Paying Tribute to Memories Can Help Us Move On

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Coping with the loss of  anything significant in our life can be challenging.   It can be difficult to release memorabilia that connects you to a significant person, event or part of  your life that was important to you.  I try to help and support my clients find balance in memorializing that something or someone (with the proper respect) without having it overcome their life.

The following letter is from a client:

Dear Patricia:

When I attended one of your workshops last winter, you gave me an exercise to do that included choosing some items that would pay tribute to my mother who had recently passed on. I actually made my little shrine by displaying some of her “things.”

Today, I sat among her things and wrote up all my Christmas cards. It was the first time since she died in 1999 that I have been able to get myself to sit down and do all my cards. You see, we used to enjoy this task of writing out our cards together.

Every year I have felt badly about not getting the Christmas cards out. I just wanted to thank you for the role you played in conquering my aversion to doing this happy task without Mom. I dropped off the cards this morning at the post office and it felt just great!

“Nancy”

What about you? Is there a task you used to enjoy, but find yourself holding back due to losing a loved one? Do you find yourself holding on to “things” because of the memories?

Although building a shrine typically is meant to honor the deceased, it also can serve as a way to acknowledge loss.

For example, Judith Kolberg explains in “Conquering Chronic Disorganization” how she worked with a retired teacher who had difficulty letting go of memorabilia that represented his teaching years. Unfortunately after years and years of saving his “stuff,” this created an insurmountable amount of clutter and prevented him from making room for anything else in his life.

So, just like my client, Nancy, they too built a shrine, only his was to memorialize his teaching career.

A shrine may take form by selecting a small table or any place you feel fit to place artifacts that represent and pay tribute to your cause. Remember, selecting items that best represent the memories that you hold near and dear to your heart enables you to release the things that stand in your way of moving on.

 

Join Me In The Present – Let’s Count Our Blessings

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It’s the month of November and before we know it the holidays will be upon us.

With all the anticipated hustle and bustle the holidays can bring, it’s not unusual to sometimes feel overwhelmed, anxious or lose perspective of what is really important.

I noticed that if I start to feel anxious or overwhelmed it is usually brought on by my own thinking.  Thinking of something either in the past or the future, but certainly not the present.

I also realized when I stay in the“present” I am able to focus and go about my business in a more productive manner.

So to regain perspective, I found stepping back and reassessing my thinking helps me clarify what’s really going on and balances me back out.

Sounds simple, but not always easy, I know!

 

I would like to share with you one of the techniques I found to be very instrumental in bringing balance back into my life.

I usually begin with a checklist of questions I ask myself.

Questions such as:

What is really important to me this very moment?
What would happen if I did or didn’t do this or that?
What is in my life currently that I feel blessed about?

By asking myself these questions I accomplish a few things:

* I immediately am brought back to the present
* I’m able to overcome negative thinking.
* I’m able to shift my energy and regain a fresh perspective.
* I can let go and move forward
* I feel energized

I’m curious, what about you? Are you interested in learning how to empower yourself and take back control of your feelings?

In this Tuesday’s Tel-Class we will be discussing topics such as these: 

  • How To Live In The Present
  • How To Be Thankful For Your Blessings
  • Strategies To Overcome Negative Thinking
  • How To Shift Your Energy For A Fresh Perspective
  • How To Let Go And Move On
  • Steps To Happiness

If you think this is something that appeals to you, then may I suggest you register for this tel-class.  I know it’s going to be a popular one, so I would recommend you register early.

I will also be sharing something special in this class that I can’t wait to announce.

Until then, remember, count your Sweet Blessings!

REGISTER HERE


 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO FEEL CALMER?

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Like most of us, there are “things” that sometimes just get under our skin.

You know what I mean…

Someone says something to you and you take it personally.  Then you obsess over what they said or what you “think” they said and the next thing you know, your whole day was wasted on thinking about this.

But despite what this person may or may not have said, it left you feeling upset, disappointed and let down.

When we start “feeling” this way, our life can begin to feel a tad chaotic and out of control.

And if you are like most of us, you don’t like feeling this way….correct?

 

Calm down and stop the chaos. Gain control over your life now!

Well I have learned strategies to calming the chaos within – actually I have an audio right here if you want to listen to it….

CALMING THE CHAOS WITHIN

But I am also going to hold a Tel-Class this Tuesday to talk about this topic and different techniques I learned to help my clients.

If you are interested and would like to start feeling more relaxed and in control of your life, please come join me.

You can REGISTER RIGHT HERE TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF LEARNING HOW TO FEEL BETTER AND CALM DOWN!

 


KeepItSimpleNow.Com is Running a Contest on Facebook

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Did you hear the big news?

KeepItSimpleNow.Com is running a contest on Facebook!

Check it out here on Keep It Simple Now’s Facebook Page

or just CLICK HERE to enter the CONTEST!

Good Luck!

 

 

 

Find Your Inner Champion – The Winner In You – On-Line Workshop

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I am so excited to be able to offer you this amazing on-line workshop:

FIND YOUR INNER CHAMPION
THE WINNER IN YOU
Sunday Evenings – 7:00 – 8:30 PM
(Eastern Time)
October 7, 14, 21, 2012
This workshop is designed for the student who is serious about making changes in their life.The serious student is:

  • Willing to do the work necessary
  • Capable of keeping an open mind
  • Committed to the process of “letting go”
  • Is ready to commence their journey
  • Believes in spiritual abundance

Does this sound like you?     REGISTER HERE

My quest to understand the meaning of simplicity on a deeper level has created the desire for me to develop this workshop.

I want to share with you what I have learned thus far about the process of “letting go” and how my life has changed as a result of it.

My goal is to be able to teach you techniques that I have found to be fun and easy that will produce amazing results for you as well.

But to give you an idea of how exciting and wonderful this workshop will be for you, I would like to give you just a little taste of what my excitement is all about and why it has propelled me to keep exploring this fascinating life of simplicity.

You see, as I began my own journey, I came to find something very remarkable about the process of “letting go.” 

I found that:

“What was holding me back from experiencing happiness was essentially what I was holding on to.”

Once I understood this, I was able to break it down into tangible applications, a step-by-step process on how to “let go.”

And I want to SHARE THIS WITH YOU!

So here’s what the workshop will consist of:

  • 3 Tel-Classes – (1.5 hours each)
  • Group Coaching (date to be determined) 
  • Individual Coaching (1 hour) 
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Workbook
  • Groundwork Assignments

Value packed is what this workshop is all about.  And I am giving this to you an unbelievable low price.

So no more excuses, your time has arrived for you to make a choice.
Now ask yourself…are you ready…

To Find Your Inner Champion

The Winner In You?

I sincerely hope you said YES, YES, YES!

We are going to have a simply awesome time!

Oh, one more thing…

This workshop has limited availability – so if you want to be sure your spot is secure, your best bet is to register now.

See you at the workshop soon!

REGISTER HERE NOW!

Find Your Inner Champion and Bring Out The Winner In You

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Find Your Inner Champion and Bring Out The Winner In You

 

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 there will be a FREE tel-class to introduce a new on-line workshop I will be conducting.

I am very excited about this opportunity for you because the workshop will be offering you valuable insight into the process of how to live simply.

We will be exploring how simplicity bring about much more energy into your life once you start to “let go” of the things that are no longer serving you.

If you find yourself  interested in living a healthier lifestyle, one that is conducive to a spiritual belief system, this is the workshop for you.

This workshop is geared towards serious students  who are ready and willing to commit to an action plan to commence their journey.

So please ask yourself;  Are you ready to find your inner champion and bring out the winner in you?

Then sign up now for this FREE tel-class to learn more about this upcoming workshop!

You won’t want to miss this!

REGISTER HERE NOW!

 

 

 

The Process of Simplifying Your Life – Tuesday’s Tel-Class – September 11, 2012

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Hey There,

It’s so great to be back in touch with everyone.  I’ve missed you!

Thank you for your inquires on “Where did my Tuesday’s Tel-Class” go?

No worries, I am still here.  The truth is I have been quite busy over here at Keep It Simple Now.

You see, I became very curious to learn on a much deeper level what it would take for a person to really “let go” in order to live a more simplistic lifestyle.

Because after all, what does it really mean to “let go?”


Are we letting go of:

  • Our “things” that we consider to be worldly possessions?
  • A relationship that no longer serves us?
  • A career that doesn’t fulfill us?
  • Thought processes that hold us bound to our past?

As I delved into what this may mean, I found that “letting go” translates into something different for each of us, simply because we are all unique and special with our life stories.

But, what really intrigued me after I understood this was the “how” process of letting go.

How do I help my clients begin the journey and support them through the transition of living a simpler lifestyle they desire so much?

Because even though we may desire this lifestyle, taking the action steps to create it is quite a different story.

Fear sometimes pops up creating doubt in our minds which can cause us to question everything we initially believed in.  All normal and understandable.

So I decided the best way I could really impact my clients and give them the best advice I know is to actually do it myself.

And that’s exactly what I have been doing.  I started my own process of “letting go” and mapping out a step-by-step action plan on how to “Simplify Your Life.”

If this intrigues you and you find yourself as curious as  I was, then please consider taking this tel-class.

I am going to share with you a wealth of information that will hopefully propel you on your own journey of simplicity.

I am limiting this class to the first 25 attendees and I expect it to be quite popular.

I wouldn’t want you to miss out – so it’s best to register early.  Don’t delay and just sign up now.

REGISTER HERE

I am looking forward to this class and touching base with all of you again.

It’s a very exciting time here at Keep It Simple Now and I can’t wait to share it with YOU!

Remember, if you cannot attend “live” that is okay.  Just register and you will receive the download link for your listening pleasure.

Thank you for your participation – we shall be chatting soon!

Always my best,

Patricia

Endurance and Passion – Finding The Winner In You

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It’s interesting to me how I view the words endurance and passion so differently since I began the Simplify Me Challenge.

Although it’s understood that endurance represents staying power, patience, and to some level survival, I never realized that I had the ability to stay within the confines of these words to help bring out the winner in me.

What I mean by this is typically when I would have “enough” of something, I would choose to stop or let it go.  But this time, this challenge has brought out something bigger within me that I cannot give up just because I feel like it.  There is something that has stirred within me that is almost primal – the desire and the need to fight.

I guess that’s where the word passion comes in.  I used to equate this word with love and romance for another person,  a career or hobby.  I understand that passion is about excitement, delight and somewhat of an obsession to a point, however, what I am beginning to see is this passion has expanded into something bigger, almost viral, that has managed to seep into my very core.  For the first time, I am feeling passionate about me.

It’s a new feeling that I am getting acquainted with and although at times I internally kick and scream through my challenge, I feel amazingly blessed that I am learning so much more about myself and how I can use this experience to help my clients even more.

The brutal truth is for years I have championed my clients through their life’s turbulence.  Steering and directing them  through the chaos, helping them reclaim order once again.  Witnessing their inner strength, watching them claim their victory and feel like a winner has brought me much joy for which I am eternally grateful and I know has contributed to my business success.

But this current journey is teaching me so much more.  It is helping me push myself to limits I never knew existed within me.  It’s making me fight for the winner that has been trapped inside and waiting to get out.  It’s bringing me to uncharted areas of my life that is making me believe on a much deeper dimension my favorite quote by Emily Dickinson…

“Dwell In Possibility” for when you do, you will find the winner in you!

Always my best,

Patricia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I Am Taking My Own “Simplify Me” Challenge!

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I am going to be taking my own “Simplify Me” Challenge!

I have decided it’s time to make some changes in my life.  These changes have been long thought out, debated, and swirled around enough to marinate for quite some time.

And I am now ready to implement them.

What has prompted this need for change?

Well for starters I believe in the power of manifesting what you believe in.  I believe we have the ability to attract positive and negative energy into our lives, therefore this will determine what type of experiences we have.

I have come to realize that I was carrying around some limited beliefs about myself that ultimately were hurting me and not helping to create the life I truly want and now feel I deserve.

Now that I understand the power behind our thoughts and spoken words, I also realize how precious a gift it is to be able to manifest our desires.  It is not something I take lightly.

In order for me to begin the journey of “simplifying my life” I recognize that I have parts of my being that need to be in check.  Simply meaning, I feel it necessary to do the work that is needed to be of sound mind, body and spirit.

One of the ways that I would like to share my journey with you my dear friends is by letting you read my everyday journal postings here on my blog about it and in other social media settings such as Facebook and Twitter.

Starting Monday, June 25, 2012 I will be waking at 5:15 am for four mornings out of seven to embark on my workout routine.  Stephanie, who will be working as my fitness coach from the BarMethod has been heaven sent.  I liked her from the moment I met her and secretly stashed that away for future reference.  Something in me new that this day would come.

You see, I tried the the program before and although I did see immediate results, I simply was not ready to be held accountable or committed to the process of change.  I am confident that I have what it takes to make the transformation and am not only excited about it, but thankful.

Will it kick my ass?  Yes!

Am I up for the challenge?  You bet!

So what prompted the need to simplify my life to bring about the change I so desire?

‘ll let you in on a private secret …But only if you can break the code.

It’s a three word sentence.  The first word is one letter.  The second word is four letters and the third word is two letters.

Let me know what you think it may be…(I’m listening!)

It is my sincere hope that through my journey you will break your own code and come to live a life of simplicity.

Always,

Patricia

 

Question From A Facebook Reader

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Hi Patricia.

I would like to know the best way of getting a hoarder to realize she needs professional help, as they all think they can do it themselves, the “it” being cleaning out their homes.

Obviously, they can’t because if they could, their homes wouldn’t be that way in the first place.

I believe those were the exact words you said to my friend, and that almost got her to the point where she agreed – almost.

My feeling is that their perception is so far from reality that they won’t seek help on their own, that some type of intervention must take place, like the threat of eviction, or an ultimatum set by family or friends.

I would appreciate your thoughts.

 

My Comment:

Hoarding is a complicated disorder and everyone reacts and responds differently.

(Notice how I used respond and react)

Ultimately the person needs to seek help for themselves, but unfortunately in many circumstances the help is forced upon them (despite their unwillingness) due to eviction or unmanageable conditions.

Support groups are always a good first step to learn more and get educated.

I would be more than happy to discuss further with you at any point.

Take care.