March 28, 2011
The Guilt-Free Times
ISSN 1936-3222

Hello There!

Somehow February and most of March slipped by without a newsletter...OOPS! I've been super busy (as I'm sure have YOU). Since last we "spoke" I've traveled to and spoke in Oregon and Vancouver, relaunched my new values rich Guilt-Free RESULTS Action Group, and put together a virtual summit for Women  Entrepreneurs and Business Owners with my friend and colleague, Brandie Kajino. Look below for more details and a special VIP code to save 48% off your registration for being a loyal subscriber!

I'm pleased to welcome two new new interns to the Guilt-Free Coach team, Eric and Golda! 
Eric, Social Media Marketing Coordinator Intern for The Guilt-Free CoachEric is our Social Media Marketing Coordinator spear heading projects to increase our online reach and better optimize our social media and website marketing efforts. Joining Golda, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator  Intern for The Guilt-Free Coachthe team as Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator is Golda. She will help double the marketing efforts for new products and services as well as increase the effectiveness of our follow-up strategies and customer service. I'm excited for the opportunity to mentor and learn from such bright individuals. I still have an internship position available if you know anyone else who would make a great addition to our team.  Details are at www.TheGuiltFreeCoach.com/interns.
 
Maintaining BalanceThis Week's Guilt-Free article 
 
As you can see from the above news, I've been working on a number of new initiatives this year. When taking on new projects it's easy to lose some of that life balance and harmony.  This month's article is actually a quiz to see how well you are meeting responsibilities, while also recognizing and fulfilling personal needs and wants.

To Your BIG Success!

Victoria
Victoria Cook, ACC
Your Guilt-Free Coach

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Feature article...

How Well Do You Maintain Balance?

By Victoria Cook

Maintaining Balance

If trying to maintain balance in your life makes you feel like a tightrope walker, you’re not alone. Most of us have so many demands on our time and energy; life can feel like a three-ring circus. Take this quiz to see how well you are meeting responsibilities, while also recognizing and fulfilling personal needs and wants.

True / False

¤   ¤  1. The only way I can successfully manage my life is to take care of myself physically and emotionally.

¤   ¤  2. Nurturing myself enlarges my capacity to help others.

¤   ¤  3. I eat healthfully and exercise regularly.

¤   ¤  4. I get check-ups, go to the dentist, and take preventative precautions.

¤   ¤  5. I set aside personal, quiet time for myself, whether I’m meditating or simply letting my thoughts drift. 

¤   ¤  6. I experience the gifts of each season: ice skating, sledding, bundled-up beach walks; gardening, hiking, more time outside; camping, swimming, barbecues; harvesting the bounty, gathering wood, spending more time inside.

¤   ¤  7. Creativity nurtures me, too. I do what I love, whether that’s cooking, drawing, painting, writing, dancing, singing or another creative pursuit. 

¤   ¤  8. Reaching out to others enriches my life. I spend quality time with family and friends.

¤   ¤  9. Contributing to the world provides connection and purpose, so I give my time, energy and experience where it is most useful. 

¤   ¤  10. I notice and heed the emotional signals that tell me I’m out of balance: irritability, overwhelm, resentment.

¤   ¤  11. If I feel that I’m catching a cold, I realize I may have stressed my immune system with overactivity, so I stop and take care of myself.

¤   ¤  12. When I need or want to, I say no to requests for my time.

¤   ¤  13. I listen to and honor the requests my body makes for such things as a nap, a walk, green vegetables, hot soup.

¤   ¤  14. If I have something planned for myself, I don’t just toss that aside when someone makes a request of me.

¤   ¤  15. I’m busy, but I find time to do the things I want to do.

¤   ¤  16. I’m happy. I regularly experience well-being, contentment, even joy.

 
Your Guilt-Free Challenge: 

If you answered false more often than true, you may want to take a look at the questions to which you answered false and see if you can incorporate something of its message into your life. You can also get assistance with your balance using my GOT BALANCE? audio program. Please don’t hesitate to call if you’d like to explore the issue of work and life balance further.

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About VictoriaVictoria Cook, The Guilt-Free Coach

Victoria Cook, The Guilt-Free Coach, is a successful speaker, certified coach, and creator of the Guilt-Free R.E.S.U.L.T.S. ™ System. She draws upon an 18 year career in the corporate world and her training as a certified coach to help professional women defeat feelings of overwhelm and frustration.

As a coach, Victoria sees her role as a catalyst to help her clients identify and implement greater self-care and her 7-step system for creating the guilt-free results they desire.

To learn about the various ways in which you can work with Victoria, visit www.TheGuiltFreeCoach.com.


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