LAURA’S LIFECOACHING LOUNGE

A venue where visitors confront and implement life goals that, for various reasons, they had placed in the back burner for years

WHAT IS LIFE COACHING

Guided discussions through a basic system of questioning that helps clients reach their own

conclusions and prompts them to CELEBRATE their accomplished goals

HOW WILL I WORK WITH MY LIFE COACH

In this process, visitors at Laura’s Life Coaching Lounge are invited to own their burning desire to

make changes, reach goals, and improve themselves in any area of their lives

Clients will acknowledge4 fundamental principles at

Laura’s Life Coaching Lounge

EXPLORATION Through a conscious digging within themselves to bring out the areas where adjustments need to be made

DISCOVERY Through finding answers once the client realizes why there’s a need to improve these areas and how it will be done

IMPLEMENTATION Through taking real and measurable steps towards the achievement of these life goals

CELEBRATION Every step forward towards reaching a goal should be commemorated

SCENARIOS WHERE COACHING HELPS

WITH LIFE PROGRESS

FAMILY DISCUSSIONS, ARGUMENTS, & FORGIVENESSCAREER & CONTINUING EDUCATIONHIGHER EDUCATION VS VOCATION LOVE RELATIONSHIPS

BUSINESS OWNERSHIP

WRITING BOOK, NEWSLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA

HEALTH AND EXERCISE

SPIRITUALITY SEARCH

CAREER PERFORMANCE, CO-WORKERS & SUPERIORSSTAGNATION AND LACK OF INTERESTBRANDING, MARKETING AND PR

FAMILY, DECISIONS, FINANCES AND FORGIVENESS

UNAVOIDABLE TOPICS IN A FAMILY SETTING

Improving household finances by getting a second income

Helping children pay for college, move into a new place, get a job

Forgiveness after disagreements and fights among family members

Re-establishing contacts with old relatives, friends, co-workers and colleagues

Real Estate: Purchasing or selling a first or other properties, reducing to a smaller home, moving to a new city

CAREER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

IT IS TIME TO REINVENT YOURSELF

After you think you’ve done it all, or at least more than when you were younger, consider these questions and let’s find answers:

Do I start something new; embark in a new venture; launch a small business?

Can I (my family) afford it?

How can I add to my skill set?

Do I get a certification, new training How do I start?

Where do I find help?

HIGHER EDUCATION VS. VOCATION, TRAINING ,CERTIFICATION LICENSING

AFTER YOU GRADUATE FROM HS OR COLLEGE; WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU

Do I go back to school?

Do I join my family business?

Do I get a job just to pay my bills?

Do I work F/T and save money for my next move?

Do I work P/T and study F/T?

Do I get a Master’s Degree?

LOVE RELATIONSHIPS

CONSIDER THESE 6 QUESTIONS TO IMPROVE OR BRING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPSTO YOUR LIFE:

Who to date (or Who am I with) What do I want out of this When to accept a date or not (or when to know things are not working Where you should go with your date (or partner) Why you feel your date (your significant other) is the right person How you should react and proceed with your date (or how to spice up your already existing relationship

Knowing the 5 languages of love could help:http://www.5lovelanguages.com/The 5 Love Languages

BUSINESS OWNERSHIP

PLAN YOUR NEXT LIFE/BUSINESS MOVE

Put your thoughts and ideas in writing: white board, white paper, brain storming, jotting down notes Organize them by putting them together in order of priority Edit what may work best: Determine which ones are most likely and faster to come into fruition. Set deadlines and meet them Prepare a preliminary budget to also consider unexpected expensesTake action by taking the first step Celebrate each time you reach a goal or complete a task Don’t ever lose focus

HEALTH AND EXERCISE

TODAY I START EATING WELL TODAY I WILL BEGING AN EXERCISE ROUTINE

Begin by writing down

HEALTHY EATING What you normally eat The times you habitually eat How you can improve your food choices What are the meals you know how to make Learn how to prepare 1 or 2 healthy recipes Weigh yourself once a week: same day, same time Make of eating a life style not a nightmarish diet

WORK OUT PRACTICE What type of exercise you normally enjoy or are more inclined to do What new activities you would like to try What type of workout you are certain is not for you Set up a schedule: start by one day for 30-45 minutes the first week and then gradually increase, days, length of time, and intensity

CELEBRATE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SPIRITUALITY SEARCH

EXPLORE FREELYNO GUILT, NO JUDGMENT

Find easy reads that will shed some light into your beliefs and be open to new concepts and ideas

Register for classes in Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Bible studies, etc.

Visit various churches, synagogues, religious houses; observe, feel the energy in each place, notice how you feel

Understand what is the foundation to all spirituality trends

Don’t feel guilty if you opt for one or the other

Don’t judge if the people you know and love think or feel different

Keep a journal with newly learned concepts and make notes on those you already knew

CAREER PERFORMANCE, CO-WORKERS, AND SUPERIORS

Advancement and Performance with minimum to none Drama

Systems to perform wella) Implement a system to complete task with optimum

resultsb) Study other systems that work in similar situationsc) Mix and blend what you learn with what you have proven

works best

Stay away from negative comments, influences and gossipd) Maintain clear focus on target in hande) Respectfully dismiss any negative approach/comment or

gossipf) If persists, suggest to the person to bring up the matter

to the superiorg) When ask your opinion, say you don’t have enough

information to form a fair conclusion

Learn from others, acknowledge your superior /colleagues, and present your ideas respectfully and fearlessly:h) Show you are thankful for being therei) Without kissing up, give special thanks to the person

you learned fromj) Make sure you listen and take notesk) Present your project idea to the right individual in the

company

Plan your next career move wisely and with a solid foundation (knowledge, track record, experience, a well planned initiative/project):l) Switching jobsm) Moving up the latter n) Asking for a race

STAGNATION AND LACK OR INTEREST

TO OVERCOME THE STATE OF STAGNATION Rekindle Your Life

1. Take time to learn your wants /needs in the areas of Health, Exercise and Entertainment2. Sketch out a plan3. Take Action by following your plan through by doing the following:

a) HEALTH: After doing some research on healthy meals (fruits, vegetables, protein, vitamins, etc.), prepare a budget and plan a schedule of the types of foods you will start consuming and when

b) EXERCISE: It’s important you decide how you enjoy working out; if alone at home, getting outside and enjoying nature (alone or with a partner or friend), at a gym, with a personal trainer or with a group (yoga, boot camp, running, cycling). Also, ask yourself what is, in fact, your favorite form of exercise; whether that is cycling, stationary bike, weights, yoga, pilates, running, walking, playing basketball (football, soccer, tennis), dancing, boot camping, martial arts, kick boxing, swimming, or extreme sport.

c) ENTERTAINMENT: Perhaps for a long time you have been wanting to take flamenco classes, painting lessons, start getting familiar with the theater and the arts scenes in your city, plan a retreat or a pilgrimage, go on a cruise, or learn more about the chocolate, coffee, wine and cheese industries to entertain your family and friends.

BRANDING, MARKETING & PR - A

• WHO do I know in my COI (Circle of Influence): names of family, relatives, friends; acquaintances, friends of friends; networking contacts (business cards); fetching them from your social media connections

• HOW to find them: E-commerce; E-newsletter (constant contact, Mail Chimp, etc.)

• WHAT info should I include in my data base: name, phone number (mobile or main office and mark best #); best E-mail, best address, company name, business address, birthday, anniversary, hobbies & interests (which you get through conversing with the contact on a casual conversation-WHY?

• WHY to differentiate groups and interests within your DB contacts for purposes of newsletter material and pitching products for your business/services)

• WHEN data base is built: Write a newsletter with sign-up features, e-commerce, phone calls, post cards

START WITH A STRATEGY

BRANDING, MARKETING & PR - B

INTRODUCTION• Get media attention and promotion• Design & promote your own website; inexpensive business

cards and flyers

• Networking: learn your elevator pitch)

• Writing introducing your new move press release

• Familiarize yourself with the various media outlets and media contacts who may cover your niche

• Open professional Social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Face Book, Wordpress)

• Have your own blog /e-newsletter with valuable information about your business, interest, skill set ) (just make it short and to the point and then make sure in the end of your article you invite your readers to your services and/or business)

• Invite readers over to your blog and post link in your other SM outlets for your connections and contacts to click and be redirected to your new “piece” (weekly, biweekly, 3ks)

PUT YOUR PIECES TOGETHER

WRITING BOOK, NEWSLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA

WHY NOT

Gather all your writings and categorize themJot down all your ideas and categorize them Choose type of book: poems, novel, biography, letters, real story, blog, SM Find a special place to write Write everyday Take notes as you write Research your topic to enhance writingKnow your competition: stories similar to your Check your spelling, grammar constantly Don’t be afraid to edit, cut unnecessary phrases, words, paragraphs Get a second (or third) set of eyes Online publishing vs. publisher