“We are human beings, not human doings.” ~ Neale Donald Walsh Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are a wonderful time full of food, family, and festivities. Sometimes, however, it can feel like this season is so full of doing that we forget about being. This holiday season, I’d like to challenge you to do less… [Read More]
Zen Habits
Live Courageously!
This edition is about Living Courageously: taking bold leaps of faith in the major areas in your life. By overcoming fear, you can empower yourself to transform your life into one which is meaningful and truly fulfilling. I hope you find at least one idea to inspire and encourage you. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Quotes… [Read More]
The Pursuit of Happiness
The New Year is a time for celebration and looking forward, making it the perfect time to bring more happiness into your life. This edition’s topic is The Pursuit of Happiness: finding peace, joy, and true happiness in your career, relationships, and spiritual life. I hope you find at least one idea to inspire and encourage you. Warmly, Melanie Ott… [Read More]
Happy Thanksgiving from Leap Forward Coaching! (Cultivating Generosity)
Thanksgiving evokes emotions and actions of gratitude – from expressions of gratefulness shared at the family dinner table and decorations bearing reminders to “Give Thanks” to feelings of plenty as we survey harvest’s bounty and the blessings in our own lives. Thanksgiving is also the perfect time to express generosity, both personally and professionally. This… [Read More]
Declutter
Summer 2011 Declutter: clear your mental and physical spaces to achieve well-being and an inspired life. The amount of “stuff” we accumulate is mind-boggling. As a result, our minds and spaces become overloaded with unnecessary and unwanted items that bog down our lives and leave us swimming in a sea of clutter. Resolve to add… [Read More]
Celebrate Gratitude
Thanksgiving 2009 Gratitude: learning how to cultivate happiness and how to appreciate the gifts of life. Gratitude is a state of appreciation, thankfulness and acknowledgement. Learning to live a more grateful life can help you focus on the things that matter most, and use positive thinking to overcome obstacles which may keep you from attaining… [Read More]