Kathy Gates, Professional Life Coach

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Wake Up In A Good Mood

Every day is a gift, but some sure don’t seem like it, do they? nnI often suggest to my clients that they use this higher goal to help them achieve a happier life: “Wake Up In A Good Mood”. nnNow in order to achieve that, you’ll have to get personal. My waking up in a good mood will be different from yours. For example, one client decided that she needed to purchase two things. And no, going on a shopping trip is not what I generally had in mind, but if you have a bro

January 17, 2006

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It's About Heart

There’s an old saying, “if Christmas isn’t found in your heart, you won’t find it under the tree.” nnThe same is true of other things, and at other times in your life. nnHappiness is not under the tree. Happiness is not a beach cabin in Hawaii. Happiness is not the perfect guy or girl. nnWhile of course we all want some things like that in our lives, still it’s not about your surroundings; it’s not about other people. It’s about YOU. nnIt’s about what’s in

December 12, 2005

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Emotions Are Contagious

I could hear the baby crying all the way outside. I walked into the house where my mother and sister, holding her screaming baby, were both tense, frustrated. My mother had a look of absolute exhaustion and total resignation on her face. nnI took the baby, patted him, whispered to him, cuddled him. He quieted in a few minutes. nnI remember the first time I did it. My sister was almost angry. “How can she do that?” she asked my exhausted mother. “He picks up on what weâ€

December 5, 2005

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Great Cruise Ship Of Life

Ever wonder why the good things in life seem to just slip out of your fingers when they do come your way? nnThis is why: Because there’s no dock for that “ship” you’ve been waiting on, and it just can’t stay around without a safe harbor. nnWe all want our ship to come in (pardon the analogy). We’ve been taught since babies that the great Cruise Ship of Life will one day sail up and we’ll get on it and have a wonderful happy life. nnIs that what YOU are waiting o

November 7, 2005

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Add Hours To Your Day

Would it be possible to take a very long shower, and have it be good for the next week or month? Of course not. Could you eat enough at one dinner to take you through the next few days so you just didn’t have to bother with it? Of course not. nnYet that’s what you try to do with clutter-control around the house, isn’t it? One marathon Saturday every once in a while. nnI bet when I mention the word ‘decluttering’, you want to change the channel - er, turn the page. I

October 10, 2005

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What You Can Do About Procrastination

Goals stalled? Always running behind? Stuck in a rut? nnProcrastination means “putting it off”. Whether it’s a career goal, a home project, or something about your daily life, a sustained plateau on a goal can rattle your motivation, challenge your thinking. And that can eventually mean that you’re putting off your LIFE, not just a task. nnThe key is to push through these plateaus to see the finish line. Take a good look, reassess your strategy, ask some questions, ma

August 8, 2005

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Shortcuts To Getting It All Done

Getting it all done - is it really possible? We’ve all had the experience of getting back to the office (or home) after a productive errand-run only to realize that you forgot to pick up brown sugar for the special dessert tonight, and you didn’t stop by Office Max which was right next door to where you were. Two things that could have taken less than 10 minutes will now cost you over an hour. Frustrating, isn’t it? nnBut just let me say, that as boring, old-school, and

July 27, 2005

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10 Things To Do This Summer

10 Things To Do This Summer (for a happier, healthier life) nnLooking for a summer project? How about working on who you are, and what kind of life you really want to live? Here’s some ideas. nn1. Focus on the “who”, not the “what”.nIf you find that you’ve been stuck in a goal for a while, try restating it in “who” terms instead of what. For example, instead of saying “I want to lose 10 lbs.”, say “I want to be someone who is at a healthier weight for my

July 11, 2005

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Anti-Resolutions: What Not To Do To Make 2005 Your Best Year Yet

Can you believe a New Year is here already? I believe wholeheartedly in setting goals, setting intentions, deciding what you will do over the next year. However, I also think it's equally important to know what not to do. nnTry these Anti-Resolutions to add some Don'ts to your day, and see how it helps with all those Do's.nn"I will not over-schedule my day."nIt seems like scheduling every minute would be the logical way to get everything done, but it actually tends to work ag

December 20, 2004

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Reduce Anxiety About Decision Making

What’s the alternative to making decisions? Allowing someone else, or circumstances, to make them for you. And that is giving up control of your life. That’s giving up all power to your life to other people or circumstance. And that will make you miserable It reminds me of walking ...What’s the alternative to making decisions? Allowing someone else, or circumstances, to make them for you. And that is giving up control of your life. That’s giving up all power to your l

August 23, 2004

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Women's Spirit Retreat

A private place for women to get away and spend some time in nature to nurture their spirit, for peace, for time to reflect and contemplate. Located at the base of the Grand Mesa in western Colorado.

February 21, 2008

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September 23, 2007

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Women's Spirit Retreat

Nature is unsurpassed in its ability to heal. Group or individual retreats, lots of programs and workshops to choose from.

September 23, 2007