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It’s time to celebrate!

November 16, 2009

You might think that I’m getting in early for Christmas, or my birthday – which is now less than two weeks away, but no!  Anytime is actually great for celebrating, and it’s something I do with coaching clients on a regular basis.

The kind of celebrating is one you can do alone or with friends, but a piece of paper is a really great help either way.

Here’s what it looks like… list all of your recent achievements; consider all the little things you’ve done that you felt proud of, even for a moment.

1. Planted my own rocket and basil

2. Tidied my desktop and keep files managed

3. Helped a client gain an ROI of 80% after the second week of coaching!

4. Inspired myself writing out my presentation for Friday

5. Blogged for 100 consecutive Days – inspired self and others, and learned to insert photos!

6. Studied Theoretical Foundations of Coaching with David Rock

This is a simple example list, and I’m going to do a more comprehensive one over the next few days, but I just wanted to share an example. It’s too easy to look at what’s not yet been completed, or see skills that are lacking, but that kind of thinking doesn’t tend to move you forward.

When you look at what you’ve accomplished, and what you’ve learned, you can then ask yourself – so what does this mean for me? Now what can I tackle that I once thought was too hard or too scary?

bungyWhen I was in New Zealand a few years ago, I stood at the top of a water slide called “the coffin” because once you let go of the top, you were plunged into absolute darkness, speeding down (and around in unexpected directions). My brother-in-law said to me “this is the scariest one” and I stood waiting for the green light and realised that I felt scared.  It was so easy to take on what he said, which was just how that slide was known.  My thought “I’m actually a bit scared” was followed by “What! You just did a bungy-jump last week!” and all of a sudden the anxiety was gone, replaced by confidence and anticipation.  A scary idea?  Bring it on, I’ve tackled some of those before – and come out the other side with a great sense of accomplishment and valuable learning.

What are you going to celebrate?  And what can you then do as a result of seeing how amazing you are?

Cheering you on,

Love Kerrie

 

 

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I’m so impressed!

October 9, 2009

My first blog following the epic 100 Days of Gratitude, is a little sharing about Ethan’s blog.  Now that he’s not asking me everyday what I’m going to blog, he’s decided that it’s his turn to blog consistently.  He began blogging 14 Days of Thinking a few days ago, and I’m blown away by what he’s up to.  It’s entirely his blog, once Lyndon showed him how to insert a photo, he’s done the whole thing himself each day, without prompting.  Love it.  I especially love today’s blog – check it out.

14 Days of Thinking – Ethan Phipps

And thanks for all the feedback on facebook about my 100 Days of Gratitude!  I’m grateful – and I’ve learned so much.  More blogging to come…

Love Kerrie

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100 Days of Gratitude – Day 100!!!

October 4, 2009

I’m grateful for the journey of this past 100 Days, and grateful for those who have shared the journey.  I’m grateful to Glenda for our conversation in Orange which kicked off this discipline, which has been good for me, and has impacted others.  I’m grateful that I can develop in my skills (adding photos and links to blogs) and in my discipline of committing to this every single day for 100 Days. Making a difference to others has been a bonus I didn’t fully anticipate.  I’ve had many emails from people who have shifted their own focus to being more positive, and they’ve shared the idea with others who have taken it further.  I have seen a ripple effect which is beautiful, and a privilege.

Rather than list of 100 things, which might be a great way to complete, I’ll list 10 people who’ve been a great encouragement to me as I’ve blogged a thought or 2 each day.

1. Darren Ramsey

2. Sue OwenPowells visit

3. Lyndon Phipps

4. Teonie Hoyes

5. Shelley Taylor-Smith

6. Charyn Youngson

7. Sherry Davies-Selak

8. Annette Ferguson

9. Courtney Powell

10. Allan Sentance

And how did I celebrate my Day 100?  Friends came for afternoon tea, which led into a lovely dinner and conversations until after 10pm, as they do with fabulous people.  Allan and Carolyn Powell came over with their youngest 5 (of 10 gorgeous kids) and we celebrated the blog, the book, (which is being typeset for printing) and the book I’m now writing for.

People have been asking me what’s next after these 100 Days, and the answer is that I have a couple of things in mind.  I have a few themed “100 Days” to come, but for a few weeks at least, I will return to a less frequent blogging habit, (but more frequent than prior to this 100 Days commitment) and when I’m ready I will launch with another 100 Days project.  As always, I hope to bring inspired, and inspiring thoughts and encouragement.

Please share your thoughts in the comments below, I appreciate the feedback, and learn from it.

Cheering you on,

Love Kerrie

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100 Days of Gratitude – Day 99

October 3, 2009

Ethan & Lyndon in Cooee MarchI’m grateful that I spent Day 99 in my hometown, celebrating the Cooee Festival, which commemorates the World War One recruitment march from Gilgandra to Sydney in 1915. In 1987 my dad was one of a group of men who re-enacted the march, from Gilgandra to Sydney, marching for 3 weeks.

I’m grateful for the reminders of those who have gone before, sacrificing all for our freedom.  I was grateful to stand today and sing the National Anthem, and to see Ethan marching with Lyndon, along with others dressed as 1915 recruits. When they play the bugle, “The Last Post” and say “from the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we forget” I get tears in my eyes. Every time.

G'ma's uniformIn the Cooee Museum there are displays relating to the town’s history, and one of the models is dressed in my grandmothers (Dad’s mum) uniform from WW2. (She’s is nearly 95 now) The photo’s not good due to the reflection on the display case, but you get the idea.

Ethan interviewed Grandma a couple of years ago about her role in the Women’s airforce, so I’ll link it here for those interested. It’s pretty cool, a 7 year old interviewing a 92 year old about her life.

In other news today, Lyndon came third in the Cooee Calling Competition (the judges are on one side of the river, the contestants on the other, calling out the bush call “Cooooo-ee!”  as loudly as they can), so he won $50, then Ethan, aged 9, feeling that he’d outgrown the kids cooee calling, entered the 11 – 15 year olds competition, and won with flying colours, winning $30, so he’s very excited and we’re all grateful for a wonderful day!

Day 100 tomorrow – gosh it’s gone fast.  I’m hoping to find some friends in town, not already booked up with Long Weekend activities, to come for a BBQ.  Who’s free?

Cheering you on,

Love Kerrie

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100 Days of Gratitude – Day 98

October 2, 2009

What am I grateful for today?  The air I breathe – it’s clearer than it has been, and it doesn’t hurt to be grateful for that everyday.  Waking up breathing is something we easily take for granted. I’m also very grateful to know that my book is in the process of being set up for printing, having some reassuring emails back and forth with the publisher today.

Further, I’m grateful for a surprise visit from a lovely relative, who’s also a previous client, and a regional entrepreneur, so it was exciting to catch up with her.  She’s very excited about my book, and I’m excited about her plans too.

I’ve had so many inspiring conversations with friends and colleagues today – I’m grateful for each one of them.

I’ve just discovered that Dad couldn’t get a plane for the weekend, so the skydiving is off, but we’ll have a great weekend anyway.

Happy long weekend my Aussie friends,

Have a great weekend wherever you are!

Love Kerrie

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100 Days of Gratitude – Day 97

October 1, 2009

Fast Ed with Lyndon, Kez & EthanGosh it’s great to get out and do something different!  I’m grateful for a different kind of day today, firstly I spent hours at the hairdressers, which gave me plenty of time to think about the next book I’m writing for – yep, another one!  The second thing I spent a few hours on was a social night out at Bunnings, with many activities, including cooking demonstrations from Fast Ed, (Ed Halmagyi) Celebrity Chef seen on Better Homes and Gardens.  The girls from Mary Kay Cosmetics were there pampering our hands, we painted pots and the staff painted childrens faces.  They even had gluten-free chocolate cake with the coffee, so I was especially grateful for that!

A proof of my book cover arrived from the publishers today, in need of a few tweaks, but I’m grateful to see it coming along.

Off to write about “How to design and create….” for my friends book… Stay tuned!

Love Kerrie

PS.  Although it may look like I’m a full time author at the moment, I’m still coaching a few motivated clients, something else I’m grateful for! Writing is good, but coaching inspiring individuals to move forward powerfully is amazing and a great privilege.