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Interested in Coaching? Free Seminars this month!

Coach Bethany — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:40:02 +0000

In case you're interested, the International Coach Academy (which I graduated from) has some free tele-seminars later this month, and they're definitely worth checking out if you have any interest in coaching! Their program is wonderful, supportive, interactive, and a great deal. These free seminars will give you a little taste of their style. Register now (links below) if you're interested!

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Registrations are now open for:

1. Discover the Niche of 'Health and Wellness Coaching'
2. Networking Opportunity for French Speaking Coaches
3. 'Coaching as a Career' Information Teleseminar

Newsletter Alert: What "time" do you live in?

Coach Bethany — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:01:23 +0000

I woke up the other morning to the sounds of my cat frantically crashing around the room, trying to jump up on his usual resting places and failing miserably. With his eyes darting wildly and his back legs suddenly useless, he was obviously seriously ill in some way. My stomach clenched into a ball, I started soothing him and my husband began Googling, while I imagined the house without him and how to tell the kids he was dying. I instantly prepped myself for the worst, just in case it should happen. His history of kidney problems and approaching 15^th birthday were fair indicators, but I still jumped immediately into the feelings I'd experience should he not make it. I mourned, shed tears, and weighed burial options.

I live in the future. Continue reading ...

Newsletter Alert ... Winterizing Your Heart

Coach Bethany — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:42:18 +0000

The last month hasn't been an easy one for me. There have been no life-jarring events or great losses or even very squeaky pennies, I've just been in a muddle of wayward thoughts, wistful wishes, grey days, cold hands, and challenging kids. It's gotten to me, and is now very visible in my highly-reflective boys. They're great little mirrors, and it's awfully difficult to have your own bad attitude mirrored back at you (times two!). It finally dawned on me that I need to do a little winterizing, even if it's a bit late.

Not so long ago, winter was seen as a time to hunker down, live off the previous harvest, catch up on handwork and repairs, and even hibernate a little bit.

Click Here to read the whole article ...

SaneMoms contest ends tomorrow ...

Coach Bethany — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:12:05 +0000

Just a heads up that the weekly contest over on SaneMoms.com is ending tomorrow night, but there's still time to get your entry in! Just leave a reply to the discussion thread "You know you're my kid when ..." You don't have to be logged in or a member, but be sure to leave an email address in your guest post so I can contact you if you win. It's a fun thread to read even if you don't want to enter!

Details are here.

Jump straight to the question here.

Have a great Friday :)

Jan Newsletter Alert : Put It Out There

Coach Bethany — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:36:21 +0000

I'm often a slow learner, when it comes to anything to do with my heart or any of that "messy emotional stuff". I prefer not to talk about it, and focus on the easily "conquered" things like technical or logical things that are tangible. Feelings, dreams, ideas, all those things defy boxes or logic and because of that I label them "messy". I've slowly come to realize that not only is it a bad idea to be ignoring the un-boxable things, it's downright toxic. I need to Put It Out There, and let it be. It's my goal for 2009 to be more transparent, and not keep all feelings and reactions under wraps for fear of offending, hurting, or disappointing someone. Honesty can be painful, but it's far less painful than the alternative.

Read the complete article here!

Happy New Year!

Coach Bethany — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:19:40 +0000

Hi and happy 2009! I'm off to a slowish start, but hey, I'm figuring it out as I go, such is life. The newsletter will be out by tomorrow, and I've put up a list over on SaneMoms of what I'm letting go of/grateful for in 2008 so I can focus on new things in 2009. I'd highly recommend doing the same ... even though it's already week 2 :). What do you need to accept/acknowledge so you can lay it to rest? The link is here and I hope you feel free to share your thoughts!

There's also a place to share your goals for 2009 also, and even a prize drawing if you do so before midnight tonight ... just share one goal for the year, and the first step you need to take to make it happen.

Holiday Gift Pak on sale now!

Coach Bethany — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:52:50 +0000

Give the Gift of Coaching! If you know a mom who could use a little time to herself to talk about who she is, what she wants, and how to stay sane, then give me a call!

I'm offering a Holiday Gift Pak that includes a hand-bound journal with a note from you tucked inside, and a certificate for 4 coaching sessions + a Free Trial, and free shipping anywhere in the U.S. :).

Don't miss out, the Deadline to sign up is December 18th.

Give the gift that truly keeps on giving to a mom in your life.

Click here for more details.

Newsletter Alert ... Satisfaction : Got Yours?

Coach Bethany — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:44:21 +0000

This month's newsletter happens to be the 50th that I've written, and as it's on the subject of Satisfaction that seems apt. When I started writing this I never pictured myself reaching issue number 50! It's always satisfying to hit the Publish button, but it's never easy. I hope you find the article thought provoking, and I'd love to get your comments as always!

"Walking home from my run with a friend this morning, she surprised me with the statement "You probably have no idea how jealous I am of you sometimes." I was genuinely caught off guard, but a few more sentences gave me a view of my life, from her perspective, that made a lot of sense. My husband's irregular paycheck, our general lack of structure, and the subtle but constant pressure on me to contribute more financially to the household was desirable to her. She saw in my life the "edge" that was missing in her own beautiful but unsatisfying "cage." She missed the spark, even as I missed the predictable comfort. Dissatisfied. Restless. Hungry for something different."

Get the rest of the story here.

101 Ways to Stay Sane in an Economic Crisis: On the Air!

Coach Bethany — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:20:23 +0000

In case you've missed it, I've been giving away a really cool freebie over on SaneMoms.com in the last couple of weeks ... a free .pdf full of links and ideas on 101 Ways to Stay Sane in an Economic Crisis. (You do have to login to see it, it's painless and worth it!) It has all kinds of helpful categories like Cutting General Expenses, Managing Finances, Lowering Childcare expenses, Additional Income Sources, and more. Lots of great ideas, and totally free :). Recently, Coach Lesly and I did a show on those 101 Ways, and we came up with some more great ideas during the show ... have a listen!

Who Does She Think She Is? ... a MUST SEE!

Coach Bethany — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:28:03 +0000

I posted a few weeks ago about the movie Who Does She Think She Is?, and had a chance to see it on Tuesday. I was in tears before they were 15 minutes into the film, and I couldn't articulate why I don't think. If you have talents, dreams, wishes, passions, or "somedays" that you're not addressing, this movie will bring them to the top of your mind. If they're things you think about more than once every couple of months, then you MUST see this movie!

The film traces the lives of a handful of women artists (sculptors, singers, painters, drummers) and shows how they fit their passions into their lives, how they're supported (or not) and how it's affected their relationships. If you're an artist and a mom, there's simply no excuse for not going out to see this! The feeling in the room when the credits were over was a very pregnant one, with women sitting in silence, looking around at each other, and aching to talk about their reactions.

Want another opinion? Check out the NY Times review.

It's only playing through tonight at the Angelika in NYC, but check out the movie's website to keep track of other openings, coming soon.