Dogs and yards what do they have in common!

Not much really I just have to clean up after both. I find it funny that even after four years I am  still am amazed at how much raking it takes to manage the half acre in the back. Typically I am a cat person, but I live with a dog person, need I say more. Ok, I will, I am out of my element walking around the yard and picking up "stuff" (yes, poo). I have been doing this for about six and a half years now only triple the poo since way back when. Some of you may ask what does this have to do with anything? Let's see how often do we pick up other peoples bad attitudes and hold onto it, letting other peoples stuff interrupt our day, our lives. Just like I throw out the leaves and crap from the yard, we must learn to throw out negative energy. Allowing somebody else's bad day to bubble over into our day and attitude means we are not running our own show. It your show, don't let anyone mess with it!

Having trouble learning to let go call Greta (404) 259-1335.

Greta Jaeger, LPC, PLCC
(404)259-1335
greta@CoachingYourDreams.com
www.CoachingYourDreams.com

Self sabatoge and what to do about it!

In my experience in life and as a coach/therapist it is rare that someone will start a new behavior and make it a permanent behavior immediately. I have clients tell me all the time that they were doing good at changing a behavior i.e. eating healthy and then all of the sudden something happened (stressful) and they are eating crap again. This is much more common than someone who can change a behavior and boom it is changed. So I have to ask why be so hard on yourself (this is the self sabotage piece)? Going back to old habits temporarily is more normal than not, so relax you are still good. The most important point to remember when you find you are back to old habits is to think, this is temporary let me get back to the new behavior now.
Here is what I do:
1. I notice I have stopped working out
2. I don't judge myself for stopping, I just notice (this was the hardest to practice initially)
3. I make a plan immediatly to start with small step getting back into working out.
4. I usually start with some Yoga stretches and walking
5. If I can't do my plan immediately I make sure to start it within a day or two and easy back into working out.
6. As with most of my plans still struggling getting back to the new behavior go back to step one and repeat until you are back in the groove.

The best plans keep it simple!

Having trouble with change? Call Greta (404) 259-1335

Greta Jaeger, LPC, CPLC
(404) 259-1335
greta@CoachingYourDreams.com
www.CoachingYourDreams.com

Sitting in Silence!

Many of the clients I work with have trouble sitting in silence and find that trying brings intense anxiety. The funny thing is the problem and the fix are the same thing. Learning to sit in silence and just be with your self is one of the best ways to learn to let go of anxiety altogether. To be quiet we must slow down our breath and either empty our minds or control our thought process. It is the perfect practice for controlling anxiety. If you have trouble be silent and hanging with yourself try to practice a little at a time i.e. try one minute at first and then increase the time once you are no longer anxious during the one minute of silence. Do this until you can sit with yourself for as long as you want. This is a freeing exercise and calming. Try it out.

Do you have trouble being with yourself and wants some help call Greta (404) 259-1335.

Greta Jaeger, LPC, CPLC
(404) 259-1335
greta@CoachingYourDreams.com
www.CoachingYourDreams.com

My First case of writers block

I have had what I call writers block off and on for about two and half weeks only managing to write two or three of what I would call decent blogs. Now, some of you are probably thinking, Greta you do know your grammar is average? Yes, I do know that, it is the content that matters the most, right? I have digressed I was talking about writers block mine to be exact, so I can write lots of words none of it feels right. I have been feeling in-congruent with the topics I choose and then what I actually put on the page is worse. On Monday I thought maybe I should write about my writers block and I decided, no. I have been in a holding pattern since until I opened up a book and read a line I have heard many times but today it felt fresh and new. Do you want to know the line? Here it is: You want to inspire, you want to be in spirit. That is it, that is my problem I have not been in spirit, wow what a relief. Ok, so now to get in spirit. I took a deep breath and I stopped trying to write what I thought people might want to read and began to write in the moment, In Spirit. It is a much more peaceful and comfortable place. If you are feeling blocked take a deep breath, let go of what anyone else might think of you or what you do and just be in the moment, be you.

If you have any question you can email greta@CoachingYourDreams.com or call Greta (404) 259-1335. Are you having trouble staying in spirit maybe I can help? Call (404) 259-1335.

Greta Jaeger, LPC, CPLC
(404) 259-1335
www.CoachingYourDreams.com
greta@CoachingYourDreams.com