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Find Your Strongest Life: What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently
by Marcus Buckingham

Today women are better educated, have better jobs, better pay, more choices about mates, careers ... just about everything. But that has not translated into women being happier. Actually with more choices the opposite is true. Womens overall happiness has been on a steady decline since 1972. This decline in happiness occurs across the board, regardless of whether women have children, how many they have, or how much they earn.

Marcus Buckingham is a well known researcher. He has written five previous books which centered around the concept that each person will be happiest when they are working from their greatest strength. Find Your Strongest Life got its start from a three hour workshop with Oprah. The workshop was conducted with 30 talented but unfulfilled women.

In his mission statement Marcus says, "My mission is to help each person identify her strengths, take them seriously and offer them to the world."

As you read the book you will discover facts, read some eye opening research, and see that many women are living a life based on myths more so than truth. Reading the stories of women seeking will help you to see that you are not alone on this journey.

     

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Gratitude: The Secret Behind Creativity   
Nancy Marmolejo

When you think of being more creative, what comes to mind?

Most people think in terms of artistic skills, but creativity manifests itself in a number of ways beyond the obvious. Picture creativity like a jet stream that flows all around us: when we step up to the flow and dip our hands in, we easily grab wonderful ideas, refreshed insights and innovative actions. At times, things get in our way and we lose our contact with the creative flow. We consider ourselves in a rut, not creative, unproductive, dull. There is a simple practice that magically ignites the creative juices and brings joy to all parts of life. It takes practice, commitment, and an open mind.

It is gratitude. Giving thanks, appreciating others, acknowledging the wonderful things we have in our lives.

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Gratitude is extremely powerful and can't be activated unless consciously practiced every day of our lives. It can turn a sour mood into a joyous one, make us laugh at our own silly shortcomings, and open our hearts up to increased appreciation of all that surrounds us. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out… it just takes willingness.

Do the following ritual acts daily for at least 30 days. After 30 days, you're free to discontinue and your misery will be gladly refunded. J

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1. Make a Gratitude list.

Start reciting the alphabet and fill in a person, place or thing for each letter. (If you're stuck for people's names that start with the letter X, remember Xena the Warrior Princess and my friends Gil and Lily's cool kid Xiarel. He won't mind if you're grateful for him!) Making a Gratitude List is a wonderful way to shift your focus when feeling down.

2. Write thank you notes for everything.

Have a wonderful client? Send her a card. Do you appreciate the service at a neighborhood store? Write a note saying so. Feeling extra artistic? Make your own card and envelope. Be creative.

3. Free e-cards are everywhere on the Internet.

These are easy ways to send a grateful thought to someone.

4. When you go out to eat or patronize a store that gives you exceptional service, ask for the manager.

Tell her what a wonderful time you had and how nice it was to visit.

5. Whenever you write a check, jot the words "Thank You!" in the memo line.

Even though you're parting with your dear cash, think of the goods or services you enjoyed in return. (Some people believe that this practice will attract wealth... you never know unless you try!) When you endorse a check, be sure to write thank you for the abundance.

6. Thank the people in your life who would least expect it.

"Mom, thank you for having me." She'll probably come back at you with a shocked look, but think how dull the world would be without you!

7. Thank a child for something. Children learn from example. Teach your children about gratitude when they're young.

8. Thank an elder. Our elders have such a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer us. Take a moment to express your gratitude to a special older person in your life.

9. Write a thank you letter to your Higher Power. Express your gratitude for your life and all that is around you.

10. Write a letter of thanks to yourself. What are your special gifts and traits? What makes you uniquely you?

Challenge yourself to practicing these acts of gratitude everyday for the next month. Use your creative gifts to add that unique touch of yours to the way you express thanks.

Your creativity will rise to the occasion at unexpected times. Welcome it and have fun!



Nancy Marmolejo is a life and business coach for creative women and the owner of Comadre Coaching. To contact Nancy, email info@comadrecoaching.com or call 714-777-1216. Sign up for Nancy's award winning newsletter, The Pocket Comadre, by visitng http://www.ComadreCoaching.com.

The above video can help you if you are stuck in a job you hate. Feel like you just don't have enough to give to your professional life and your personal life. You're not alone.

Career coach Marcus Buckingham met with a group of women just like you to help them figure out how to reignite the passion in their careers. Now it's your turn! Take Marcus's step-by-step workshop and use his lessons to change your life.

Session 1: An Introduction
 Meet your teacher—Marcus Buckingham. Get to know 29 of the participants in Marcus's original workshop and see how their struggles reflect yours. Then, start your own journey with three simple questions.

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Session 2: Where Are You Now?
 Ready to restore the passion in your life? Marcus explores what may have steered you off track. Find out how to pin down what invigorates you—and holds you back—at work.

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Session 3: What Is Strengths Training?
 Strengths training is the core of the workshop. Marcus shows you the three skills necessary to start maximizing your strengths and minimizing your weaknesses.

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Session 4: Bust the Myths
 Many of the beliefs we have influence how we behave—and affect the way we work and live. Are these three common beliefs undermining your happiness? Marcus busts the myths.

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Session 5: Get Clear
 When you start living the truths from Session 4, your strengths will have a chance to shine. Marcus helps you get clear about your strengths and how they should make you feel.

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Session 6: Strengths
 If you've done your homework, you should know where your strengths lie. Now it's time to amplify and truly embrace them.

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Session 7: Weaknesses
 By now, you have identified your weaknesses and how they hold you back. Marcus shows you how to eliminate average performances by minimizing your weaknesses and how they impact your day.

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Session 8: Strong Week Plan
 In this final exercise, Marcus teaches you how to leverage your strengths and continue to minimize your weaknesses. Follow this plan for a week and see what doors will open for you!

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The Just Wait Teen Program

The teenagers of the Just Wait Teen™ program  are exposed to the information and research concerning their Happiness, their Temperaments, their Talents, their Attributes, their Gifts and how to maintain long term relationships. The Just Wait Teen™ program  is life enhancing program, not a substance rehabilitation program. Although its' objective is to give the teens tools and understandings to reach 21 years - substance free.

This Program was developed by the Just Wait Foundation a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation to prevent drug, alcohol, and tobacco problems among teenagers. The Foundation provides one-year scholarships (two semesters) at a Community College or $1000 award to teens that completes the 4 year Just Wait Teen™ Positive Youth Development Program, obtains a GED, or graduates from high school - alcohol, tobacco, and drug free. The Just Wait Foundation has arranged to use of 80 acres to raise fruit and vegetables to finance the scholarships

We offer free training for any person or group that wants to start this program in their community.

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