
New Year - New Support Groups - New Series
Hi Everyone!
I am exited to announce the beginning of my new program, the "Think Well-Series!"
Through support groups, online courses and individual coaching sessions, I will assist you in reaching your dreams, and deal with the individual stumble blocks on the way!
Introduction my Brand-New Yahoo Groups:
"Think Well of Food"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwelloffood
"Think Well of Yourself"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwellofyourself
"Think Well of Wealth"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwellofwealth
"Think Well of Forgiveness"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwellofforgiveness
Join the free yahoo support groups, today!
"The first step toward getting somewhere is to decide, that you are not going to stay where you are right now."
Author Unknown
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
If you like this post, subscribe!
I am exited to announce the beginning of my new program, the "Think Well-Series!"
Through support groups, online courses and individual coaching sessions, I will assist you in reaching your dreams, and deal with the individual stumble blocks on the way!
Introduction my Brand-New Yahoo Groups:
"Think Well of Food"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwelloffood
"Think Well of Yourself"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwellofyourself
"Think Well of Wealth"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwellofwealth
"Think Well of Forgiveness"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwellofforgiveness
Join the free yahoo support groups, today!
"The first step toward getting somewhere is to decide, that you are not going to stay where you are right now."
Author Unknown
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com
If you like this post, subscribe!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Are You Using Your Skills?
As I am writing to you each day, about living a healthy and balanced life, you have received vital information on how to transform yourself into who you want to become.
The news, all media, television and books are filled with information on how to improve your well being.
What I am wondering about is, with all that knowledge you are acquiring, why do some of my readers and readers of other health related blogs, embrace this knowledge to make major changes, while others will store this information without implementing it into your life style?
Are you embracing yourself as a priority, enough to take care of the only mind, body and soul, you will have?
Or is everything else more important at the moment, so that you hardly have time to eat and sleep, not even talking about thinking and eating healthy?
Stop! Hold on a second!
Make yourself a priority today!
If this feels selfish, then think about the following truths:
The more you take care of yourself, the more you are able to accomplish, for others, your family, and all the other obligations, which are now your first on the list.
The more you take care of yourself, the more likely you are focused, when you are needed.
The more you take care of yourself, make your goals important, the more abundance you have to share.
The more you take care of yourself, the more you are teaching others, that they can too, and not by using empty words, but by example.
No more excuses! No more reading, and not doing!
Take charge today!
Have a wonderful day!
If you like this post subscribe!
For more information, on how to stay motivated, and reach your full potential, in all areas of your life, contact me directly at 813 - 531 - 8379! or visit my website at www.create-your-life-dreams.com !
The news, all media, television and books are filled with information on how to improve your well being.
What I am wondering about is, with all that knowledge you are acquiring, why do some of my readers and readers of other health related blogs, embrace this knowledge to make major changes, while others will store this information without implementing it into your life style?
Are you embracing yourself as a priority, enough to take care of the only mind, body and soul, you will have?
Or is everything else more important at the moment, so that you hardly have time to eat and sleep, not even talking about thinking and eating healthy?
Stop! Hold on a second!
Make yourself a priority today!
If this feels selfish, then think about the following truths:
The more you take care of yourself, the more you are able to accomplish, for others, your family, and all the other obligations, which are now your first on the list.
The more you take care of yourself, the more likely you are focused, when you are needed.
The more you take care of yourself, make your goals important, the more abundance you have to share.
The more you take care of yourself, the more you are teaching others, that they can too, and not by using empty words, but by example.
No more excuses! No more reading, and not doing!
Take charge today!
Have a wonderful day!
If you like this post subscribe!
For more information, on how to stay motivated, and reach your full potential, in all areas of your life, contact me directly at 813 - 531 - 8379! or visit my website at www.create-your-life-dreams.com !
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Easy Ways to Add Nutrition to Your Day!
Here are a few quick tips on adding some extra nutritional value to your life.
* Serve fresh fruit with pancakes instead of syrup.
* Add whole-wheat oatmeal to your pancake batter, and top with apple sauce (the unsweetened kind, or better from your homemade batch)
* Use whole-wheat tortilla chips with salsa as a snack, or switch to a soy chip, or rice cakes as a substitution for regular chips
* have a bowl of whole-grain cereal as a snack
* always eat whole grain bread, better yet, get a bread machine and make your own, maybe add nuts to your batter, ban the white stuff!
* add carrot puree to your spaghetti sauce, or meat loaf
* use canned pumpkin in cakes instead of the suggested fat (oil or butter)
Use this post as an inspiration to look closer to where you can add or substitute an ingredient. Experiment with your food, try out new things, look for labels that indicate a more health conscious choice. Try them out! Step out there and be adventures. Food is fun! Experimenting is fun! Trying new things is fun!
Have a wonderful day
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Coach, Fundraiser
If you like this blog, subscribe!
* Serve fresh fruit with pancakes instead of syrup.
* Add whole-wheat oatmeal to your pancake batter, and top with apple sauce (the unsweetened kind, or better from your homemade batch)
* Use whole-wheat tortilla chips with salsa as a snack, or switch to a soy chip, or rice cakes as a substitution for regular chips
* have a bowl of whole-grain cereal as a snack
* always eat whole grain bread, better yet, get a bread machine and make your own, maybe add nuts to your batter, ban the white stuff!
* add carrot puree to your spaghetti sauce, or meat loaf
* use canned pumpkin in cakes instead of the suggested fat (oil or butter)
Use this post as an inspiration to look closer to where you can add or substitute an ingredient. Experiment with your food, try out new things, look for labels that indicate a more health conscious choice. Try them out! Step out there and be adventures. Food is fun! Experimenting is fun! Trying new things is fun!
Have a wonderful day
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Coach, Fundraiser
If you like this blog, subscribe!
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Inspiration - What inspires you?
Motivation and Inspiration are, while related quite difference.
Motivation is what keeps you going after the initial spark. It is what carries you through to the next step, even if life through distractions at you.
Inspiration on the other hand, is that spark that ignites the passion. It is what makes you set your intend in the first place, making you take a step toward action.
So, I am asking you today: What inspires you?
Make a list, write it down, and look at it for a moment. Some of those inspirations will come from within, some from outside sources.
Why am I asking you to do this?
Because I want you to look at your list a little closer. Pick one thing, anything of that list, and do that! Go ahead, let yourself get inspired today, to take an action toward change, may it be a change within you or an action that changes a part of your world.
Take a step, get inspired, do something, today.
A life lived full of passion, is a life lived to the fullest.
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Coach, Fundraiser
For more information on goal-setting, living the life of your dreams, and the principles of co-creation visit my website!
http://www.livingpossibilites.com (use the links to the right)
Motivation is what keeps you going after the initial spark. It is what carries you through to the next step, even if life through distractions at you.
Inspiration on the other hand, is that spark that ignites the passion. It is what makes you set your intend in the first place, making you take a step toward action.
So, I am asking you today: What inspires you?
Make a list, write it down, and look at it for a moment. Some of those inspirations will come from within, some from outside sources.
Why am I asking you to do this?
Because I want you to look at your list a little closer. Pick one thing, anything of that list, and do that! Go ahead, let yourself get inspired today, to take an action toward change, may it be a change within you or an action that changes a part of your world.
Take a step, get inspired, do something, today.
A life lived full of passion, is a life lived to the fullest.
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Coach, Fundraiser
For more information on goal-setting, living the life of your dreams, and the principles of co-creation visit my website!
http://www.livingpossibilites.com (use the links to the right)
Monday, November 26, 2007
Today's Intend
As you set your intend for today, I ask you to include two more actions to your list.
1. Intend to enjoy what you are putting in your mouth
2. Intent to be nice to yourself.
Strange request? I do not think so.
Let me elaborate.
1. Intend to enjoy what you are putting in your mouth.
So many times, we rush, rush to go to work, school, drop of the kids, pick them back up, work, act, do, so we eat on the run.
Okay, I have days where I don't have the time sit down doing nothing, while I am eating, but at least one bite of each meal, I dedicate to myself.
What do I mean with that?
Each meal, I take one bite, and actually take my time to taste it, feel it's consistency, it's flavor. I enjoy the moment, the scent of the food. I am there for that moment, present at my actions. And then I say thanks. (Should I really write again about the importance of DAILY gratitude? Maybe later)
It only takes a second. Be present.
2. Intend to be nice to yourself.
Today, as you think yourself through your reality, and take the actions, you think are necessary, take your time to be nice to yourself. Ban all negative thoughts about yourself out of your head.
If you feel a negative thought coming your way, dismiss it and repeat an affirmation.
Here a few suggestions:
I love myself
I am magnificent
I speak my truth
I am strong
Repeat each sentence 3 to 5 times until you feel it. Let yourself feel good. You are a magnificent powerful being, allow yourself to feel that way.
So today, as you go about your day, I want to remind you of how great you really are.
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia
1. Intend to enjoy what you are putting in your mouth
2. Intent to be nice to yourself.
Strange request? I do not think so.
Let me elaborate.
1. Intend to enjoy what you are putting in your mouth.
So many times, we rush, rush to go to work, school, drop of the kids, pick them back up, work, act, do, so we eat on the run.
Okay, I have days where I don't have the time sit down doing nothing, while I am eating, but at least one bite of each meal, I dedicate to myself.
What do I mean with that?
Each meal, I take one bite, and actually take my time to taste it, feel it's consistency, it's flavor. I enjoy the moment, the scent of the food. I am there for that moment, present at my actions. And then I say thanks. (Should I really write again about the importance of DAILY gratitude? Maybe later)
It only takes a second. Be present.
2. Intend to be nice to yourself.
Today, as you think yourself through your reality, and take the actions, you think are necessary, take your time to be nice to yourself. Ban all negative thoughts about yourself out of your head.
If you feel a negative thought coming your way, dismiss it and repeat an affirmation.
Here a few suggestions:
I love myself
I am magnificent
I speak my truth
I am strong
Repeat each sentence 3 to 5 times until you feel it. Let yourself feel good. You are a magnificent powerful being, allow yourself to feel that way.
So today, as you go about your day, I want to remind you of how great you really are.
Have a wonderful day!
Claudia
Friday, October 26, 2007
New Survey
Hi Everyone!
I want to invite you to participate in the new survey to your right.
As the holiday season approaches fast, maintaining a healthy lifestyle might require a little extra planning, and an extra portion of motivation.
Througout the next few weeks, I will post bits of motivation about this subjects.
Check back often!
I want to invite you to participate in the new survey to your right.
As the holiday season approaches fast, maintaining a healthy lifestyle might require a little extra planning, and an extra portion of motivation.
Througout the next few weeks, I will post bits of motivation about this subjects.
Check back often!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Five Reasons to Hire a Motivational Coach
Here are five reasons, why hiring a Motivational Coach is a valuable tool, in reaching the potential your life has to offer:
1. To define Your Goals to the greatest detail
Discovering, and defining goals, to the greatest detail, is the first step in co-creating the live of your dreams.
2. To help you work out a plan designed to your individual needs, and goals
Based on your goals, creating a plan how to get there, even a flexible one, gives you a path to follow.
3. To help you stay on track, no matter what
As daily life demands its attention, it is easy to get sidetracked, or set back into old habbits. A motivational coach can keep you on the track, focusing you on your potential.
4. To help you re-gain momentum.
After a setback, your motivational coach, can help you with many tools, to get back into the goal minded journey of co-creation.
5. To give you access to tools, sucessful people and athletes use daily
A motivational coach has acess to powerful tools, that can help you reach the live you always knew you could achieve.
For more information on mootivational coaching,goal setting, motivational tips and for a free newsletter, please visit my webiste at www.livingpossibilites.com
( direct links are provided)
Peace and Love
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Coach, Fundraiser
1. To define Your Goals to the greatest detail
Discovering, and defining goals, to the greatest detail, is the first step in co-creating the live of your dreams.
2. To help you work out a plan designed to your individual needs, and goals
Based on your goals, creating a plan how to get there, even a flexible one, gives you a path to follow.
3. To help you stay on track, no matter what
As daily life demands its attention, it is easy to get sidetracked, or set back into old habbits. A motivational coach can keep you on the track, focusing you on your potential.
4. To help you re-gain momentum.
After a setback, your motivational coach, can help you with many tools, to get back into the goal minded journey of co-creation.
5. To give you access to tools, sucessful people and athletes use daily
A motivational coach has acess to powerful tools, that can help you reach the live you always knew you could achieve.
For more information on mootivational coaching,goal setting, motivational tips and for a free newsletter, please visit my webiste at www.livingpossibilites.com
( direct links are provided)
Peace and Love
Claudia Blanton
Motivational Coach, Fundraiser
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Fun Ways to Exercise
Motivation is the key to staying on track, when becoming and staying fit and healthy. Including fun exercises to break off the routine that regular classes or scheduled activities bring, will increase the likelihood of staying on the path of a healthier lifestyle.
Here are a few ways to get moving, that will take the rigidness out of your routine:
1. Exercise with your kids!
Chasing your kids around the park or the yard is a great way to get fit, and have a wonderful time! The kids get moving as well, so it becomes even more of a win-win situation!
2. Strap on the Rollerblades!
Moving through the park on Rollerblades is a fun way to get moving! Stay safe, and wear pads and a helmet, and watch out for slower moving people.
3. Jump on a trampoline!
If you have the space to put large trampoline in your yard, I definitely recommend it. Make sure it has a safety net, so you and your family can have a safe time, jumping together!
4. Belly dance!
When my daughter and me first began to belly dance, we laughed alot at ourselves! Fun, especially when you give up being perfect, at least in the beginning, this is a great way to move!
5. Yoga!
Challenging, but calming, this ancient exercise is a wonderful way to center yourself. It is relatively easy to find a class for beginners everywhere. DVD's are also widely available! Namaste!
As with all exercise programs, make sure you have checked with your health care professional before starting any program! Always use reasonable safety precautions!
Have fun!
Here are a few ways to get moving, that will take the rigidness out of your routine:
1. Exercise with your kids!
Chasing your kids around the park or the yard is a great way to get fit, and have a wonderful time! The kids get moving as well, so it becomes even more of a win-win situation!
2. Strap on the Rollerblades!
Moving through the park on Rollerblades is a fun way to get moving! Stay safe, and wear pads and a helmet, and watch out for slower moving people.
3. Jump on a trampoline!
If you have the space to put large trampoline in your yard, I definitely recommend it. Make sure it has a safety net, so you and your family can have a safe time, jumping together!
4. Belly dance!
When my daughter and me first began to belly dance, we laughed alot at ourselves! Fun, especially when you give up being perfect, at least in the beginning, this is a great way to move!
5. Yoga!
Challenging, but calming, this ancient exercise is a wonderful way to center yourself. It is relatively easy to find a class for beginners everywhere. DVD's are also widely available! Namaste!
As with all exercise programs, make sure you have checked with your health care professional before starting any program! Always use reasonable safety precautions!
Have fun!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Defining the Basics of Motivation
"Set your goals high, and don't stop until you get there!"
Bo Jackson
Here is the definition of the components of the basis of motivation.
Inspiration -
the initial spark, that brings a positive goal into the view of possibilities.
Usually an outside influence.
Motivation -
the reason behind a behavior and/or action
Goal-oriented motivation -
the reason behind the desire to achieve the set goal
Believe -
the knowing, that the power of achieving the invisioned goal is possible, and that the technique used is reliable and true
For more information, on how to use these basics effectively, more about goal setting, relaxation techniques and co-creating your experiences, visit my website at
Bo Jackson
Here is the definition of the components of the basis of motivation.
Inspiration -
the initial spark, that brings a positive goal into the view of possibilities.
Usually an outside influence.
Motivation -
the reason behind a behavior and/or action
Goal-oriented motivation -
the reason behind the desire to achieve the set goal
Believe -
the knowing, that the power of achieving the invisioned goal is possible, and that the technique used is reliable and true
For more information, on how to use these basics effectively, more about goal setting, relaxation techniques and co-creating your experiences, visit my website at
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