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• Healthy Lifestyles
• Self Confidence & Motivation
• Stress Reduction
• Parenting
• Self-appreciation
• Tips on planning interesting and fun activities for
  the entire family
• Much more

Sign-Up Today and also receive a free ‘You Deserve a Break’ Report.  In this short and informative report.  I share many ways that you can give yourself the down time and the pampering that you deserve.
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My article, Finding Happiness: Tips for Women, was featured there - you may want to stop by, read the article and bookmark the site.

I know many moms out there are looking for ways to earn a little income at home (either full time or part time).  Well, Real Life Solutions has a page dedicated to Work At Home Ideas.  Be sure to check it out, you may see something that you like.

Take care and let me know if you see anything that sparks an interest in you

Five Tips for Cultivating a Positive Outlook on Life

There are may tips that you can use to change your outlook on life to a more positive one”

1 – Positive attitude — Changing your attitude and squashing negative thinking is a very important step. This will take time to master but eventually the new outlook and new way of thinking will become second nature.  Decide that from today, you are leaving negative thinking behind, and starting on the way towards positive thinking. It is never too late to start this process and soon you notice things changing for the better.

2 – Taking Care of yourself! — When we fail to take proper care of ourselves and put our minds, bodies and spirits on the back burner, it can cause many physical symptoms such as tense muscles, anxiety, dizziness, and rapid heartbeats.  Taking care of yourself is important, you are important!  Be sure to carve out some time each day to be good to yourself.   By doing this you will feel more refreshed and have a more refreshed outlook upon others and situations:

Examples:
Be sure you are getting enough rest, surround yourself with supportive people, break  bad habits, take short breaks during the work day, exercising, relaxation exercises, prayer/meditation or journaling…etc   

3- Send out Gratitude, appreciation and/or thankfulness –  When you express gratitude, you show your love and appreciation for people, places and things. Everyone needs to feel appreciated and the more you appreciate others the more others appreciate you.  Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life.  It also reminds us constantly of the small blessings that we have. 

4 – Get the Confidence you need to be the best YOU you can be! How you feel about yourself truly does affect your interaction with others, your overall outlook on life in general. 

Examples:
Start off each morning and end each day with a positive statement or thought, make a list of all your positive characteristics and achievements, take what you are good at and enhance it. Let others know about it! Hold you head up high and proud and know you have a special gift inside of you.

Building up self-confidence takes time and commitment but it is well worth it. You will soon find yourself embracing yourself and giving off a very positive energy that will surely come back to you.

5 – Learning now to deal with and react to negativity and stress — You can’t hide from negativity and stress. When you find your blood pressure rising along with your stress level it is then time to stop and think about how you’re reacting to the situation.

Suggested ways to deal with and react to negativity and stress

Write it down – Journal, Express yourself to a mentor, friend, loved one.  Give yourself a break.  Try to reach a healthy balance between what really needs to be done now and what can wait.  Also give yourself permission to ask others for help when you need it. 

If there’s something in your life that’s causing you to worry; seek out things that will help you feel in control.
 
Make Needed Adjustments - Let’s face it, there comes a time when we have to make adjustments in our lives.  Try to identify your stressors and adjust yourself accordingly so that you react differently to them or perhaps totally REMOVE them from your life.
 
It is amazing how our thought process and our words can keep us stuck in an uncomfortable place if we aren’t careful. Life will always be filled with a few curve balls and surprises and I encourage everyone to really work at being more positive (in your thoughts, speech and actions). Work at this daily until it becomes so much of a habit, that you won’t even have to think about it.

Once in awhile I will offer a special on one of my products and here I am with a great special for you.  I know I love it when I run across a good deal and I am sure you do too so; I am offering you a 30% discount on the Journey To Joy package

This special discounted price is only good for 2 weeks.  Don’t forget that your Journey to Joy eBook purchase is protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Here’s all you need to do to get your discounted rate.

Simply visit the special discount page that I set up for you here http://www.reallifecoaching.net/jtjspecial.shtml and place your order.  That’s all there is to it.

Immediately after your purchase you will receive the link to download the inspiring 46 page eBook that is filled with clear-cut step-by-step action items to help you claim the happiness that you deserve.  Along with the eBook are links all of your bonus audios, reports and transcripts.

As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me.

I know 1st hand how frustrating it is return home after a busy day then slave over the stove or to rummage through the cabinets when you have hungry, impatient tummys waiting.  Visit http://reallifesolutions.net/personal/quick-dinner-ideas.html for your quick and easy dinner ideas.

A nice tie into this is learning how to do a little meal planning so that you actually spend less time cooking and more time really enjoying yourself and your familly. I am an avid meal planner and wrote this easy to follow article on how you too can plan your meals and free up your precious time: http://reallifesolutions.net/personal/meal-planning.html

As you know, I love hearing your feedback. Do you have any of your own personal tips that you’d like to share with me?  If so, just e-mail me and I am all ears

Here is a great resource - The Healthy Express Cookbook: 101 Fresh, Light & Quick Dinners.  Offers you healthy, home-cooked meals that are super fast to prepare — visit http://reallifesolutions.net/Cookbook.HTML to learn more

If you have been watching the news, reading magazines, or even overhearing conversations while in line at the post office or grocery store, you may have heard about something called a “personal coach”. More and more people are turning to personal coaches each day; if you have ever wondered what one is and what they can help you with, read on!

Simply put, a personal coach helps you become the best “you” possible. Just like a sports coach helps athletes work out their problem areas and achieve new records with their strengths, a personal coach can help you set and meet goals that apply to many areas of your life.

In today’s society, many people over-book themselves with work, family, and social obligations. A personal coach can help you learn to manage your time effectively, and teach you new ways to calendar your time. You will work with your coach to find a system that works for you, and you’ll be able to meet all of your commitments. They’ll even help you carve out some personal time for yourself.

A personal coach can also help you with your parenting issues. It is no secret that being a parent is the toughest job you will ever have. A personal coach can help you work through any problems you have been having and help you learn new parenting techniques, as well as open the lines of communication between you and your child.

Stress is a common ailment that is shared by almost everyone. Some of the side effects of stress include aches, pain, fatigue, high blood pressure, anxiety and overeating. A personal coach can help you manage your stress levels. This alone can help you in all areas of your life. When you feel less stressed you will be happier and ready to take on new challenges.

Simply talking to a non-judgmental third party can do wonders for you. When people face problems, they are often too embarrassed to ask for help. They may not want their friends or family to know they are struggling with something. This can lead to further feelings of isolation and depression. A personal coach is there to listen and help you find solutions for your problems.

Working with a personal coach is actually more affordable than you think. Most offer free consultations. It is important for you and your potential coach to get to know each other; after the initial consultation, you can decide if this coach is the right coach for you. Likewise, the coach can tell you openly and honestly if they can help you. If they can’t, they will refer you to someone who can.

These are just a few of the benefits of having a personal coach. Think about how great it would be to have someone on your side, rooting for you, giving you honest feedback, and helping you achieve new goals. If you have been struggling with reaching a goal, it is time you experience a free consultation with a coach, and find out how they can help you!

Aurelia Williams is a certified life coach that invites you to visit Real Life Coaching to sign up for your free coaching consultation today.

Your words, your dreams, and your thoughts have power to create conditions in your life.

What you speak about, you can bring about.If you keep saying you can’t stand your job, you might lose your job.If you keep saying you can’t stand your body, your body can become sick.If you keep saying you can’t stand your car, your car could be stolen or just stop operating.If you keep saying you’re broke, guess what? You’ll always be broke.If you keep saying you can’t trust a man or trust a woman, you will always find someone in your life to hurt and betray you.

Don’t break the bank trying to keep your children active, engaged and  having fun this summer.
Entertaining your children when school is out  for the summer can become quite expensive but I have
some cheap summer fun ideas for you ==> http://www.reallifesolutions.net/family/summerfun.html

One of the ways I keep my 7yo busy and happy in the summer is to pull out our craft box.  Try some or all
of these fun summer crafts for kids to open up their imagination. ==>
http://www.reallifesolutions.net/family/summer-crafts-for-kid.html

We all know the adage, “A mother’s work is never done.” In fact, this could become a modern-day mother’s theme song since we all have overbooked schedules and everybody wants something done yesterday.We teach our children from a young age that it is impolite to say the word, “No,” which was a lesson we learned in childhood, too. Now as adults, it is increasingly difficult to say, “No,” to anyone for fear of being rude or being seen as unreliable.Mothers need to learn that saying, “No,” as an adult is not rude. Rather, it is a sign of someone who is in control of her life and her schedule. She knows what she is capable of accomplishing and she is aware of her other commitments.Here are a few ways to gain back control of your life, simply by learning how to say, “No”:1. Be selective when choosing to volunteer your time. Being involved in your child’s school IS important but that does not mean you have to serve on every committee. Instead, choose one or two activities or committees that interest you and schedule that time on your planner. 2. Set limits on after-school activities. Sports teams or dance lessons are fun and help improve social skills but that does not mean your children have to be on a different team each season or take multiple lessons a week. Instead, teach your children how to choose activities that are most important to them and keep their focus on their studies.3. Set boundaries with your clients. Your clients should not run your life. Instead, you should have a clear, working partnership in which each partner knows what is expected. If you can still give your clients good customer service during set office hours, then do so. Chances are they would not want you calling during their family time so why should they interrupt during your family time?4. Be honest about your skills. If you are not qualified to complete a particular project, whether it is a paid or volunteer project, be honest with your client and recommend someone with the right qualifications. Passing the job along to someone else who is qualified will show that you are in control of your schedule, you are honest about your skill level and you value the importance of the project by giving it to someone who can complete it properly. 5. Keep your calendar or planner up to date and use it. Schedule everything on one calendar, even exercise and family time, and keep it near the phone for easy reference when someone calls asking for a favor. Bad habits are hard to break and saying, “Yes,” to too many things can be considered a bad habit. Before committing to anything, spend some quiet time with yourself and decide what things you want to be a part of and how much time you have in your days. Sometimes we must compromise so we can successfully balance our family, work and volunteer lives.