Bootcamp For Your Mind

7 Secrets to Improve Your Ability to Learn

In order to make coaching work for you – and really make some serious change happen in your life – you have to open your mind up new things, to important lessons and information.  And that means being a good student – listening, comprehending and executing the things you learn about that will bring about change. In fact, when you’re my client, if you want to delve into all the amazing ways to achieve an amazing life, I make you roll up your sleeves and WORK!  I create assignments and goals and expect you to execute.  This is your life we’re talking about…if you were ever going to work hard at something this would be it, right?  Bottom line:  by best clients are good students...they use the knowledge they gain from my program.

Here’s a good article to help you learn more effectively.  Whether you’re getting coached, heading off to college, or just want to become a better student of the world, this will help you maximize comprehension, and put that knowledge to good use.

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Even more tips for a happy life!

I got such an amazing response from my post, 10 things to do tonight to make this a kick ass week, that I felt obligated to share more simple ways to get happy and be healthy.

Enjoy!

1.       Take a 30 minute walk every day.

2.       Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day

3.       Don’t stay up late. (That’s why TIVO was invented)

4.       Drink more green tea and less coffee

5.       Don’t feel like you have to win every argument. 

6.       Don’t gossip.  It’s negative thinking you don’t need in your life!

7.       Have a purpose every day

8.       Always feel like the best is yet to come

9.       Smile more

10.   Don’t be jealous. That’s even more negative thinking you don’t need.

11.   Give of yourself.  Donate your time or money to charity

12.   Eat a bigger breakfast and a smaller dinner

13.   Get organized.  Remove the clutter from your life.

14.   Find a great life coach and start working towards your goals

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Enter the Bionic Dolphin!

I’m not quite sure which aspect of this story I find more inspiring; the fact that when properly motivated, a group of brilliant scientific minds can develop a complicated prosthetic device for marine animals, or that a freaking dolphin can find away to carry on after major life trauma and no tail fin!

Either way you look at it, this is one for the books – and continued proof that a) smart people can do anything they set their mind to, and b) dolphins are more human-like that we can ever imagine.

Click here to read about the bionic dolphin!

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12 Great Memory Tricks!

I give my clients a lot to think about, so if I can help them improve their memory, they’ll achieve more and attain their goals that much faster.  And anyway, wouldn’t it just be cool to have a ridiculously great memory?  To be able to instantly call up names, dates, directions and even the tips and advice your life coach gives you?   Click the link below and check out these 12 power-memory tips as created by author and all-around-brilliant-guy Tamim Ansary.  Like I tell my clients about all great tips, you’ve got to do them to make them happen…but once you do, you’ll remember more than you ever imagined!

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The Ultimate Act of Sportsmanship

I’m not a big sports fan, but when I found out about what happened this past week at a collegiate women’s softball game between Western Oregon and Central Washington, I just had to share it with you. The story involves a major accomplishment, a freak injury and a wonderful display of what it means to be a teammate and a fellow competitor.  It just reminded me that we all have a tremendous capacity for sportsmanship and kindness inside us, and the more we exercise it, the better off we all are.

Read “Central Washington Offers the Ultimate Act of Sportsmanship”

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Seven things you can do tonight to make this a great week!

Just because your week is crazy-busy doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stop and do the little things to improve your health and well-being.  Here are some simple ways to bring the day to a positive end, and guarantee you’ll wake up ready to conquer the world the next day!

1.      Go for a power-walk before you go to bed – Chances are, the busier your day, the less time you had to exercise.  But don’t give up just because the evening is coming to a close.  A 30 minute walk will make you feel like you’ve accomplished something great, provide proper cardio, and give you something to build on tomorrow.

2.      Do sit ups while watching TV – Who says catching the latest American Idol has to be a passive experience?  Move the coffee table out of the way and do some crunches while you take in your favorite show.

3.      Call or email an old friend to reconnect – One of the greatest things about email is that it makes it so easy to reach out and find old friends.  And nothing feels better than reconnecting with someone, and starting the next day with another great relationship in your life.  Tip: Facebook, MySpace or LinkedIn make it easy to search for people!

4.      Make a to-do list of things you want to accomplish this week – To-do lists help you get a handle on everything’s that on your plate.  But who has time to do them in the middle of a busy day?  Craft your list right before bedtime and then ATTACK the action items first thing in the morning.

5.      Tell your spouse/significant other that you love them – It’s easy to forget to say “I love you” to the most important people in your life.  Don’t ever take your closest relationships for granted!  Taking two seconds to tell them how much you care at night leads to good feelings at the start of the next day.

6.      Balance your checkbook -  Nobody likes going to bed with the feeling that things are unsettled.  Handling simple personal finance matters such as balancing the checkbook gives you piece-of-mind…and one less thing to do tomorrow.

7.      Read a book – If TV is junk food, then reading is a healthy bowl of fruit loaded with vitamins.  Reading a book before bed enriches the mind and will wind you down better than the local evening news.  And the better rested you are, the more likely you’ll be to wake up to a productive day.

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Paul Potts: The story of a man who went straight to the top by one act of courage!

When I need a little inspiration, I look no further than the story of Paul Potts.  Working as a cell-phone salesman in England, he took sabbatacal to pursue his dream of becoming a singer.  Potts was blessed with a golden voice, but lacked the self-confidence to pursue his career.

What happened next is pure magic.  He went on the UK version of American Idol, Britain’s Got Talent and wowed the judges and the audience.  He would eventually win the title – and in the process become a superstar in the country.

His is truly a story of what can happen when you GO FOR IT and pursue your dreams, no matter what the odds are.

Grab a hankie and check out the video below from Britain’s Got Talent.  You’ll be inspired to get off your butt and make something happen!