I’m going through some changes in the technology I use to run my business. I’m switching shopping carts and autoresponders and because of this, the website will be under construction until I get things settled! That’s why things look bare, you’re running into 404 errors and links aren’t working.

Don’t worry, I’m getting it fixed!

   Kim

I’m taking a short maternity leave from May to September in order to bond with my new bundle of joy, enjoy the summer and adjust to a new lifestyle/schedule. Things will be quiet around here until then, and coaching and numerology services are not available during this time. I also will be very quiet on the blog, in social media and my ezine will not be published regularly. Things will (hopefully) return to normal in the Fall.

Thanks for understanding!

xoxo

Kim

I know what I have to do, but I have trouble actually following through.

I have good intentions, but never get around to acting on them.

I’m a social worker. I *know* all of the techniques and teach them to others, yet when it comes to my own life I can’t seem to get it together.

Sound familiar?

Those are some of the reasons that clients approach me.

You want to change, but you never make the time to take the steps to make it happen.

You don’t plan your meals, even though you know that’s the secret to eating healthier.”I don’t have time.”

You don’t use your lunch breaks to take a brisk walk, to rev up your productivity in the afternoon. “I just want to relax.”

You don’t want to send your eZine on a regular basis, to consistently build your relationship with potential customers. “I don’t like to bother people.”

You’ve heard all the advice and your brain knows what to do, but you don’t do it. What gives?

You’ve got some mindset blocks and it’s necessary to remove them before you can follow through. And I’m here to warn you that attempting to do it by yourself is frustrating, discouraging and will be in vain.

Because you can’t do it alone.

Powerful people (those who live opening and freely as their authentic self) do the work and find the support. No one actually feels like spending an hour to meal plan, exercise when they’re tired or create the eZine. It almost always feels like work at first, but powerful people do it anyway.

And they’re able to because they have support.

So get honest with your excuses and get to work finding an ally to help you live your authentic life. It’s the best way (and I might say, the only way) because you can’t do it alone.

 If you are tired of doing it alone (and failing miserably) it’s time to get real and get support! I guarantee you’ll have all the support and tools you need to live your authentic life by the time we’re done.

When it comes to life and business, lack of clarity will hold you back from happiness and fulfillment.

You waste time chasing what someone else wants.

You waste money on programs you don’t need.

You waste energy worrying and procrastinating (and then feeling guilty afterward).

It all comes down to a form of self doubt that is completely manageable: Clarity.

I’m a guest expert in a telesummit in a few weeks and I was going over some prep notes for my talk on finding clarity in a frustrating world. I realized how common (and manageable) this challenge is for women and I want this post to help you diagnose and move forward.

First you have to identify that your lack of progress in getting what you want IS lack of clarity. I have 3 signs that immediately remind me it’s time to get back to the basics:

1. I procrastinate. When I’m feeling foggy, I’ll decide I need to repaint the bathroom and then spend 2 days thinking about paint, colour schemes and bathroom decor. Sometimes a break is warranted and a break-through soon follows but if you find yourself focusing on non-goal oriented tasks more than once every few months, you’re procrastinating.
2. I give up. I get so overwhelmed at choices that I think why bother and spend a few hours in a complete, whiny funk. Luckily, I’ve gotten really good a noticing when I slip into overwhelm mode and I reach out for support from my best friend in business! If you get the urge to throw in the towel more than once a week, you’re overwhelmed.
3. I chase every new program, sign up for every single teleseminar and decide that what I REALLY need is to learn more about (^{fill in the blank with latest lifestyle/biz fad)}. This is really common (it’s called Bright Shiny Object Syndrome)  if you’re new to business, or making a niche/brand switch. The internet is a blessing and a curse because SO much information is readily available. If you see your calendar filled with more than 1 teleseminar a week OR if you are on more than 10 eZine lists, Bright Shiny Object syndrome could be your clarity challenge.

Obviously these are fairly subjective signs that you lack clarity, but the underlying theme is serious: without clarity you are wandering aimlessly, unhappily, unsuccessfully through life and then beating yourself up at the end of the day when you’re no closer to your goal. 

Once you’ve dumped the Junk not working, you can easily identify what you want and move forward. It’s pretty easy to just do it, when you know what to do AND why you’re doing it.

If you think you need help dumping the Junk, let me know! I’m here to help (and it’s a painless process, honest). Grab your Dump The Junk & Be Happy ebook to get started.

People seem to think it’s really hard.

Or that it requires practice, or time, or some kind of spiritual awakening.

And that irritates me a little…just enough to write this post to let you know that you can be happy RIGHT NOW–that you can start living an extraordinary, authentic, purpose-filled life RIGHT NOW!

It only requires a few simple things:

1. Keep your promises: Don’t make promises you can’t keep. Don’t sign contracts you don’t intend to fulfill. Don’t take appointments that you will cancel and don’t waste other people’s time on a whim, it demonstrates lack of respect for yourself AND the other party. If you say you are going to be available to help your best friend with her wedding invites, be there (and show up on time.) If you say you are ready to work with a coach and you make the commitment, show up fully. Just do it. You’ll feel better and you will strengthen your authentic self…the one who walks her talk!
2. Pay your bills on time. Like I said, simple. You’d be surprised how many people don’t do this. Stop spending your money on stuff to fill the void in your life while letting the bills pile up and causing Life Clutter (JUNK!) to make you feel bad. Just stop. (Also see Tip #1 for Why This Works!)
3. Listen to your heart, not the Inner Critic. I know this one isn’t a concrete as the first 2, but it’s equally important. You don’t have to believe every thought you think. Just because you’ve always believed you suck at math doesn’t mean you do…it’s quite possible that you’re great at it, but one bad quiz (and a mean first grade teacher) has labelled you a failure. Think you are too old to start a business or go back to school? Think that things will never get better? That’s your Inner Critic and if you learn to tune out those mean stories and concentrate on what your heart says, I guarantee you’ll feel better. Start now. 

If you need a bit of proof or inspiration that you can dust off your authentic self and live a happier life make sure you grab your free copy of my Dump The Junk & Be Happy eBook. It’s just in the right hand column, next to this post and it has real life stories of how 10 successful women did just that. Grab a copy now. Just do it!

I realized that due to technology issues, not everyone received the last lesson in my Dump The Junk eCourse! The best way to fix it is to offer it up to all (although it won’t make as much sense if you haven’t completed lessons 1-9).

Here is what you should have received:

Hi again!

This is the last *official* lesson in the Dump The Junk eCourse. (I will
be offering you the chance to sign up for a Live Bonus call on the topic
of living in the moment and all the myths that go along with that).

When it comes to cleansing your life of things that don’t work,
the first step is to realize that IT ISN’T WORKING IN THE FIRST PLACE!

You can’t change a darn thing if you’re in denial. And pretending
everything is fine only makes it harder in the long run.

My favorite indicator that I need a Life Cleanse? Things feel hard.

• Nothing is flowing properly.
• My friends annoy me.
• I feel cr@ppy about my weight/body.
• I dread work (and I’m self employed, so that’s bad!).
• I can’t seem to get anything right, no one seems to respond the
• way I want them to and I feel totally frustrated and ready to throw in the towel.

Usually about the 5th day of this, the light clicks on and I go
back, reassess and purge all of the things (usually just a bunch
of stale thoughts) holding me back.

With a good Life Cleanse under my belt (I’ve done the process so
often, my usually takes less than a day, but the first time it
took months!) I feel better and things start to get easy again.

So, for the final lesson, we actually go back to the beginning.
Recognizing it’s times to dump the junk and bounce back!

————————————————————–
Resilience can be taught!
————————————————————–
Being aware enough to realize that when things get hard, it’s
THE #1 SIGN THAT YOU NEED TO ADJUST!

This lesson (in the form of a radio show I did last spring) will
help you to get over any fear holding you from really cleansing
your life by sharing
–how to make No Fail Decisions
–How to manage fear
–How to bounce back when life gets frustrating!

========================================
Here is the lesson:
If life is hard, you’re doing it wrong!
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Enjoy!
I’ll be letting you know about the Bonus coaching call as soon
as I have all the details finalized.

xoxo
Kim

PS: Had to share this quote:

  Happy people know that regardless of what happened yesterday, last
month, years ago –or what might happen later today, tomorrow or next
year –now is the only place where happiness can actually be found
and experienced.

~ Richard Carlson, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”

Be Happy Now.

• *What is numerology and how is it useful in life and business?
• *What is a Life Path number?
• *What is the Personal Year and why does it matter?
• *How numerology helps to supplement your own intuition.
• *What do numbers that continually show up in your life mean?
• *How numerology can keep you calm in crazy situations.
• *How your numbers influence other people in your life…and why certain people just rub you the wrong way!
• *How can you use the information in your numerology to work with you and empower your decisions.

I had a fun, information-packed interview with my friend, Jennifer Urezzio of Know Soul’s Language for her monthly Interview with The Expert’s call.

If you are interested in learning more about numerology and your Life Path number (and how you can use it to live your life purpose and feel happier) check out this 100% FREE interview (click right here!..and scroll down mid page). You don’t even have to register to listen to it!

I also share a link where you can grab a free copy of my report: “The 9 Life Paths: Using Numerology to Dump The Junk and Live Your Life Purpose.” This shows you exactly how to calculate your Life Path number and what each number means.

March is right around the corner and as part of my promise to integrate my numerology into The Center, Thursday’s radio show will give you some juicy details!

WHEN:

March 1, 1pm PT/ 4pm ET

WHERE:

The Now of Happiness Radio show
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authentic-self/2012/03/01/what-will-march-bring

WHAT:

You are aware that we’re currently in a 5 World Year…which is a very adventurous, opportunity-ridden year. This year is all about important change in your residence, career and family (usually out of the blue, which is also why pregnancy is so common in Personal Year 5).  So what does that mean when you throw in a World Month 3, for March?

Learn what to expect for the general energy next month, who this energy will influence most and what the watch out for:

• Is this a good month to travel?
• Is this a month for romance?
• Should you finally take the leap and invest in that expensive coaching program?
• Is this a month for work or play?
• Should you focus on home and family or business?

Learn everything you need to know about the general energy for March 2012, to help you guide your decisions, avoid disasters and jump on opportunities presented!

Tweet this to spread the word!

We’re back on the air for Spring 2012!

After a bumpy January and some business-direction Soul Searching, The Center for Authentic Self Development is ready to rock 2012

And I’m kicking off the premier episode for the season with a topic that is full of paradoxes (paradoxi??) and can drive people crazy…but it doesn’t have to!

I have some very easy tricks to get you into the habit of being more conscious, thoughtful and aware in your own life.

Join me this afternoon (and every Thursday) at 4pm EST / 1pm PST to learn:

• What your feet have to do with being more present.
• The single, easiest tip I can think of. (It takes less than 5 seconds to do!)
• Why pain is good (but also how to eliminate it from your daily life)
• and more ways to Live In the Moment.

Click here to set a reminder!

After a crazy January and early February, I’m back and ready to get things rolling again!

I’m healthy, happy and on a mission to get you feeling the same way

I use oracle cards/angel cards/affirmation cards whenever I feel stuck or need some comfort. Yesterday, I thought I’d pull an Angel card to see what is up in the general air and I was very surprised to get the “Release” card (Angel Therapy, Doreen Virtue).

So what does it mean?

• If you have questions on what your divine purpose is in life, this card is for you.
• If you have and idea but are scared or intimidated…
• If you feel blocked when trying to move forward…
• If you are struggling with what your purpose is…

Archangel Michael is with you and wants you to hear this message: Your authentic self knows what your mission is and is ready to move forward. This higher self is tuned into the universal flow of support available to you and your purpose. Archangel Michael will help you release anything that is standing in your way.

Action Steps (Taken from Angel Therapy Guidebook)

• Take out two or more sheets of paper and a pen.
• Breathe and relax totally.
• Write at the top on one page: “Archangel Michael, what do I need to release to be fully on my path and purpose?”
• Jot down ANYTHING that comes to mind, even if it feel silly or irrelevant (often those things are priming the deeper ‘stuff’ and are necessary to get to the root).
• Include thoughts, visions, feelings, single words. The pen may even seem to write on it’s own, which is safe because you’re connecting with Archangel Michael. (So you can release that fear, too!)
• Remember, note everything you receive, even if it doesn’t make sense right now.
• When you’re finished (it may take only minutes, or may take a few hours, depending on your patience and how much you need to release) ceremoniously RELEASE it. Destroy your fear and obstacles by burning (in fire safe vessel, like a fireplace) drowning in water, freezing, burying or sending into heaven for God to take care of (by attaching to a helium balloon).
• Declare: “I now fully release anything that is not for my highest good.”
• And so it is!

There you have it. A fantastic, intention based, and spiritual way to dump the junk that is keeping you stuck! It’s also a great way to strengthen your inution and connect with  your authentic self.

Happy Valentines Day! Spend the day focused on love and take time to release what no longer works for you.

xoxo

Kim

PS. Look for a special announcement regarding a Bonus Group Coaching call later this month on living in the moment and all the myths that go with happiness and ‘being in the now.’ I promise this call will enlighten and give you some new options to release what isn’t working!