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“I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date (Your Life).” ~ The March Hare
(well, we all know what happened to the hare)

As a Personal Life and Business Coach, here’s a question I am commonly asked:

How do I prioritize when I truly have too much to do?

I hear about the your exhausting life, the businesses you are running and your demanding careers. I understand the difficulty of getting where you want to go with your personal and professional goals. And you are feeling frustrated because you don’t know what to do and don’t have the time to think about it or start doing anything differently.

I have news. This problem almost never solves itself N.E.V.E.R. No one can change the amount of hours there is in the day. Time will never just show up—and honestly, if it does, you’ll probably find yourself so glad to have it that you just collapse into it and don’t really use it in a way that will benefit you. Most people today are mentally exhausted just thinking of all the things they have to do but it’s a never ending circle.  If you want to get off the hamster wheel, you are going to have to CLAIM some time. Use Time to your advantage, a positive, as your friend.

Imagine you never allowed time to be your excuse?

Claiming time means that for now (not forever), you say no to something else in order to claim some time for you. It doesn’t have to be a week. It might be ten minutes. If it is, that’s a great start. Ten minutes devoted just to you and your goal may be more than you gave yourself yesterday. So claim it. Write it in your schedule. Decide in advance what you will do with it. Somebody just emailed me that she purchased my but hasn’t had enough time to do it. Ten minutes a day won’t get it done in 28 days, but it WILL move her forward.

Personal Life and Business Coach’s Tip –

Write this down: Taking ten minutes counts!!

Here’s the thing:

Action (even ten minutes) perpetuates action. Getting started—whatever your goal—is a momentous step and just that one act will get you over a hurdle.

Once you learn to carve out ten minutes and really leverage that time you are likely to see what ten minutes can accomplish. Many of us dismiss small actions as “not enough.” When we do that, we stay stuck. I bet you will find ten minute pockets in other places you haven’t been looking—on your commute, before the kids get up, while you are waiting for your computer to start up or your tea to brew. You may also start to see ways you can claim bigger chunks of time (wait until you see what you can do in 20 minutes).

Claiming the time you need for yourself and spending it on activity that is meaningful to you is rejuvenating. People who take regular breaks and who get the self care that they need have more energy.  They are more focused and accomplish more in less time. Claiming time will pay you back in ways that may surprise you.

Looking for time to claim will lead you to be more aware of how you spend your time—maybe not the big chunks of activity, but all the small pieces. It’s amazing the amount of time we give away to things that aren’t important, that we don’t really want to do, or to boredom, procrastination, or even difficulty getting started.

Don’t let not having time be an excuse. Set the timer and claim ten minutes. Today. Remember – Small Hinges Swing Big Doors!

Never let the size of your business (Life or Career) become your focus. Remember small hinges swing big doors! Disney started his business from a garage and created one little mouse, next he owned a studio, then Disneyland and now Disney World. The little mouse makes the elephant dance.”

Point to remember, when we are older and we look back at our life will “I didn’t have enough time” be a good enough reason why not to have had the life your desired? Only you can decide, its up to you. Call me today to discuss how can take small action to achieve your goals on 02890457045.

Small steps + small goals = makes big achievements!

Here’s to making 2012 hugely successful, fascinating and fantastic

Ann

“Transformed the performance of my employees and business partners…”

“Ann took our business to a whole new level of effectiveness…”

“Instrumental in growing my business…”

“She equipped us to produce maximum results for our clients…”

“Invaluable to my business…”

“The most important investment of my personal and professional life…”

Ann Rodgers

Personal Life & Business Coach

Infinite People Solutions

Coaching For Your Success

BA (Hons),Dip MLBC, PECI, ICF, NLPP

T: 02890 457045

M: 07725052349

You’re trying hard not to show it,

But baby, baby I know it …

You’ve lost that loving feeling …

~The Righteous Brothers

As we turn the calendar page to February. And in this second month, when our thoughts give way to celebrations of love. Today I’d like you fall in love with your life, career or business all over again and ensure you’re in this long term relationship for the right reasons. Passion is one thing but bad love is another.

Being addicted to your life, career or business and being plugged in 24/7 can be a great adrenalin rush. Is this sustainable? In my opinion, no. I’ve seen it all too many times. But You are not alone.

You don’t want to quit … but you do want to get some of that old magic back, the way it was in the early days. Your Life, Your Career and Your Businesses in general are a lot like marriages. Sometimes you’ve got to put in a little extra work to keep that spark alive.

If you could use a few tips on how to renew that passion and romance your life, your career, your business -you’re in the right spot. And if you’re still passionately in love, don’t worry … the same techniques that rekindle the spark can be used to keep that flame as bright as it is today!

#1: Attraction, Reignite the passion – Ask yourself what you really love about your life, career or business. “I love my life/career/business because I ______________.”

Some of the work you love, some of it is just plain old work. Focus on what you enjoy. Appreciate what’s working. Develop systems to make the hard work easier. Delegate the work you don’t enjoy. Get outside help. Do what you love and give the rest away.

#2 Reconnect the Spark- Schedule frequent ‘date’ time to reconnect with your life, your career or your business (every week). Absence does make the heart grow fonder. – everyone struggles justifying but will have the most impact – imagine you could not use ‘time or money’ as a excuse. I don’t care how much you love life, career or business. I don’t care how much energy it gives you. If you want to give it all the juice and passion you have to offer, you’ve got to step away. It’s easy to think you should do that all day, every day. But that’s a quick path to burnout. You’ll be more creative, more energetic, and more excited about your life, career or business when you build in time away to do some the other stuff you love.

#3. Make a plan. Make a plan to get yourself out of overwhelm and back to a life, career or business that you really enjoy. Put it in writing. Dust off your plan. Read the first page where you wrote all the exciting stuff about what a great life, career business you have. Or start one today. Having a written plan eases stress and gets you back in charge. You’ll feel powerful with a plan and feel in control.

# 4. Engage with Clients, Staff, Suppliers, Colleagues, Family, Friends.  Share your excitement. With your new plan and your renewed vision get out there and tell people about it. Just like after your first dates when that’s all you’d talk about, share your enthusiasm. Share the feelings of passion you enjoy. Being in love is contagious and you’ll be amazed at the difference this makes in your life, your career or your business

#5 Hire a coach – People who are ambitious in life, careers  or in businesses are kind of nuts. We think we can do everything alone. We tend to be contrarians by nature, and we’re addicted to drawing our own map. And all of that is awesome. You need to be self-reliant. But it’s not cheating for you to get some help, too. When I was starting out on my own, my legs were wobbly. I had a lot of passion and a ton of drive, but there were definitely days I was going the complete wrong direction. Working with a Personal Life & Business coach gives my clients some perspective, and helps them consistently to remember to do what they need to do. It also helps them enjoy the process a whole lot more. Just like a personal trainer at the gym, a coach won’t do the work for you. But they can help you realize that you’re strong enough to do the work yourself.

In this challenging time, when quitting is not an option and taking Action is the only way forward. Your life, your career or your business is like any relationship. When it’s new and fresh, you are passionate about each other and can’t wait to spend time together. But when you’ve been together for years, it takes more work, more spontaneity to keep the passion alive and burning. It’s not that its not there; it just takes certain steps to reinginite, reconnect and engage – But its well worth it and you know it!

Take these few simple steps to mend your weary heart, and jump back on board with pursuing your dreams wholeheartedly. The best is yet to come! Never give up and stay motivated and inspired to succeed.

You have what it takes, because if you didn’t, you wouldn’t have made it this far.

All it really takes to fall in love with your life, career or business all over again is a moment to Reflect, Reignite, Reconnect and Engage with the reasons you wanted to make the shift in the first place.

It can be good again. You can be good again. Just remember, you do it because you love it.

Heck, even the most powerful of people across the globe need to take a step back from their business for a little while to reconnect.

Don’t take my word for it, many of my clients have already kicked off 2012 by reigniting their passion in their life, careers and business – click here to find out what my personal life and business coaching clients achieved already

What are you waiting for!! Call today to get started on 07725052349. I’ve got openings for some new Personal Life & Business clients at the start of the year and I’d love to fill my schedule and work with you to make next year easier, more productive and more profitable than ever! If it’s time for a personal coach, contact me! Let’s talk and if it makes sense, let’s get started! Email me.

Last week, the Belfast Telegraph ran a Start a Business Supplement, if you are interested in starting a business – check out my top tips in Starting a Business In Turbulent  on this link.

Here’s to making 2012 hugely successful, fascinating and fantastic

Ann

“Transformed the performance of my employees and business partners…”

“Ann took our business to a whole new level of effectiveness…”

“Instrumental in growing my business…”

“She equipped us to produce maximum results for our clients…”

“Invaluable to my business…”

“The most important investment of my personal and professional life…”

Ann Rodgers

Personal Life & Business Coach

Infinite People Solutions

Coaching For Your Success

BA (Hons),Dip MLBC, PECI, ICF, NLPP

T: 02890 457045

M: 07725052349

E: ann@infinitepeoplesolutions.com

It’s the new year and I knew I needed a rather large push to focus properly on my business and build momentum, so it keeps going.

Ann’s excitement, enthusiasm and guidance has really built up my confidence, self-belief and focus  and already I’m out there doing it, as opposed to worrying and thinking about doing it!

She has coached me to be truly commercially focused to produce real results in the form of sales.

A much better place to be for me and my business!

Heather, Heather Craig Interiors & House Doctor  -www.heathercraiginteriors.co.uk

Award Wining Certified Business Coach UK

In 2012, thousands of professionals will see their income decline, and some will give up, change careers, move on orgo solo by starting their own business.As a soloist, starting your own business today, you have the advantage of being able to learn from those who have gone before and enable you to make money now.

“If you have an idea and you have the research to back itup there really is no time like the present to start up a business,”said Ann Rodgers, Award-Winning, Certified Personal Life and Business Coach. InfinitePeopleSolutions.com

Have you an idea you’d like to discuss further, make it happen in 2012. Call today to get started on 02890  457045

In 2012, thousands of professionals will see their role change, their income decline, and some will give up, change careers and move on. But not this client. She made her own choices. Is it time for you to take control of your life, career or business?

“I was at a cross roads in my career and felt I had lost confidence in my abilities and career direction. I came across Ann in Infinite People Solutions and undertook a few coaching sessions with her. One of my initial reservations was cost as I was paying for the coaching myself. However, I decided to look at it as an investment in my career and from the very first session, Ann helped give me the tools to work on my journey to get my career and my confidence back on track.

After 5-6 sessions, I can honestly say that I feel a different person and it enormously helped with me to focus my career on what I want.  Within a three month period I have been offered the job of my dreams, which is double my current salary.  I cannot emphasise enough the return on investment that this coaching with Ann has given me.  For anyone that initially thinks, ” I cannot afford coaching”, please re-consider as I can honestly say that it has being the best investment I have ever made in myself and I am reaping the benefits, not just career wise, but have the tools to help me in all aspects of my life” Michele, Head of Marketing, IT, Dublin

Its A Brand New Year and A Brand New Start – But are you ready for January & 2012?

A brand new year is like a baby, the year is fresh and new, it has enormous potential and it will surely develop in ways we cannot begin to imagine! Most of us rush into a new year eager for the chance to start fresh, with a blank slate and brand new expectations. So, dream big! Dream the biggest, wildest, most romantic and exciting dreams you can, then plan to make them come true! You can do this! Commit to making 2012 your best, most productive year ever beginning a brand new era in your life.

How has the start to your year been? This is the same topic I send every year at this time. Not just for your sake, but also for mine. It is a reminder that regardless of how difficult our circumstances are, they can almost always be overcome. Yet, the way to do that isn’t simply by trying harder, but rather by doing what others have done successfully.

So today, I would to ask you if you are going through some type of difficult situation, or are dealing with a seemingly impossible circumstance – For 2012 – “What if” you can do it……what is it you want? What Will You Achieve in 2012?

Every living thing is either growing or dying. Every plant, every animal and every business is either becoming more powerful, more creative, more vibrant and dynamic, or it is shrinking, perhaps preparing to die. How is it with your business, right now?  In the coming year, thousands of businesses will close their doors. In 2012, thousands of professionals will see their income decline, and some will give up, change careers and move on. But not you! Let others become frustrated or stuck, but NOT YOU! In 2012, I want your business to grow! I want you to add new products or services.

In 2012, I want you and your business grow, to capture new markets, improve your services, raise prices, and increase profits. I want 2012 to be your best year ever! And, only you can make it happen. As a business owner or leader, it is your responsibility to develop and execute strategies to grow your business and to grow you. No matter how many daily tasks or small jobs you do, your PRIMARY responsibility is to grow you and your business and now is the time to figure out exactly how you will do that in 2012.

I’ve got openings for some new Personal Life & Business clients at the start of the year and I’d love to fill my schedule and work with you to make next year easier, more productive and more profitable than ever! If it’s time for a personal coach, contact me! Let’s talk and if it makes sense, let’s get started! Email me. Don’t let this year slip away without clear plans, renewed focus and tons of productive enthusiasm!

And, if individual coaching isn’t right for you, find another way. Do not settle! Come on board in my January Infinite MasterMind Group. The Infinite MasterMind Group will help you to Achieve Your Goals, Get the Support, Advice & Encouragement You Need. Every top sportsman and woman, and successful business person has a team of experts behind them. How would you like a team of hand-picked advisors committed to your personal success?

What could you do with expert advice, wise counsel, and a network of successful people at your finger-tips?  Napoleon Hill wrote in his bestselling book – Think & Grow Rich – which has sold 20 million copies that a MasterMind group was the one essential behind every successful person he interviewed! And yet very few people create a Mastermind group to help them achieve their most important goals in life! Now you can! Most people don’t know how or they fear they wouldn’t know who to ask.  If success is important to you, you MUST have a MasterMind group to help you “get there.”  Call me today and let’s kick of 2012!

Take control and believe in what if you can achieve a great 2012 = Take action today – 02890 457045 or ann@infinitepeoplesolutions.com

Here’s to making 2012 hugely successful, fascinating and fantastic

I look forward to hearing from you soon…

Kind Regards

Ann Rodgers

Personal Life & Business Coach

“Transformed the performance of my employees and business partners…”

“Ann took our business to a whole new level of effectiveness…”

“Instrumental in growing my business…”

“She equipped us to produce maximum results for our clients…”

“Invaluable to my business…”

“The most important investment of my personal and professional life…”

Every top sportsman and woman, and successful business person has a team of experts behind them. How would you like a team of hand-picked advisors committed to your personal success?

What could you do with expert advice, wise counsel, and a network of successful people at your finger-tips?

Napoleon Hill wrote in his bestselling book – Think & Grow Rich – which has sold 20 million copies that a MasterMind group was the one essential behind every successful person he interviewed! And yet very few people create a Mastermind group to help them achieve their most important goals in life! Now you can! Most people don’t know how or they fear they wouldn’t know who to ask.  If success is important to you, you MUST have a MasterMind group to help you “get there.”

This Personal & Business Coaching MasterMind Group is a synergy of energy, commitment, and excitement that participants bring to a Mastermind Group. The beauty of Infinite Mastermind Group is that participants raise the bar by challenging each other to create and implement goals, brainstorm ideas, and support each other with total honesty, respect and compassion. Mastermind participants act as catalysts for growth, devil’s advocates and supportive peers.

In a Mastermind Group, the agenda belongs to the group, and each person’s participation is key. Your peers give you feedback, help you brainstorm new possibilities, and set up accountability structures that keep you focused and on track. You will create a community of supportive colleagues who will brainstorm together to move the group to new heights.

You’ll gain tremendous insights, which can improve your business and personal life. Your Mastermind Group is like having a objective board of directors.

Places are limited – only a select few places!Call me today to secure your place and lets kick of 2012 on 02890457045!

And finally, I have openings for new personal life and business coaching clients in 2012. If you are determined to do better, achieve more and be more productive in the coming year, contact me and let’s get started! There is no substitute for working with a great coach! It makes things easier, lets you work smarter, and it’s fun! Be more effective in the coming year! Contact me at: ann@infinitepeoplesolutions.com

But are you ready for January & 2012?

Imagine what it would be like to take time out this December to take stock of your journey of2011. What did you achieved? What you learnt? Who did you meet? Where did you go? What did you create? You will be amazed how much you have achieved.

If you’re determined to make 2012 your best year yet and for that to happen you need to get the ball rolling now and have a Plan in place for the New Year! Only then, can you relax, unwind and enjoy your break which will enable you to hit the ground rolling on the 2nd of January.

Although I’m an optimistic person, Right now, we are facing a very challenging and interesting time in our economy. Who can you trust? Media, government, banks, ha ha.. No, the buck stops with YOU. You are the one that has to pay the mortgage, the bills, and the wages. So let’s get started this December – It’s up to You to grow as a person both personally & professionally!

However, in the Age of Distraction, the key to success is being able to resist the evolutionary desire to grab hold of every new thing. This is hard and goes against our natural tendencies. It takes determination and uncommon discipline to simplify life, to choose one or two goals and stick with them.

Today, success is about being able to choose wisely, make commitments and avoid distraction. In the past, being attracted to shiny new objects helped us make progress. But in the Age of Distraction, our desire for all the “new and improved” things around us undermines our peace of mind, our focus, our productivity and ultimately, our achievement.

So what’s it going to be? Are you going to talk about your dreams, or will you get down to work and live them?

Simply follow these three easy steps to get started!

1. Set your Goal both personally and professionally
2. Commit to a deadline (When)
3. Get accountable – This is where a personal life and business coach comes in – to ensure I guide (push/shove) every step of the way.

I’ve got openings for some new clients at the start of the year and I’d love to fill my schedule and work with you to make next year easier, more productive and more profitable than ever! If it’s time for a personal coach, contact me! Let’s talk and if it makes sense, let’s get started! Email me. Don’t let this winter slip away without clear plans, renewed focus and tons of productive enthusiasm!

And, if individual coaching isn’t right for you, find another way. Do not settle! Come on board in my January Infinite MasterMind Group. The Infinite MasterMind Group will help you to Achieve Your Goals, Get the Support, Advice & Encouragement You Need. Every top sportsman and woman, and successful business person has a team of experts behind them. How would you like a team of hand-picked advisers committed to your personal success?

What could you do with expert advice, wise counsel, and a network of successful people at your finger-tips?

Napoleon Hill wrote in his bestselling book – Think & Grow Rich – which has sold 20 million copies that a MasterMind group was the one essential behind every successful person he interviewed! And yet very few people create a Mastermind group to help them achieve their most important goals in life! Now you can! Most people don’t know how or they fear they wouldn’t know who to ask. If success is important to you, you MUST have a MasterMind group to help you “get there.” Call me today and lets kick of 2012!

Give a Gift that is Truly Invaluable – Personal & Business Coaching Christmas Gift Voucher Sometimes it’s hard to find a gift that can really make an impact on the receiver. The Christmas enable your loved ones to achieve the results they want and deserve. Personal & Business Coaching vouchers are a remarkable present to give to someone or to yourself. Take action today – 02890 457045 or ann@infinitepeoplesolutions.com

December offers an extraordinary chance for you to build momentum for achieving your goals in 2012. Today, the challenge is to focus on a few things and stick with them. Clarify your plans and make major commitments for achievement in 2012! You can do this!

I look forward to discussing your plan for a successful 2012.

Ann