Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Practice Patience

With so much busy-ness in life it's often difficult to be patient. We're pushing for more and for things to be faster and faster. I've been working on patience in my personal and professional lives. It has really helped me stay focused on the moment and more fully appreciate others.
In my coaching, I have remained quieter when I work with my individual clients. This allowed them to say more. We were able to go deeper. They experienced more ah-ha moments. They were able to discover their own answers. I 'taught' less.

In my business, I have trusted that new business will come. I have stopped pushing so hard to create opportunities. I am trusting the universe to supply what I need. What's happened as a result is pretty amazing! I have been introduced to an agent/broker who is excited about offering my services when he meets with school systems. I have welcomed a new individual coaching client. I have been informed that someone in Austin, TX purchased 250 copies of my book. I have mailed out postcards to prospects without being attached to the outcome. I have several prospective opportunities for speaking and one-on-one clients.

At home, patience has been a real virtue! It has brought me more gratitude than I expected. It has helped me have healthier relationships with my husband, kids, and my extended family members.

I encourage you to practice patience in your own super busy life. See if it helps you gain more joy in the moment. Discover if it helps you connect deeper with those around you. Uncover the gratitude that can come from staying in the moment and being thankful for the opportunities right in front of you. Then, let me know how patience has showed up in your life by posting a reply here or sending me an email.

Patiently yours,
Coach Natalie