More from and about
Cheryl Richardson
(biographical info at bottom of page)
  

When we ignore our feelings and allow others to rob us
of self-esteem, or hide our greatest assets out of a fear
of becoming the target of another's jealousy, we
commit an act of self-betrayal.

   

How is your life limited by your fear?  What are you not doing that you'd
really like to do?  When we use fear to our advantage by tackling those
things that evoke a sense of excitement and trepidation, fear becomes and
ally.  Each experience provides a challenge and an opportunity to expand
your comfort zone.  The way to create an extraordinary life is to make
the challenge of fear work for you by building your courage muscles.

      
You have deep within you the power to fulfill your highest vision of
your life.  To engage this power you must develop a solid personal
relationship with yourself.  By doing so, you'll tap into a wealth of
inner strength that will allow you to take the necessary actions that
build confidence and self-esteem.  When you learn to stop hiding your
power and use fear to your advantage, you'll become less attached to
what others want for you and more attached to what you want for
yourself.  As this shift occurs, you'll naturally begin to lead a more
authentic and passionate life.
  
We have been trained to surrender our power early in life.  Each of us
has been taught to live by the rules imposed on us in both subtle and
not so subtle ways by generations of parental influences, societal
demands, religious expectations, and educational training.
   

By teaching our children to stay in line we create well-behaved
followers.  While this may make parenting a bit easier, it has
enormous costs later in life.  These same children grow up to be
unhappy adults who desperately want to lead their own lives,
yet lack the necessary skills to do so.

     

To create a larger vision for your life, you need to identify how
you would most want to improve the quality of life for others.

   

  

There are things to remember about setting boundaries.
You don't need to overexplain, defend, or debate your
position.  Your needs are always valid.

   

When you allow a friend or family member to dump their
anxiety or frustration on you, it not only affects your emotional
and physical well-being, it buys them more time to avoid
dealing with the problem.

   

When you make a choice to be of service to others, you gain the
courage and sense of determination that will fuel your efforts.  With
a solid vision in place, you also become less concerned with your
individual fear or self-doubt and more committed to taking the actions
that will support your larger vision.

   
    
Cheryl Richardson is the author of the New York Times bestselling books Take Time for Your Life and Life Makeovers.  She was the first president of the International Coach Federation and hold one of its first Master Certified Coach credentials.  She is also the recipient of the 2000 Motivational Book Award for Life Makeovers from Books for a Better Life.  Her work has been covered widely in the media, including numerous appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

From her website at cherylrichardson.com:

For the last twenty years I’ve dedicated my personal and professional life to the importance of self-care by teaching from my own experience. In the past, I’ve sacrificed my health and my relationships for work, given to others at the expense of my own needs, and watched my dreams slip through the cracks of a busy life. As a result, I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to put an end to the madness. And, as I grow and evolve, I share the practical tools and resources I use myself, in the hopes that it helps you to improve your own life.

Self-care is good for the planet. From years of personal experience, as well as coaching great men and women, I’ve come to understand that selfishness leads to selflessness. When we care deeply for ourselves, we naturally begin to care for others – our families, our friends, our greater global community, and the environment – in a healthier and more effective way. We tell the truth. We make choices from love instead of guilt and obligation. And we soon realize that we’re all connected and that our individual actions affect a greater whole.
  

  

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