Becoming More You

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

October 29, 2010

Dear Creators,

Here is a big juicy question to chew on: Who are you becoming? When you think ahead – the next 5...10 years – how do you see yourself? There are some changes you probably expect to occur over this time span – and no doubt there will be some surprises. What is the picture you see of yourself in the future?

It is not always easy to connect where we are now to the future. The notion of creating your new normal is full of paradox. On one hand we say, “Visualize what you want to create.” And, on the other hand we say, “Be present in the now. Now is where you live.” How do we balance being present in the now and creating our future?

I suggest connecting what you want to create with your thoughts and actions here and now. Let what you want to experience in the future provide you with guidance. Recognize the essence of what you want that future to be. What do you want? Then point yourself in that direction starting today. Identify the thoughts, actions, beliefs that are aligned with who you are becoming. Do more of those things that take you in that direction and do less of those that detract, that take you off course. So simple... and yet....it takes awareness....to know what you want; to realize what is congruent with that; and then, to have the discipline to walk that path. Who are you becoming?

Curiously yours,

Judy

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Imagine!

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

October 22, 2010

Dear Creators,

Today’s message is a quick reminder to visualize what you want. Visualize in detail so that you get a full dose of having that - that thing, that experience you are wanting. Invest some time and energy to get into experiencing the feeling. Notice what shows up. What does it feel like in your body? Where do you feel this? How would you describe this experience….what color…..what shape….what temperature?

Go from….”wouldn’t it be nice to have xyz” to visualizing having xyz and really being there in your mind and body. Enjoy the experience. Get to know what it’s like.

We know there’s a difference between reality and fantasy, yet we also know that what we achieve starts with vision. See what happens when you consciously commit 5 minutes a day visualizing what you want.

What happens to your energy?

What happens to your priorities?

What happens to your action?

What do you let go of?

What do you start?

Imagine that,

Judy

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Contact Judy via: www.createanewnormal.com for a free consultation

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Accountability

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

October 15, 2010

Dear Creators,

A lot of what we want to create comes about gradually, bit by bit, step by step. It would seem nice to be able to change something overnight, to wake up in the morning and have xyz (enough money, perfect job, fit body, loving relationship, clean house, plenty of time), but usually things don’t happen that way. It takes time to expand our thinking, our believing and to step by step, bit by bit align what we do with what we want and to experience that in our lives. As we move along, what once seemed so far away becomes believable, achievable. We become ready to make that part of our normal.

The question to reflect on today is, “What keeps you on the path? How do you hold yourself accountable while taking these steps toward what you want?”

There is a blend of action and vision to balance here. It can be challenging to stay the course, so it’s worthwhile to establish some benchmarks along the way and some ways to be held accountable….not in a judgmental way, but in a way that will support the process and the learning.

“Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the actions stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living.” Anais Nin

Celebrate the progress,

Judy

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Now and Next

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

October 8, 2010

Dear Creators,

This is a beautiful fall day; leaves are bright; air is clear; sky is blue; sun is warm – perfect. It’s especially precious because we know that winter is coming. This is a time to be present, to enjoy and soak in the now while also considering the next. For it is also the time to check the furnace and find the sweaters.

Where are you with being present in the now and preparing for the future? Each of us has their own path to walk and there are times when it’s smart to take stock.

Where am I and where am I going?

What do I see for myself in the years ahead?

Will I be working? Doing what?

What will fill my days?

Where will I be living?

How physically active will I be?

Who will I hang out with?

What will my finances look like?

What relationships will get my time and attention?

The future starts in the here and now with a thought, with focus, with a plan, with commitment, with action. The choices you make now make a difference in what your future will be. How are you balancing- being in the now and the next?

Here’s to now and then,

Judy

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Difficult people

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

October 1, 2010

Dear Creators,

Recently similar issues arose as I worked with people. Circumstances and details were different, yet there were common elements. The individuals I spoke with are smart, capable, creative, and they were faced with finding a way to deal with difficult people. Seems like we all have those times, those instances when we are challenged by people who are behaving badly – for whatever reasons. Our challenge becomes: How do we manage ourselves? How do we interact with this person, How do we stay true to ourselves? What perspective can we hold? What is our plan of action?

How do you manage situations like this in your life? Where do you go to be heard without judgment, in confidence? Venting about the situation can be a first step. Conflicts with people can be complicated – and – it is good to be heard and supported in your perspective, your insight, your reaction, your interpretation. Sometimes that has to happen before you can get to the part of considering strategies. You have to be with what is before you can take steps to move forward, to even see what the options are.

Appreciate and nurture those who listen to you. It gives you a place and room to figure things out, to learn and move forward.

On your side,

Judy

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