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Living the Creative Life: Issue 99: THE VALUE OF VALUES
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Sharon Good
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Dec 17, 2008 11:54 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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December 2008 ~ ~ ~ Issue 99
H A P P Y N E W Y E A R ! ! !
In this issue ~~
* Opening Notes
* Feature Article: THE VALUE OF VALUES
* Action Challenge
* Wise Words
* Bookshelf
* SPECIAL COACHING OFFER
* Upcoming Classes with Sharon
- In NYC: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do
- In NYC: Career Coaching Class at NYU
- Teleseminar: Writing a Book and Getting It Published
- Teleseminar: Life Purpose Institute Coach Certification Training
* SPECIAL OFFER FROM GOOD LIFE PRESS
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OPENING NOTES
Dear Readers,
As a turbulent year comes to a close, I invite you to join me in
bringing a sense of hope and optimism to the year ahead. The world is
shifting, and while old opportunities may be lost or diminished, there
are new opportunities to be had.
Many of the clients I work with come to me because they see a better
vision for their life and their career. Perhaps this is the year to
gather your courage and pursue your passion, whether as a vocation or an
avocation. Even if your job is secure, you may feel, What better time to
start planning a transition into work I'll *really* love?
So, let's go into the new year keeping our eye on new possibilities, and
let's support each other in holding a positive attitude that we can
truly achieve our vision.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, spent with family and
friends, and filled with love and good cheer!
Creatively yours,
Sharon
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THE VALUE OF VALUES
As the year comes to an end and a new one begins, it's natural for our
thoughts to turn to, What do I want in the coming year? In making these
choices, we want to come from a place of clarity. But as we move through
these chaotic times, we may feel we're being swirled around in a storm
of confusion. We get all kinds of conflicting information from TV,
newspapers, the Internet and our friends. How can we possibly evaluate
our next steps from a clear place?
Before we do anything, we need to find a quiet place, both outside and
within ourselves. Get away from the media and other people, even for a
short time. Go into meditation or take a walk in the park. It's only
by quieting the multitude of inner and outer voices that we can open
ourselves to receiving clear guidance, wherever we may believe it comes
from.
We also need some kind of compass for making the best choices and
decisions. One of the best I know of is our values. Our values are a
set of principles and standards by which we live. They determine what's
truly important to us in our lives and provide a set of criteria by
which we can make the best life choices.
You may feel you already know your values, and that may be true. But in
times of stress, it's not uncommon to forget our values and react from
fear. To prepare, take the time to write down your values. Clarify
that each of these is a true value for you, not something you feel you
*should* value or that the people around you value.
Put your list aside for a few hours or days, and come back to it with a
fresh eye. You may find that a value that you thought was yours was one
that you adopted decades ago, but no longer rings true for you. If so,
take it off your list, or reframe it in a way that feels good to you.
Keep working on your list until it feels authentic. It may be a
work-in-progress that you revisit annually. Review your list often to
keep it fresh in your memory. You may want to include it as part of
your morning and evening rituals.
When the time comes to make a decision, pull out your list. See how
your options weigh against your values, and then make the appropriate
choice. Making value-based choices may not always be easy, but they
will be the ones that serve you best in the long run. As you make
choices that are aligned with your highest principles and standards,
your life will become a greater reflection of your highest values.
So, take some time to go inside and reflect. Work with your values to
set new goals and visions for the coming year. Use your list of values
as a compass to keep you on track, and then set about making this coming
year the best ever.
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ACTION CHALLENGE
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Do an inventory of your values. Make a list. Check it twice. (Santa
made me say that!) Put your list aside. Come back to it and look at each
value. When you think about this value, how does it make you feel? Is it
a good feeling? If not, look at where this value comes from. Is it one
that belonged to your family or a peer group? Does it still work for
you? If so, keep it. If not, cross it off the list. Continue going
through each value, until your list feels authentic for you. Then, refer
to it regularly.
WISE WORDS
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"People can't live with change if there's not a changeless core inside
them. The key to the ability to change is a changeless sense of who you
are, what you are about and what you value."
~ Stephen Covey, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0743269519/sharongoodlifeco
"Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your
values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to
build the life you want."
~ Marsha Sinetar, "To Build the Life You Want, Create the Work You
Love: The Spiritual Dimension of Entrepreneuring"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0312141416/sharongoodlifeco
"Nothing is given to man on earth -- struggle is built into the nature
of life, and conflict is possible -- the hero is the man who lets no
obstacle prevent him from pursuing the values he has chosen."
~ Andrew Bernstein
"Authentic values are those by which a life can be lived, which can form
a people that produces great deeds and thoughts."
~ Allan Bloom
BOOKSHELF
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"Values Clarification" . . . Dr. Sidney B. Simon, Leland W Howe, Howard
Kirschenbaum
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0446670952/sharongoodlifeco
"What Matters Most: The Power of Living Your Values" . . . Hyrum W. Smith
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0684872579/sharongoodlifeco
"What Are Your Goals: Powerful Questions to Discover What You Want Out
of Life" . . . Gary Ryan Blair
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1889770000/sharongoodlifeco
"A Question of Values: Six Ways We Make the Personal Choices That Shape
Our Lives" . . . Hunter Lewis
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0966190831/sharongoodlifeco
"Character Is Destiny: The Value of Personal Ethics in Everyday Life" .
. . Russell Gough
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0761511636/sharongoodlifeco
"Understanding Human Values" . . . Milton Rokeach
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0743214560/sharongoodlifeco
"Balancing Individual and Organizational Values: Walking the Tightrope
to Success" . . . Ken Hultman
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0787957208/sharongoodlifeco
"Managing by Values: How to Put Your Values into Action for
Extraordinary Results" . . . Ken Blanchard and Michael O'Connor
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1576752747/sharongoodlifeco
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SPECIAL COACHING OFFER
While many people could benefit from coaching, money may be a challenge
right now. But what better investment could you make then in yourself
and your future?
I'm offering special reduced rates through February 2009 for new clients
who are eager and committed to moving ahead with their dreams and goals.
For more information, go to:
http://www.goodlifecoaching.com/newyear.html
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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 CLASS 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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TELESEMINARS . . .
*WRITING A BOOK AND GETTING IT PUBLISHED
A Complete Overview of the Process*
Is there a book in you? Are you lost knowing how to begin and, once it's
written, what to do with it?
Based on my experience of almost 2 decades with writing and publishing,
I'm offering a 4-week teleclass on Monday evenings in February that
spans the entire process of writing and publishing a book, from coming
up with the idea to seeing it in print.
For more information, go to:
http://www.goodlifecoaching.com/Classes.html#book
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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 Tuesday, January 27. 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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SPECIAL OFFER FROM GOOD LIFE PRESS:
ORDER IN DECEMBER AND RECEIVE A FREE E-BOOK
For the rest of the year, if you order anything from Good Life Press (my
publishing website), I will send you a complimentary copy of my e-book,
"Tips for Tortoises."
For more information, go to:
http://www.goodlifepress.com
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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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