Create A New Normal

Courage to Learn

2012-01-27T11:17:00.004-06:00

January 27, 2012

Good Morning and Happy Friday!

Today I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to face what you don’t know. As you may (or may not) know, along with being a coach, I teach adults. There have been several occasions lately where I have found myself reminding my students that our path of learning takes us into what they don’t know. And, I am aware of the courage it can take to admit to not knowing something, and to do something about it, to take some action, to be open to learning.

This is a reminder worth considering. As we live our lives, get along in the world, meet with success, failure, challenge, opportunity, blessings we are always learning. We adjust, cope, and try to make sense of all of this along the way. And, there is always more to learn, another layer of awareness, insight, patterns to recognize as we journey on.

My question today is: How do you deal with what you don’t know? What kind of learner are you? Eager? Curious? Resistant? Something else? Where do you go to do this kind of learning?

Better & better,

Judy

And, if something you want is greater clarity and support on this journey – I can help with that.

Check my website: www.mynextstagecoach.com look at services for information on a new program!

Judy @mynextstagecoach.com

Courage to Learn

2012-01-27T11:08:00.006-06:00

January 27, 2012

Good Morning and Happy Friday!

My question today is: How do you deal with what you don’t know? What kind of learner are you? Eager? Curious? Resistant? Something else? Where do you go to do this kind of learning?

Better & better,

Judy

And, if something you want is greater clarity and support on this journey – I can help with that.

Check my website: www.mynextstagecoach.com look at services for information on a new program!

Judy @mynextstagecoach.com

2011-12-30T13:19:00.004-06:00

December 30, 2011

Happy Friday,

It’s time for the last message of this year. Though we know we can always start anew, determine a different course, set our sights on something we want to achieve – and move toward it; there is something about being in this place at the turning of the year that seems full of promise. So, the reminder today is to be in this place of opportunity.

Take some time to acknowledge the lessons and achievements of 2011.

What have you learned?

What has worked?

What has grown in you?

What qualities rose up and served you?

What connections have you made?

What was fun?

What are you proud of?

What are your grateful for?

What do you want to take with you into the New Year?

As you turn your thoughts to the New Year, notice what you want to bring to it.

Who do you want to be?

What is calling for your attention?

What do you want to create?

How good could it be, how big?

Who do you want to play with?

Where do you want to go?

Be expansive, and then focus!

Judy

And, if something you want is greater clarity and support on this journey – I can help with that.

Judy @mynextstagecoach.com

HAAPPi.Me®

Licensed Coach

Helping You Journey Towards New Beginnings.

Let Go

2011-12-23T11:04:00.005-06:00

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December 23, 2011

Happy Friday,

Have you noticed what is created when you let go of stuff, habits, thoughts that are weighing you down? Have you experienced that sense of freedom, freshness, and flexibility that occurs when old baggage is released?

There’s a weight associated with holding on to things - physical things, all those clothes, the books, the papers, the do-dads. There’s a weight of obligation with the overcrowded calendar, the busy schedule, the commitments that may be maintained out of habit or a sense of “should.” There are some thoughts that can also weigh us down. There can be an assumption that we have to continue with a role that no longer suites us. It may be that we are stuck with a belief around how others are supposed to be, or act.

This is a perfect time to reflect on some assumptions and beliefs that may no longer serve you. If you experience a weightiness of thought, of worry, consider the thought, the belief, and the assumption behind it. Is it true? Could it be different? What would change if you could hold another thought? Be curious. This year is ending. New beginnings are right around the corner. What do you want to carry into the New Year (pack light) and, what do you want to leave behind?

Grateful for the lessons,

Judy

And, if something you want is greater clarity and support on this journey – I can help with that.

HAAPPi.Me®

Licensed Coach

Helping You Journey Towards New Beginnings.

what do you want?

2011-12-16T10:08:00.001-06:00

www.judy@mynextstage.com

December 16, 2011

Happy Friday,

We are approaching the end of the year and the question, “What do you want?” can be in the air….on our minds. What do you want? If you are facing a time of change, a time of transition you may be dealing with many choices, big and small. This can be a good time to reflect on what you want to keep, what you want to let go of, and what you want to move towards.

Some suggestions for your list, as you move ahead into the next year, include….

- Something that brings you joy

- Something that offers you comfort

- Something that challenges you

- Something worthwhile

- Something to look forward to

- Something that uses your creativity

- Something that connects you to others

Funny – the list starts out with “something” yet, what you find to satisfy that item probably is not a “thing.” Hope you give yourself the chance to consider where you want to go from here. What else belongs on your list?

Know what you want,

Judy

And, if something you want is greater clarity and support on this journey – I can help with that.

HAAPPi.Me®

Licensed Coach

Helping You Journey Towards New Beginnings.

Keep Your Balance

2011-12-09T11:36:00.002-06:00

My Next Stage Coach

Life coaching for your next stage

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

Judy@mynextstagecoach.com

December 9, 2011

Good Morning,

So much of what we struggle with is about balance. It requires a lot of flexibility to maintain a sense of balance; because, often things don’t go the way we thought they would. Simple things, things we take for granted can tip us off balance, calling for a quick pivot, change of thought, different actions.

Today reflect upon your ability to be flexible – and persistent. What is the balancing point in following through, being determined and knowing when to let go, not overly tied to a certain thing, way, or outcome? How do you react when faced with a roadblock? What have you learned here? Where does resourcefulness fit in? What is worth hanging on to and what is not worth worrying about?

We don’t have control of everything, and sometimes the surprises bring unexpected gifts. Keep moving in the direction of what you want and take notice of the journey.

Dance with the music,

Judy

HAAPPi.Me®

Licensed Coach

Helping You Journey Towards New Beginnings.

www.judy@mynextstage.com

Take a question

2011-10-28T11:43:00.002-05:00

My Next Stage Coach

Life coaching for your next stage

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

Judy@mynextstagecoach.com

October 28, 2011

Good Morning,

Today I am going to ask you some questions and your task is not to answer them. Intrigued?

In the interest of allowing something different, seeing beyond the usual pattern, to foster growth, to step out of the default; be open to feeling, images, examples, insights; let go of the how, the answer your mind wants to supply – don’t rush to find the answer. Let answers/insights emerge, surface, connect, appear.

Consider where you tend to get stuck. Here are some places to look….

- Where does fear hold me back?

- Where do I feel caught in a sense of dullness, sameness?

- When do I feel powerless, unable to stand up for myself?

Notice what comes up as you consider these – or others around places where you tend to get stuck. Without judging or excusing, just notice.

This time of life could be an opportunity for you to open yourself up to growth. Big questions like these and what comes up around them could point you in a direction that would expand your you-ness. Still intrigued? I am.

Make the most of this stage,

Judy

Email mailto:judy@mynextstagecoach.com?subject=consultation for a free consultation.

You + stress

2011-10-21T10:45:00.002-05:00

My Next Stage Coach

Life coaching for your next stage

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

Judy@mynextstagecoach.com

October 21, 2011

Good Morning,

On this sunny beautiful fall day I am asking you to take some time and consider stress. Hopefully this message is coming to you at a time when you are relaxed, at ease, able to reflect, relatively stress free. I say hopefully, recognizing that much of the time we are experiencing some level of stress which can arise from a variety of areas – work, relationships, health, finances, change, the list goes on.

The questions for you today are these: What do you recognize as stressors in your life? How do you manage stress? When under stress - what changes for you? Who do you become? What do you let go of, forget, or neglect?

Handy stuff to know - awareness can help with staying mindful. Staying mindful, grounded, present is a good thing….right?

Choose well-ness,

Judy

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Do you create by design or default?

Name your Stage

2011-05-06T08:45:00.004-05:00

My Next Stage Coach

Life coaching for your next stage

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

Judy@mynextstagecoach.com

May 6, 2011

Good morning,

What would you call the life stage you are in right now?

How about one of these…

-busy working mom/household managing/wedging in friends/being a wife/with a little self care, personal growth on the side?

- career focused/relationship building/learning/exploring?

-career maintaining/empty nest/transitioning

- family connector/work on the side/learner/relaxed pace?

There are so many ways to label the chief duties, commitments, where we put our energy at any stage of life. Sometimes it is worth stepping back to consider the stage you are in and realize that the stage you are in now will not remain constant. Things will change…children grow…relationships shift….we change, learn, and grow…our priorities change...opportunities come and go…

My request this morning is to play with naming your stage. What would you call it? What is your work, your focus right now? This is the perfect time for _____________ what?

Pay attention,

Judy

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Daily Balance

2011-04-29T10:36:00.002-05:00

My Next Stage Coach

Life coaching for your next stage

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

Judy@mynextstagecoach.com

April 29, 2011

Good morning,

What is your perfect daily balance? Each day holds a combination of activities, segments, devoted to different things, various roles, responsibilities; all calling for a certain energy, focus, perspective.

You could think about this and sort your day into categories, i.e.: quiet, personal time, social/interactive, physical activity, structured, unstructured, relaxation, family, chores, reflection….. There are lots of ways to categorize where you spend your time and energy. It can be worthwhile to notice and record your activities in order to get an understanding of what gets your time and attention.

Often I talk to people about what is important to them and we look for ways to better align what they want with what they are doing and who they are being. It’s helpful to start with an awareness of where you are to start with. See what you notice. Where can you make room? What is not consistent with what you want? What is giving you a sense of satisfaction? What is not? Where do you go from here?

Helps to know where you are,

Judy

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Moving, changing, learning

2011-02-04T11:54:00.010-06:00

Hello,

Thanks for reading. Want to let you know that I will continue to post a weekly message though it will be on my new blog: http://mynextstagecoach.blogspot.com/. My Next Stage Coach

The focus of my coaching is shifting to issues related to defining, planning and moving into the next life stage. So...if you are considering questions like:

Is it time to retire? Will I retire?

What is there to enjoy, appreciate about being this age, at this stage of life?

What can I do to stay active, to feel vital?

Is there work for me to do?

How do I make the most of what I've learned along the way?

How do I "be" with this body that is changing?

The kids are grown, now what?

What happens when my spouse retires?

What can I start doing now that will move me in the direction I want to go?

So, come on over. A new message has been posted on My Next Stage Coach. See where it takes you.

2011-02-04T11:53:00.001-06:00

2011-02-04T11:37:00.006-06:00

Change is constant and change has come to this blog.

I am shifting my coaching to focus on preparing for and moving into life's next stage....as in:

Is it time to think about retirement?

What do I do now that the kids are grown?

When did I start looking so much like my mother?

What is happening to my body and is there anything I can do about it?

Is there anything good about being this age?

What benefit is there to all of this wisdom I think I've acquired over these many years?

What work is there for me to do?

What kind of life style do I want now, at this age, at this stage?

If these questions resonate with you get in touch - and - or -come over to the new blog:

http://mynextstagecoach.blogspot.com/

Ongoing Self Care

2011-01-28T10:04:00.003-06:00

Create A New Normal

• Consciously create your one great life •

What’s Next?

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

January 14, 2011

Dear Creators,

This morning’s questions to consider are about being pro-active in creating your well being. Take a look at what you are doing to support your growth, learning, health, prosperity, relationships, and spirit. What are you doing consciously and consistently to have what you want; to have more of that; to invite that into your life? You might ask yourself…

- What am I reading that stimulates my mind?

- What am I doing every day to move my body?

- What am I eating to give myself good nutrition?

- Who do I talk to?

- What am I contributing to the world?

- How am I using my talents?

- How am I balancing my resources, my money, and my time?

- What is feeding my spirit?

- How am I connecting with my creativity?

You may notice areas that could use some attention. As circumstances change, as we change, adjustments are called for. Notice what is calling for some work, some tweaking, some shift. Be pro-active in creating your well-being.

Take very good care,

Judy

Want to talk about your life - your challenges, accomplishments, goals, and what’s next?

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Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

Give yourself a moment

2011-01-21T08:46:00.000-06:00

Create A New Normal

• Consciously create your one great life •

What’s Next?

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

January 21, 2011

Dear Creators,

Right now, in this moment, as you are reading this message let’s take a moment to envision what you are wanting. What is it you want to expand in your life? Better relationships? More vitality/health? Peace of mind? Fun?

Let your mind rest there, with what you are wanting. Create a picture representing that in your mind. Notice what it feels like in your body. Notice your energy as you hold that in your mind’s eye. Close your eyes; breathe deeply; and allow yourself to enjoy this place for a few moments....

Are you back? Your eyes must be open – as you are reading this. Now, cast your eyes around the space you are in. What do you notice here? What in your physical environment is supporting you in having what you want? What is not supporting you?

See if this exercise helps you make room in your life mentally and physically for what you are wanting - often we need to get rid of some old “stuff” to make room for something else.

Aligning inner and outer space,

Judy

What is next for you? Want to talk about that?

Contact Judy via www.createanewnormal for a free consultation to see if coaching would help.

How's your day?

2011-01-14T09:40:00.001-06:00

Create A New Normal

• Consciously create your one great life •

What’s Next?

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

January 14, 2011

Dear Creators,

What kind of day are you having today? How would you describe it: Ordinary? Special? Promising? Busy? Routine? Boring? Exciting? Chaotic?

Today appreciate what you create in the day to day; the established routines, the good deeds, the healthy practices, the responsibilities you honor, the work you do, the relationships you nourish. Often the every-dayness of doing the right things is overlooked. And yet, it is the strength of these solid foundations that offer us support, lessons, some measure of security and peace of mind.

The new and exotic can be exhilarating and attractive. It can provide a compelling incentive to move forward. Gradual, step by step evolving, growing may not seem as exciting. Let’s have room for both; let’s appreciate all growth, all learning, all the good, in big bites and small nibbles.

Small step or giant leap,

Judy

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2011-01-07T09:18:00.003-06:00

Create A New Normal

• Consciously create your one great life •

What’s Next?

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

January 7, 2011

Dear Creators,

Happy New Year!

The notion of having a brand new year is very appealing; like having a blank new page to start fresh; a chance to leave the old behind and begin a new chapter. And, while that is attractive, I am also noticing that moving into the new is more often an experience of gradual process. A lot of times change unfolds in steps rather than as an abrupt “toss out the old – take on the new.”

For example: as I look at my office (also part time guest room/storage area) and I consider my project of re-organizing, re-purposing, what I notice is there is progress; and it is a work in process. Some things are taking longer than I expected, I haven’t decided just where to put some things – do I want new furniture? There are more steps to this than I thought at the beginning.

What is there to consider around this? What is there to learn? What do you notice about setting a goal? What do you notice about being in process? How do you appreciate the process? What is the difference between spinning your wheels and taking time to attend to the unexpected that showed up?

There are all kinds of actions that can be a part of progress, of learning….what is the most appropriate for you right now?

Never Done,

Judy

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Bid Adieu

2010-12-17T10:45:00.002-06:00

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

December 17, 2010

Dear Creators,

Have you noticed what is created when you let go; have you experienced a sense of freedom, freshness, and flexibility?

There’s a weight associated with holding on to things, physical things: all those clothes, the books, the papers, the do-dads. And, there’s a weight of obligation with the overcrowded calendar; the busy schedule, the commitments that may be maintained out of habit or a sense of “should.”

There are some thoughts and assumptions that can also weigh us down. We might assume that we have to continue with a role that no longer suites us; we might hold a belief that others are supposed to understand and agree with us, and that it is a terrible thing if they don’t.

This is a perfect time to reflect on some assumptions and beliefs that may no longer serve you. If you experience a weightiness of thought, of worry, consider the thought, the belief, the assumption behind it. Is it true? Could it be different? What would change if you could hold another thought? Be curious. This year is ending. New beginnings are right around the corner. What do you want to carry into the New Year (pack light) and, what do you want to leave behind?

Grateful for the lessons,

Judy

PS : This will be the last message for this year. Will be back with you in 2011!

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Room for the Best

2010-12-10T09:27:00.003-06:00

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

December 10, 2010

Dear Creators,

It seems a bit incongruous to suggest a focus on letting go at this time of year when so much energy, time and attention centers on acquiring stuff, maintaining traditions, and holding on to the past. Yet, we know that things change, evolve; and, we know that we can’t keep adding without letting go. Whenever we say “yes” to something we are saying “no” to something else. We make choices about how, where and when we spend our time, resources, energy.

Today’s reminder is to choose mindfully. Be aware of your priorities; what you want to create; what you want to experience. Spend your time, energy, resources on those things that matter. You could use a ranking scale – 1(low) to 10 (high) to help in defining what you want – what reflects your life now, is congruent with your values. Let go of those activities that don’t rise to the top.

Consider including some open time, some open space in your schedule. What would that give you? How important is that to your well being?

Choose well,

Judy

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Make Room

2010-12-03T08:35:00.001-06:00

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

December 3, 2010

Dear Creators,

Consider this an invitation to begin saying good-bye. It’s December, the last month of 2010. Over the next weeks the focus of the messages will be on letting go – clearing – making space – as we say good-bye to 2010 and in so doing make room for something (even though we don’t know what exactly) in the new year.

This week look around your environment. What is there to let go of? What old mail, papers, notes, reminders, clippings have served their purpose? What closet, drawer, shelf could be sorted and cleared? What can be tossed? What can be recycled? What can be donated? What should be shredded or burned?

I challenge you to make time (even 10 – 15 minutes a day) to clear, to let go of stuff. Do this mindfully, grateful for all you have, how things have served you. Recognize that you are purposefully saying good bye. Envision spaciousness, expansiveness that is open to new possibilities.

Right there with you,

Judy

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Abundance!

2010-11-26T09:38:00.005-06:00

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

November 26, 2010

Dear Creators,

We had the feast yesterday and I am still full. Thanksgiving is a real favorite with me…the food….the focus on gratitude….the smells…..the comfort of gathering around the table…using the good dishes….memories of past celebrations…..leftovers.

This morning has me thinking about abundance. What is in abundance on this day after Thanksgiving? Here are some:

· Food- pie, turkey, dressing, all those leftovers

· Laundry- tablecloths, napkins, dish towels added to the usual

· Advertisements – the newspaper was loaded with special offers; door buster deals; pictures of happy people wearing new sweaters/coats/dresses/etc., shiny, sleek, electrical gadgets

· Noise/chatter from radio, TV about holidays – the bombardment of marketing

· Lists either made or contemplated around who wants what for Christmas

· Thoughts about things to do, expectations around the holiday season

The reminder I would like to cling to and offer to you this morning is that we can be aware during this season. We can consciously choose where we want to put our attention. We can discern what we want to create, what we want in abundance. We can also minimize what we don’t want in order to have that. Unchecked abundance can be overwhelming. Connect with what you really want to create. Be clear. Discern what is aligned with that and what is clutter, distraction, draining – then decide where to put your efforts, time, and resources.

Consider and choose,

Judy

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Fabulous You

2010-11-19T09:59:00.004-06:00

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

November 19, 2010

Dear Creators,

What are the words you are longing to hear today that will remind you of your inner beauty....your spark...your gifts...your uniqueness? What acknowledgement do you want? What do you wish would be expressed, given voice, said out loud? Say those words. Say them now - loud and clear.

It seems that it is normal to put attention on what is missing. It’s hard to tell if this is human nature or if we have been conditioned to this perspective of focusing on lack. Whatever the source, it becomes a habit, it becomes the norm, and we expect to put our attention on what is missing...our weaknesses....disappointments....fears.

The reminder today is that you can choose. Once you recognize the pattern, when you become curious about what is possible, you are capable of finding a new thought, a different approach.

What a gift this can be for yourself and for those around you. Acknowledge the good you have in your life – what you have created. Appreciate that - nourish that – give it some attention. Practice acknowledging those around you...what qualities are they exemplifying...who are they being? Recognize your blessings. You created this. Enjoy what you have right now, in this moment.

Appreciating you,

Judy

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Flow

2010-11-12T10:48:00.001-06:00

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

November 12, 2010

Dear Creators,

Today take a few moments to consider when you experience “flow.” Flow is that experience of being totally engaged in the moment – present – focused. A book I read a few years ago used the example of downhill skiing. If you have ever skied you know that feeling of being totally present – you are using your body, aware of your surroundings, you really have to pay attention in the moment; you lose track of time in the “be-ingness” of the moment When are you in flow during your day? Notice that, appreciate that, for there is satisfaction to be experienced here.

This sense of flow caught me by surprise today as I was exercising. There was a moment when I realized I was finished with the most rigorous part of my routine. It felt great. I had just let my body work, allowed my mind to go, to focus on the moment, to just “be.”

It was serendipity (or not- for all things can be connected) that in today’s paper I read about research supporting the idea that living in the moment is one of the keys to happiness. The research indicated that people were happier when engaged in something that kept their mind focused. People tended to be less happy when their minds were wandering. The researchers found that what people were thinking was a better predictor of their happiness than what they were doing.

What to do with this? Can you expand or increase your times of flow?

Hmmmm….

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life? Having a coach can help create a time and space to capture your inner wisdom, set your course and appreciate the success along the way.

creativity

2010-11-05T07:05:00.002-05:00

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

November 5, 2010

Dear Creators,

Take a few moments to consider your creativity. We all have some creative energy. It can show up in lots of ways: giving us ideas, showing us different ways to do things, to combine things, make things, solve problems, look at situations, see possibilities, find beauty, express thoughts, be innovative, recognize patterns, be artistic, eloquent, insightful, have the aha, think new thoughts.

What is the environment that fosters your creative spirit? How do you capture that?

Your creative ideas can offer you insights, be a connection with your inner wisdom. This can be your unique contribution to the world. It’s worth noticing and appreciating. Listen to your inner wisdom; give yourself room to be creative. See with fresh eyes, hear with open ears, be ready for beauty, wisdom, and the unexpected to show up.

Endless possibilities,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life? Having a coach can help create a time and space to capture your inner wisdom, set your course and appreciate the success along the way.

Becoming More You

2010-10-29T08:51:00.004-05:00

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!

2010-10-22T09:57:00.003-05:00

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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Accountability

2010-10-15T11:28:00.003-05:00

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

2010-10-08T10:34:00.008-05:00

Create a New Normal

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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

2010-10-01T07:58:00.003-05:00

Create a New Normal

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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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You + stress

2010-09-23T19:18:00.004-05:00

Create a New Normal

Reflections

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

September 24, 2010

Dear Creators,

It seems fitting that I am working on wedging in this message between other obligations, places to be, things to do. The message today is about managing stress. How do you manage all of the things you have taken on, the things you want to do, the responsibilities? How do you find balance when feeling pressured to keep up at work, at home, while also having a personal life?

Stress can come from lots of places and be so common place that it is taken for granted. The question becomes, what does healthy balance look like, feel like, and how do you manage to have that?

There can be hard truths to face to make changes that will have an impact on your stress levels. There may be fears to acknowledge and face.

Having a coach means you have a partner in the quest for peace of mind, appreciation for what is, and for the recognition of what you really want. All of which can be a part of a stress-busting routine.

How do you face hard truths? What is the path you are on? How’s your stress level?

Take care,

Judy

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Clear Thinking

2010-09-17T09:59:00.003-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

September 17, 2010

Dear Creators,

This week we continue to look at advantages to having a coach (we’re on 3 of 10). Use these “10 reasons to have a coach” as a way to consider how you do this/have this in your life. Notice what works for you, what you might want to expand or seek out in order to have good support for yourself.

Having a coach means….

You get to say out loud thoughts that have rattling around in your brain. Articulating thoughts and ideas in a safe environment where you are heard without judgment can help you gain clarity.

In a coaching session, keeping the focus on you, listening to the spoken and unspoken the coach uses questions to help you recognize what you really want, what is important, your purpose. You can gain clarity and dispel some of the distractions, and cluttered thoughts that get in your way.

To reflect on this, consider: Where do I feel like I am spinning my wheels? What is my purpose? How do I discern what is important from distraction?

Take care,

Judy

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Step outside the Pattern

2010-09-10T11:09:00.002-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

September 10, 2010

Dear Creators,

This week we continue to look at advantages to having a coach. Use these “10 reasons to have a coach” as a way to consider how you do this/have this in your life. Notice what works for you, what you might want to expand or seek out in order to have good support for yourself.

Having a coach means….

You have a way to recognize patterns and to get un-stuck. Often we are so caught up in our perspective, our view of the world, how things are that we don’t see that we have choices.

We can make assumptions and get ourselves in patterns of thought and behavior that we take for granted, feeling that, “that’s just the way it is.” A coach can challenge some of those beliefs and patterns allowing you to make more conscious choices, try alternative actions and attitudes, expanding your repertoire and thoughts of what is possible.

To reflect on this, consider: Where do I feel stuck? What patterns do I notice? What are some other ways to think about this?

Take care,

Judy

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who's listening to you?

2010-09-03T11:16:00.001-05:00

Create a New Normal

Reflections

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

September 3, 2010

Dear Creators,

We have a lot of choices in how we manage our personal growth; how we use our emotional intelligence to inform our decisions; set goals and continue to grow and learn. Being a coach I get to be part of these processes with my clients. There are advantages to having a coach and over the next weeks I am going to give you ten reasons for having a coach. Use these ten as a way to consider how you do this/have this in your life. Notice what works for you, what you might want to expand or seek out in order to have good support for yourself.

Having a coach means….

You have a time and place dedicated to you. You bring the agenda. You are listened to. It’s all about you, what works for you, what you want, what you want to look at/figure out. It is your time and you can’t be wrong.

What are you able to notice when you are not distracted - when you can think and experience deeply what is going on with you? Where – to whom do you go to be listened to?

Take care,

Judy

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Ready or not

2010-08-27T11:40:00.002-05:00

Create a New Normal

Reflections

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

August 27, 2010

Dear Creators,

Today I am remembering that balancing is an ongoing process. We learn, we can get better at it (here’s the big but) Yet (ha!) we drift, things change, something new crops up, we want something else, things get old, we get old(er), we learn something else that takes adjusting to….on and on it goes.

So be with that. That’s the game we’re in and we can shift, re-focus, change, grow and learn.

We can also choose our perspective around that. We can resist; we can be curious, patient, impatient, sad, and excited to name a few.

How balanced are you feeling at the moment? Planted firmly? Kind of tippy?

Ready to pivot,

Judy

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Future You

2010-08-20T10:28:00.003-05:00

Create a New Normal

Reflections

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

August 20, 2010

Dear Creators,

What propels you forward? Often the motivation for change, growth, movement comes from a sense of dissatisfaction with what is, or a restlessness, a feeling of discomfort, dissatisfaction, wanting more of something. Be OK with that. Allow that. Be curious about that. What do you notice?

I love hearing from and coaching people who want more of something…more depth, learning, connection, sense of purpose, feeling of health, wellness - more, better, simpler. These are great areas for coaching - to explore what wants to be noticed, and find actions to move forward to create that. How do you reflect on what you are experiencing and consciously use that insight? What difference does it make? What actions do you take, what patterns do you modify, and what habits do you change?

Last week’s message reminded us that change is a constant. We are always in process. Today’s question is: Who do you want to be….in one year….five years….10 years? And, what will put you on that path and keep you on that path?

Better & Better,

Judy

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Choose your direction

2010-08-13T10:15:00.002-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

August 13, 2010

Dear Creators,

It’s still summer, and yet the days are slipping by and we are gradually moving along to the next season. Change is a constant; just as we are always somewhere on a continuum of transition. We could say that we are constantly in some phase of growing, becoming, and evolving. As long as we are alive – we are shifting, letting go, taking on new; learning – growing – shrinking. We are dynamic, alive, ever changing.

You have seen those images from cameras that capture flowers blooming, the sun moving in the sky, movements of the stars? Those images show us what we miss with our senses. There is progress we aren’t sensitive enough to perceive. So too it may be that we are not always aware of our growth, change, blossoming. It can be subtle and hard to detect. We may feel stuck when actually there is aliveness.

Being aware of transition as an ongoing process might help us to be more conscious of our choices and to appreciate all the phases. There is no “stuck”....wherever you are you have ways to think about the situation from a more powerful perspective. Your thoughts and actions today can bear fruit in the days, months, and years ahead.

What seed do you want to plant? What do you want to move toward, have more of? What is the action that will move you in that direction? What environment sets the stage?

Grow in the direction you want,

Judy

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Simple

2010-08-06T07:51:00.001-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

August 6, 2010

Dear Creators,

On a beautiful summer day it seems easy to appreciate very simple things….the sound of waves on the beach….the glint of sunlight on the water….the feel of the breeze….the colors of the trees, grass, flowers growing so abundantly. On vacation so much is reduced to simplicity…eating, walking, and being outside.

What’s the lesson here? These simple pleasures found in nature are always available to us (in different forms from season to season!) What gets in the way from appreciating, enjoying, taking in these in? What gets in your way? What’s the clutter? What’s the distraction?

The reflection to sit with is this: Where can I simplify, de-clutter? What will that give me and where do I start? What do I love and what can I let go of?

Keeping only the best,

Judy

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apply lessons learned

2010-07-30T09:51:00.003-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

July 30, 2010

Dear Creators,

Take a moment to reflect on your growth, your learning. Give yourself some acknowledgment for times when you have made a conscious choice that’s in harmony with what you want to create, when you have changed something – a thought – a behavior because you have grown, have greater insight, are coming from a bigger/more grounded perspective. Whoo – hoo!

Whatever the outcome of the action you have made a stand for yourself. You have lived more consciously. Appreciate that.

What do you notice about making conscious, healthy choices? What options might be faced?

- When to speak up……………………When to be silent

- When to trust…………………………. When to question

- When to hold on………………………When to let go

- When to be strong……………………When to be supported

It’s all part of the ongoing dance. Enjoy all of it, pay attention, adjust, learn new steps, listen, and give yourself a pat on the back for staying with it and doing your best in every moment.

Better ‘n Better,

Judy

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Create

2010-07-23T11:06:00.002-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

July 23, 2010

Dear Creators,

This week remember to ask yourself, “What do I want to create here?” Pay attention as you go about your day, at home and at work; with friends, alone; resting, playing, eating, cleaning….ask: What do I want to create?

For example: Driving to the store – I want a safe, comfortable ride, a convenient parking space – a little walking is OK.

Evening at home – I want to feel relaxed, comfortable, have space and time to be quiet

Writing this message – I want words to come easily, want to capture thoughts that will communicate something worthwhile for me to keep in mind that I can also pass along to you.

Think about what you want, bring it to your awareness without struggle or stress. Pay attention and see what you notice.

Keep it simple,

Judy

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Fresh

2010-07-16T10:34:00.001-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

July 19, 2010

Dear Creators,

The reminder today is to exercise your curiosity.

Being curious is perfectly compatible with being smart. It is probably essential to being smart. It may be though, that maintaining curiosity can be a bit uncomfortable when it comes up against not knowing something. For many of us being in that place of uncertainty can feel a bit uneasy. We want to figure things out, have an answer. Starting with being curious can motivate us to look for answers, consider possibilities, and notice connections.

Appreciate and exercise your sense of wonder, your willingness to look at things differently. We are never done learning and our enthusiasm and zest for exploring, for trying on new thoughts, and noticing our reactions can be energizing, and stimulating.

Think fresh,

Judy

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Play

2010-07-09T08:41:00.001-05:00

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

July 9, 2010

Dear Creators,

What does summer mean to you - how about….longer days…freedom….vacation….easy going….relaxed? Seems like a good opportunity to try something new; to do things differently; to give yourself permission to focus on something that you may not have time for otherwise.

So, here is my request. Use this beautiful time to focus on something that would “feed” you, refresh you, something just for the fun of it, something light and fun. It’s summer. Time to play.

Consciously choose something that sounds good to you, just for the doing of it. Notice what shows up. There could be some interesting learning here (just a side benefit).

Golf anyone?

Judy

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Here's to you

2010-07-02T10:39:00.003-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

July 2, 2010

Dear Creators,

Are you smiling? I am. The message I want to convey today makes me smile. What I have been remembering and offer for you to remember as well is to champion yourself, to appreciate yourself. Notice your thoughts about yourself. As you read this and as you go about your day and the celebrations, get togethers, and quiet moments of the holiday recognize what your presence contributes to every situation and event. Acknowledge the qualities you bring (thoughtfulness, courage, insight, humor....) and all the things you can do (organize, communicate, empathize, negotiate, learn, question, cook, clean...). Notice and appreciate your energy.

Your mission in life is to be you! To be the full expression of you. What we focus on expands, so let’s revel in and grow those parts of ourselves that we love and appreciate.

This does not give us an inflated ego, as doubt and “gremlins” may try to tell us. Truly recognizing and loving our own uniqueness, our inner being keeps us grounded and connected to our intuition. When we truly appreciate ourselves we are also able to appreciate others. And, we are so full of self love and acknowledgment - we have it abundance – we can be generous, giving love and acknowledgement to others. What a gift!

Are you smiling now?

Judy

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Connect the Dots

2010-06-25T09:30:00.001-05:00

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

June 25, 2010

Dear Creators,

How many times a day can you catch yourself and be aware of the connections between your action, your thought, your feeling, and your motivation? All of these elements (and more – consider the body’s elaborate system of connections) are operating simultaneously at any given moment. How often do you notice the links?

Like this….

Action: drinking coffee, looking out the window, noting ideas for the message

Thought: there is something to say about being present to the moment – this is such a beautiful day, much to do, want to get this out and get outside, on with other errands

Feeling: quiet, reflective, happy anticipation

Motivation: connecting with you, communicating something worthwhile, being reliable & consistent

Ok – this took a while to gather and put into words; but, in reality this happens in a moment. As you go about doing your usual things just pay attention. Notice the connections. Learn about yourself. What are you thinking? What motivates you? What are you creating?

Be present,

Judy

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Big Beautiful Thoughts

2010-06-18T07:23:00.000-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

June 18, 2010

Dear Creators,

Today’s reminder is to reach for the better thought…..the bigger thought.

Think beyond the default – the way it’s always been – the pattern. How good could it be?

Pave the way by stretching your conception of what is possible.

Enjoy the perspective of openness and expansiveness. Creating starts with a thought.

Enjoy the possibilities,

Judy

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It's All About You

2010-06-11T11:58:00.000-05:00

Create a New Normal

Reflections

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

June 11, 2010

Dear Creators,

Somewhere along the way I came across a little message that has stayed with me:

Your mission in life is to be you.

That little message is such a good reminder that you are enough. There is nothing outside of you that you need to validate your worth. Your value comes from with-in and it is always there.

You are unique. No one else has what you have. You bring your own perspective, sensibility to the world. You have talents and gifts that are yours alone.

You can use your desires, and wishes as a guide for action. You can follow your intuition, your inner voice and do or not do accordingly.

The flow of your life is one of constant discovery and growth. There is always more to learn and value about you. As you deepen your self awareness and appreciation you expand your capacity to be thankful for others and make room for them to recognize and acknowledge you (not that you need it!).

Carry on,

Judy

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Energy Drains?

2010-06-04T09:43:00.000-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

June 4, 2010

Dear Abundance Creators,

Sometimes it helps to realize when we are getting in our own way. Sometimes we hold thoughts and judgments that lead to worry, sap our confidence and rob us of being present and open to inspiration. We experience an energy drain.

This is a time when noticing without resistance can be helpful. Be curious about what is going on. What thoughts are running around in there? Be gentle with yourself (you don’t need an inner critic). Just notice, observe while staying neutral.

A shift can come as you ask yourself: “Am I doing my best in this moment? What am I asking for here? What do I want to create? What do I want to experience?” Allow this to be your focus. Let your energy ebb and flow as you do your best moment to moment. Then let it go.

Stay in the flow,

Judy

Picture this

2010-05-28T09:00:00.002-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

May 28, 2010

Dear Abundance Creators,

What would it be like if you could hold the thought that your life is unfolding perfectly? What if you could appreciate all the variety, the richness of surprise, the tangle of relationships, the quiet, the noise, the fun, the sadness, the beauty, the empty spaces? Can you imagine this perspective - that the whole mix is just right? What do you notice as you try this? What shifts? What’s different?

Big picture thoughts,

Judy

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Spending Time

2010-05-21T10:16:00.002-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

May 21, 2010

Dear Abundance Creators,

We start each day with 24 hours to spend. Where do those hours, minutes, seconds go?

What gets your attention, energy, notice? Where do you spend chunks of your precious life and what goes lacking?

Often it is easy to under budget time for self development, for being present, for self care. My suggestion is to take time to do something that nourishes you - every day - some amount of time. Choose something that you do just for the sake of connecting with yourself….taking a walk…listening to music….enjoying a beautiful landscape….meditating….reading something beautiful. Get the idea?

How much time will you give yourself? What commitment will you make to yourself?

How important is your well being?

Bit by bit - better and better,

Judy

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2010-05-14T10:10:00.002-05:00

Create a New Normal

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Weekly message about creating your new normal

Judy Panek, MS, CPCC

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

May 14, 2010

Dear Abundance Creators,

Today’s assignment should you choose to take it on is this:

Stretch your thoughts about what is possible. Expand your ideas of what you can do, who you can be, what you can experience. Think big. You could start by filling in these sentences:

- It is possible for a woman (man) my age to _______________________.

- It is possible for someone from ________________ to _____________.

- It is not too late for me to _____________________________________.

Get the idea? Challenge some beliefs, thoughts that may be limiting you.

Wow! What is Possible?

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life?

2010-05-07T10:02:00.003-05:00

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

May 7, 2010

Dear Abundance Creators,

Have you detected gaps? Gaps between what you know and what you do? Gaps between your vision and where you are? Gaps between what you say and how you act?

What do you notice about the gaps? What is in there?

Mind the gap,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life?

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not all wants are the same

2010-04-30T11:47:00.003-05:00

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

April 30, 2010

Dear Abundance Creators,

This morning think about what you want. What do you notice? Have you detected different levels of wanting?

There is the wanting that is like paging through a glossy catalog, “Oh, that’s nice….I want that, and that, those….” Many things, places, clothes, shoes, furniture, foods, hair-do’s look good in the pictures and I can say, “I want it all!” This is one kind of wanting. I’m calling this casual wanting. It’s recognizing things that are appealing, things that catch your eye. It can be fun. Like walking through the Mall of America and seeing the displays, the variety, the colors, all that new stuff.

Another kind of wanting is what I’m calling, really wanting. When you really want something it calls for action, commitment, making room for it. Back at the mall with money to spend there could be 10 pairs of shoes that catch my eye. I’m not going to take home all those shoes. There is a process for determining what do I want enough to buy, take home, make room for? I might ask:

· How do these compare with others in price, quality, style?

· Is this worth the money?

· Do they fit – my size – my style?

· Do I see myself using this, wearing this?

· Do I really want these?

So too with other things we want in life. Discern what is casual wanting and what you really want. When you really want something focus your attention, take action, make a commitment. Enjoy the parade of possibilities and stay aware of your true desires. Have your actions be in harmony with what you want to create….what your really, really want to create.

Princess Wantalot,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life?

always something next

2010-04-23T11:51:00.002-05:00

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

April 23, 2010

Dear Abundance Creators,

I went to the archives looking for inspiration this morning. Here is a message from a couple years ago that struck a chord. Sometimes it is worth remembering that there is a balance to being a work in progress, always learning, growing; and, being at peace with what is in the here and now. See what you think….

There seems to be a never ending supply of lessons to learn. Just when you get a handle on something, something else pops up...a new situation....a person does or says something unexpected. There’s another challenge – a call for a deeper understanding of something.

How do you react to that? Excited that there is more to learn - alive with the realization that there are endless possibilities? Or, do you have a sense of being overwhelmed that you are never done? Could it be you feel some of both? Times when it is exhilarating to know that being alive means that we always have opportunities to create anew, and times when we want to rest, to feel complete “as is.”

There is room for both, we want both. Acknowledge yourself for the courage it takes to be present, to be aware, accepting responsibility for what you create. Welcome your concern for wholeness, your desire to grow and learn; to bring your true self to the world; your honesty and compassion. Recognize the dance – the dynamic balance of continuing to learn and appreciating where you are with all its richness and aliveness - aware of what you have created in this moment with a willingness to welcome the new, the fresh, the different for what it has to offer.

Keep dancin’,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life?

Change something!

2010-04-16T08:42:00.003-05:00

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

April 16, 2010

Dear Creators,

What is one thing you dislike that is part of your routine - a task, a duty, something you consider a necessary but not so pleasant must? This very “thing” could provide you with a good opportunity to practice making conscious choices to enhance your well being.

This week the question is, “What conscious improvement, change could I make in a task I consider unpleasant?”

Here are some possible ways to shift thinking, perception around this…

- Timing – when does this usually take place? Is there another time that would be better suited to doing this? Is it better to be early, fresh? To put it between other things? To leave it to the end of the day?

- Order – what about the process? Are there changes that could be made in the order of doing this? What steps happen at what point?

- Environment – where does this take place, what are the surroundings? Does the environment support the task?

- What’s the value of doing this? What makes this worthwhile? What is the end result you are seeking?

- How is this task connected to a larger picture?

- Does this have to be done all at once? Is it something to block out an amount of time to focus on this task without distractions, or is this something to break into small pieces and do bit by bit?

- Is this a task that can be shared? Must it be done alone, by you?

- What supplies, information, equipment is needed to get the job done? Have enough at hand as you focus your attention on the task.

The point is to choose, to be aware that you can make changes. That is being a conscious creator. Choose the thought you have around that task, choose your methods and align your actions.

Good thoughts,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life?

What are you noticing?

2010-04-09T10:50:00.003-05:00

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

April 9, 2010

Dear Creators,

This morning the reminder is to be present in the now, to experience and appreciate this moment. Whatever you are noticing, let your senses take in the smells (coffee); the sounds (lots of birdsong); the feel (sunshine through the window); sights (tress budding, tinges of green)….

Whatever you notice, wherever you are, be there.

Let any thoughts/desires that surface be present too without infringing on your appreciation of this moment. Let the desire for something else go with a thought: “Wouldn’t it be nice to have/do this or that sometime?” Send out the desire for this from a place of fullness, of appreciation for all you have right now. Send it out with a positive thought.

This moment is your life. How do you take it?

Warmed by the sun,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life?

Space and Time for Awareness

2010-04-02T10:30:00.002-05:00

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

April 2, 2010

Dear Creators,

We are opening windows here, letting in the fresh air, getting the urge to clean (not my usual nature!). Spring is really here.

As you might be cleaning, rearranging, clearing spaces think about what you want to create. The question to consider is: “What are the conditions, what is the environment that supports me in connecting with my inner guidance? “

This seems like a good time to keep in mind that it is a choice to make room for that connection, for building awareness. Too often without making a deliberate choice to take time, have some silence, quiet your mind what happens is that our attention, thoughts, energy are used in reacting – not so deliberately, not so mindfully.

So, what will you say yes to, what will you say no to? What permission do you need to take some quiet time? What setting? Do you put it on your calendar? Turn off the phone? Put up a “do not disturb” sign? Make a commitment? Set a timer? What does it take? What is the value of having this? What will you learn? What will you notice? What will grow?

Really curious,

Judy

Are you consciously creating your life?