Dear Readers,

I'm sorry but I am having trouble posting on Blogger lately. It is becoming increasingly hard to post anything so please go to http://actionvisioncoaching.weebly.com/blog.html to read any new posts. Thanks.

Coach Dana

The Stevie Morris Story -- (MM13_76)

Quote of the day:

“The greatest good you can do for another is not just your riches, but reveal to them their own.” — Disraeli

Reflection:

This quote reminds me of the Stevie Morris story.

Stevie was blind , yet one day his teacher asked him to find a mouse in the classroom. Her appreciation for the fact that nature had given Stevie something no one else in the room had, a remarkable pair of ears to compensate for his blind eyes, prompted her to make such a request. This was the first time Stevie had been shown appreciation for his talented ears. Years later, he said that this act of appreciation was the beginning of a new life, from that time on he developed his gift of hearing and went on to become, under the stage name of Stevie Wonder, one of the greatest pop singers and songwriters of the seventies.

What that teacher did was reveal to Stevie his own riches. She appreciated his special talent and it sparked the belief in himself to hone his unique gift.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana
http://actionvisioncoaching.weebly.com

Friendship -- (MM13_75)

Quote of the day:

"Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends." — Euripedes

Reflection:

Have you ever noticed how when things are really going well for you financially, you suddenly have more friends? Yet, when you are struggling, there are only a few friends who stick around. The good news in this situation is you find out who your true friends really are.

Now would be a good time to evaluate yourself and what kind of friend you are to others. Make the decision to be there for your friends when they need extra support or help in whatever way is needed.

Write down the names of three friends who you know are going through some type of struggle and think of a way you can be a help or support to them during their rough period. You will be pleasantly surprised how this type of kindness will come back to you in your time of need.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana
 http://actionvisioncoaching.weebly.com/

Exciting News

Hi Friends,

I have some exciting news. I have launched a new site called Action Vision Coaching Research and Review.

Everything you need for personal development all in one place. There are just so many wonderful things I want to share with you so this site is devoted to that.

You can find all the best books, coaching programs, resources, motivational and inspirational material for your personal growth and development on the site. Check out the review page where a book or coach program is highlighted. If you want to go back to it, go to the blog and look in the category list. The book store has all my recommended books and the resource page is full of wonderful self-help material and links, all for free. You will find that my values of building good character, positiveness, generosity, kindness and making a difference are reflected in my recommendations.

Each week I am adding more books and resources so be sure to check back regularly. Here is the link to go now: http://actionvisioncoaching.weebly.com/ either click on it or cut and paste the link into your browser.

Remember to pass the good news and link on to your friends. They can sign up for the mails on the site too and I don’t mind if you Tweet the link around to your Twitter followers if you like.

I’m looking forward to interacting with you more closely.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

http://actionvisioncoaching.weebly.com

Making A Difference -- (MM13_074)

Quote of the day:

“Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” — Warren Buffet

Reflection:

This quote jogged my memory about a story that always encourages me about how even one person can do a lot to change the world no matter how bad things look at the time.

In 1923, a young man was on a walking tour in France. The area was barren and desolate of trees. There was little farming being done because of the lands poor condition. The villages were rundown and many of the people had deserted the countryside because of the situation. The young traveler ended up staying at the cottage of an old shepherd. He observed that the shepherd was spending his evening hours sorting nuts. Once sorted, the shepherd would put them in a knapsack, and as he led his sheep to graze the next day he would plant the nuts along the way. The young visitor said to the shepherd, "It will be years before these trees ever get to where they could do you any good! You might not even live long enough to see them grow!" But the shepherd replied, "Yes, but some day they'll do somebody some good and they'll help to restore this dry land." Twenty years later when the young hiker returned  to the area he was astounded at the change. It was now covered with a beautiful natural forest of all kinds of trees! Grass, shrubbery, bushes and berries were flourishing, and the wildlife had returned. The soil was moist and the farmers were cultivating the land  once more. The efforts of one man brought an entire region back to life again, restoring its economy, its wildlife, its agriculture, its water, its soil, and even its population--all because of the foresight, diligence, patience, sacrifice, and faithfulness just to do what one man could do, day by day.

So if sometimes you're discouraged with the way the world is, don't give up! Reflect on this lesson from the shepherd. One man made a  big difference, and so can you.

Affirmations -- (MM13_073)

Quote of the day:

“Affirmations are like prescriptions for certain aspects of yourself you want to change.”  — Jerry Frankhauser

Reflection:

Most of us battle negative thinking at some point in our lives. We put ourselves down for real or imagined faults and weaknesses, or we compare ourselves negatively to others. The use of positive statements, called affirmations, that you can repeat to yourself is a proven technique for overcoming negativity. The key is believing that what you are affirming is possible, because once you believe that a certain thing is possible, it is. It takes practice to focus on the positive, but in time you will see results.

As we learn to apply positive affirmations to ourselves and everyday situations, we begin to see ourselves and life in a more positive light allowing more positive things to come into our lives.

Start using your prescription today and see what changes come about in your life.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

(Compliments of http://www.actionvisioncoaching.com/)

Risk Taking -- (MM13_072)

Quote of the day:

“The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try.” — Debbi Fields

Reflection:

The fear of failure often stops us from trying new things. Part of overcoming fear of failure is realizing that no one ever reaches every single goal he/she sets for him/herself.

Sometimes new priorities come into your life, or you realize something is not all that it is cracked up to be. Whatever the case may be, just because you don’t complete a goal doesn’t mean you are a failure. It just means you found out it’s not for you, but you’ll never know that if you don’t give it a try.

Once you understand that it's impossible to meet every goal you set for yourself, it takes the pressure off and will allow you to feel more confident to reach for the stars.

Help yourself to take a chance. Write down one dream you've always wanted to go after but have been too afraid to set goals for. Then, write down the steps you need to take to reach that objective and take the first one.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

(Compliments of http://www.actionvisioncoaching.com/)