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Living the Creative Life: USING CREATIVITY TO LIFT YOUR FEARS
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Sharon Good
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Nov 11, 2008 14:05 PST
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LIVING THE CREATIVE LIFE
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For Creative People
and Those Who Want To
Live Their Lives Creatively
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November 2008 ~ ~ ~ Issue 98
In this issue ~~
* Opening Notes
* Feature Article: USING CREATIVITY TO LIFT YOUR FEARS
* Action Challenge
* Wise Words
* Bookshelf
* Upcoming Classes with Sharon
- In NYC: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do
- In NYC: Coaching Classes at NYU
~ Teleseminar: Life Purpose Institute Coach Certification Training
* New Resource: Learn to Change Your Life
* Opportunity: Entrepreneurial Artist Competition
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OPENING NOTES
Dear Readers,
With all that's been going on in the world for the past few weeks, I
couldn't let the time go by without offering you some hope and
encouragement. While it's been scary, I tend to be an optimist. Our
world has been through difficult times before, and each time, we've
managed to come through it and keep growing.
As creative people, we have great gifts to offer the world. Let's
continue to contribute our talents to uplift ourselves and others and
keep hope alive as we go through these difficult transitional times!
Creatively yours,
Sharon
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USING CREATIVITY TO LIFT YOUR FEARS
There's no doubt, we are living in difficult times. We're constantly
warned to be vigilant of terrorist attacks. Banks are closing and the
stock market is a roller coaster ride. Storms and tsunamis are
battering coastlines. When we look around us, there's plenty of evidence
to make us fearful.
What makes it worse is when our imagination takes hold, and we begin to
envision desperate futures. Our fear escalates, and we start to make
fearful choices. Before long, we feel mired in fear, with no resolution
in sight.
It's in times like this that our creativity can be our greatest ally.
When we're in the midst of fear, it often doesn't occur to us that our
bleak images of the future are not real -- they come from our
imagination! So, why not harness that same imagination to envision
positive futures?
It may take some work to pull yourself out of the downward spiral, but
the effort can help you refocus your energies, be more productive and
feel more optimistic. Here are some ways you can do that:
* Journal all your fears and negative thoughts. Getting them out of your
head and on paper often helps you to calm down and see more clearly.
* Now, write out affirmations that reflect the future you want to
create. Take each of your negative thoughts and turn them into a
positive. It's okay if you don't believe them yet.
* Put your affirmations in places where you see them frequently -- on
the bathroom mirror, around your computer monitor or laptop keyboard, on
the dashboard of your car or over the kitchen sink.
* Use your creative imagination to write out a positive, exciting vision
for your future. If you're more visual, create a picture or dream
board. You can also record your vision, or have someone record it for
you. Read, look at or listen to your vision at the beginning and end of
each day, when your subconscious is most open.
* Limit your exposure to sensationalized news. Trust me, if there's
something you really need to know, that information will get to you.
Instead, feed your soul with positive, uplifting programs.
So now, you've pulled yourself out of the fear and gotten more grounded.
The next step is to practice responding to situations with creativity,
rather than panic and fear.
*If you hear bad news or feel frightened, before you do anything, stop
and breathe. Taking 10 breaths deep into your belly will do wonders to
dispel the anxiety.
* Do a reality check. What's *really* true about this situation? People
often respond emotionally, making up their own "facts," and fear is
contagious. Remember -- 99% of the things we worry about never happen.
* Don't give away your power. Take the time to think things through for
yourself, rather than buying into what everyone else is saying. The
majority *isn't* always right, and what's true for someone else may not
be true for you.
* Make a list of 5 -- 10 ways that you could handle any situation. This
will give you options you can choose from, and you'll be able to make
creative choices, rather than just reacting out of panic and doing the
first thing that comes to mind.
Whatever you do, don't let the fear shut you down. Keep moving forward
with your dreams and goals, even if you need to modify them or lengthen
the time line. Rather than going into survival mode, continue to focus
on creating your positive future. The crisis will pass, and you'll be in
a better place by continuing to take steps forward.
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For additional support and information, see the following past issues:
Transition and Change:
www.goodlifecoaching.com/CreativeLife54.html
What Really Matters:
www.goodlifecoaching.com/CreativeLife55.html
Dealing with Turmoil:
www.goodlifecoaching.com/CreativeLife68.html
Moving Ahead in Troubled Times:
www.goodlifecoaching.com/CreativeLife72.html
Keeping Your Spirits Up . . . And Making a Difference in the World:
www.goodlifecoaching.com/CreativeLife82.html
Learning to Endure:
www.goodlifecoaching.com/CreativeLife89.html
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ACTION CHALLENGE
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What's your vision for yourself and your world? Take time to write,
draw or compose a piece that's uplifting for yourself and others.
WISE WORDS
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"The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than in growing
with them."
~ Bernard M. Baruch
"We can either be scared or thinking of ways to reshape things."
~ Judy Crookes
"Every calamity is a spur and valuable hint."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
"The heart *prefers* to move against the grain of circumstance;
perversity is the soul's very life."
~ John Updike
BOOKSHELF
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"Hope in Troubled Times: A New Vision for Confronting Global Crises" . .
. Bob Goudzwaard, Mark Vander Vennen, David Van Heemst
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0801032482/sharongoodlifeco
"Beyond Rationality: The Search for Wisdom in a Troubled Time" . . .
Kenneth R. Hammond
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0195311744/sharongoodlifeco
"A Way Forward: Spiritual Guidance for Our Troubled Times" . . . Anna
Voigt and Nevill Drury
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1590030656/sharongoodlifeco
"Creativity Revealed: Discovering the Source of Inspiration" . . . Scott
Jeffrey
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0971481555/sharongoodlifeco
"Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative" . . . Ken Robinson
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1841121258/sharongoodlifeco
"Your Soul's Compass" . . . Joan Borysenko, PhD and Gordon Dveirin, EdD
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1401907768/sharongoodlifeco
"Presence: Human Purpose and the Field of the Future" . . . Peter Senge,
C. Otto Scharmer, Joseph Jaworski, Betty Sue Flowers
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0385516304/sharongoodlifeco
"A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future" . . . Daniel
H. Pink
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1594481717/sharongoodlifeco
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UPCOMING CLASSES WITH SHARON
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL CLASSES, please visit
www.goodlifecoaching.com/Classes.html.
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FOR THOSE IN NEW YORK CITY . . .
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO
So many people are dissatisfied with their jobs or careers. They'd love
to get out, but they don't know where to go or how to get there. Learn
how to uncover new career possibilities and take the first steps in
finding a career that will make you happy.
Investment: $25
Location: 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, NYC
Date and time: Monday, January 12, 7 - 9 PM
To register or get further information, please contact the 92nd Street Y
at 212-415-5500. Register online at www.92y.org (course # T-LP5SP55-02).
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CAREER COACHING CLASSES AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Learn a powerful process to help your clients discover a new career
path, as well as how to support them to proactively develop their
current career and how to coach them on workplace issues.
* Spring 2009 semester: 2 Saturdays, March 7 and 14, 9 am -- 5 pm
For information and registration links, go to
www.goodlifecoaching.com/Classes.html.
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TELESEMINAR . . .
LIFE PURPOSE INSTITUTE COACH CERTIFICATION TRAINING
The Life Purpose Institute offers a short-term, focused coach
certification program in the format of a 17-week teleseminar. In this
program, you'll learn 20 Coaching Skills and the 7-Step Model for
Clarity and Results, a powerful toolkit for helping your clients achieve
clarity on their life and career goals. In a small group setting (6 to 8
students), you'll practice coaching with the support of your instructor
and receive personalized support on preparing your unique marketing
strategy for your coaching business.
Sharon Good is a Senior Instructor for the Life Purpose Institute. She
will be starting a new teleseminar class on *Wednesday, December 3*.
The class meets weekly for 17 weeks from 6 to 8 pm Pacific time (9 to 11
pm Eastern time).
This training is also offered as a 5-day, onsite intensive in various
locations. For additional information, and to sign up for a free
introductory phone class, go to www.lifepurposeinstitute.com or phone
858-484-3400.
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NEW RESOURCE: LEARN TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Mark Yarrobino has created a new website with resources for making
positive changes in your life. Check it out at:
http://www.learntochangeyourlife.com
Note that the September interviewee is yours truly!
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OPPORTUNITY: ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTIST COMPETITION
Entrepreneur the Arts and Heartbeat of America are co-sponsoring the
Entrepreneurial Artist Competition, where you can win a great
opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills as an artist. For
information and rules, go to:
http://www.entrepreneurthearts.com/rules.html
NOTE: This listing is for your information only; it is NOT an
endorsement. Be sure to check this contest out thoroughly for yourself
before entering.
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Sharon Good is a Life/Career/Creativity Coach, Workshop Leader and
Author. Her books include "Managing With A Heart: 222 Ways To Make Your
Employees Feel Appreciated," "The Tortoise Workbook: Strategies for
Getting Ahead at Your Own Pace," and "Self-Publishing Basics."
Sharon is available for one-on-one coaching for:
* whole life balance using the Whole Life model
* successful career and life transitions with the Life Purpose Processİ
* support in achieving your goals and dreams
* guidance in writing or publishing your book
* developing your creativity
* enhancing and integrating spirituality in your daily life
* mentoring and practice-building for coaches
For a **COMPLIMENTARY INTRODUCTORY PHONE SESSION**, contact Sharon at
212-564-2073 or sha-@goodlifecoaching.com.
For further information, see her website at http://www.goodlifecoaching.com.
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Sharon Good, CC / Good Life Coaching Inc.
Life, Career and Creativity Coach
Certified Life Purpose Processİ Consultant
"Being a Tortoise in a World of Hares"
400 West 43rd Street
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