by Kelly | Jul 30, 2009 | career coach, dreams
I had to share this story with you!
Last night I was at a meeting and sat across the room from a kind, smiling man with nice eyes. When it was his turn to introduce himself, he shared that he is a retired accountant and banker and is going in a new direction. He shared shyly that his passion is writing and singing. He didn’t share much else but later on, we connected and wow what a story!
30 years prior, this man spent a lot of time writing. He loved to write song lyrics but didn’t know how to take this dream further, so he shelved them – literally. He spent a lot of time beating himself up for not following his dream. For years, he kept wishing that he could be a song writer and singer but he needed to be responsible and work.
Time went by and now in his retirement, he pulled those lyrics off the shelf and studied them. He began to write again. An advertisement found its way to him from a company that creates music from your own written lyrics! So taking it as a sign, he sent off his lyrics and soon thereafter his music came back!
By chance (which we all know is really divine timing), he was invited to be in a local choir and now every Monday he sings!
And guess what, they were looking for new music – so this kind, smiling man brought in his music and in October, his work will be performed in front of an audience!! A dream come true!
I hope that you enjoyed this as much as I did, my heart is soaring! Let’s take our dreams seriously, treat them as the special gifts that they are given especially to us and embrace our lives now and follow our hearts today!!
Lots of love,
Kelly McIntyre M.Sc.
Life/Career Coach
AND if you are in the Windsor/Detroit area and have a dream to act – email me at Kelly@embraceyourlife.ca and I will put you in touch with a fantastic director who is looking to put you on the stage! Your dream is possible!
by Kelly | Jul 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Since getting the weekly call for content from Yumi from Intent.com, my thoughts have been consumed with the topic: Tips on how to feel sexy!
Like yours, my mind immediately went to celebrities. I thought about all of the men and women in the media and pondered – are they sexy? Many are undoubtedly beautiful, stylish and trendy but in my eyes sexiness is different.
I regularly stopped, mouth gaping open at the sexy people I saw walking down the street in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. These people and others in my real life are sexy because of sparkle and walked like they were listening to music – all the time! These are some other elements I came up with:
- Sexiness is a general body consciousness, an awareness and acceptance of yourself.
- Sexiness is about having confidence and knowing what you want and what you like.
- Sexiness is being playful in how you live and what you say; it is less about being serious, rigid and right and more about exploration, expanding, lightness and fun.
- Sexy people are great listeners; they have nothing to prove so they often are engaged, interested and captivated by other people and things.
- Sexy people smile and laugh a lot, drawing people in with their positive energy.
Sexiness has so little to do with sex, although if they have all of the above qualities, chances are… 🙂 But sexiness is more about confidence! So…How to feel sexy and feel more confident?
- Know what you like and think!
- Love and accept your body!
- Do more of what you like and that which makes you happy!
- Lighten up, smile and laugh – a lot!
Enjoy & Embrace Your Life!
Kelly McIntyre
Life/Career Coach
Kelly@embraceyourlife.ca
by Kelly | Jul 22, 2009 | career coach, change
If you are looking for more meaning in your career here are some tips and advice. Enjoy!
Short term:
1.
Assess your Attitude· Often when we aren’t happy in our work, we spend a lot of time complaining and criticizing management for the things we don’t agree with or don’t like about work.
2. Take Responsibility
· Ask yourself: What am I bringing to the table here? What am I contributing? Do I present solutions? What can I do to improve the environment at work?
3. Start Today & Be Grateful
· Look around and see all of the things that are going right at work, things that you are grateful for, if necessary write them all down to remind yourself.
Long term:1.
Create your Happy or your Dream List
· When were you the most happy? What do you want to be doing with your time? Write out a list of ideal jobs or career scenarios.
2. Look for Opportunities
· Consider a lateral move at work, what opportunities exist? If not, find people that have the job you want and conduct informational interviews. Find out what you need to get where you want to go!
3. Get Involved & Bridge your Gap
· Become the ideal candidate for your ideal job by taking courses, volunteer and meet the people necessary to move you to where you want to go.
You are here for a reason, your contributions matter! Your dreams are clues to finding your life purpose and each day can move us closer to our potential! Enjoy the process!
Embrace Your Life!
Kelly McIntyre M.Sc.
Life/Career Coach
Kelly@embraceyourlife.ca
www.embraceyourlife.ca
by Kelly | Jul 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
Listen as Charlotte from “a little bit of heaven Reflexology” a.k.a. my Mom! 🙂 shares over 10 years of wisdom about Reflexology and Spiritual Healing!
Have you ever gone for reflexology? Did you love it? Do you wonder how it can help you?
Treat your ailments from migraines to stress to high blood pressure with reflexology! Get attuned to your body and practice self-care! Listen in!
Kelly
by Kelly | Jun 28, 2009 | inspiration
“Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful. Just put forth a clear enough request, and everything your heart desires must come to you.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
In response to this great response, Zahra, the Yoga Goddess and I are offering another retreat on August 23! Thank you for your interest and support! I am looking forward to sharing this experience with you!
Please feel free to
contact me for more details!
It is going to be a rejuvenating experience!
Embrace Your Life!
With love, Kelly
by Kelly | Jun 28, 2009 | career coach, dreams, love
Do you have a dream that keeps resurfacing yet you ignore it or immediately dismiss it?
Why do you push it away? Do you think it is too grand?
Do you shy away from it because of what other people might think about you and what they may say, “Who does she think she is?”
Recently someone complained about their job to me. I asked, What do you really want to do? After a bunch of “I don’t knows”, he shared that he wanted to open up an artsy downtown cafe/restaurant. He smiled when he said it and radiated pure and sweet energy – it was beautiful!
A similar scenario played out recently when I was having a massage. We were speaking about my work as a coach and she shared her concerns about the limited time that massage therapists can practice and didn’t know what to do afterward. I probed a little and a little more and again after a bunch of “I don’t knows”, she told me that she wanted to travel and audit world class spas for magazines and private spa product companies! She nearly sang the words as she told me about her dream! Again, it was so beautiful!
We all have dreams!
Listen for your “I don’t knows” and then dig a little deeper. Listen to your heart, find the image and then sit with your dream for a little while, imagining that you have it all right now and feel the excitement bubble inside of you 🙂 I am getting goose bumps just writing this!
Then ~ Believe it is possible!
How can you believe that the “unbelievable” is possible? By having Faith!
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and a belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” ~ Gail Devers
Faith overcomes fear and doubt ~ how do we develop and then maintain our faith? Stay tuned for more next week…
Enjoy the day & Embrace Your Life!
“Kelly definitely embraces life to the fullest and her enthusiasm is contagious.
As a great coach, she knows when you need to reflect & retreat, and when you need to be pushed out of your comfort zone. In the few months I’ve worked with her, I’ve become more effective at work, and have achieved a clearer focus for both my career and my personal life. She is an authentic, all-natural, performance enhancer specialist.”
Y. Wingate
by Kelly | Jun 21, 2009 | love
To the man that would pop me up in a tree when I was little and take pictures of me.
To the same man that has inspected ALL of my apartments and houses over the years; examining the quality and potential, always making the point of showing me the fire escapes.
To the man who has stayed up at night worrying about my safety because I didn’t always listen.
To the man that knows 101 different ways to cook chicken; always getting excited about the unique flavouring each time.
To the man that has now retired and to celebrate invested in a sun hat, sporting it regularly and quite fittingly.
To the man that once “became” a tree so that a bird would land on him and didn’t budge when we were all cracking up in the window.
To the man that loves nature and our dog Chloe; together we follow him, as he leads us on tours of his colourful property.
To a man that cares about his friends and family and feels their joy and sorrow and will always lend a helping hand or ear.
My Dad is many things to many people (and birds). To me, he is a man who loves and has been a regular source of inspiration, support and remains a very big influence in my life today.
Happy Father’s Day!
by Kelly | Jun 12, 2009 | peace
What do you love most about being on holiday?
Do you love the change in routine? The time to relax and be with your family or the time to pursue your favourite hobby or try something new? Whatever it is, this is a clue to identifying your bliss!
Imagine being on holiday now, your mind quiets, you laugh more, you explore, you sleep deeper, life becomes an adventure and full of possibilities! A part of us wants this feeling to last forever and it can! It is possible!
The process starts with carving out a sacred time for yourself to get quiet and listen.
Imagine this scenario: early Sunday morning, you rise and join like-minded women for a silent peaceful walk in nature, followed by heart opening yoga and meditation. You eat a carefully chosen delicious, healthy meal out on the veranda before participating in self-discovery activities created with the intention to identify your heart’s desires. You leave the group restored, rejuvenated and with the tools to continue the journey of creating and following your bliss!
It sounds wonderful doesn’t it?
If you are in the Toronto area and want to get away and retreat for a day – check out the Follow Your Bliss! Yoga and Meditation Urban Retreat for the Heart and Soul coming up on July 19! There are only 4 spots left!
Please feel free to contact me for more details! It is going to be an amazing experience!
And for those of you aren’t in the area or can’t make it – read this activity and let me know about your experience!
Enjoy the day & Embrace Your Life!
