Posts Tagged ‘Achieving Goals’

Entrepreneur’s Secret for Accomplishing Goals

Written on June 14th, 2010 by Helen Burtonno comments

Do you wake-up in the morning with the idea you are going to accomplish certain tasks? Then as the day proceeds you never take action towards any of these projects.

Welcome to the world of the entrepreneur!

This morning getting out of bed, I started thinking about my to-do list. My day started walking with my neighbor, straightening the house, answering emails, coaching clients and all of a sudden I looked at the clock and it was noon. To my utter surprise I did not start any of the projects that were on my to-do list. This pattern happens a lot.

Positive Thinking Is…

Written on June 9th, 2010 by Helen Burton3 comments

“…like gasoline: A whole tankful won’t do much good until we put our foot on the gas pedal and start driving. Positive thinking makes action possible: Action brings our good thoughts to life. Positive thinking, positive action.”
Arnold Fox, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D.

Reading this quote what comes to mind, by changing our thoughts and hoping things will be different will not necessary alter our situations. Sorry guys we have to do the work!

What could we do differently?

Thinking Kindly About Your Business

Written on February 26th, 2010 by Helen Burton2 comments

Do you think and say kind words about your business? Unfortunately, most of us think about what is not going right.

When we have successes our feelings turn towards excitement and joy. Why is it so hard to focus on those times instead of finding things to worry about?

Simply, we are human beings and wired to think that way.

When you start thinking about your business in a negative way. Stop, take a deep breath and say in a powerful voice, kind words about your business. An example would be, “My business is achieving its goal by helping business people.”

Client Marketing 101

Written on February 9th, 2010 by Helen Burton2 comments

Have you ever found yourself sitting in front of a potential client, trying to keep the person engaged about what you do and how coaching can assist them?

And before you know it, you throw the ‘the-coach-who-listens’ out the window, and proceed to talk non-stop, for the next 20 minutes. Ugh!!

We have all been there!

So how do you overcome your infatuation with coaching and still effectively sell to a prospective client?

A Word of Advice

Written on June 30th, 2007 by Helen Burton2 comments

A Word of Advice By Marsha Reid
I want to tell youto go ahead and reach outfor what you want.
I [...]

Tips from Oscar, the Black Squirrel

Written on May 5th, 2007 by Helen Burton7 comments

As I sit in my office, watching the birds and black squirrel eat from the birdfeeders; it reminds me of how I use to eat compulsively. It is amazing [...]

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GETTING OLDER

Written on April 23rd, 2007 by Helen Burton4 comments

‘It was a golden year beyond my dreams.I proved you’re never too old to achievewhat you really want to do.’Heather Turland (Australian Women’s Marathon gold medalist)
I took time off last [...]

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ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS

Written on April 10th, 2007 by Helen Burton2 comments

In my office the desk and computer are in front of two windows. Last summer my husband gave me a beautiful gift by hanging birdfeeders in the trees directly in [...]

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