28/12/22 Out Like A Lamb!

 

                                       

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Hi and thank you for joining me here on what is to be the final post of 2022.

I have to report that in general 2022 was a good year for yours truly although not without it's ups and downs.

We spent a few weekends at the caravan, had a fantastic holiday in Cornwall.  Spent time with good friends, made some new friends and sadly lost one or two old ones.

Alison ordered her new hybrid car, has healed from her operation back in January and is now back to fine health, working in a general shop and thoroughly loving it. 

Working on her own account has seen Dawn go from strength to strength, she has grown her confidence,  the jewellery / gift business has done well and her childcare business is proving extremely busy.  Earlier in the year she ordered her new full electric car and is now eagerly awaiting delivery.

I changed my white PHEV for a metallic grey version and I absolutely love it!  I have not had many commercial photo gigs this year mainly because the paper I freelanced for was taken over (and now appears to have been closed completely) plus the situation with Alison's mobility didn't help, but I am hoping that the photo opportunities will come again in 2023.  

The year also proved to be fairly static on the coaching / personal development front and this is something I intend to address early in the New Year.  The website will be updated and there will be something of a marketing "push" taking place!

So all in all a very busy year is closing and I am quietly confident that 2023 will prove to be much busier for us all.

And with that said I would like to thank you for your support and wish everyone of you and your respective families a very Happy and Prosperous New Year 2023.

DAve x

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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
 Altered Image Coaching page. 

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:
https://moonshadowmedia.wixsite.com/alteredimage

Wytchwynd Photography:
http://moonshadowmedia.wixsite.com/photographyportfolio

Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/davethemerlin/under-blue-skies/


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

Improving Productivity

           IMPROVING 

        PRODUCTIVITY

Hi it's Dave and thank you for joining me for this week's blog post

Recently I have been considering how to produce a set of ideas designed to help improve my productivity (not only as a blogger but also across the board) and now I have brought them to completion I am sharing them with you via this week's blog post.

It is possible to do this sort of work (blogging) either at home or in the office – but there is one thing that I have discovered, you have to take it seriously otherwise it becomes simply a hobby.  That said  you can also apply these principles to many aspects of your life.

When you are working (either in an office or at home) is all too easy to become distracted and lose so much time by diving into social media or other things.

So let’s look at a few tips to help you find a state where you are both energetic and productive at the same time.

1 Morning Lark or Night Owl?

The type of person you are will determine when you can produce your best work. Which ever type you are might mean making some changes to your routines so that you can function at your highest level.

2 Make sure you eat breakfast 

Too many people, myself included, tend to go without this important meal. A really useful tip is to begin your day with a glass of water and something light and energising to eat.    

Also remember to drink water during the day – dehydration makes you less effective and can cause low energy and poor concentration.

3 Planning

Make this an essential part of your life!

Without it we tend to multitask and not really know what to do. Set priorities,  divide you work into urgent, important etc.

Break things into smaller steps

4 Set Time Limits

Starting with the most important and working down, decide how much time you will allocate to each task and then stick to it! Take regular breaks to get some fresh air, get some water and take a small snack.

5 Turn off notifications

It is vital to avoid distractions during the first hour of any important tasks or work. It is most important to have clear focus and be able to concentrate on your work.

6 Take a break

This prevents burnout and helps you become more productive.

7 Give yourself a lift

Do something that recharges your batteries.

8 Plan For Tomorrow 

Evaluate what you have accomplished, and note what is still to be done.

9 Get enough sleep

This is important, not only for your productivity for but also for your health. Try not to go to bed after midnight because it will have a negative effect on your next day.

10 Take Another Break

Remember to take regular breaks because they will help you to reduce your stress levels

So there we have my ten pointers towards leading a lower stressed and more productive life

If this has raised any items that you would like to discuss please feel free to email me at devonlifecoach@mail.com

Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I hope that you have found it interesting and if you would like to leave a comment there is a space for comments at the bottom of the page.

Have a fantastic day,

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

 Altered Image Coaching page. 

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:

https://moonshadowmedia.wixsite.com/alteredimage

Wytchwynd Photography:

http://moonshadowmedia.wixsite.com/photographyportfolio

Pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/davethemerlin/under-blue-skies/

Workbook

The 2022 Workbook is now available and as a special gift and to celebrate Beltane I am extending the limited time FREE access (until 15th May) to readers of this blog.  After this time the Workbook will become a "paid for" publication. 

Scan the code below to take advantage of this offer

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Please email devonlifecoach@mail.com if you would like to purchase (for a very reasonable £8.50) the link that will let you download a copy of our out going workbook:- 

                         The 2021 Altered Image Coaching 90-Day Workbook 

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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!"