Happy New Year <<First Name>>!

New Year's resolutions are a waste of time. Most of you will already have given up on yours, if you bothered to set one. Resolutions often focus on the negative...stop smoking, lose weight, watch less tv, have no emotional attachment and often describe the process rather than the postive outcome which you are aiming for. Goals are much better. I won't go into goal setting again as I have covered it before, but listen to my audio if you would like a reminder, or if you were new to my newsletter last year http://www.balancedmum.com/landingthanks.php. This newsletter I would like to put a different spin on your plans for 2011 - magic moments.

Quick Quote

"A moment lasts all of a second, but the memory lives on forever" ~ Unknown

What were your magical moments?

Here is a different way to look at things:
1. What were your most magical moments last year?
2. Which memories were created last year which you would like to keep?
3. Which events would you like to repeat or increase in 2011?
4. At the end of 2011, when you are looking back, which new magical moments would you like to be able to reflect on?
5. What steps do you need to take to ensure your reflections of 2011 will be magical?

Please share your thoughts and magical moments on my blog: http://balancedmum.blogspot.com/

Plans for 2011
In my business life, my magical moments were seeing the shining eyes and hearing the elated voices of clients who had made leaps in their lives and seeing animated delegates at corporate events at which I was presenting.

For 2011, here are some of my plans (let me know if you are particularly interested in any aspect as it may influence how I prioritise them):

Time to achieve:
This was my new, and hugely successful course in 2010 to help people use their time to achieve their priorities. Originally designed as a group course, many individuals have achieved fantastic results from one to one tailored sessions. I will be delivering an adapted version to small businesses and corporate individuals with additional focus on managing emails and also creating a version which I can deliver remotely all over the world. http://www.achievebalance.co.uk/services/time-to-achieve Many of my clients struggle to fit shopping and food preparation into their busy lives. I am developing a simple food planning system to help you with all of this. Let me know whether you would prefer it as an audio course with powerpoint, as a workbook or a dvd.

Business coaching:
I get great satisfaction from helping small business owners take their first steps or grow their business. I mix coaching and consulting to create a powerful catalyst for moving people forwards. http://www.achievebalance.co.uk/services/balanced-career/balanced-business

Life coaching:
I will be started a new life coaching group in Newington (£99 for 6 sessions). It will help you achieve clarify, focus and really achieve in a social, friendly environment. Individual coaching is always available if you are commited to real change, fast. http://www.balancedmum.com/life-coaching/index.php

Career coaching:
I love helping people decide on their next career move, especially if they are itching to change career but aren't confident it is the right step.http://www.balancedmum.com/career-coaching/index.php

Please pass this email onto anyone you know who may be interested in any of my services. If you could benefit personally, or would like to find out more, please ring me on 07764 235394 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07764 235394 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email anna@balancedmum.com. Why not make 2011 your year?

Terrific Testimonial

"If you think you're organised then think again! I've had 3 individual sessions with Anna on her Time to Achieve course and I can honestly say that a transformation has occurred in my life. With 2 children under 3, I constantly struggled to get everything done and meet everyone's needs. I frequently felt frustrated and no matter how hard I tried seemed to only just keep my head above water. The course has given order and clarity to my thoughts and aspirations and helped me put in place systems to actually achieve them rather than just keep going round in the same old circles. Anna has given me so many tips and techniques to address problems such as punctuality, procrastination and food planning to name a few - and they really work! I am on time! I feel more in control and peaceful and most importantly, it feels sustainable rather than a feast or famine approach to organisation. It isn't easy to make so many changes but Anna is incredibly supportive and such a nice person, every session was really enjoyable and very positive. You must do this course!"
Jo, Mum and lecturer

NOTE: This course is available both to individuals and in groups. If Jo can transform her life, why not you? Just pick up the phone, 07764 235394 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07764 235394 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

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