15 Steps in Creating the Life of Your Dreams

Can you imagine having the ability to have anything in your life become reality and not just an everyday dream?

But as we know, it’s not always that easy, or is it?  The fact is, most of us have dreams but we are scared to reveal them because we believe that they will never come true.  The gap between dreams and reality is too big!

2009 has been an interesting year to say the least. I believe for many of us 2010 brings us some form of relief and hope. We all have dreams for the new year and some of us have bigger dreams than others.  By following the 15 Steps in Creating the Life of Your Dreams, you can start moving forward and building this wonderful life that you have always wanted.

So click on the link below to download your free Ebook!

15 Steps in Creating the Life of Your Dreams

BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE!

READ ON TO FIND OUT HOW YOU REALLY CAN MAKE ALL YOUR WISHES AND DREAMS COME TRUE!!!

Remember when I said that you are afraid to reveal your dreams because your think that dreaming or wishing big is not realistic?  Well, what if I told you that your wishes could come true?  Really.

I invite you to read it for yourself.  See how perfect strangers can help you in making your wish and dreams come true.

Just click on the link www.wishesdocometrue.ca and you will see how life can change if you trust and believe in the proce

Remember if you want to be a winner in life, you have to play the game of life!

Wishing you all the best in 2010!!!

Nicole Gruendl
Life and Success Coach
Nicole@NicoleGruendl.com

Bouncing Back – Thriving In Changing Times

"Life can present us with tremendous adversity. Yes misfortunes and hardships can actually be transforming–you become a stronger, wiser individual able to maximize your full potential.

I had the great opportunity to share my story along with other incredible people! Writing the chapter for this book has been one of my life dreams and has given me the opportunity to create greatness and abundance in my life.

The one and most important thing in my life is that I have learned not to quit.  Through the many trials and tribulations that I have overcome, I have learned that each and every one of them was a lesson.  Good or bad, the lesson was learned and I grew stronger and better for it! 

This is the attitude and passion that I love to share with my clients, friends and family.  There is an old saying that when the going gets tough the tough get going.  It isn’t always easy, but you always have the choice to get going and take responsibility or play the victim.  You have the power to live the life that you want. 

I made the choice to stand in my power, how about you? 

If you want to read about my story and all of the other great stories from many wonderful people such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Brian Tracy, John Assaraf and so many more, then you should reserve your copy today!

Click ADD TO CART and see how so many inspiring people have chosen to believe and trust in the process and live the life of their dreams by Bouncing Back and Thriving in Changing Times.  

  EXCEPTS FROM BOUNCING BACK 

"We’ve all had the wheel fall off our wagon at some point in life.  You now have a decision to make while staring at that wagon. You can say "Yep, it’s broken,’ or you can pick up that wheel, put it back on and continue on the path of life.  There will always be bumps and that wheel may fall off a million times more, but if you keep moving forward, you will eventually reach your divine destination." — Jennifer Kay

"Setting a goal involves taking your imagination and motivating yourself to turn a vision into reality.  This seems simple at the beginning, but why do so many people fail to reach their goals while others continually succeed?  It’s because successful goal achievers follow a plan."
– Robert Mesmer

"Adversity comes in all shapes and sizes. It is a personal thing to each of us.  What makes the difference are the actions you take to raise yourself up, even when you feel you can’t go any farther.  What will you do to persevere?"– Shannon Panzo

 

 

How to Beat the Recession and Take Control of Your Money

How is the recession affecting your household finances? Are you struggling to make ends meet? Are you living from pay check to pay check and wondering if you will ever get out of this endless cycle of financial stress? If this is you, then you are not alone.

Financial stress is one of the most common forms of stress that people experience and is one of the major reasons behind the huge number of divorces each year. Being “broke” is not pleasant, and almost anybody would do what they could to change their financial situation – if they knew how.

The good news is that you can take control of your finances, and it all starts with making the commitment to do so – and the decision to do whatever it takes to get to where you want to be financially.

To get out of your financial mess, the first thing you need to do is put together a budget that works for you. Remember it is pointless setting up a budget that is too restrictive because you will never stick to it, but on the other hand you don’t want one that is not restrictive enough. Otherwise you will never get out of the financial hole that you’re in.

Here are 7 simple and easy ideas on how you can save a few extra dollars:

1-Create a Budget that works for you
2-Set Goals and Live by Your Values
3-Review and Evaluate Your expenses
4-Avoid using your credit card and pay cash
5-Create a vision?
6-How much money do you REALLY make?
7-How you too could make some extra money?

Of course, in order to get anywhere in life, it is important that you set goals. This goes for financial goals too. If you don’t know where you’re going, how will you know you’re on track or when you have reached your destination? Your goals must be in line with your personal values too. So sit down now and establish your financial goals. This step alone is extremely powerful when it comes to changing your financial situation for the better.

It is now time to be really conscious of what you are spending your money on, including your wants versus your needs. If you don’t really need a particular item, should you be buying it?

If it seems as though you are constantly going backwards and you can’t cut back your expenses any further than you already have, then you may need to identify any other ways you can make more money.

You could do this by taking up a second job, starting your own online business, or even having a garage sale or selling some unwanted items on an auction site such as eBay. The ways in which you can bring in more money are limited only by your imagination.

Ok, so you’ve established what you can do to help ease your financial situation, and now it is really important to work out what got you into this situation in the first place. If you don’t want to find yourself in the same situation again, then you want to avoid the actions or situations that got you there.

But no matter how you got into your current financial situation, it will be comforting to know that once you have committed to doing what it takes to alter your financial situation, then you will begin to see improvements once you begin to take action.

Taking control of your finances and beating the recession is most definitely within your reach, and once you have the right tools and strategies to use and follow, your bank balance will begin to show positive changes.

For more information, you can click on beat the recession to continue your financial growth and have access to more great tools and ideas!

Good luck and remember:  Now is the perfect time to take control of YOUR money!

Nicole Gruendl
Life and Success Coach
www.NicoleGruendl.com

6 Ways To Survive Being Laid Off

With the economy the way it is, many companies are downsizing. It’s not a news flash that we are in an economic crisis. If you suspect your job is in jeopardy, here are six tips to help you thrive in the event of a layoff. But even if a layoff is not in your future, though you many not know it, take the time to follow these simple steps to enhance your life!

1. Collect what is owed to you. File any outstanding expense reports, and collect any remaining vacation or overtime pay that’s owed to you. It’s important that you tie up any financial loose ends before your departure. Remember, you worked for these benefits and are therefore rightfully entitled to collect them.

2. Don’t take it personally. Unlike getting fired, a layoff is usually not related directly to poor performance but rather to lack of business, or even budget cuts. You may be quite proficient and an asset, but if you are the company’s most recent hire, or if your department is being cut out altogether, your position may be at risk. Keep in mind that you’re being laid off because your employer is having trouble in a tough economy, and not because you aren’t a great at what you do. 

3. Make job searching your full-time job. Create a project and set goals for yourself that’s built completely around job hunting. Schedule time for updating and sending out your resume, tailoring cover letters, scheduling information interviews, networking, and attending events hosted by trade organizations. This will help you to maintain the structure you need to propel you forward in finding a job and will give you a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day. 

4. Manage your finances wisely. Be frugal and plan for the worst case scenario. Try to stretch out your severance pay (if you received any) or your savings for as long as possible. Save money by cutting out nice-to-have but unnecessary expenses such as cable TV and dining out. And even if money is very tight, resist using your credit cards for purchases. If you have outstanding credit card debts, make it a priority to pay off as much of the monthly balance as possible by the due date. 

Warning! Don’t tap into your retirement funds unless you absolutely have to. Dipping into your RRSP savings (money which you’ve worked hard to save) can have serious financial consequences that include paying taxes and penalties of up to one-half of any withdrawal you make.

5. Start your own business. What do Wikipedia, Microsoft and MTV Networks all have in common? All three of these businesses were started during an economic slump. Perhaps you have an idea that you’ve been waiting to turn into a business. If you have the financing, tenacity and passion to start your own business, this may be the ideal time to do it. Many successful entrepreneurs attest to the fact that starting a business during a recession forces them to focus more and take a harder look at whether or not their ideas are feasible. If your business turns out to be profitable during a recession, once the economy bounces back you’re likely to be even more successful. Remember to take the opportunity to thrive and move forward when others are hiding under their shell.

6. Stay positive. In addition to putting your energy towards returning to gainful employment, it’s essential that you also make time to do the things that interest you and alleviate stress. Exercising, working on home projects and volunteering are all things that you can do to remain upbeat. Keep a healthy and positive attitude and you’ll be back in business in no time! Think about all the things you can get done that you couldn’t get done before…because you were working so much. Take this time to smell the roses, regroup, breathe and enjoy your family.

Time to move onward and upward and not wallow in your self-pity for this will keep you down and non productive! This too shall pass.

Nicole Gruendl
Life and Success Coach
Nicole@NicoleGruendl.com

Bullying and Your Personal Power

Being a coach, I have become more aware of people who forgo their personal power to avoid confrontation, search for peace, and have acceptance.

These situations come at a great expense to your personal being. You become quiet, lose your self esteem, become confused, often depressed and find that you not longer know who you are.
I have been involved in such situations and have now found my personal power and believe and trust my own personal judgment. My “gut” feeling.
Starting out as a coach in support for single parents and stay at home moms, I often saw such circumstances arise. Many had no self esteem, had no drive left, they were so committed to their family that they lost themselves. And then were put in a situation where they are told that it’s their JOB and that they have not amounted to anything because they don’t have a real job outside the home. All they do is take care of the kids. This is part of my own story.

That exchange of words was quite unsettling for me. I thought of myself as a powerful, intelligent and superb mother and wife. Instead of me standing in my power, I let myself be demeaned over and over again. I wanted stability, I didn’t want any sort of confrontation. I just wanted it all to go away. What happens with this type of scenario is that it strengthens the “bully” and sends the person on the receiving end into more of a downward spiral. This encounter led me to dive deeper into the curious cave of personal power and trust.

Bullying comes is presented in many different ways in life. Amazingly enough, children who bully throughout their younger years feel the need to continue throughout their adulthood. This is the reflection upon many abusive marriages and relationships. The need for control and self preservation is so high they do not care who it affects in their lives. Sadly, this has become such an issue in our society that we have Special days to Stop the abuse.

With reflection from those past moments, I wanted to work and empower women, single, married, stay at home or out in the work force. For may of us carry these burdens from one environment to the next. Owning your power is an integral part of personal happiness, fulfilling connections and achieving your potential. You give your power away when you make someone outside of you more important than what you hold inside of you.
Noticing this not only in your home environment but also in the work place is essential for the staff, the coworkers and the facility in general.
Working in the health care industry, the people that these negatives surroundings affects the most are the patients. What I saw was a conflict with the employees that was not at all what one would expect. They are all here to tend to their patients with love and caring and yet, they have difficulty even talking to their co-workers?
So keeping with your personal power, your essence, you become stronger, more confident and your self esteem will sky rocket. This is a process and it’s a transition that will begin when you say “ I LOVE MYSELF”, and believe it.

These are ways how you give your personal power away :

–Searching for validation by over powering
–Wanting approval for every action
–Losing faith in yourself Forget that you know what you’re doing, and you are good at it.
–Any boundaries are lost
–Any self doubt
–Be intimidated by loud, obnoxious people
–Be a victim of emotional assaults
–Go against your personal beliefs
–Attempting to please everyone around you


But you can keep your personal power when you:

–Believe in yourself and trust your inner feelings.
–Ask for what you need and want.
–Believe the fact that you have earned the respect from others
–Be non judgmental. Do onto others as you would like done to you
–Spend time with like minded people
–Never stop being the loving and caring person you know yourself to be
–Learn to say “No” and mean it, no matter what the outcome

Owning your power means speaking your truth, honoring your sensitivity, and believing in yourself. Your life experience, education, personal relationships, and curiosity make you wise.  Always believe in yourself and if need be, tell the bullies to shove off!

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” Buddha

Nicole Gruendl
Life Success Coach
E: Nicole@NicoleGruendl.com
W: www.NicoleGruendl.com

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