Top Life Secrets From Top Life Coach
Dr. John B. Charnay
Foremost Fundraising & PR Authority; Super-Networker/Super-Connector; Philanthropy Advisor; Leading Job Search Expert
Here Are Some Top Life Secrets From A Top Life Coach:
Be your authentic self.
Never personalize.
Never catastrophize.
Listen actively.
Take a global view.
See failures as lessons.
Practice acceptance.
Be stoical.
Stay grounded.
Build your own happiness.
Leave others better than you found them.
Leave the world better than you found it.
Avoid unrealistic expectations.
You never shall be perfect. Get over it!
Believe in yourself or nobody else will.
Find the gift in life’s disappointments.
Use positive self-talk to talk yourself up all the time.
Stop negative self-talk.
Don't identify with your mistakes.
Be tolerant of life’s messiness, unresolved issues, and complicated situations that can’t be neatly boxed up.
Don’t compare because you’ll despair.
Do what you love to do.
Say your irrational thoughts out loud, then dismiss them.
Learn to say “No!” more often.
Know (and try to avoid) your triggers.
Don’t say "but" ---say "and."
Always remember that life and progress aren’t linear.
Set goals and pursue them.
Find the gift in life’s disappointments.
Stop trying to be good at everything. Embrace your emotions, harness them, and leverage them to work for you.
Stop playing the victim.
Instead, wake up each day as a creator. Stress has to come out somehow so make it a positive outlet.
Just because you feel something doesn't mean you have to act on it.
Set boundaries with your time, energy and money. Respect them.
Create meaningful connections and nurture the heck out of them. Save a lot of your money. Spend the rest on experiences, things, treats, and necessities that truly please you.
Be a conscious consumer.
Stop comparing yourself to others.
Speak your mind if something needs saying.
Don’t be afraid to love with abandon. Love is a renewable resource and yes, your heart is resilient.
Go outside and play
Ignore the haters. It’s your life, your legacy, your choice. Explore your spirituality.
Connect with something larger than yourself.
Share your story Get clear on your top values. Honor them daily.
Seek to balance deliberate action with spontaneous fun.
Challenge the status quo.
Be a hero to someone.
Practice kindness.
Stop taking yourself so seriously.
Take your dreams very seriously.
Live with personal integrity and be quick to admit your mistakes.
Clean up your own messes.
Cultivate mindfulness.
Seek and spread inspiration.
Learn to love with yourself a little more each day.
Treat yourself kindly, protect your passions, allow yourself space to grow, and believe in your gifts.
Dream bigger than you think is attainable.
Get inspired.
Develop a routine and rituals.
Exercise everyday.
Start your day with visualization and affirmative prayer.
Laugh and play.
Create short and long term goals.
Love people and use money (not the opposite).
Do something that scares you.
Get up @ 6a.m.
Maintain an attitude of gratitude.
Drink lots of fresh and clean water.
Smile at strangers.
Meditate.
Ask yourself questions that help you grow.
See challenges as opportunities.
Get a mentor and be one.
Know what you value.
Become somebody others respect.
Model somebody you respect.
Forgive somebody who’s hurt you.
Find time each day to be alone in silence.
Spend time in nature.Accept that everyone just wants to be loved.
Seek adventure.
Read books that stretch your mind.
Be enthusiastic.
Plan your days, weeks and months.
Create extraordinary experiences for those you love.
Cultivate the kid in you.
Watch less t.v.
Talk about big ideas.
Love yourself.
Pamper yourself.
Take one daily action step towards the pursuit of your wildest dreams.
Remind yourself anything is possible.
See your goals and dreams becoming fulfilled.
Love somebody.
Breathe deeply.
Always do your best.
Believe in miracles.
Work on your weaknesses.
Cultivate your strengths.
Be impeccable.
Don’t compare your life to others.
Never make assumptions.
Under promise and over deliver.
Be a critical and a creative thinker.
Get outside everyday.
Appreciate art and music.
Invest in the present moment.
Be persistent and patient.
Don’t judge others.
Be a student of life.
Accept that life never gives you anything you can’t handle.
Focus on mastering one area of your life daily.
Join a group or community.
Accept that inner work leads to bigger outer results.
Talk less, listen more.
Cultivate your creativity.
Thank the people in your life that have helped you.
Write in your journal.
Integrate past wounds into present wisdom.
Create a compelling future.
Donate your time, energy or money to something worthy.
Stop worrying about things you cannot control.
Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and less from manufacturing plants.
Don’t take yourself so seriously.
Respect everyone.
Spend time with extraordinary friends.
Never let your mind grow old.
Whatever you earn, spend less.
Take risks.
Learn a new skill or activity.
Get enough rest and sleep.
No matter how you feel – get up, get dressed and do your best. Never settle for less.
Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, joyful or beautiful.
Be polite.
Avoid negative news.
Celebrate life’s victories.
Ask for whatever you want.
Give yourself time to grow and heal.
Be a good tipper.
Help somebody achieve their goals and dreams.
Learn from your failures and mistakes.
Be somebody worth becoming and make your life matter.
Value mastery and excellence in every area of your life.
Live with energy, enthusiasm and empathy.
Believe in yourself. Invest in your personal growth and development.
Show somebody how much you love them.
Enjoy the journey of life.
Remember, the sun will rise tomorrow.
Get support from family, friends, colleagues, and therapists.
Hire a life coach to advise, guide and inspire you
Know that getting what you want in life is ultimately really up to you.
P.S. Anything else that YOU would add?
The author, Dr. John B. Charnay,CEO of Charnay and Associates in Greater Los Angeles, is a leading life coach. He also has extensive experience teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels at leading universities throughout the greater los angeles area, including USC, UCLA, CSUN, FIDM, Woodbury and Pepperdine and others. Additionally, he is a top fundraising, public relations and social media ad advisor. To meet him and ask for his support, invite him to be LinkedIn (email in profile) and contact him today!
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