Well, this was an interesting day. I've achieved a lot and had some great new ideas about marketing all of my own. Two promising client sessions as well. My "to do"list is reducing and I'm feeling up beat and positive. My core Process words, Embracing Freedom, seem to be opening up new opportunities for me all the time.
I am wondering what's the best use I could make of this blog? Maybe some hints and tips for coping with every day life would be a good start. I shall think on....
Meanwhile, you might like to follow the link:
www.mindtochange.co.uk
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Well, that last entry was optimistic! Here we are at 21st November and this is the first whole day I have spent on my new venture! So much for my vision of rising early and going to my office, fired with enthusiasm to start work on my long "to do" list!
Still, the time hasn't been wasted. I've achieved lots of practical, household tasks and also been to visit dear Sas, who's doing well in her new single mum role. Such a relaxing trip, enjoying the beautiful fall colours and getting reacquainted with the grandchildren across the pond. Great to see them so much more relaxed and happy - even the dogs have picked up on the new calm atmosphere!
Now to matters of work - clients are flowing in steadily and I have had two really excellent successes this week, one client with a fear of heights whose session went particularly well. The second a client on his third session of treatment for anxiety and panic attacks who is feeling much calmer and has begun to make some important changes in his life. It is so good to see people responding and finding a new way forward.
Since learning my Core Process - Embracing Freedom (see www.flameinstitute.com) I have found a new confidence in myself and my abilities as a therapist. I have always believed that, with the right approach and support, everyone can reach their own potential and so now I am using my core process to enable others to embrace freedom too.
Now it's back to the "to do" list to knock off a few more tasks before lunch!
Still, the time hasn't been wasted. I've achieved lots of practical, household tasks and also been to visit dear Sas, who's doing well in her new single mum role. Such a relaxing trip, enjoying the beautiful fall colours and getting reacquainted with the grandchildren across the pond. Great to see them so much more relaxed and happy - even the dogs have picked up on the new calm atmosphere!
Now to matters of work - clients are flowing in steadily and I have had two really excellent successes this week, one client with a fear of heights whose session went particularly well. The second a client on his third session of treatment for anxiety and panic attacks who is feeling much calmer and has begun to make some important changes in his life. It is so good to see people responding and finding a new way forward.
Since learning my Core Process - Embracing Freedom (see www.flameinstitute.com) I have found a new confidence in myself and my abilities as a therapist. I have always believed that, with the right approach and support, everyone can reach their own potential and so now I am using my core process to enable others to embrace freedom too.
Now it's back to the "to do" list to knock off a few more tasks before lunch!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Well, only 7 days to go to 'R' day when I shall finally be free to prioritise my own time and welcome many new clients to my therapy practice. And at last I'll be able to fully realise my Core Process, Embracing Freedom! Exciting times. I can't remember a time in my adult life when I was free to organise my life just as I wished. Always the constraints and demands of work and children. I know there will still be commitments and deadlines and discipline if I am to succeed - but they will, I hope be under my control - no longer dancing to the tune of others.
Watch this space.
Watch this space.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Well, they say you shouldn't go back and we certainly should not have gone back to the Blue Lake. The last time we were there (which we now realise was about 16 years ago – how time flies when you're having fun) the evening sun shone warmly down on us as we sipped our aperos on the terrace overlooking the lake. As we ate an exquisite meal, the sun was replaced by a full moon. We were served wine by a charming young man training to be a sommelier, who was mortified when the cork broke in half as he withdrew it from the bottle. Ah, what a wonderful evening. No wonder we were tempted to return and relive this idyllic scene. We envisaged reclining in the sun beside the lake and even took our swimming cosies ready for a refreshing dip.
Alas, in the interim so much had changed. We sploshed down the long drive through deep puddles as the rain poured down. Our little Sprite, now 40 years old and not used to being out in wet weather, leaked through every orifice. Water in the foot wells lapped over our feet as we struggled out and dashed with our bags across the waterlogged terrace, occasionally slapped around the head by dripping trees. We were shown to our room, where the sound of a constant stream of water escaping from a hole in the guttering on the nearby outhouse drowned out the sound of the pouring rain. Never mind, we were looking forward to a wonderful meal. Had we but known!
Dinner was served at 7.30 and there was no way a drop of drink or meagre crust would pass our lips before that time. We could see the proprietor, clad in his apron, petting the three resident dogs in the kitchen, as he began preparing the meal. The proprietress moved at a pace slower than that of a snail, except when she spent a happy ten minutes ignoring all the other diners whilst she chatted animatedly to some old friends already seated. Eventually she brought the menu and an aperitif, accompanied by some very old and stale cocktail biscuits and peanuts of the same era.
Eagerly we opened the menu, only to find that it was not only very expensive by French standards but seemed to consist entirely of duck in every form imaginable – and some which are not! Roast duck, smoked duck, fois gras of duck, ducks' gizzards – what ever can be done to a duck, they'd done it! (We immediately resolved to eat elsewhere the following evening.) We struggled through our disappointing duck in semi darkness as they were clearly economising on lighting and rain continued to pour down outside. Breakfast was also served in darkness – obviously lighting was not permitted between the hours of dawn and dusk!
This paragraph should, of course, open with the words: “The following day dawned bright and clear.” Sadly it did not – the rain continued to rain non stop. Fortunately it takes a lot more than rain and duck to dampen our spirits but next time we're tempted to revisit romantic old haunts, someone please remind us to resist the temptation and try somewhere new!
Alas, in the interim so much had changed. We sploshed down the long drive through deep puddles as the rain poured down. Our little Sprite, now 40 years old and not used to being out in wet weather, leaked through every orifice. Water in the foot wells lapped over our feet as we struggled out and dashed with our bags across the waterlogged terrace, occasionally slapped around the head by dripping trees. We were shown to our room, where the sound of a constant stream of water escaping from a hole in the guttering on the nearby outhouse drowned out the sound of the pouring rain. Never mind, we were looking forward to a wonderful meal. Had we but known!
Dinner was served at 7.30 and there was no way a drop of drink or meagre crust would pass our lips before that time. We could see the proprietor, clad in his apron, petting the three resident dogs in the kitchen, as he began preparing the meal. The proprietress moved at a pace slower than that of a snail, except when she spent a happy ten minutes ignoring all the other diners whilst she chatted animatedly to some old friends already seated. Eventually she brought the menu and an aperitif, accompanied by some very old and stale cocktail biscuits and peanuts of the same era.
Eagerly we opened the menu, only to find that it was not only very expensive by French standards but seemed to consist entirely of duck in every form imaginable – and some which are not! Roast duck, smoked duck, fois gras of duck, ducks' gizzards – what ever can be done to a duck, they'd done it! (We immediately resolved to eat elsewhere the following evening.) We struggled through our disappointing duck in semi darkness as they were clearly economising on lighting and rain continued to pour down outside. Breakfast was also served in darkness – obviously lighting was not permitted between the hours of dawn and dusk!
This paragraph should, of course, open with the words: “The following day dawned bright and clear.” Sadly it did not – the rain continued to rain non stop. Fortunately it takes a lot more than rain and duck to dampen our spirits but next time we're tempted to revisit romantic old haunts, someone please remind us to resist the temptation and try somewhere new!
Monday, September 11, 2006
What a super weekend, and completely unexpected as I wasn't looking forward to it at all. Very relaxing and achieved everything I wanted to. It was good to see the dentist so calm and so much happier than earlier in the year. Also to spend time with JS and have the courage to be honest with her about her situation. I am wondering whether it is worth writing to reinforce that only she can help herself. The NHS could provide the best service in the world, RMS could nag her or help her every day, but she is the only one who can bring about improvements in her health. No-one can do the exercises for her - it's her muscles that need to strengthen and develop and only she is the only one who can do that for herself. At least she recognises that something needs to be done now and maybe her visit to someone in similar cirucumstances will spur her on.
It was a beautiful day yesterday too and the garden looks good, especially the back which is developing into an attractive area at last. All in all a very successful three days.
It was a beautiful day yesterday too and the garden looks good, especially the back which is developing into an attractive area at last. All in all a very successful three days.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Super evening with H, G and grandies yesterday. What a smashing family. So pleased to have permission to take No. 1 skiing in Jan. He really excelled this year. Hope we will be joined by a parent - which one is up to them to decide.
One thing missing from the summer is our usual boat trip, not that it would have been easy to fit one in. TTB took the Sword down to Spain - his last big trip, he says, and hopefully had a good time. We have had good fun together over the years, but somehow the Midget episode has soured it all a little. Still, life moves on and things change - that's how it is. If we resist change or try to remain still, we'll just suffocate.
One thing missing from the summer is our usual boat trip, not that it would have been easy to fit one in. TTB took the Sword down to Spain - his last big trip, he says, and hopefully had a good time. We have had good fun together over the years, but somehow the Midget episode has soured it all a little. Still, life moves on and things change - that's how it is. If we resist change or try to remain still, we'll just suffocate.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Again it's a while since I added my thoughts here. September today and the summer is almost over - a good one though with many sunny days in France with friends and super grandchildren. Happy memories of amazing sandcastles, oysters and white wine and, earlier on, learning to tolerate the excentricities of friends without spoiling a holiday. Also not quite knowing whether to be flattered or annoyed that my very ex ex has trawled through my sites and clearly committed the content to memory - strange chap!
But now it's time to look forward to embracing the freedom to focus on growing my successful therapy practice to its full potential.... and helping my clients to realise their full potential too. I'm looking forward to learning and training opportunities and to providing appropriate, individual, solution focused therapy in a tranquil environment.
But now it's time to look forward to embracing the freedom to focus on growing my successful therapy practice to its full potential.... and helping my clients to realise their full potential too. I'm looking forward to learning and training opportunities and to providing appropriate, individual, solution focused therapy in a tranquil environment.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
What a change for the better since learning my core process words, Embracing Freedom. I have made some conscious changes and other things are happening - all positive. Reviewing posts from earlier this year, how different I feel now. Client numbers have increased dramatically, I finally feel in control of my destiny and am looking forward to exploring lots of new ventures in the future, now that I am free of my limiting, draining employment. Onwards and upwards - where to next, I wonder!
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Mindweaver's Musings
Feeling really low today about disagreement with Heath. Not inclined to call her or think about a birthday card or present. I guess it will heal in time. I feel really let down at the moment though. And my finger hurts - that'll teach me to act like a teenager!
Feeling really low today about disagreement with Heath. Not inclined to call her or think about a birthday card or present. I guess it will heal in time. I feel really let down at the moment though. And my finger hurts - that'll teach me to act like a teenager!
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Mindweaver's Musings
Returned from a fantastic skiing holiday, restored by fresh new snow and brilliant sunshine. Great tributes from all participants, except my darling daughter who wanted more of me. Kids - we never get it right! Ah well, move on, I suppose and don't allow the great memories of super skiing and company be spoiled by one person's negative feedback.
Good news that I can offer a client with PTSD 5 sessions through her insurance company. I am looking foward to working with this young girl and helping her regain her confidence and equilibrium.
Working on my flyer offering free taster sessions of life coaching and hypnotherapy. No so sure about the hypnotherapy, as one session is often enough to effect a dramatic change. Also planning to publish info. about the coaching evaluation project - more of that later.
Returned from a fantastic skiing holiday, restored by fresh new snow and brilliant sunshine. Great tributes from all participants, except my darling daughter who wanted more of me. Kids - we never get it right! Ah well, move on, I suppose and don't allow the great memories of super skiing and company be spoiled by one person's negative feedback.
Good news that I can offer a client with PTSD 5 sessions through her insurance company. I am looking foward to working with this young girl and helping her regain her confidence and equilibrium.
Working on my flyer offering free taster sessions of life coaching and hypnotherapy. No so sure about the hypnotherapy, as one session is often enough to effect a dramatic change. Also planning to publish info. about the coaching evaluation project - more of that later.
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