Lang Lang is one of the most successful pianists of his generation. He performed before an audience of four and a half billion at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. He sells out concerts wherever he plays and is beloved by audiences world-wide. He was a child prodigy and extraordinary talent – yet he almost gave up playing the piano when he was nine years old.  Read more....

When you hear the word no, do you take it personally? Do you find yourself blaming others for the results you have in your life? Have you ever said the words, “I’m not good at selling or persuading others.” There are many people who feel the same way and say the same things. They become so confused and frustrated with not getting the benefit and security they deserve and they give up. What are some characteristics that will endure when times are really overwhelming to get advanced results?  Read more....

We all get to a point in our lives when we need to take a leap of faith. Whether it’s for a relationship, career, health, or major decision of some kind. When we face a circumstance that challenges us to take a leap of faith and we decide to move ahead, we begin with an intention. Typically that intention is attached with good feelings towards a positive outcome.

What is a leap of faith? The basic definition is moving forward towards something, not knowing if it will succeed. You typically act with blind faith that it’s the right move for you at the time, even though there’s a chance it won’t work out with the results you hoped for.  Read more....

Are you one of the millions of Americans that partake in self abuse? Have you experienced feelings of overwhelm or insecurity and find that your solution for dealing with it is to hurt yourself? Unfortunately you are not alone. Many Americans resort to harming themselves, self sabotage, and cutting the body as a way of dealing with stressful situations, problems, or emotional disorders.

This way of coping may provide you some temporary relief by way of redirecting your focus, releasing anger, or assisting you in expressing repressed and bottled up feelings. Although you may feel better for the time being, as soon as those feelings of overwhelm and stress return, urges to injure yourself well up inside you as to provide relief.

“I’ve experienced several different healing methodologies over the years – counseling, self-help seminars, and I’ve read a lot – but none of them will work unless you really want to heal yourself and take action.” Lindsay Wagner

Do you have an unrealistic image of yourself? Have you been told that you will never amount to anything or that you are not worthy? Unworthiness is one of the most debilitating belief systems in effect in the world today. It corrupts, destroys, discourages, and inhibits your goals and lives from unfolding as you desire. You’ve become so disconnected from your feelings, so disillusioned, separated and alone, that you are afraid to take risks, speak up for yourself, or even take steps to follow your dreams because you don’t think you are worthy.

Try this one on for size. You are a young male or female that’s been infatuated with a particular person of the opposite sex. You’ve been wanting to approach this person of interest for some time now, but you are very nervous and shy and really don’t know what to say. After attending an event, you step into an elevator to go down to your car. The only other person in the elevator is the person of interest and you are at a loss for words.  Read more....

There are many benefits attributed to working with a life coach while battling cancer. Studies have shown that patients see improvements emotionally, mentally and even physically. A life coach works to help you set and reach specific goals through the integration of discipline, inspiration, motivation, education, physical activity, healthy eating, spirituality and encouragement.

One such study was published in the International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences by Dr. Mary Lou Galantino of Stockton College. Dr. Galantino’s study revealed improvements in cancer patients within their day-to-day lives including learning how to overcome anxiety and depression. Physical improvements were seen as a result of an increase in healthy food choices and physical activity through the use of various motivational techniques.  Read more....