I always try out new EFT www.balanceandpower.com/eft.php techniques on myself first even if they don’t seem to apply to me, and the idea of targeting procrastination certainly didn’t seem to apply. Although ending procrastination with EFT was an intriguing idea, I was sure that I was the last person in the world who needed to address this problem. I remembered how some relatives of mine are chronically annoyed with my tendency to do things immediately as they come up. “Do you always have to do everything “yesterday”? What’s the hurry? Can’t it wait?”.
So, when I sat down and wrote out a huge list of To-Do’s that related to the four major projects I was working on at the time (all with pressing deadlines!) I found the list itself to be revealing. Did I really have that much to do in so little time and in so many different areas of my life?
To test out my new EFT strategy, I systematically applied it to each item on my list. However, it wasn’t until the following day that I saw the effects. What happened then was eye opening.
My first realization was that I had, in fact, been fooling myself all along. I had been a secret (hidden to myself) “procrastinator” on a number of levels and in certain areas, and this had been causing me uneasiness, annoyance at myself, and some needless inefficiency, although by ordinary standards I am not inefficient.
HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED THE NEXT DAY…
• When I looked over the topics of things I had to get done I felt so different about doing them that it was hard to believe that this was possible.
• I was doing them, one after the other.
• It was no big deal to do them.
• I didn’t feel sorry for myself for having to “do the impossible”.
• There was no self-pity (and I hadn’t even realized I’d had any self-pity before!)
• My carefully constructed rationale for not doing these things was gone. It had vanished.
• I couldn’t believe this was “me” acting this way. Something basic had changed.
A few readings-over of my list of EFT Choices over the subsequent days, and some time spent tapping on them, and this change consolidated and became permanent.
Then I began to apply this method to my clients and the same thing happened with them. Their procrastination simply melted away, even if it had been a persistent habit. The new EFT method simply transformed the way these people viewed themselves in relation to getting things done that needed to be done.
In short, this unorthodox and surprising approach worked. Since then I’ve taught this gentle method for getting rid of procrastination to a large number of clients, with life transformative results. Do you want to have your life change as you see things become easy to do that never were before Easy… Transforming… This new approach can dissolve your tendency to procrastinate.
I’m coaching entrepreneurs who are finding new opportunities in this new marketplace and also people who yearn to be entrepreneurs and need a sounding board, encouragement, brainstoming opportunities, clear vision and a boost in confidence in order to move forward. Call me at (516) 623-4353 or email eileen@balanceandpower.com for a complimentary consultation to find out how you can build confidence and self-esteem to turn lemons into lemonade and ” SOAR!(TM) with Resilience”..the title of my new book. Find out more about that – http://sbalanceandpower.com/soarwithresilience.php
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Thoughts on Haiti from Sheiva/ Blue Firmament, Rockville Centre, NY
Dear Community,
It has taken several days for me to come up with the words to express what I am feeling due to the recent Earthquake in Haiti. As most of you know the owners of Blue Firmament are of Haitian decent and have been in the US for well over forty years but still have ties and connections to the homeland.
Although, we have not suffered any loss to our immediate family members we do have many distant family members and friends who either reside or travel back and forth to Haiti that we have no knowledge of.
Over the last several days, I have been observing many of my family members and watch the look on their face as the watch the news. I see a look of pain in their eyes as the watch the devastation of a place they called home.
Many have stories of Haiti of a street they walked to go to school, a church they attended and just what life was like back home. Most of which is now
Gone!
I am not writing this for you to suffer the same pain they are going through, as we know many of you are suffering your own trials and tribulations, but it does give us greater prospective on our lives and what we take for guaranted every day here in the US. A country that has so much to offer. In a continued effort, Blue Firmament will continue to assist the immediate community as always and will also extend it out to the victims of Haiti as well by offering assitance.
Beginning immediately, we will be accepting donated items such as water, non -perishable food, baby diapers & wipes, hygiene products, towels & washcloths, blankets, eyeglasses, feminine products. These items will be shipped to Haiti by plane donated by American Airlines on Thursday.Immediate Assistance Needed. Drop Off Today!!!
Desperately Needed Items
* Water
* Antibiotic Ointment
* Paper Towels
* Garbage Bags
* Bandages
* Wipes
* Cotton Balls
* Alcohol Wipes
* Adult & Children’s Tylenol
* Blood Pressure Cuffs
* Diapers
* Eye Drops
* Baby Formula
* Burn Cream
* Medical Tape
* Butterfly Closure
* Sanitizer
* Nuskin
* Benadryl
* Children’s Vitamins
* Non – latex Gloves
* Syringes
* Scalpel
* Peroxide
* Qtips
* Face Masks
* Lidocaine Patches
Blue Firmaments doors are always open to help all races, religions, creed and colors.
Always Keep the World in your Prayers!
Blue Firmament
202 Merrick Road
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
516-665-3641
open 12-6 closed on Monday
Organizations for Relief
DRVC Mission Office
Diocese of RVC
Propagation of the Faith and Mission Office PO Box 9023
Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023
516-678-5800 ext. 519
Haitian Americans United For Change, Inc. (H.A.U.C.), Inc.
Po Box 2757
Lake Ronkonkoma NY 11779
Telephone# (888) 509-4282
www.hauc.org
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EFT is always blowing my mind. ‘Cause it always works!!
I was skeptical before I learned it- and am amazed at how powerfully effective it is with each personal or client application to release negative energy and create new positive emotions that result in action around issues that have been “stuck”. I can do “surrogate tapping” with you on the phone – or without you at all- like “long distance Reiki”, etc. Just ask 
I offer 30 minute complimentary phone consult and have lot’s of info on my website. check it out! http://www.balanceandpower.com/eft.php
I love that James Rutnam, who is on the Motivational Whisperers support team: http:www.motivationwhisperers.com is my webmaster!
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SYNCHRONICITY-SERENDIPITY-SYNERGY are wonderfully timed scenarios-circumstances; it’s fabulous that the English language provides us with these feel-good words…
Lately, my career/collaborations as well as family events and relationships are feeling that way/all good! My current involvement with The R.E.D. Team: Recharge-Empower-Develop You and Your Family (for additional insight view http://www.balanceandpower.com/events.php) is a perfect example: as I placed myself in different Long Island networking events, my intention being to meet powerful people to collaborate with , I newly connected with my three wonderful R.E.D. Team colleagues..and subsequently learned that we are of the four Eastern/astrological signs: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water. In case you’re wondering, I’m the bull-Taurus-Earth gal.
As for family, we had a wonderful celebration of our daughter Jessica’s marriage to Mark Peachy of England in a wonderful Long Island venue. They’re living in London, near the soccer stadium where Arsenal team plays, in a recently restored area in Islington. There were lots of friend/family history at our celebration, including Mom’s Brooklyn friends whom she hasn’t been able to see in many years- and lived in our neighborhood when I was growing up..and my friend from public school -present at the party- who knows them as well..and my brother who “played over” at their homes.. Of course my daughter Ariel and her boyfriend Xabi residing in Madrid are highlights of this time as well! You can read more about my former personal “empty-nested” experience and giving the children “roots and wings” in my new publication SOAR!™ with Resilience.
Posted in British, London, Long Island Networking, SOAR!, attitude, daughters, empowerment, entrepreneurs, family, happy, long island, long island networkinhg, madrid, parenting, relationships, resilience, synergy | Tagged Arsenal, astrol;ogical signs, Brooklyn, daughters, earth, Eastern, empower, empty-nested, family, fire, intention, Islington, London, long island, Long Island Networking, madrid, parenting, recharge, serendipity, synchrinicity, synergy, timing, water, wind | 1 Comment »
This is a bit out of the ordinary- for me anyway:
Sitting comfortably on the floor at Borders-Time/Warner Building in between meetings/gigs and charging my cell in an outlet. (I had the charger with me since I was spending the night in the city with a friend). I wasnt the only one sitting on the floor reading, eating, or simply relaxing. No more comfy chairs anymore. In front of me was a great meditation-chakra-yoga section of books on one side- so I happily reviewed chakra information- and on the other side in front of me was Paulo Coelho’s section- 11 books!! I’ve only read 3, and am a big fan, so I know what one of my winter projects will be…it all reminded me of hanging out in the warm library at SUNY Buffalo, many moons ago.
Namaste, Eileen
Posted in chakras, meditation, new york city, yoga | Tagged Borders, chakra, chakras, meditation, Pa, Paulo Coelho, TimeWarner Building, yoga | Leave a Comment »
I love when stuff is in-my-face karma! This has happened very recently and beyond, and is still manifesting after an introduction last year. Both of these are biz related and about being totally letting go of competitiveness, that is, going with the philosophy that “there’s enough to go around”- which is in total harmony with “abundance” theories.
So here is the telling:)
Tonight I gave a talk in a local bookshop in Long Island (that is now carrying my newly published book, SOAR! with Resilience: www.balanceandpower.com/soarwithresilience.php) to a well attended group of singles- organized by a singles event planner who won my raffle for a complimentary coaching session at a well attended networking venue…
2) at the beginning of the year, a colleague, who I invited to collaborate with me in LI Head Start trainings at a Staff Development-Conference venue “passed” me on to a CUNY(City University of NY) rep. I am currently doing trainings and have had advance group sales of my book for courses.
All good! What goes around comes around:)
Posted in Events, Karma, Singles, abundance, coaching, empowerment, long island networkinhg, relationships, resilience | Tagged abundance, CUNY, Head Start, Karma, Long Island Networking, manifest, resilience, Singles, SOAR!, staff development, trainings | Leave a Comment »
“Reduce Holiday Stress” is a favorite topic this time of year in my workshop venues. I’ve come to the personal-professional conclusion that what all participants relate to for an easier season is keeping things simple.
I’m an advocate of this philosophy year round- and I think we all go through phases and times where the “complicated version” is attractive and we go after that; with focus, clarity and an abundance of energy that can be a good thing. This time of year however, with an excessive number of “time robbers” around – traffic- family demands-shopping- it makes sense to stay with the basics and what matters most. “Being stressed” is about feeling overwhelmed and out of control- and sometimes circumstances are beyond our control.
I want to thank each of you in our Long Island Networking community for the wonderful venues and events provided this year and look forward to additional opportunities to build a strong network of caring business owners and colleagues.
I am offering a workshop series in Baldwin to kick-off 2010, details below, as well as a “SOAR™” Teleclass Mastermind Series on the telephone which you will be hearing more about. I’ve just completed a teleclass series that was wonderful- and am excited about this next one.
Give yourself the gift of less stress, increased focus, clarity, creativity, improved health and a terrific attitude!:
Set Goals, Be Fearless & SOAR™ : When: Weds: Jan 13, 20, 27 Feb 2, 10, 17 at 7pm – 8:30pm in Baldwin
MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction): Breathwork, guided meditation and discussion
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): Energy Meridian Tapping with powerful languaging and discussion. Find out more: Emotional Freedom Techniques
Reduce anxiety, tension, fear, procrastination. Take Action and move forward with your goals!
Reduce headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, blood pressure, panic attacks, muscular aches
Improve back and muscle weaknesses
Reduce mood swings and cravings
Facilitate weight management
Motivate toward a healthy lifestyle
Boost immune system
Improve sleep patterns
Where: The Balance & Power Center, Baldwin: a newly renovated, comfortable-cozy group setting. Register to receive address and directions.
Reserve your space now – small groups!
Cost: $145 or register for two: $249
Register www.balanceandpower.com/events.php
or phone Eileen (516) 623-4353
Gift certificates available
Posted in New York, anxiety, energy, entrepreneurs, entrpreneurs, gratefulness, long island, small business | Tagged abundance, business owner, clarity, control, energy, family, focus, holiday stress, holidays, long island, networking, overwhelmed, shopping, simple, stress, workshop | Leave a Comment »
This is a story I found on the Internet. It illustrates the nature and wisdom of working together.
“As each goose flaps its wings, it
creates an ‘uplift’ for the bird following. By
flying in a V formation, the whole flock
adds 71% flying range than if each bird
flew alone.
LESSON: People who share a common
direction and sense of community can
get where they are going quicker and
easier because they are traveling on the
thrust of one another.
Whenever a goose falls out of
formation, it suddenly feels the drag and
resistance of trying to fly alone, and
quickly gets back into formation to take
advantage of the “lifting power” of the bird
immediately in front.
LESSON: If we have as much sense as
a goose, we will stay in formation
with those who are headed where we
want to go.
When the lead goose gets tired, it
rotates back into the formation and another
flies at the point position.
LESSON: It pays to take turns doing
the hard tasks and sharing leadership
with people as geese, interdependent
with each other.
The geese in formation honk from
behind to encourage those up front to keep
up their speed.
LESSON: We need to make sure our
honking from behind is encouraging–
not something less than helpful.
When a goose gets sick or wounded
or shot down, two geese drop out of the
formation and follow it down to help and
protect him. They stay with the goose until
it is either able to fly again or dies. They
launch out on their own with another
formation or catch up with the flock.
LESSON: If we have as much sense as
geese, we’ll stand by each other like
that.”
. . . Author Unknown
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I recently came across this on the internet- I am a firm believer in the importance of vacations.
A new survey finds that when it comes to women, the emotional rewards of a vacation are often key drivers in where they choose to spend their holiday getaways. The survey, conducted by Roper Public Affairs for Meredith Corporation, finds that women respondents value vacations that include: emotional rewards of relaxation from the daily routine; re-connection with family and friends; opportunity to re-invent and re-ignite their personal passions via adventure, freedom and escapism. For example, among women with families, 96 percent of respondents stated that vacations that “create memories” are a key component in where they choose to spend their leisure time. According to the survey, one in three female travelers, or 32 percent, have taken a multi-generational trip; one in six, or 16 percent, have taken a wedding vow renewal or anniversary trip; and, one in eight, or 12 percent, have attended an offsite family reunion. Almost half of women surveyed, or 49 percent stated that they booked their most recent vacation “by myself” with another 18 percent saying they shared the responsibility with their spouse or partner. Four out of five women respondents say that vacations are a “must have.” Nine out of 10 families with teens agreed with this statement as well. Nine out of 10 women say they want vacations that create lasting memories. Eight of 10 women use search engine web sites such a Google and Yahoo as a means of researching their vacations. Three quarters of women use travel planning websites such as Expedia or Travelocity when organizing a vacation. Similarly, seven out of 10 use airline, hotel or cruise line Web sites. Seventy-two percent say they take up to six months to make a decision when planning a vacation. Over two-thirds of respondents say they will spend the same or more on their next vacation compared to their last vacation. One in three women say they are likely to take a cruise within the next 12 months. The top reasons for taking a cruise include a fun atmosphere (48 percent); good value for the price (45 percent); sightseeing (42 percent); and excursions/activities off the ship (41 percent). Nearly one in five women took a “girls only” vacation in the past three years. The top reason for taking such a trip was “the break from the daily routine,” with 53 percent stating as such. The Meredith Travel study “Great Expectations: What Women Expect from Travel Marketers Today,” was conducted by Roper Public Affairs and Media and is based on a nationwide online survey of 1,678 female vacation travelers age 18 and over. Respondents were recruited from an online panel. Respondents were qualified for the study by having taken a vacation within the past three years that was at least 50 miles away from home, with at least one overnight stay. For more information, visit
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I’m so happy that I have my printed published book: SOAR!(TM) with Resilience, powerpoints and myself to focus my “reportoire” with in person workshops and teleclasses. http:www.balanceandpower.com/events and Book link. Looking forward to facilitating Mastermind telephone groups and in person series including EFT and MBSR in my renovated home space! (we had a flood in the “basement- former Dance & Exercise Studio and this is the upside- a renovation that insurance pays for .
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