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Who am I? What makes me unique? Where am I going in life? Am I comfortable with myself? Solitude is a chance to learn something about yourself. Self-discovery is a process that involves asking and answering the questions above.
Solitude also provides an opportunity for perspective. When you’re caught up in the hassles of day-to-day life, all you can see is what’s directly in front of you – the problem of the moment. If you want to see and appreciate the big picture of what your life’s all about, you have to step back and get a bird’s-eye view – and that’s exactly what solitude allows you to do.
Taking time for yourself is often viewed as selfish and uproductive. Solitude is also uncomortable for many people because they’ve learned to derive their self-esteem from activities initiated by their “other selves” – that is, their efforts to satisfy themselves by satisfying others. But there are important benefits that come from spending time with your “personal self”, that part of you that doesn’t need other people to be happy…:)
Really liked this post by Sister Karol Jackowski and thought you would too! So here are four simple steps to real success – simple, powerful but oooh so important…:)
The Four Simple Steps
“Life is like a combination lock; your job is to find the right numbers, in the right order, so you can have anything you want.” – Brian Tracy
This morning I’m back in New York City again, the city that never sleeps but also the city with a touch of fresh air. Fresh air you say!? Well, today is actually Earth Day and I guess you could argue that the New York city air is far from “fresh”…may be, but although not clean, it certainly feels refreshing and inspirational to be around people with “fresh” ideas, sitting at the classical Caffe Reggio (the home of the “original cappuccino brought to America by Domenico Parisi, the original owner of Caffe Reggio, in 1927) surrounded by students, artists and writers with a feel of being at a street cafe in Montmartre, Paris 
Especially in New York City, and any other big cities (like Paris for example), people are constantly searching…searching for what is right for them. Work, relationship, life…Yes, NYC is a jungle and it’s easy to get lost, easy to lose control and easy to get off track. But it’s also a place of opportunities, opportunities to find your way back onto the road you have chosen to travel on – Your Road Map to Success!
Like Brian Tracy said – the combinations are many, your job is to find the right numbers, the ones that work for you. Help, guidance and support is there to be found – you just need to make an effort looking for it and wanting it.
Enjoy Earth Day today and wherever you may be at this moment remember that we are all part of the Circle of Life. So do the best you can today, and every day, to unlock the combination of your lock finding out what’s important to you , in the right order so that you can have anything you want.
For more information how a Life Coach can help, support and guide you on your Road Map To Success, visit www.ThinkLars.com.
Here’s a guest blog by Eric Stevenson, a health and safety advocate who resides in the Southeastern US.
Mentally processing and coping with chronic illnesses, like cancer can be more complicated than some may assume. The emotional highs and lows, coupled with the physical trauma of enduring treatment side effects and chronic and sever pain, make for mentally distant, depressed, anxious, and stressed individuals. The Different stages of coping with cancer, from pre-diagnostic symptoms to diagnosis, treatment, and remission, all bring about varying concerns that ought to be understood and managed in equally varying ways. However, despite the dynamic nature of the affliction, it is important for there to be one constant: maintaining a positive attitude.
Symptoms
Even before cancer is diagnosed, those suffering from it must cope with the fear and anxiety of the unknown. If the patients are experiencing symptoms that are unexplained, they may show serious concern. This is normal and can be combated simply by remaining positive and requesting a cancer screening. The results of this screening will determine whether further steps must be taken. By staying positive, stress levels are reduced and one’s general quality of life is improved.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is a mentally difficult process. This stage presents a critical moment in the patient’s life. It is imperative to maintain a positive attitude throughout this process. The initial diagnosis presents the patient with a wave of new and shocking information. Starting with denial, the patient experiences a wide range of emotional distress. Coping with the emotional anxiety, depression, and fear often means that newly diagnosed patients miss important medical information during appointments with their doctor’s. New patients should take time to digest the news before attempting to understand exactly what treatment options are recommended. Allowing time for mental recuperation, and possibly scheduling an additional appointment, means that the patient has time to sort through their emotions, thus allowing them clarity of mind later, during the discussion of treatment options. Perhaps the most effective strategy for staying positive and coping with fearful emotions is through communication with loved ones. Sharing emotions and venting pent up thoughts can provide a cathartic release that is sometimes needed for patient’s to begin their recovery.
Treatment
Cancer treatment is also a mentally taxing experience. The level of aggression of treatment may depend on the patient’s type and stage of cancer. For example, mesothelioma patients often endure extremely aggressive treatment. Because of the latency of mesothelioma symptoms, patients’ cancer tends to have already metastasized. Mesothelioma life expectancy rates are low, and patients diagnosed with terminal cancer naturally experience a more drastic range of mental and emotional distress symptoms. Also, besides coping with physicality and side effects of treatment, organizing other necessities, like transportation and treatment dates, can allow patients mental clarity and relief. It may also be beneficial for patients and families of patients to seek professional guidance, either from therapists, support groups, or a combination of the two.
Remission
Though it may seem as though cancer survivors should be relieved and elated when they’re declared cancer-free, news of remission can result in devastating mental and emotional effects. Those who no longer have to battle cancer often live in fear and anxiety, dreading the return of the malignant cells. According to the National Cancer Institute, post-treatment survivors should be honest about the complexity of their emotions, coming to terms with the fact that there is nothing wrong about feeling fearful rather than happy. Expressing these feelings to supporters and family members can also aid in avoiding confusing family situations and miscommunications.
Thank you Eric
“No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” Don Swartz
So, I’m back after a couple of days off. Not on vacation. Just of track. And off-line.Yes, it happen to all of us. And what happens when you do? You hang on to what’s really important to you. You use your attitude, values and interests to find your way back. To find your way back to the path you’ve decided to walk on. A helping hand is always welcome – someone who is willing to listen, someone who cares, someone who can point out the reasons why you want to walk the path you’ve chosen and not stay off track for any long period of time.
Yes, coaches needs coaches – after all we are human like you (surprise!). Why is caring so important…Why should I care about others…It’s simple – when you care about others it shows that you are able to be. And when you care about being, such as being with other human beings, you show compassion and by showing compassion you are able to love. The simple truth is that you have to love yourself before you can love someone else, that you need to show compassion and care about yourself before caring for others. Take a look at yourself in the mirror. Do you like what you see? Can you honestly say you love, care and feel compassion for the person you see in the mirror. If you do (and you should!) then you have the gift of caring for others as well. Sharing the love, compassion and care that we all need and that we from time to time feel left out of. That’s when a friend, coach, loved one is there to support, and remind you about what made you walk on the path you chosen in the first place, and to reach out that helping hand that cares about your well-being and that cares about you finding your way back on your Roadmap to Success
“Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recipient, at least it benefits the bestower.” – S.H. Simmons
