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5 Steps to Overcome Procrastination and Take Action
Posted on September 9, 2009 12:00:00am, by Gerrianne Clare
Do you procrastinate and often find a myriad of excuses as to why you have not got things done? Do you feel overwhelmed with the many things you have on your “to do” list and wonder how you will ever get started doing them let alone get them all done. Many people blame a lack of time as the reason why they do not get things completed on their list. Granted, time is precious and there are many demands on all of us. However, sometimes the size of the list can often be the biggest reason why people do not get things done. They just don’t know where to start. What I have outlined are 5 simple steps that can help you tackle some of your list? So let’s begin.
3 Ways to "Go Back to School" Differently
Posted on September 2, 2009 12:00:00am, by Gerrianne Clare
As the children head back to school after a long summer off many parents welcome the change. However, with this change comes the need to get back into the routine. There are dance classes, hockey practices, piano lessons, as well as the need for time for homework, getting to bed earlier, making healthy lunches, healthy dinners, and somehow in the midst of everything creating some quality family time.To top it all off, our work environments also pick up speed in September. Most people are back to work after summer vacation and the workplace hums with new ideas, projects, additional workload and other things. Are you ready for the change? How do you want this school year to be for your children? How do you want this time to be for you? Creating the balance you want can be challenging. All of these demands can lead to stress on the family, on you and your relationships.
Do Something That You Love TODAY!!!
Posted on June 3, 2009 12:00:00am, by Gerrianne Clare
What do you love to do? Take a moment and write out the things in your life that give you pleasure, joy, happiness and peace. Then ask yourself: When was the last time I gave myself permission to do any of these things?
Are you a Martyr or do YOU Matter!!!
Posted on June 1, 2009 12:00:00am, by Gerrianne Clare
What is a martyr? Someone who sacrifices their needs for the needs of others. Now this seems like a noble thing to do. Aren’t many of us conditioned from a young age to sacrifice ourselves for the good of others. Plus, the reality is that as a mother, there are times when it is absolutely essential to put our needs lower down on the list because we have babies and children to feed, change, organize etc.
WHO ARE YOU? Take 5 minutes to begin your journey of discovery
Posted on May 26, 2009 12:00:00am, by Gerrianne Clare
Who are you?
Many people answer this question with a description of their various
roles.
For me I am a mother, coach, workplace consultant, former nurse, wife, sister, aunt, friend etc. With each of these
roles I have certain expectations
as to
how I want to fulfill them
.
6 Tips to Help Our Kids De-stress
Posted on May 5, 2009 12:00:00am, by Gerrianne Clare
Hello all,
For those of us who are parents, the idea that our kids are not finding effective ways of coping with stress is scary. When you see all of the problems with childhood obesity, anxiety, depression, eating disorders etc. there is often a fear that we are not doing enough for our kids to help them with the challenges they face.
Take the Moment-Is Challenge
Posted on May 3, 2009 12:00:00am, by Gerrianne Clare
Many of us are WAY TOO BUSY to spend a lot of time on personal development but yet are desperate to find better ways to be more connected with ourselves, our children and our world. So we at Clare Consulting Group have developed the Moment-Is Challenge.
Notice your Reaction
Posted on May 1, 2009 12:00:00am, by Gerrianne Clare
It is a beautiful day outside. I love the sunshine, the buds on the trees and the smells and sounds of spring. Ah it is great to be alive.
I was reading a blog yesterday “6 tips for being a CEO and not ruining your kids life I hope” and could really empathize with Penelope who is a busy working mom/CEO and is trying to balance it all while keeping her children nurtured and safe. In the treadmill of life it can truly be a challenge. What I noticed most about the blog were the reactions from others to what she did. There were those that totally sympathized and empathized with her dilemma and those that judged and condemned her for her actions and decisions.








