Create a New Normal

Reflections

• Consciously create your one great life •

Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

February 26, 2010

Dear Creators,

Sometimes we have opportunities to put into practice what we “preach” to walk the talk.

Actually, we have that opportunity most of time – but sometimes there are circumstances

where we break a habit – we take a risk – or step out of our comfort zone to be more

authentic, to be true to ourselves. It can take courage to change old habits. We don’t

know what we may set in motion. It is however key to our growth and learning.

Think about times when you acted with the courage of your convictions, when you were

willing to be seen, when your actions were aligned with who you are and with what you

believe. What was this experience for you? What did you learn? What did it bring you?

What opportunities do you have to be your authentic self; to speak your truth; to be all

that you are?

Go for it,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life?

Reading the Signs of Change

Create a New Normal

Reflections

• Consciously create your one great life •

Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

February 19, 2010

Dear Creators,

Around here we pay attention to signs of spring. Winter is feeling kind of long right now and so feeling the warmth of the sun, seeing snow melt, hearing birds sing, and noticing longer hours of daylight are all welcome indicators of the change of season.

Today I thought it could be a good reminder for us to pay attention to small changes along the way as we create a new normal; noticing the signs that we are making progress in achieving what we want. Many achievements are made one step at a time, gradually the shift occurs.

Another way to think of this is the drip, drip, drip method. Water washing over a piece of cement by a bucket full will make no essential change; but, that water dripped slowly over time can cause the cement to fracture and break.

So, this week become aware of the small steps that are moving you forward. Notice the signs of movement. Don’t give up because progress is slow. Some things take time; and, what is the alternative? Keep moving in the direction of your dreams and be ready to notice the tipping point.

Appreciate what you are creating as you create it,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life?

LOVE

Create a New Normal

Reflections

• Consciously create your one great life •

Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

February 12, 2010

Dear Creators,

Sunday is Valentine’s Day, and a good time to think about LOVE. It’s really welcomed right now; nice to warm our hearts considering and appreciating feelings of love.

Here are two suggestions to serve as reminders to be a match for love. We want to resonate to love, be open to receiving and giving.

- Notice the love that already surrounds you. How does it show up? What is the evidence of it? It may not look the way it is portrayed in the commercials. It could show up in very ordinary ways….the coffee made and ready for you in the morning…the co-worker asking how you are and really listening…the stranger holding the door open for you.

- Give yourself love. Notice what you love about your body as you get ready for the day. Look yourself in the eye and say something that you notice…shiny hair today, nice smile...Recognize your qualities…alert driving…follow through…Give yourself a gift…time for enjoying a favorite activity…a conversation with a friend…long bath….unstructured time….funny movie….

Nice homework, huh? See what shows up, what you notice as you complete your assignment.

Warm thoughts,

Judy

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Wishing or Asking

Create a New Normal

Reflections

• Consciously create your one great life •

Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

February 5, 2010

Dear Creators,

Here is what I have been thinking about this morning: Wishing and Asking. Are they the same thing? What’s the difference? And, what is there for us to gain in discerning the difference?

You can probably tell from the questions that reflecting on wishing and asking has led me to consider them as being two different things. And, being aware of this may be helpful in some ways.

Wishing is big and a bit vague. It is not connected with our sense of reality...we wish upon a star....wish we could win the lottery....wish for our dreams to come true. Wishing is done without any attachment to real outcomes. There is not the expectation of action, commitment – even clarity. We can wish in a very unfocused – general way. It can be kind of fun... (here’s the big but), but there is something about holding a desire as a wish that puts it in a category of “would be nice – never gonna happen.”

Asking is different. By the time we have a desire in the form of asking it has more clarity. Asking is more specific; even when we are asking God/the Universe, asking for guidance or intuition. We may ask for resolution for a conflict we are experiencing, we may ask for guidance around a decision we are facing, we may ask for patience, for inner peace. We ask and then we go about our business - holding on to anticipation for what we have asked to show up in some form. Our challenge is to recognize it when it shows up. Often what we ask for shows up in unexpected ways.

With asking we also have the opportunity to align our thoughts, beliefs and actions. I ask for clarity around a decision and I distinguish the thoughts and questions that are confusing. This can help me recognize the actions I can take to answer these questions, seek out the information I need to help me make the decision. It can also open the door to asking others for help, advice, information that will also aid me in this process.

I am curious about your experience with asking. Children are great at asking. Adults aren’t always so comfortable with asking for what they want. What do you notice about this?

Asking you to think about this,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life?