I met an interesting entrepreneur a few months ago at a business luncheon. She is a personal life-coach, an author and I enjoyed the way she was able to articulate her particular spin on life. We were having a lively conversation. She impressed upon me the need to ‘be quiet’ and ‘to listen’ to clients. Then, she described herself as ‘shy’. Shy can be a negative word in business; defining someone who is anxious, awkward, fearful, inhibited or timid.…
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Let’s face it; the weather has changed! Where to turn and what to do, to strengthen our bodies against germs and virus’ for the season? In feng shui, the Health Area is located in the center of your entire house, and each room. Now that you are aware of this auspicious area, it makes sense to try and take care of this space. A person’s health is the central force for life. In some homes, access to this Health Area…
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What makes you different than everyone else? Is it a ‘feel’? Or, a purpose? How does one figure out their style? We can certainly view the latest ‘trends’ in the magazines or on line, but what if something feels off? There are so many conflicting ideas out there. Do you really NEED to stand out? Have a look at Wearing Feng Shui; dressing with your personal element! Feng Shui, the art of balance in your home, used for interiors…
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When we are unbalanced, there are so many factors to sort out; and it is difficult to figure out what to eat! Many of the decisions will be based on what is available. Chinese medicine has revealed the research; it is like peeling an onion, opening new lines of insight, and then, slicing it again! Having said that, there are so many variables in a diagnosis as to what to eat. Let’s try and sort out a few things today.…
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Change; it is inevitable. Coming out of hibernation each year is a BIG DEAL! All of a sudden, one day you’ll be tired of wearing the same clothes all winter and look forward to a change. With daylight savings time, there is energy for a walk after dinner. These are all signs of the change coming ahead! Many of us have been sick or ‘under the weather’ this past month; could it be the SAD syndrome (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? That…
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Q: Kathryn, I’ve noticed that whenever I ask a feng shui question, the answer begins with ‘that depends’. What is it with the vagueness of this venue that I can’t get a straight answer about how to set up my room and get ahead in life? ~Marie A: Good question, Marie. And yes, the answer depends on so many factors. Feng shui is more than moving furniture around and collecting gold coins. Not only do you need to have your…
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Mindfulness has been the new buzzword used to describe being quiet and ‘being in the moment’. It is easier to talk about, than it is to do it! Mindfulness is a practise that allows you to actually forget about the ‘stuff’ going on around you, and focus on the task-at-hand. Mindfulness takes discipline. In feng shui, the practise of mindfulness is most important as this allows a way to cut through the distractions and find out what is really going…
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ABOUT the AUTHOR: Sherry Brantley is a Certifed Life Coach. Author, dynamic leader and trainer specializing in the areas of ‘Goal-Setting, and Goal Getting!, an Expert and Co-Author in The Change: Insights To Self Empowerment Book Series where (his/her) chapter focuses on S.T.E.P.P. Start to Exercise Personal Power. LET’S GO FOR YOUR GOALS! We are now more than half way through the 2016 year. Where do you stand with your annual goals for this year? How excited are you about…
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Q: Hi Kathryn, Feng shui is supposed to help with a good nights sleep. Which is the best direction to face the bed? Thanks. A: This is a great question! I haven’t addressed this issue with my newsletter followers, as I’ve been focusing on business. YET, we all do need a good night’s REST. Some feng shui practitioners use the compass school to sort out the ‘best direction’ to sleep. While this system works, I find that many families do…
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Q: Kathryn, I’m an entrepreneur who quit my boring job in the corporate world only 10 months ago. The issues I’m having with technology, passwords, updates, viruses and social media take up all day! I don’t have an IT GUY at home to help. I’m thinking of punching out my PC and going back to work. Can feng shui help me? A: You do sound frustrated. I hear you. Working alone without full-time IT support can be frustrating! Should you…
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