Welcome to "SIMPLY SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS" - March 5, 2009:
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Helping You Create What Matters MOST in Life and Work --
With Whatever Life Throws At You!
Bruce Elkin: Life/Work Design & Transitions Coach
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> This Week: Building the Resilience To Stay Up In Down Times!
"The Beauty of Life surrounds me,
the Joy of Life uplifts me,
and the Resilience of Life protects me.
It is enough."
—Laura Teresa Marquez
Hi All,
Lovely spring day in Victoria. Clouds, sun, a spot of showers to brighten up the daffodils and crocuses--and that special renewal energy that only comes with the arrival of spring. Apologies to those of you still shoveling snow, or sweltering in record heat. I'm happy to live where I do!
I wasn't always this perky, spring or no spring. During a long and difficult period of my life I was down, depressed, feeling helpless and hopeless about my future. But, learning how to build resilience enabled me to overcome my learned pessimism and become realistically optimistic. Things have gone much better for me ever since.
Two things helped me to develop that realistic optimism: the capacity to create results that matter to me, and resilience, the ability to bounce back quickly from losses and setbacks.
"Emotional resilience says stress counselor Elizabeth Scott, "refers to one’s ability to adapt to stressful situations or crises. More resilient people are able to "roll with the punches" and adapt to adversity without lasting difficulties; less resilient people have a harder time with stress and life changes, both major and minor.
"It’s been found that those who deal with minor stresses more easily can also manage major crises with greater ease, so resilience has its benefits for daily life as well as for the rare major catastrophe." . . . [More here.]
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> AUDIO INTERVIEW WITH ME ON RABBLE.CA
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Last week, Lynn Johnson of the "Living On Purpose" radio show in Nanaimo, BC did a lively 22-minute interview with me. We talked about Life Design, and shifting focus from problem solving to creating results that matters -- and how that applies to day-to-day life.
>To listen to the interview, go to:
http://www.rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/living-purpose/episode-155-bruce-elkin-life-design-coach
[You may have to cut & paste this link into your browser. If you do, check to make sure there are not breaks (spaces) in the link.]
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>QUOTABLE QUOTES:
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"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
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—Louisa May Alcott
"Fall seven times, stand up eight."
-- Japanese Proverb
"Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit."
-- Bernard Williams
"Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourself a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles."
-- Helen Keller
"Crisis is not always bad; it can become a turning point in your life for the better. Yes, it can bring danger and upset, but it also carries with it opportunity for growth and change. As you try to discover a way to cope with crisis, you could discover a new and better way of living."
—H. Norman Wright
"Life shrinks or expands
in proportion to one’s courage."
--Anaïs Nin
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>WANT TO BUY MY BOOKS?
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Just a reminder that I sell my books from my website. For more info, or to purchase:
• Simplicity and Success: Creating the Life You Long For,
• Emotional Mastery: Manage Your Moods & Create What Matters--With Whatever Life Gives You!
• Creating Sustainable Success: How We Can Transcend Problems, and Create Simple Yet Rich, Healthy, and Sustainable Lives! [Contact me directly for this one, or buy the other two on the site, and I'll give you this one, too!]
Visit http://www.BruceElkin.com
Buying these books is a win/win way for you to support the newsletter and me. I do appreciate your support!
>Also, I'm just about finished a new ebook titled Staying Up In Down Times: Creating Resilience, Results, and Rewards. I'm going to be making it available to anyone who wants it, as my gift. Stay tuned!
>Want a preview: http://hubpages.com/hub/Staying-Up-In-Down-Times
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>STAYING UP!
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> If you are feeling down and dispirited, please consider coaching help. I have helped many regain their confidence, their vitality, and their hope for themselves and their future.
For info, email me with "Coaching Info" as subject!
Have a wonderful week!
Bruce |
