GET INSPIRED AND CREATIVE; AVOIDING STRESS/BURNOUT

 By Kim Somers Egelsee; Inspirational Speaker/Life Coach

When I feel in a rut, burned out, or lost, what can I do to become inspired and move forward creatively?

It is completely human to feel like this from time to time. The important part is that it shouldn’t last too long. There are things you can do to stimulate your mind and senses, and feel inspired and uplifted again. One of my favorite things to do is to get moving outdoors in nature. It might be walking on the beach, taking your dog for a stroll, or hiking in a pretty area. The fresh air will clear your mind, and the scenery around you will enhance your mood. Another tip is to talk to someone who will motivate you. I often call a friend and talk for ten minutes, to get different perspectives on life, and to feel joyful again.

I asked two others what works to inspire them in their lives. Jessica Arana, a fantastic graphic designer, artist and world traveler (www.jessicaarana.com) said that travel has truly inspired Jessica along her path. When she needs creative energy and new inspiration, she plans a trip or retreat.  Travel helps her to find her true self. She goes far away, to say, “there I am”, and feed off of new experiences, languages, colors and people. It creates huge amounts of passion and excitement in her life, and results in extreme creativity and wisdom. Travel has brought Ms. Arana many gifts, including her boyfriend whom she met in Peru, while traveling alone, her belief that she can do anything, which she earned by climbing Machu Picchu, and the realization that when you’re not looking for greatness, you will often bump into it and to allow herself to believe in herself.

Shajen Joy Aziz, producer and author of “Discover The Gift” (http://www.discoverthegift.com/), explained to go towards what you love. Focus your attention on the things which inspire you and take attention away from those things which drain you. In order to sustain this energetic wave of creativity she has learned you must share it.

When you share your Gifts and give back to your family, your community, your school, workplace, etc... your creative energy increases.  A good way to get started is to pick a favorite way to spend your time and volunteer that service to someone or something in need. Then watch the universe respond to your requests...this is an important and crucial aspect of manifestation and what we call infinite feedback ~ The more you give the more you get!

Every moment is a Gift. Being present to gratitude and forgiveness will create light in your being and open pathways and possibilities which had been previously closed.

It is amazing how different ideas and perspectives can help every area. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

For more info on Kim Somers Egelsee’s upcoming events go to www.kimlifecoach.com

PASSION

PASSION! We all have an inner scale that points to yes or no; or high energy or low energy. When we are doing something we love, with positive people or having a great experience, your inner scale is weighing to the positive. If we are with negative influences, in a job we dislike, or at an event that doesn’t float our boat, our scale will tilt to the low energy scale.  The key is to notice when we get the positive yes scale to the tippy top where we feel it throughout our entire being…this is passion. It is compelling emotion, eager interest, and excitement.

Inspiration from self and others is key for a joyful life. When a person regularly reads, attends seminars, communicates with others and grows from life experiences, they have the chance to be regularly inspired.

“JESSICA ARANA, ARTIST, DESIGNER, WORLD TRAVELER; COMPLETE WOMAN” By Kim Somers Egelsee

Jessica Arana is a complete woman; multitalented, kind, inspiring, giving, creative and brave. She is a great example of a strong woman. Jessica has always explored the unknown and her journeys are her biggest accomplishments. She has: trekked the span of Mexico on her own; lived within an Indigenous community; explored Peru solo, climbing Machu Picchu and sharing native clothing with the women of Lake Titicaca; and independently traveled through England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Costa Rica. Jessica’s passion has taken her to more than twelve countries, had her work in NYC, the UK, Mexico, and LA; and has proven that a non-traditional path is ALWAYS worth it. Jessica’s mission is to celebrate and narrate her vivencias (lived experiences) through art, research, and community work. Her hope is that she can empower others to live colorful and spirited vivencias of their own.

I had the opportunity to interview Jessica, who also happens to design all of the gorgeous branding and flyers for my inspirational speaking events and workshops, and I found her to be extremely intriguing.

Jessica Arana grew up in a very small town in Pennsylvania, and has been creative since birth, having a long line of creative women in her family, At age 14, she began earning money painting faces. At age 18, she took a huge brave step and moved to New York to study art and graphic design and received a fine arts degree. Her talent led her to the chance to intern at MTV, work in impressive corporate positions with huge magazines like InStyle and People and work and rub shoulders with Derek Jeter, Donald Trump, Moby, and Jimmy Fallon name just a few. However, she began to feel like it “was not all of her”.  Jessica took new classes, met new people, and allowed herself to search. She explained that if she has learned anything in this crazy life, she has always allowed herself to take many varied paths that were true to her true self.

            Her next step was moving to California to be with her English boyfriend, and everything shifted. All she had ever gone after in her life so far had resulted in success. California shook everything up. She felt out of sorts, and began asking the question, “what is here that I cannot get anywhere else”? Being half Mexican and half American, she realized the gift of being surrounded by that culture in Southern California, and decided to go back to school to get her Masters in Chicana/o Studies. Jessica then experienced some challenges of difficult content and others being discriminatory of her mixed ethnicity. She soared through with strength, a positive attitude, and straight A’s. She learned that she could really get through anything thrown at her. With this degree combined with her art degree, Jessica can combine art with the topic of biracial identity development to reach others in the world. Her professors expressed to her that her work is valid, encouraging her to share her experiences and artwork. As a result, she was recently asked to sell one of her pieces to a famous Chicano art collector.

            Travel has truly inspired Jessica along her path. When she needs creative energy and new inspiration, she plans a trip or retreat.  Travel helps her to find her true self. She goes far away, to say, “there I am”, and feed off of new experiences, languages, colors and people. It creates huge amounts of passion and excitement in her life, and results in extreme creativity and wisdom. Travel has brought Ms. Arana many gifts, including her boyfriend whom she met in Peru, while traveling alone, her belief that she can do anything, which she earned by climbing Machu Picchu, and the realization that when you’re not looking for greatness, you will often bump into it and to allow herself to believe in herself.

            Jessica is also the branding guru/designer and creative director for The Respect Institute, a non-profit that tours through schools with workshops about connecting, bonding, sharing and non-judgment instead of bullying and violence. She plans to continue following her dreams by empowering people with her art, speaking to women and girls, traveling, and creating her own unique brand of uplifting, inspiring, and powerful stationary and paper.

            Jessica Arana is truly an example of a complete woman, continuously improving, growing and getting better and better, while giving back, helping others, and all with a smile of strength.

 To consult with jessica go to http://www.jessicaarana.com/

To see her designs and flyers/contact Kim go to http://www.kimlifecoach.com/

WHY GO TO WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND EVENTS???

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!

For upcoming workshops, retreats, events and seminars go to events page at http://www.kimlifecoach.com/
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Women Feel Your POWER!!!

An amazing way to live is by feeling 100% confident in your full positive power as a female. This means being in love with you, applauding yourself for your achievements, exuding and radiating joy, being excited about life, and having the nerve to be YOU. Having the vulnerability to be open, accessible to others, and living by example. Being in your full power means being an example by just being you. Your energy is so strong and positive that people and opportunities are drawn to you naturally. Your life's purpose becomes clearer and you are more focused. You dare to smile at strangers, speak up at events or meetings, take steps toward your dreams daily, and dance around when you feel like it. What a fun and adventurous way to live!
Think of women that are in their full power; Madonna, Oprah, Niurka, Heidi Klum, Venus and Serena Williams, Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker and more! They are all uplifting the world with their unique personalities, and you can be too! These women all have extreme confidence, are daring, bold, outspoken, know their purpose, play hard. They make sure to truly take large and small steps toward their passions each day. These steps accumulate into epic extraordinary life experiences.
Start by creating a journal for two weeks, and writing down how you were in your full power each day. You will be more aware of your behaviors, communication, attitude and self daily, which will motivate you to go for it. Learn from others, books, workshops and practice.
You will begin waking up excited to start each day, embracing new opportunities and life overall.
Come experience and learn full power at Women's Exhilaration Day August 14th in Huntington Beach with inspiring speakers, a profound guided meditation that releases negative emotions, luncheon, goddess photos, interactive booths, true connections, wine and chocolate reception and more! Register http://www.kimlifecoach.com/
Also, check out the monthly Willow Tree Women's Circle in L.A. and in O.C.
With this much support and growth for getting into your full positive power, you will get there fast!
Have a blessed day!

RETREATS= SUCCESS, VITALITY AND HAPPINESS

I am sitting here looking out at the blues and greens of the lake, the snow capped mountains, boats, birds and squirrels running about in Lake Tahoe. I have come here every 4th of July since I was very young. Not only do I travel here 8 days of every year, but I regularly schedule retreats for myself. A retreat can be defined as an hour out of the day where you take your dog for a walk, a day with friends at a women's event, a weekend in San Diego, or a full vacation in Hawaii.Whatever you decide, it's important to realize that this is needed. Retreats revitalize you, creating vibrance, joy, calmness, clarity and warmth in your life. This leads to you looking at life in a positive way and living balanced. This is a way to begin getting your life to a ten plus. Time away from your home, bills, career and every day activities helps you to see what you have done well, celebrate successes, and fuels you to move forward toward your dreams. Time spent away in retreat can quiet your mind, keeping it open to new ideas and opportunities to enter. Most importantly, a walk, a mini trip, a seminar, or a vacation energizes you to be better in all you do.
For more information on upcoming Summer, 2011 events and retreats see http://www.kimlifecoach.com/

Finding Your Life's Purpose

FINDING YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE

By Kim Somers Egelsee

Inspirational speaker/www.kimlifecoach.com

Throughout our lives, we achieve, succeed, learn, grow, play and much more. Much of this we do with the help, participation and involvement of other people. Sometimes we have a group of people that we spend regular time with. Other times it is our best friend, significant other or co-worker. Additionally, it can be the help of a mentor, coach, workshop or seminar. One phrase or sentence from someone can be life changing, inspirational and filled with meaning. Something you hear, learn or experience can cause you to change your path and move toward your true dreams. Regardless of which human being is involved, we get a lot of joy from letting others into our lives. Relationships are fundamental to a fulfilling life.

Following your passion makes life easier, more fulfilling and enables you to be a living example For some people in today’s times, a new business or a side business can lead to greater income freedom and stability.. For others, moving up or growing in their current career is inspirational. Ultimately, finding your deep dreams, passions and purpose is key to getting every area of your life to a 10 plus.

          July 9, 2011 in Huntington Beach, Kim Somers Egelsee and Howard Crampton Jr. are leading a life purpose workshop that will be life changing. They will be helping people find their purpose, gain focus and clarity about their lives, create definitive dreamboards for manifestation, eliminate emotional baggage holding you back and much more. http://www.good-terms.com/ is the official sponsor of the extraordinary workshop. The special positive word decals will be used for definitive dreamboarding.

Readers that mention Good Terms will receive special priced admission of $97 per person for this workshop. Contact Kim Somers Egelsee at kimmy_somers@yahoo.com or www.kimlifecoach.com for this special rate.