Living Excellently with Shân Rees UK Life Coach tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2008-10-25://1 2010-07-27T18:39:40Z Living Excellently, Shân Rees, London, UK, personal development, life coaching, counselling, healthy living, quality of life, happiness, personal values, life path, life purpose, peace, spiritual growth, life goals, work life balance, ageing, positive ageing, communication, stress management, assertion skills, metaphysical approach, inspirational, pre-retirement, retirement, managing retirement, stress management, self esteem, self confidence, seniors, elders, positive thinking, living your vision. Movable Type Commercial 4.21-en Living Excellently tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.38 2010-07-27T18:28:04Z 2010-07-27T18:39:40Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk    HOW DOES IT LOOK IN EVERYDAY LIFE?

Here are some thoughts-----

keeping focussed on the goal

forgiving yourself and others --no matter what-

respecting and honouring your own needs, ideas, feelings

building resilience - we'll need it more and more

holding these two thoughts - I am unique and I am a speck of dust on the surface of the universe

make manifest your own glory

 

 

 

]]> Self-Protection tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.37 2010-07-19T15:28:08Z 2010-07-19T15:53:06Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk   I usually remember to protect myself every day on a pyschic level - protection from negative energies, those which are not in harmony with my own. This is easily done for example by mentally placing oneself inside a pyramid or surrounding oneself with white light. 

    I was reminded recently how important it is to do this more often during the day. I was attending an event where there was high positive energy and something happened which upset me as an agreement was not kept. I expressed this, hoping to receive empathy and support; wrong! Instead, what came my way was a barrage of negativity.

   Why? I have some ideas: perhaps, in some cases, when folks are on a high from a positive experience, they feel a need to hang onto this and not engage with those who aren't completely on that wavelength at that moment, incase they lose it for themselves. For the person needing empathy and  support, this can be really difficult if you have not taken care to protect yourself adequately.

   Lesson learnt:  to protect myself at regular intervals throughot the day.

I pass this on in the hope that it is helpful

 

]]> Confidence - the key to a happy and fulfilling life tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.36 2010-07-15T15:05:37Z 2010-07-15T15:16:02Z 'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.' quote from Marianne Williamson and used by Nelson Mandela in... Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk 'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.' quote from Marianne Williamson and used by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural speech.

   Many people lack confidence to show up in the world and manifest their dreams; are you  one of them? I believe we would live in a very different world if we had the confidence to show up and express who we really are in the world. The good news is that confidence is a skill that can be learnt. By building up your confidence, you can change your life - and affect those around you in a positive way.

   Find yourself a Personal Development Practitioner who has this specialism and begin now - you certainly won't regret it!

]]> New Paradigm - What works tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.35 2010-07-05T14:59:18Z 2010-07-05T15:08:29Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk   It's so important to remember that working too hard just doesn't work in the long-term; it does not lead to balance and harmony. I find that if I do it,, I inevitably have to compensate in some way, perhaps the next day  - I may be tired or out of sorts. I advocate  - and aim - to practise living in my own rhythm, which is, of course, a female rhythm. When you are in this rhythm, you see the whole picture and not just what is in front of you - and you act or don't act accordingly

]]> LIVING EXCELLENTLY PROGRAMME tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.34 2010-06-03T15:43:01Z 2010-06-03T15:55:25Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk    The Living Excellently Programme has been created for people who are feeling stuck, frustrated or lack confidence to show up in the world; for those who would like to become empowered to make a difference, create a better world and live a happy, fulfilled life.

  It is for those who have already done some Personal Development work and are now ready and willing to go deeper. It includes Confidence-Building and Assertion Techniques; Style Coaching, helping you to look as good as you now feel; and Life Coaching sessions which will help you to define your life path and move forward.

   The programme incudes individual work and group session, so that a sense of community is created. At the end, you will have clear goals and the confidence to carry them through; a clear sense of your self-image, and a new support network.

   The Programme runs over a 6-month period.

  Please contact Shan for more details

]]> COALITION - should we be worried or hopeful? tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.33 2010-05-16T20:32:40Z 2010-05-16T20:54:46Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk    Well, hopeful would be more helpful, I think. It's a pity how cynical some have been, but many, including myself, are excited. I think it's great that the first press conference with Nick Clegg and David Cameron was held in the garden with the birds singing in the background; that seems to augure well-----

   It's heartening that these two have taken what could be seen as the risk of coming together to try and find the best way forward for the country. As for someLibDem voters feeling betrayed, what exactly did they want? Had there been a Conservative or Labour government, the LibDem policies would certainly not have been implemented, whereas now some are. It's a good thing that those who were once rivals are now co-operating in order to find some kind of middle way which could work best in the circumstances; it's pretty inspiring, in fact and shows a degree of maturity.

   The fact is no-one knows if it will work or how well it will work. There is goodwill on both sides. I wish that those who have doubts keep them to themselves because voicing them not only serves no purpose, it also sends out negative energy; what this coalition, this new way of doing politics, needs is support and positive energy sent in that direction - that would increase the chances of success.

]]> COALITION - should we be worried or hopeful? tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.32 2010-05-16T20:30:26Z 2010-05-16T20:31:25Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY? tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.31 2010-04-23T20:09:18Z 2010-04-23T20:41:33Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk   1.  Try holding these two thoughts together: I am unique and how I live my life makes a difference to the rest of the planet - AND - I am a tiny speck on the surface of the universe.

   How does that make you feel? Expansive? Joyful? Hopeful? Focussed? Or something quite else?

  It seems to me it's important to take yourself seriously in the sense of being confident and valuing  yourself , but not so seriously that you become obsessed with 'getting it right' - focus on your goals in a playful way.

   When did you last have fun - I mean, really losing yourself in the delight of the moment fun? It was probably connected to creativity in some way.

  2.  Try this: Ask friends round for a celebration - make something up, it doesn't matter what. Have the guideline that each person  introduces an activity e.g. singing, dancing, reading a poem, a guessing game, telling a story. Something which helps people to free up.

   3.  Try this: get in touch with a suppressed part of your personality, give her/him a name; talk to this part regularly.

  4.   Try this: communicate with your pets/bears/plants

Regard these activities as equally as important as sitting down and checking your emails or designing a piece of work. They are. These are the sorts of activities which help you to lead a balanced life, to tread the middle way, being confident in who you are and in your own abilities whilst also maintaining an awareness that you are a tiny speck on the surface of the universe.

BE FOCUSSED - HAVE FUN 

 

 

 

]]> HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY? tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.30 2010-04-23T20:09:18Z 2010-04-23T20:40:17Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk   1.  Try holding these two thoughts together: I am unique and how I live my life makes a difference to the rest of the planet - AND - I am a tiny speck on the surface of the universe.

   How does that make you feel? Expansive? Joyful? Hopeful? Focussed? Or something quite else?

  It seems to me it's important to take yourself seriously in the sense of being confident and valuing  yourself , but not so seriously that you become obsessed with 'getting it right' - focus on your goals in a playful way.

   When did you last have fun - I mean, really losing yourself in the delight of the moment fun? It was probably connected to creativity in some way.

  2.  Try this: Ask friends round for a celebration - make something up, it doesn't matter what. Have the guideline that each person  introduces an activity e.g. singing, dancing, reading a poem, a guessing game, telling a story. Something which helps people to free up.

   3.  Try this: get in touch with a suppressed part of your personality, give her/him a name; talk to this part regularly.

  4.   Try this: communicate with your pets/bears/plants

Regard these activities as equally as important as sitting down and checking your emails or designing a piece of work. They are. These are the sorts of activities which help you to lead a balanced life, to tread the middle way, being confident in who you are and in your own abilities whilst also maintaining an awareness that you are a tiny speck on the surface of the universe.

BE FOCUSSED - HAVE FUN 

 

 

 

]]> Living Excellently - Managing Time tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.29 2010-03-19T15:19:13Z 2010-03-22T18:49:25Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk Do you find you don't have enough time to do the things you want to do and also time to be?

Take some time to prioritize where you  put your energy and your thoughts:

1.  What do you need to let go of in order to create more time ? For example, worrying, which is very time-consuming and brings you down and makes you tired; for example, people-pleasing, which means you are not in your own flow but rather doing things you think you 'should': for example, holding resentments or bearing grudges, which does you more harm than the other person and drains energy.

2.  Make sure to include in your life those things which uplift you  - identify what these are. Some examples might be: making time regularly to chill out with a book; catching that favourite tv programme; giving attention to your spiritual life by meditating, dancing, singing, attending a service; being kind to yourself and others; an activity which inspires you like an art exhibition, a good film or play; being true to yourself and being assertive; spending time in your own company.  Doing things which uplift and inspire you will actually give you more energy, and, therefore, in a sense, more time. 

3.  Always honour yourself and your uniqueness; whatever it takes. Listen to yourself; you are the person who knows best what is right for you. Show up in the world - be who you really are - LIVE EXCELLENTLY - and have fun with it.

 

3. 

 

 

 

]]> Mary Ward Legal Centre tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.28 2010-02-18T11:01:07Z 2010-02-19T10:32:07Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk    On saturday, I'll be doing a sponsored walk for 20 miles along the Thames with the team from the Mary Ward Legal Centre, to raise funds for this very worthy cause which specialises in cases of dire need, using volunteers and lawyers working long hours on modest pay.

]]> You get what you focus on - creating your experience tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.26 2010-02-11T17:49:02Z 2010-02-16T17:37:42Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk    Is the cold weather making you  unhappy or uncomfortable? Here are some antidotes:

1.  Stop focussing on it and put  energy into something which gives you a warm feeling, beit actually being in the sun or else something that simply makes you feel good.

2.  Identify what is important for you today and create some of that e.g. if it's beauty, buy some flowers or go to an art exhibition; if it's communication, make some time to talk with a friend or colleague.

3.  Build up your resilience - you're probably tougher than you think. Not so long ago - certainly within my living memory - winter was winter every year (and things did not come to a standstill!)

4.  Think of other places where there have been droughts, tsunamis, earthquakes, Haiti, for example - this will help to put things in perspective.

5.  Be sensible - put on more clothes!!

6.  Count your blessings - make a list of appreciations.

 

 

]]> Survey - and an offer tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.25 2010-02-03T12:58:50Z 2010-02-03T13:22:08Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk I'm conducting a little survey. If you complete this by 17th february, I'm offering 30% reduction on 2 hours of Life Coaching or Stye Coaching. This is just for me.

1.  Which service do you like the look of most on my website? Why?

2.  Which service are you most likely to use?

3.  What do you need in your life to make you happier and more fulfilled?

4.  On a scale of 1 - 10 ( 10 being 'I'm 100% committed') how committed are you to your own personal growth and development?

5.  How is your self-esteem - on a scale of 1 - 10?

6.  Which age-bracket do you fall into?

a) 18 -25    b) 26 -35    c) 36 - 50    d) 51 -65    e) 66 - 80     f) 81 +

 

Thank you.

Shan

 

]]> LIVING AUTHENTICALLY tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2010://1.24 2010-01-28T15:47:06Z 2010-01-28T16:13:35Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk WHAT DOES THIS MEAN AND WHAT IS THE POINT??

1.  Consider why you are in the world; my take is that we are each here to manifest our unique combination of skills, talents and abilities, and that we owe it to ourselves and to the rest of the planet to do this

2.  In order to do this, we need to acknowledge these skills, talents and abilities and be true to ourselves; in order to do that, we need to know ourselves well enough to know what is  right for us, develop self-awareness. In order to be true to ourselves, we need to tell ourselves the truth. For example, 'everyone else' may think x but if you  believe y, that is your truth.

3.  Then, to live authentically, you need to have the courage to show up in the world in your magnificence, yes, your magnificence! Remember the Marianne Williamson quote, used by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural speech  - 'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.----' 

4.  And the purpose of  showing up and acting in accordance with our truth? You will know the answer to that if you recall times when you have lived in this way. The satisfaction of knowing that you are using yourself fully and making your contribution is immense.

 

WHAT IS A STEP YOU MIGHT TAKE IN ORDER TO ENABLE MORE OF THAT IN YOUR LIFE?

 

 

 

]]> Living Excellently tag:www.livingexcellently.co.uk,2009://1.22 2009-11-04T17:47:48Z 2009-11-04T17:56:21Z Shân Rees http://www.livingexcellently.co.uk    Soon, I shall be joining the wonderful, inspiring people who are on the World Peace March which started on October 02 in New Zealand and finishes in ARgentina on January 02 2010. They have been received in all the countries through which they have passed; the March is endorsed by world leaders. I'll just be joining them in Paris for a couple of days and am really looking forward to it. 

   CHECK OUT this fantastically important and inspiring event on the net and pass on to your friends and contacts ------- it's GOOD NEWS!!!

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