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| | Home | Coaching | Products | Retreats | Programs | Newsletters | | Resources | FAQ | Testimonials | About Helen | Contact Helen | Copyright © 2005 - 2008 Better Than Ever Coaching. All rights reserved. Address: P.O. Box 391, Brewster, MA 02631 Telephone: (508) 896-5779 Click here to Contact Helen |
Newsletters - November/December 2007
| Better Than Ever Coaching |
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What Could Be Better?
Written by:
Helen F. Kosinski, ACC, MBA - Professional Coach
Nov/Dec 2007: Volume 2, Issue 10 / ISSN # 1935-4827
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This Month: Thank You!
- Feature Article
- What's Next for You?
- Resources
- Reader's Corner
*****************************************************
Hi,
November…the holidays are right around the corner! At this time
of year, as I get ready to write my holiday cards, I find it fun
to stop and ponder the past year. I love thinking about all of
the different people that I’ve met, the different types of
events that I’ve had the pleasure to attend and the exciting new
things that I’ve learned. I’m so fortunate to be immersed in a
field that I love. I’m truly grateful for the abundance in my
life. How about you? What are you grateful for? Is there a
special person that really makes your life light up? Or, was
there an activity that you did this year that just made your
heart soar? See, isn’t it fun to think about this? I hope you
are inspired by this month’s newsletter and continue this ‘warm
and fuzzy’ feeling of gratitude!
I would like to thank you for being part of my life and for your
interest and participation in my newsletter. Since this is my
last newsletter for 2007, I would like to wish you and your
family a wonderfully abundant holiday season. And, I wish you a
Better Than Ever 2008!
All my best,
Helen
*************************************************************
Feature Article: Thank You!
*************************************************************
When you were growing up did you have to write thank you notes
for gifts that you received? I remember right after Christmas my
mother MAKING me sit down at the dining room table, where she
had thank you cards, a pen, stamps - everything that I needed to
write my thank you notes. One of the rules in our house was
that if I received cash from a family friend or relative, I
could NOT spend the money until I wrote the thank you note.
Ugh! I got pretty good at writing those thank you notes. Boy
was I happy when I got that task done. Then I was off to figure
out what toys I wanted to buy!
Today, I love to send handwritten thank you notes. Maybe it’s
because I had so much practice as a kid! No, it’s really not
that. To me, it’s so important to let someone KNOW that I
really and truly appreciate their generosity.
Saying "thank you", whether in a handwritten note, or a hug, or
just in a sincere voice can make a difference to you (the
receiver) and to the giver. Sometimes, it can even go far
beyond the two of you. Have you ever noticed when you’re really
grateful, how much better everything seems? I mean, how can you
be saying a genuine "thank you" to someone and not feel some
lightness and even happiness in your heart?
There are those that believe that gratitude really is the
foundation for making significant changes in a person’s life.
The premise is that the more you are thankful for the abundance
you already have, the more abundance you will receive. Do you
feel there’s any credibility to this? What experiences have you
had with this concept? It is kind of a neat idea when you
really stop to think about it. By simply being grateful, your
life improves. WOW!
As this holiday season begins, I hope you will join me in
recognizing how powerful those two little words, "thank you",
can be. And, I hope you use them often and genuinely to let the
people in your life know how much they are valued and
appreciated.
*************************************************************
What's Next for You?
*************************************************************
During this holiday season take the time to sincerely thank those
people who are generous to you. Please be aware that generosity
doesn’t just refer to the notion of cash. Generosity can come
in many different forms such as time, love and support. As you
thank these special people who share your life, notice how you
feel. Do you feel less frenzied? Do you have more energy? Are
you more connected to these individuals? Do you feel happier?
Did you want to thank more people as a result of how you felt
after thanking that one person?
It would be such fun to share your experience with our readers.
Please send an e-mail to mailto:Helen@BetterThanEverCoaching.com
with a brief description and I’ll include it in a future issue of ‘What Could
Be Better’. Please let me know if you’d like to remain anonymous.
*************************************************************
Resources
*************************************************************
-- Articles --
Saying Thank You Makes You Feel Good by Audrey Okaneko
http://ezinearticles.com/?Saying-Thank-You-Makes-You-Feel-
Good&id=290428
Thank you Notes: Making it Simple, Making it Perfect by Gail Leino
http://ezinearticles.com/?Thank-You-Notes:--Making-It-Simple,-
Making-It-Perfect&id=274577
The Power of Thank You by Mike Burstein
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-andquot;Thank-
Youandquot;&id=2849
-- Books --
Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude by Sara Ban Breathnach
Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You
by Deborah Norville
Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier
by Robert Emmons
-- Websites --
http://www.elite.net/~runner/jennifers/thankyou.htm
Thank you in over 465 languages
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thank_You
Check out the ‘Thank You’ albums and songs
http://www.thankyouday.org/
Thank You Day
Note: Mention of any of the above resources does not
indicate endorsement.
*************************************************************
Reader's Corner
*************************************************************
Last month’s article on busyness prompted a great response from
Marianne:
"Your newsletter struck a chord with me. I, too, answer,
when asked how I am, say "busy’" Actually I really
say "crazed".
I’ve taken a few steps to fix that. I’m a full-time,
self-employed writer/columnist, so things can quickly get
haywire here on Cape Cod and fast.
Like most people, I don’t ‘idle’ well. I am an
accomplishment-oriented yuppie and judge myself by that
stupid yardstick. I’m slowly learning how to spend a day
alone without talking to anyone or filling my day with ‘busy’
stuff, and learning how it isn’t necessary to justify
myself to anyone: family, friends and clients.
I’ve taken a few steps to stomp out what I call that ‘seize
the Day’ mentality. Instead, I work on not letting the day
‘seize’ me. I don’t set an alarm clock, unless I need to be
somewhere.
I let the phone ring. I no longer feel compulsive about
always being on. I have three lines. Imagine. Most things
can really wait. I also take some time to cull through the
possessions that weigh me down and give them to charity, or
toss them on the heap. Shopping is no longer a hobby,
rather just a necessity. My goal is to simplify my life
after working in Manhattan for 23 years.
Thanks for your insightful e-letter,
Marianne Paskowski"
Wow, those are some wonderful ways to eliminate the constant
busyness in your day! Thank you for sharing them with us!
*************************************************************
Making gratitude a natural part of your life is a great way to
make significant shifts in your life. And working with a coach
to do this can make this transformation easier. Would you like
to learn more? Please send me an e-mail
(mailto:Helen@BetterThanEverCoaching.com) to set up a 30 minute
complimentary telephone meeting.
Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. It is published
every month, except for a combined issue in November/December
and July/August. To cancel or change your subscription, please
refer to the link at the very bottom of this newsletter.
Do you know someone who would enjoy this newsletter? Please
send the entire issue intact and unaltered to them! Thank you!
To subscribe to this free newsletter, please send a blank e-mail
to mailto:Helen20-192607@autocontactor.com. When you receive
the confirmation e-mail, please follow the instructions to
complete your subscription. As a special Thank You for
subscribing, you will receive Three FREE Success Journal Secrets
to Creating a Better Life!
Your privacy is important to me. I do not give out or sell my
subscriber list to anyone.
Please send any questions, comments or insights to me at:
mailto:Helen@BetterThanEverCoaching.com or P.O. Box 391,
Brewster, MA 02631. Or you can give me a call toll-free at:
(888) 294-5779.
Be sure to visit my website at:
http://www.BetterThanEverCoaching.com for more information.
*************************************************************
Better Than Ever Coaching
Partnering with Professionals to
Confidently Navigate Change
*************************************************************
Copyright © 2007 Better Than Ever Coaching.
All rights reserved.
*************************************************************
What Could Be Better?
Written by:
Helen F. Kosinski, ACC, MBA - Professional Coach
Nov/Dec 2007: Volume 2, Issue 10 / ISSN # 1935-4827
*****************************************************
This Month: Thank You!
- Feature Article
- What's Next for You?
- Resources
- Reader's Corner
*****************************************************
Hi,
November…the holidays are right around the corner! At this time
of year, as I get ready to write my holiday cards, I find it fun
to stop and ponder the past year. I love thinking about all of
the different people that I’ve met, the different types of
events that I’ve had the pleasure to attend and the exciting new
things that I’ve learned. I’m so fortunate to be immersed in a
field that I love. I’m truly grateful for the abundance in my
life. How about you? What are you grateful for? Is there a
special person that really makes your life light up? Or, was
there an activity that you did this year that just made your
heart soar? See, isn’t it fun to think about this? I hope you
are inspired by this month’s newsletter and continue this ‘warm
and fuzzy’ feeling of gratitude!
I would like to thank you for being part of my life and for your
interest and participation in my newsletter. Since this is my
last newsletter for 2007, I would like to wish you and your
family a wonderfully abundant holiday season. And, I wish you a
Better Than Ever 2008!
All my best,
Helen
*************************************************************
Feature Article: Thank You!
*************************************************************
When you were growing up did you have to write thank you notes
for gifts that you received? I remember right after Christmas my
mother MAKING me sit down at the dining room table, where she
had thank you cards, a pen, stamps - everything that I needed to
write my thank you notes. One of the rules in our house was
that if I received cash from a family friend or relative, I
could NOT spend the money until I wrote the thank you note.
Ugh! I got pretty good at writing those thank you notes. Boy
was I happy when I got that task done. Then I was off to figure
out what toys I wanted to buy!
Today, I love to send handwritten thank you notes. Maybe it’s
because I had so much practice as a kid! No, it’s really not
that. To me, it’s so important to let someone KNOW that I
really and truly appreciate their generosity.
Saying "thank you", whether in a handwritten note, or a hug, or
just in a sincere voice can make a difference to you (the
receiver) and to the giver. Sometimes, it can even go far
beyond the two of you. Have you ever noticed when you’re really
grateful, how much better everything seems? I mean, how can you
be saying a genuine "thank you" to someone and not feel some
lightness and even happiness in your heart?
There are those that believe that gratitude really is the
foundation for making significant changes in a person’s life.
The premise is that the more you are thankful for the abundance
you already have, the more abundance you will receive. Do you
feel there’s any credibility to this? What experiences have you
had with this concept? It is kind of a neat idea when you
really stop to think about it. By simply being grateful, your
life improves. WOW!
As this holiday season begins, I hope you will join me in
recognizing how powerful those two little words, "thank you",
can be. And, I hope you use them often and genuinely to let the
people in your life know how much they are valued and
appreciated.
*************************************************************
What's Next for You?
*************************************************************
During this holiday season take the time to sincerely thank those
people who are generous to you. Please be aware that generosity
doesn’t just refer to the notion of cash. Generosity can come
in many different forms such as time, love and support. As you
thank these special people who share your life, notice how you
feel. Do you feel less frenzied? Do you have more energy? Are
you more connected to these individuals? Do you feel happier?
Did you want to thank more people as a result of how you felt
after thanking that one person?
It would be such fun to share your experience with our readers.
Please send an e-mail to mailto:Helen@BetterThanEverCoaching.com
with a brief description and I’ll include it in a future issue of ‘What Could
Be Better’. Please let me know if you’d like to remain anonymous.
*************************************************************
Resources
*************************************************************
-- Articles --
Saying Thank You Makes You Feel Good by Audrey Okaneko
http://ezinearticles.com/?Saying-Thank-You-Makes-You-Feel-
Good&id=290428
Thank you Notes: Making it Simple, Making it Perfect by Gail Leino
http://ezinearticles.com/?Thank-You-Notes:--Making-It-Simple,-
Making-It-Perfect&id=274577
The Power of Thank You by Mike Burstein
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-andquot;Thank-
Youandquot;&id=2849
-- Books --
Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude by Sara Ban Breathnach
Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You
by Deborah Norville
Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier
by Robert Emmons
-- Websites --
http://www.elite.net/~runner/jennifers/thankyou.htm
Thank you in over 465 languages
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thank_You
Check out the ‘Thank You’ albums and songs
http://www.thankyouday.org/
Thank You Day
Note: Mention of any of the above resources does not
indicate endorsement.
*************************************************************
Reader's Corner
*************************************************************
Last month’s article on busyness prompted a great response from
Marianne:
"Your newsletter struck a chord with me. I, too, answer,
when asked how I am, say "busy’" Actually I really
say "crazed".
I’ve taken a few steps to fix that. I’m a full-time,
self-employed writer/columnist, so things can quickly get
haywire here on Cape Cod and fast.
Like most people, I don’t ‘idle’ well. I am an
accomplishment-oriented yuppie and judge myself by that
stupid yardstick. I’m slowly learning how to spend a day
alone without talking to anyone or filling my day with ‘busy’
stuff, and learning how it isn’t necessary to justify
myself to anyone: family, friends and clients.
I’ve taken a few steps to stomp out what I call that ‘seize
the Day’ mentality. Instead, I work on not letting the day
‘seize’ me. I don’t set an alarm clock, unless I need to be
somewhere.
I let the phone ring. I no longer feel compulsive about
always being on. I have three lines. Imagine. Most things
can really wait. I also take some time to cull through the
possessions that weigh me down and give them to charity, or
toss them on the heap. Shopping is no longer a hobby,
rather just a necessity. My goal is to simplify my life
after working in Manhattan for 23 years.
Thanks for your insightful e-letter,
Marianne Paskowski"
Wow, those are some wonderful ways to eliminate the constant
busyness in your day! Thank you for sharing them with us!
*************************************************************
Making gratitude a natural part of your life is a great way to
make significant shifts in your life. And working with a coach
to do this can make this transformation easier. Would you like
to learn more? Please send me an e-mail
(mailto:Helen@BetterThanEverCoaching.com) to set up a 30 minute
complimentary telephone meeting.
Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. It is published
every month, except for a combined issue in November/December
and July/August. To cancel or change your subscription, please
refer to the link at the very bottom of this newsletter.
Do you know someone who would enjoy this newsletter? Please
send the entire issue intact and unaltered to them! Thank you!
To subscribe to this free newsletter, please send a blank e-mail
to mailto:Helen20-192607@autocontactor.com. When you receive
the confirmation e-mail, please follow the instructions to
complete your subscription. As a special Thank You for
subscribing, you will receive Three FREE Success Journal Secrets
to Creating a Better Life!
Your privacy is important to me. I do not give out or sell my
subscriber list to anyone.
Please send any questions, comments or insights to me at:
mailto:Helen@BetterThanEverCoaching.com or P.O. Box 391,
Brewster, MA 02631. Or you can give me a call toll-free at:
(888) 294-5779.
Be sure to visit my website at:
http://www.BetterThanEverCoaching.com for more information.
*************************************************************
Better Than Ever Coaching
Partnering with Professionals to
Confidently Navigate Change
*************************************************************
Copyright © 2007 Better Than Ever Coaching.
All rights reserved.
*************************************************************
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