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- Believe in Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Shann Vander LeekBelieve in yourself. You already know what to do. You are poised for so much greatness. I see that you are suffering not knowing what will be. Yet, I trust you to be patient as everything unfolds before you. You will not suffer this dark night for much longer. You must trust yourself and ...
Views: 1944(2 votes) - Personal Evolution Zone - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Shann Vander LeekI choose to live in a personal evolution zone. I prefer to evolve and improve my life with incremental steps toward profound change. Reflecting on my successes and failures in 2011 helped define my personal intentions for the new year. And while I have lofty intentions and enormous dreams, I ...
Views: 1294 - Soak Up the Sweetness of Summer to Achieve True Balance - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Shann Vander LeekThis summer has been extraordinary. One of the best I can recall. Most weekends have been devoted to beach-combing, floating and capturing images of Leelanau County AKA “The County”. My back yard is primarily made up of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just voted the most beautiful ...
Views: 1402 - Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Life on Your Terms? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Shann Vander LeekJoyful Greetings! August 17 is the official launch of the new Life on Your Terms Accelerator Series! It has been one year since I published Life on Your Terms and began creating the self-paced progressive coaching workbooks that complement the popular book and give budding ...
Views: 1792(1 vote) - Facing Your Fears With Curiosity - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Shann Vander LeekFor years my friend Jennifer “Jen Moonbear” has been sharing snippets of magical stories about her Shaman teachings and the sweat lodge ceremonies she is passionate about. This summer I was invited to join her and experience my first sweat lodge healing and the alchemy of a lodge pouring ...
Views: 1631 - Navigating the 4 Stages of Transition - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Shann Vander LeekAny transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. - Martha Beck Not too long ago, I made one of the most important decisions in my life. The promise to leave corporate America ...
Views: 3999 - How To Honor Your Mind, Body and Soul - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Shann Vander Leek“Nature often holds up a mirror so we can see more clearly the ongoing processes of growth, renewal, and transformation in our lives.” - William Shakespeare Extreme self-care begins with easing your mind, calming your body, and feeding your soul. Ease Your Mind Easing your mind involves ...
Views: 4597(1 vote) - Get Happy Now! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Shann Vander LeekAre you mindful of the nature of your friends, family, clients and associates? Do you often engage with people who take pleasure in espousing crazy talk, negativity or languishing in the past? Or do you share your time with people who are mostly positive, supportive and creative? If you are ...
Views: 1412 - Own Your Personal Power - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Shann Vander LeekHave you been involved in situations where personal power is traded for acceptance and peace at any cost? Finding ourselves in situations where we relinquish our personal power and over-empower others is a part of life until you learn how to protect and own your personal power. If you are a ...
Views: 1637 - Shine a Positive Light on Depression - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Shann Vander LeekMarch is teasing you to wake up to your full potential. Tapping you on the shoulder reminding you to breathe and embrace the Spring thaw. Chirping at you to bid farewell to February’s low light and bleak economic climate. Cyclical lapses of the blues can easily sneak up and grab hold of you in ...
Views: 1417 - Reinventing Yourself Can Be a Manic Ride - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Shann Vander LeekI have been reinventing myself for the past few years and love where my new life is headed. Coaching, writing and yoga have become my way. Learning to honor my natural rhythm, explore new interests and inspire others is hugely rewarding. Yet … Even though I’m immersed in a calling chock full ...
Views: 1028 - Allowing for Success Means Getting Out of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Shann Vander LeekThey say miracles are past; and we have our philosophical persons, to make modern and familiar, things supernatural and causeless. Hence is it that we make trifles of terrors, ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear. - William ...
Views: 861 - The 90 Day Personal Development Challenge - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Shann Vander LeekSet your intentions for the next 90 days and begin creating a more rewarding and luscious life. Start by spending a few minutes each day visualizing the life you dream of living. Begin with the subjects listed below and consciously direct the next 90 days of your life. As you start making ...
Views: 4938 - Selfish Much? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Shann Vander LeekThe standard definition of selfish goes something like this ... Limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs or lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others; "shockingly inconsiderate behavior". Yet, we observe the world through our eyes, ears, tastes, emotions and ...
Views: 989 - Clobbering Overhwhelm in 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Shann Vander LeekOne of the definitions of overwhelm is being buried or drowned beneath a huge mass. Feel familiar? My particular brand of overwhelm is more like ... suffocating skin crawling madness. I used to be the mistress of overwhelm. The discomfort was intense and yet there was a rush involved with ...
Views: 926 - Living In The Moment - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Shann Vander LeekI am a big advocate of learning how to live in the flow of the moment. Through life experience, education and awareness, I have observed three kinds of people. Those who dwell in the past, those who thrive in the moment and those who prepare for the future. Most of us hop around from one ...
Views: 1238 - Walking Away From the Big Bucks in the Pursuit of True Balance - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekAny transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. – Martha Beck Until late last year, my career had been dedicated to sales, mentoring, coaching and leading an ...
Views: 1002 - Lower Your Stress And Slow Down Premature Aging - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekStress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Science has proved that stress damage to DNA is the culprit behind wrinkles, gray hair, and diseases that can shorten our lifespan. Think about it like this; Have you ...
Views: 1193 - Change Your Life From Ordinary To Extraordinary - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekDo you feel like you are spinning your wheels? Do you have a business or personal goal that seems unreachable? Is your life is way off kilter? If you answered yes to any of these questions, here are few tips for you. Spinning Your Wheels If you are stuck in the muck of an ordinary life, ...
Views: 959 - 5 Ideas For Successful Transitions - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekLast year I made one of the most important decisions in my life. The promise to leave corporate America and give my entrepreneurial calling a shot. I declared New Years Eve of 2006 that I would not enter the comfort of my workplace of 14 years, one day beyond December 31st of the new ...
Views: 1060 - 5 Winning Ideas To Balance Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Shann Vander Leek1. Discover and make a list of 10 things that bring you joy every day. At the end of the day, take a few minutes to jot down everything that made you smile. My list for today included: The sunrise, my daughter laughing, My dog diving in piles of snow, a new song I discovered, a kind friend, ...
Views: 891 - Make More Sales With Relationship-Building Listening Skills - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekWhen I started in sales, I was focused on one goal, closing the deal. On my quest to make a sales call that would put me over the top of my annual budget, I made a huge mistake and learned a valuable lesson from my client. I came to the appointment with the goal of asking for the order. I left ...
Views: 2064 - Balanced Living - 5 Tips To Lighten Up And Create A More Balanced Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekHave you ever felt like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Does it seem normal to accept responsibilities, errands, and favors to the degree that you've become slaves to our lives? Consider lightening your load; allowing yourself to be still or take a walk; or let ...
Views: 1055 - Working Women In The 21st Century - The Great Balancing Act - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekFor more than 40 years, more and more women are working full time jobs and raising families. We are mothers, wives, sisters, daughters and friends. We do our best to have “it” all, but at what cost? Now, more than ever before, we must pay attention to the quality of our ...
Views: 970 - 5 Winning Ways To Address Anger And Get On With Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekHave you ever known a person who is angry all of the time? These sort of loose cannons can be amusing for a bit, until you realize how draining their sideshows can be. I refer to these riled up angry people as Energy Vampires. Energy Vampires will take any chance they can to drain all of ...
Views: 1176 - Successful Transitions in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekLast year I made one of the most important decisions in my life. The promise to leave corporate America and give my entrepreneurial calling a shot. I declared New Years Eve of 2006 that I would not enter the comfort of my workplace of 14 years, one day beyond December 31st of the new ...
Views: 1179 - The Great Balancing Act - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2006 from Shann Vander LeekThe Great Balancing Act Working Women in the 21st Century By Shann Vander Leek For more than 40 years, more and more women are working full time jobs and raising families. We are mothers, wives, sisters, daughters and friends. We do our best to have “it” all. But at what cost? Now, more than ...
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