When Feedback Enables Us to Grow by Kim Somers Egelsee

Let me ask you an important question. Have you ever spent the time to get true feedback?

If we don't have feedback from those we trust, we aren't really sure how the world views us. We might underestimate ourselves, or be uncertain about our strengths and gifts. Feedback can help us know, let out and own our true gifts, talents, abilities, and strengths. It helps us see ourselves as others do. Feedback can enable us to change, grow, repair and adjust, so that we are being our best selves.

I challenge you today to email 8 people you trust with these three questions:

1. How do you see me?

2. What gifts and talents do I have?

3. What is some constructive criticism or feedback you can give me ?

See what happens and how your life changes!

And speaking of feedback, I have very exciting news! The feedback from my Ten Weeks to Confidence Course has been so extraordinary, that we have realized that this program is so much more than confidence. It has deep wisdom, growth, immediate strategies for freedom from stress, fear and blocks. It has lessons in wealth, abundance, prosperity, fuel for success, focus and flow.

So in celebration of this feedback we have decided to rename the course:

Kim Somers Egelsee’s 10 Weeks to Transformation, Wealth, Confidence & Success

This is so rewarding and thrilling that we are pleased to offer you the course for just two payments of $97.

This includes unlimited access for one year to all ten recordings and worksheets, power interviews with over twenty fantastic celebrities, authors and experts, including sales expert Jeffrey Gitomer, well-known lead guitarist for Def Leppard Phil Collen, Fitness guru Amanda Russell, and more.

The course also gives you group coaching calls bi weekly, where you can call in with any questions, advice or feedback on confidence, business, personal life and more.

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"Paint with a Broad Brush" by Featured Author, Elizabeth McGrath

Paint with a Broad Brush in 2015 – Appreciation

Whenever I travel for business purposes, I try to take in the local sights of the area I am temporarily visiting. I never know if I will have the good fortune of returning, so I always enjoy seeing new places!  

Having not spent a great deal of time in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, I decided to get up early and take a ferry ride. Growing up in the Land of 10,000 Lakes has always made me a lover of open water, and this was no exception. While the day was a bit cloudy and misty, the temperature was perfect for walking around and exploring. 

At the conclusion of my sightseeing, I walked out of the depot and much to my amazement, I was greeted by a stunning double rainbow. I couldn’t remember the last time I had witnessed one in person or if in fact I had ever had the pleasure. I quickly snapped a couple of pictures in order to capture the feeling of beauty I was experiencing. The sight was gorgeous and filled with symbolism – I just stood there and had what I call a “moment.”

What is a “moment” you ask?

For me, “having a moment” has become synonymous with becoming overwhelmed with and/or aware of a sense of deep appreciation.  Suddenly I am cognizant of being connected to everything and everyone at the same time.  Ahhhh…wow.  

When we truly appreciate something, we are anchored in a state of increased value, both for the object and maybe more importantly, for ourselves. Springing from this feeling of increase, we can be overcome with a deep sense of gratitude and thankfulness. When we feel this good, there is neither room for stress nor any form of negativity to enter our presence.

So I ask myself what might it take for me to carry this feeling of deep appreciation with me throughout the day?

The answer comes almost effortlessly… you must simply choose to look for it. That’s it. I decide and intend to find something to appreciate each and every day — often several times per day. In fact, the more I find things to appreciate, the better I feel. It’s really so simple. I don’t need a fine paint brush to search for details and explanations; I need a wide paint brush to cover large spaces with deep appreciation.

Let me say, I am not naïve enough to believe that this is ever easy.  I know firsthand what it is to find myself in trying situations with difficult people.  But dare I say this might be where a deliberate choice to find something to appreciate is most needed? After all, we don’t appreciate things and people because they somehow deserve or warrant it…we choose to appreciate them because it changes and transforms us.

So as we begin another year, I am challenging myself and anyone who wants to walk this road with me to pick up a wide brush and paint appreciation with broad strokes until it becomes a habit; a routine that positively impacts my relationship with myself and radiates out to the world. I can think of no better way to begin 2015.

Please join me.

Elizabeth McGrath

Jump Into Opportunities By Kim Somers Egelsee

There are always opportunities daily in everything that you do.  Daily opportunities to create a better you, and turn negative situations or feelings into ones of positive success.   Always look for these opportunities.  Many people get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of their life.  People live life on autopilot and find it hard to make changes.  People must take the time to stop, and take a moment to allow their brain time to get to work and out of the repetition of daily life.  Whether you are happy and content or living life disappointed, look for the gift or opportunity.

Now take a moment and think if there are any current opportunities in your life that will make you succeed and move forward in big ways?  Something that will fuel your passion, purpose, project pursuit or profession soar?  Make a list of two.  Next create a list of at least 10-30, if not more, things that you love about yourself!  This will create a foundation in your mind.  Choose four that resonate with what you are focusing on right now to succeed and move forward.  Next, for one week, write to or connect with three people each day to ask for advice, guidance, ideas, opportunities, or even strategic partners.  Add the qualities you love about yourself and get comfortable mentioning them on paper and in person.

Think of ways that you can create opportunities on your own.  Think bold and get outside the box.  Take time to brainstorm a list of ideas, journal your thoughts, write down even your most wild and bold ideas no matter how crazy they sound!  Ask yourself, who else does what I want to do.  How did those people get there?  Research these individuals.  Gather information and gain more insight and brainstorm new ideas based on these individuals.  Go to some specific networking events that match to connect with people.  Continue learning so that you will become the guru of this and truly own what you do.

Hold yourself accountable and meet with an accountability partner at least once every week.  Review your current situation, gather ideas, gain feedback and assistance.  Create a plan of action that will lead you to your goal.  Prioritize your ideas, what ideals make you feel 100% excited, amazing, and powerful?  Take the top idea and begin with that.  Break it into small steps and create a schedule and time frame for moving forward.  Make sure to take steps right away!  Action will fuel you and show you results.

As soon as one of yourself created opportunities is stepped into by you make sure to CELEBRATE and keep going!  Journal your results, the connections you made, your credibility, success and own it!  Be ready when bigger opportunities come as a result of this.  Take the time to imagine, visualize, and see the money flowing in and your dreams come true.

Jump Into Your Greatness for 2015!

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Kim also shares 7 Steps and Strategies for Daily Magnificent Moments, being in the now, letting opportunities flow in, and allowing your truest self to emerge. Plus how to remove fears, blocks, doubts and uncertainties about big goals you have for 2015.

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Here's to a Powerful 2015!

Kyle Wilson and the Lessons From Network Team

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INSPIRATIONAL COACHING AND ADVICE BY Kim Somers Egelsee

“RETREAT FOR ENHANCED GROWTH AND POSITIVE VIBRATIONS”

To truly enjoy life, you need inspiration, passion, and positivity. To be “in love” with your life you need to be in your full positive power, purpose, have significance, love and relationships. Many of us are confused as to how to get to all of these things. Well, it all begins with a commitment to work on ourselves. Some of us get so caught up in daily life, that it can become robotic and monotonous. There has to be a way to shift out of this, make some amazing changes, and move forward with enthusiasm.  The good news is that there are numerous ways. Sometimes, one small shift and your entire life can change in enormous fantastic ways.

QUESTION: "I am feeling bored and mediocre in my life. I know I am capable of more, and want to make changes, but don’t even know where to start. I have trouble focusing in my current environment, because I am so used to things the way that they are. What can I do to make positive transformations?"

Sometimes we need a huge shift to snap us out of what we are used to. The most effective way to do this is to go on a retreat. When we retreat, we step out of what we are used to, where there are no memories, no bills, negativity, or clutter. We clear our minds by being in nature, being either by ourselves or with positive people. We have the opportunity to focus on self, read, learn, grow, let true intuitive thoughts float in, and start to know our truest inner selves. 

There are different categories of retreats that can help. Even taking two hours and going on a hike or to the beach can help. A yoga class, gardening, a positive event or workshop, or a meeting with a coach or mentor is very inspiring. Vacations or trips are excellent as well. The best, most powerful way to move forward and grow is to go on a weekend or week long retreat or journey that is devoted to self transformation.. This involves being with great individuals, attending motivational workshops, participating in mind stimulating exercises, and learning to make effective changes in your life, without being distracted by anything at home. The quality of the people you connect with, being in the beauty of nature, and the knowledge you acquire will anchor in that success mindset, which sets your mindset for transformation to find your purpose, passions, true positive power and move forward fearlessly.

For more information on workshops, one day and weekend retreats and events see www.kimlifecoach.com

Counting Your Blessings with Love ~ By Ahtisham Khero

Relationships are truly blessings while love is the world’s best creation by the Creator.  Relationships connect the soul to the soul...the heart to the heart by developing feelings, emotions, positive thoughts, and visualization. 

Sometimes, people can’t understand this amazing gratification of life with love and warmth so they to try to find out what are the causes and reasons and get wedged in thoughts until finally they get handicapped by restrictions, limitation and fears.  Whereas, on the other side, some people feel that we are blessed by God with love, sincerity, feelings, expressions, happiness, understanding, spiritual connection, and some even find their soulmate.  

So rather than being captive by conceptual barriers, a person could shift their perception of love and welcome blessings instead because most of the time conceptual barriers create blocks which directly affects natural expressions,  feelings, and can also create blocks within your partner, as well.  Yet when we welcome blessings, it makes your life so much more beautiful and satisfying.

As life is a journey of ups and downs, so too are relationships that can also go through certain phases over a period of time.  And an indispensable way to get back on track is to communicate, share, express love and give more time to each other to balance the expression of connection. I personally believe relationships can sustain and last a lifetime when there is connection.  And all that it truly takes is to take care of this connection and nurture it.  

Growing, Learning, Moving Forward and Soaring to Success By Kim Somers Egelsee

Question: "I feel like I am at a stand still in life. I am bored and am not sure what steps to take next? What should I do?"

One of the fastest ways for you to grow yourself and your business, find your purpose, meet phenomenal people, gain life altering knowledge, evolve as a person, and have the positive powerful energy of success is to be involved in a mastermind and/or regularly attend workshops, seminars, events or retreats. 

Many wonder what all of the fuss or hype is all about? Why can't I just sit home and read or watch a DVD? Reading, watching a DVD, or listening to inspiring CDs in the car are very effective ways to grow and achieve. However, the difference when you actually attend and participate in a  positive live event or meeting is HUGE! You truly stimulate all of your senses, and engage your mind in very deep ways. The energy created by you and those around you can be felt throughout the room. The energy of being involved in a mastermind, workshop, seminar or retreat with positive people creating growth and change together is an extraordinary shift for all involved. However, you do have to be "involved". 

Here are some tips for getting the most out of seminars and retreats:

1. Choose the right ones to attend with your heart and your intuition. Are the right positive like-minded people going to attend? Does this topic stimulate my mind? Would my life be enhanced by attending this? Would memories be created by being there?
2. Have the intention right away that you will grow and evolve. Soak it in. It doesn't mean that you have to use all of the information but take it in like a college course and use what applies to you.
3. Communicate with others there; the attendees, the speaker or teacher. Get to know them. (Some of the people you meet at seminars become life long friends, strategic partners, referral buddies, accountability partners and more.) Personally, I have done the research. Personal development events are the BEST way to meet the people that uplift you personally, AND help you in your success in business.
4. Take notes, visualize, be receptive and open minded. Take it in and apply it.
5. PARTICIPATE!
6. Be approachable and flexible.
7. Feel the energy, power, greatness of knowledge and extraordinary learning, growth and change.
8. Finally, realize that when you step out of your home or office into an event or workshop that inspires, it brings out your spirit within (where there are no phone calls, computers, or distractions nearby). It elevates your consciousness bit by bit. And, step by step you evolve into your true self.

TRY IT!