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Greatness Tip!

I am learning a great deal in my 40 day yoga program.  Last week, I very clearly experienced the Art of Staying.   My yoga coach said that when you are in a pose in yoga and you really start to feel the discomfort, THAT is when the pose begins.  That was a revelation to me as it SO applies in my life and in my yoga and meditation practice.

For any of you who have a natural response of fight or flight when thing get tough, the art of staying will be good practice for you.  Next time you are in a situation where things start to feel uncomfortable, be aware of what you want to do.  Do you want to argue your point (fight) or just get out of the situation (flight)?  Instead, stick to it, relax your body and your mind and just STAY.  Whether it's in a disagreement with a friend/spouse/colleague/child or whether you are in a traffic jam or a long line up, choose to be aware and then choose to stay.  You will come to great realizations on the other end of STAYING that you would not, had you not stayed.  Let me know how it goes.

Spotlight

Do you have your own business?  If so, come join the party.

Due to popular demand by a number of entrepreneur friends and clients, I have been asked to form discussion and support groups for those who own their own businesses and would like to learn from each other, brainstorm solutions, test ideas and get some business coaching!  So here launches the E-Mastermind Group (for Entrepreneur Mastermind) – if you are interested in exploring whether this is a good investment for you and your business this year and if you would like to help shape the scope of a group such as this, then come to our first E-Mastermind Group Discovery Meeting on Thursday, January 31^st at Timothy's on Lakeshore in Oakville from 12pm – 2pm.  We are looking for 10 business owners max and we have 6 people coming already.  Just 4 spots left.  Email me to register – this first meeting is free. Yvonne@yvonneattardcoaching.com

Introducing Mothers On Fire – Rediscover who you are as a woman and love who you are as a mother.

"Mothers on Fire" is a new company that focuses on personal development for mothers. It offers program and events, such as live discussion groups, teleclasses, group coaching and retreats.  In addition, it publishes a free e-zine dedicated at helping mothers rediscover their inner passions. It is packed with helpful tips and guidance, updates on Mothers on Fire events and inspiration words.  Check out the Mothers On Fire website – www.mothersonfire.com

Personal Reflection: What Have I Learned?

Marina died last week.  She was full of energy, was absolutely gorgeous and she lived in a good life.  Marina was our 3.5 year old beta fish. What a tragic event it turned out to be.  She had jumped out of her tank, unbeknownst to us.  What was interesting about this event was my family's very different reactions to it.  I reacted very matter-of-factly, wondering how we should dispose of the poor thing.  My husband started to make dead fish jokes and realized that they were not going over too well when both our children started to cry.  My oldest daughter Kaitlin was sad (it was her fish and she took very good care of it) yet she said "mom, I didn't really have a deep connection with her!" – such a life coach-like comment.  Promising I would replace her fish seemed to cheer her up quickly and she very soon resumed back into her every day activities.  My little one, Megan, was, however, distraught.  She cried and sobbed and cried some more and all I could do to console her was to hug her and listen to her.  What did I learn through our first family fatality?  That everyone reacts differently to the same event so we need to appreciate each others' spaces and support each other from a place of compassion and understanding.  Poor Marina – may she rest in peace.