Showing posts with label gratitude. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gratitude. Show all posts

Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Mindsets Matter!

         MINDSETS MATTER!        

Hi, and thank you for joining me on this week's blog post and today the subject is "Mindsets"

For some time now I have wanted to write a new post on this subject for some time so when the opportunity presented itself I thought it best to "grab it and run"

So to begin let us take a fresh look at the thinking around the mindset!
Why do our mindsets matter?

Our mindsets shape the way we see the world around us they can both constrict
and expand the way we engage in the process of living our lives!

Mindsets grow from experience.

Irrespective of whether we encounter a negative or a positive experience our minds
will grow. We unconsciously create filters that will limit what we use absorb from our
experiences.

We are driven to protect our self and to feel secure in the unpredictable world
around us. But, therein lies a paradox, because if we avoid making the same
mistakes or being hurt, we can also miss opportunities.

Plus, we can miss greater things because we fix our minds on replicating earlier
successes.

But we are usually not aware that this is happening because our mindsets are
sitting in the background. So to enable us to be more fully engaged, we need to
bring our mindset into the foreground.

We need to become aware of our mindset and shift them to ones that serve us.
Over time, people have shown that they have tremendous capacity to change,
invent, and explore fun, but the question that still sits there unanswered is:-

“can we really change?“

It is amazing what people can achieve, both individually and collectively if they
commit! It is a fact that mindsets are at the core of success or failure.
In simple terms, do people seek the way through a problem (because they know
there is one) or do they give up because they don’t really believe that something
is possible?

In truth, we see what we expect to see!

We often impose our limitations on ourselves.

If we look at the group scenario, the limitations are group, mindsets, becoming
behaviour patterns, and what is “accepted“ here.

There has been a shift . At one time our community shaped the behaviours and
values – but more recently the community has become the organisation we work
for and the people that we work with.

We need a Work community to be uplifting and healthy.
We need these communities to be healthy and to add richness to our lives.
We only really get one go at this, so we need to make it life balanced and
worthwhile.

But

We don’t live a work-life balance – work is always a part of life – don’t you owe it
to yourself to give your work “a life“? It is important That there has to be a shift from “hands on, tool focused leaders“
to a situation of leading through people!


Mindset can change!

If we look at past two decades, there have been some very large mindset shifts
including for example the changes involving:-

Drinking and driving.
Smoking
Seatbelts
So, in closing, I will leave you with one final take-away on the subject and that is:-

“it is not always easy to do, but it is possible!”

Thank you for reading this, I hope that you carry out the exercises from the previous posts in the series and do please, feel free to use them with your clients as you move forwards on your coaching journey.  

I will be back again next week with part 4.  

So until then have a great week.

DAve x

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About Dave  Personal development coach; music therapist; speaker, radio presenter

                               

"I established my coaching practice a number of years ago and although it has gone through various incarnations the core of Altered Image Coaching has always remained the same - to help and encourage people to live their best lives".
  

Certifications

I hold qualifications in each of the following disciplines:-

Suicide Alertness - awarded 2019

Music Therapy (Diploma) - awarded 2016

Personal Performance Coaching Certificate - awarded 2008

Life Coaching (Honours Diploma) - awarded 2007

Introduction To Counselling Certficate - awarded 1995

Introduction To Employee Investigation Certificate - awarded 1993

Crystal Therapy (Practioner)

Reiki (Practitioner)

Dementia Awareness

I have also compiled a series of short videos that help provide an 

Introduction To Mindfulness

To find out more about how we might be able to work together or to just dive straight in and book a session, then please click here to send me an email

If you would like to join our Facebook group just follow the link to the new

This page is home to a group of like - minded people (also affectionately known as "The Tribe") and as a thank you for their continued support people who join "The Tribe" often receive exclusive content that I do not post anywhere else.  

Plus the page also provides advanced information about forthcoming projects and events.

So, please spread the word about the blog, the tribe etc. to your friends and family and I hope to see you as a member of our "Tribe" soon.





LINKS

Website:

Wytchwynd Photography:

Pinterest:


Workbook



Keep an eye open for the 2023 Workbook (#7) 
IT HAS STARTED TO FORM!


Please email: devonlifecoach@mail.com for more information



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Have a fantastic day, live a life of Passion and Power.

And again, above all remember

"Don't Predict The Future - CREATE IT!"

DAve x





Friday, 20 January 2023

20/01/23 Too much to do.................(maybe!)


                                                                     
Too Much 
To Do (Maybe!)


Hi things became really hectic this week, what with meetings, cars to sort, vans breaking down and lots of personal things to attend to!

It was so hectic that by the time I realised that the blog had not been done it was today (Friday)

So looks like I might be spending some part of the weekend getting in front with posts making it that I have a library to turn to ....... he says hopefully!

There are lots of things happening in my world at the moment and by the time I get home in the evening I have been known to slob in a chair until bed time!

Anyway apart from that things are good........today I have been creating a poster for a forthcoming event I am involved with.

So please bear with me as I try to get back on track.

Love and Light

DAve xx


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About Dave  Personal development coach; a therapist; speaker, radio presenter

                               

"A number of years ago I founded my coaching practice and although it has gone through various incarnations the core of Altered Image Coaching has always remained the same to help and encourage people to live their best lives".
  

Certifications

I hold qualifications in each of the following disciplines:-

Life Coaching (Honours Diploma)

Music Therapy (Diploma)

Crystal Therapy (Practioner)

Reiki (Practitioner)

Dementia Awareness

In addition to the above I am compiling a series of short videos that will provide an 

Introduction To Mindfulness

To find out more about how we could be able to work together or to just dive straight in and book a session, then please send me an email

If you would like to join our Facebook group just follow the link to the new

This page is home to a group of like - minded people (also affectionately known as "The Tribe") and as a thank you for their continued support people who join "The Tribe" often receive exclusive content that I do not post anywhere else.  

Plus the page also provides advanced information about forthcoming projects and events.

So, please spread the word about the blog, the tribe etc. to your friends and family and I hope to see you as a member of our "Tribe" soon.





LINKS

Website:

Wytchwynd Photography:

Pinterest:


Workbook



Keep an eye open for the 2023 Workbook (#7) 
IT HAS STARTED TO FORM!


Please email: devonlifecoach@mail.com for more information



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Subscribing To The Blog

To subscribe to the blog please go over to the right hand side of this page and click the button that says “Follow”.  Once you do that you will be added to our list of subscribers.

Feel free to share this and other posts with your friends and associates


Have a fantastic day, live a life of Passion and Power.

And again, above all remember

"Don't Predict The Future - CREATE IT!"

DAve x


Wednesday, 5 January 2022

05/01/22 New Year Thoughts


                       
   

                New Year 

                Thoughts

As I sit here looking forward to the coming year and all of the exciting projects it holds, I am listening to Somerset Story playing quietly in the background.  It takes me on a magical, mystery journey into the world of legend and fantasy.


I am reminded that this, and other pieces of music and poetry that I have created are a huge part of my legacy to the world.  I ponder about how much more I will be able to create - Goddess willing it will be a lot!

I drift back to my meeting with Nicky P that happened pre - lockdown, to my work with Brian and his generous gift of both friendship and coaching, together with all his help along the way.

I am mindful of all the people I have met during my career and who have given much of the material for my forthcoming book " They Said What?"

I am grateful for all the photographs I have been able to take that have contributed to my calendars, for the many years of radio work, together with the people that has allowed me to meet.

All these things and more besides are a part of the gift(s) that I have been allowed to pass to the world and it has truly been an honour to do so.

As I look out of the window I can see the Sun shining on the waters of the Bristol Channel, I can see the shadows of the windmill sails as they turn on their journey (never going anywhere, but continually in motion).  They are creating much needed power for the local area.

I am filled with gratitude to all of my friends and my family for their continued support and their contribution to my life.  I look forward into the future with Hope and above all with Love.

And so with much love from me to everyone who reads this, from the bottom of my heart thank You and I hope that you will all have a wonderful year!

Love, Light and the brightest of Blessings

Dave (aka Merlin) xx

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About Dave   I am a personal development coach; a therapist; speaker; and  radio presenter.  A number of years ago I founded my coaching practice and although it has gone through various incarnations the core of Altered Image Coaching has always remained the same to help and encourage people to live their best lives.  

Certifications

I hold qualifications in each of the following disciplines:-

Life Coaching (Honours Diploma)

Music Therapy (Diploma)

Crystal Therapy (Practioner)

Reiki (Practitioner)

Dementia Awareness

In addition to the above I am compiling a series of short videos that will provide an 

Introduction To Mindfulness

To find out more about how we could be able to work together or to just dive straight in and book a session, then please send me an email

If you would like to join our Facebook group just follow the link to the new

This page is home to a group of like - minded people (also affectionately known as "The Tribe").

By way of a thank you for their continued support people who join "The Tribe" often receive exclusive content that I do not post anywhere else.  

Plus the page also provides advanced information about forthcoming projects and events.

So please spread the word about the blog, the tribe etc. to your friends and family and I hope to see you as a member of our "Tribe" soon.





LINKS

Website:

Wytchwynd Photography:

Pinterest:


Workbook

Scan This QR Code for Free access to the 2021 Altered Image Coaching 90-Day Workbook


Subscribing To The Blog

To subscribe to the blog please go over to the right hand side of this page and click the button that says “Follow”.  Once you do that you will be added to our list of subscribers.

Feel free to share this and other posts with your friends and associates

Inspirational Phrases

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To ensure that we comply with the relevant regulations this is a subscription only service and to  be included please send an email using “add me” as the subject to:- 


Once you have subscribed the phrases will be delivered to your mail box every day at no cost to you whatsoever.

Have a fantastic day, live a life of Passion and Power.

And above all remember

"Don't Predict The Future - CREATE IT!"


Wednesday, 15 September 2021

15/09/21 Ten Steps To Change

Hi and welcome to this week's post on the Altered Image Coaching Blog.  

Today's video is the latest in the first in a next series of videos that discuss tips and ideas taken from the various subjects that people often asked me a about. This week we look at building 10 Steps To Change

Click Here (if the video is not shown below)

If this video prompts any questions or raises any points for you then please feel free to contact me and lets have a chat,

You will find my contact email info below.   

Click Here to visit my website


DAve x

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About Dave   I am a personal development coach; a therapist; speaker; and  radio presenter.  A number of years ago I founded my coaching practice and although it has gone through various incarnations the core of Altered Image Coaching has always remained the same to help and encourage people to live their best lives.  

Certifications

I hold qualifications in each of the following disciplines:-

Life Coaching (Honours Diploma)

Music Therapy (Diploma)

Crystal Therapy (Practioner)

Reiki (Practitioner)

Dementia Awareness

In addition to the above I am compiling a series of short videos that will provide an 

Introduction To Mindfulness

To find out more about how we could be able to work together or to just dive straight in and book a session, then please send me an email

If you would like to join our Facebook group just follow the link to the new

This page is home to a group of like - minded people (also affectionately known as "The Tribe").

By way of a thank you for their continued support people who join "The Tribe" often receive exclusive content that I do not post anywhere else.  

Plus the page also provides advanced information about forthcoming projects and events.

So please spread the word about the blog, the tribe etc. to your friends and family and I hope to see you as a member of our "Tribe" soon.





LINKS

Website:

Wytchwynd Photography:

Pinterest:


Workbook

Scan This QR Code for Free access to the our latest tool the Altered Image Coaching  90-Day Workbook


Subscribing To The Blog

To subscribe to the blog please go over to the right hand side of this page and click the button that says “Follow”.  Once you do that you will be added to our list of subscribers.

Feel free to share this and other posts with your friends and associates

Inspirational Phrases

In addition to the above I am able to send out a daily email containing an Inspirational Phrase. 

To ensure that we comply with the relevant regulations this is a subscription only service and to  be included please send an email using “add me” as the subject to:- 


Once you have subscribed the phrases will be delivered to your mail box every day at no cost to you whatsoever.

Have a fantastic day, live a life of Passion and Power.

And above all remember

"Don't Predict The Future - CREATE IT!"

15/11/23 Making My Way Back…….

  Hello and Merry Meet After what seems to be an absolute eternity I feel that I am now getting into a position where I can begin to reboot ...