A Space to Pause & Re-Align With Your Own Wisdom

12Sep. 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Don’t Throw In The Towel!

Goals, Mental Fitness, Personal Development, Problem Solving
“You can throw in the towel, or you can us it to wipe the sweat off your face!” (Gatorade) This metaphor was used in a Gatorade slogan in 2003. It seems to have a wide range of applications, from physical exercise to mental fitness, to goal orientation and endurance. What does it mean to you? Where and when are you tempted to throw in a towel, and what happens when you persevere? One area of such turmoil for me is going out into the world and approaching strangers, telling them about my services, so they have a chance to get to trust me as an ally on their self-development journey. (photo by Dim Hou, Unsplash, 2022) __________ Manuela Zeitlhofer | Authenticity & Mental Fitness Coach
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03Aug. 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

My Animal Teachers

Connecting with Nature, Mindfulness, Personal Development
Minding The Little Things Series Dora & Speckles, June 21, 2021 After I had written my previous two posts, a racoon attacked and killed one of our ducks: Dora, a little black female. I was reminded that nature is neither good nor bad, nature just IS. The racoon needs to eat. The ducks don’t fight back. (And I failed to keep them safe, as our electric netting fence was not strong enough to keep the racoon out.) We have been planning to get a dog in September. Too late for Dora, but hopefully the dog will deter any predators and keep our remaining ducks safe. I am still sad about loosing that little bird. And I am contemplating what it means to be human, and to have the choice to…
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28Juli 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Animal Communication

Connecting with Nature, Mental Fitness, Mindfulness, Personal Development
For many people, animal communication is something that only the 'gifted few' can achieve. This of course is entirely untrue as we were all born with the ability to talk to and hear animals. Holly Davis, Animal Communication With All Species __________ Challenge: Communicate with the next animal you see. Then drop me a note! What have you learned? “Starlings”, by Manuela Zeitlhofer, May 28, 2020 __________ Manuela Zeitlhofer | Authenticity & Mental Fitness Coach
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28Juli 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Animal Teachers

Connecting with Nature, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Philosophy
How frequently do you interact with animals in your daily life? – Chances are that those interactions are scarce, or limited to pets. Our societies might have separated humans from animals, seeing humans as superior to animals. Yet, we admire certain qualities in specific animals. What can we learn from animals? How about patience, living in the Now, connectedness with the intricate web of life we are part of, responsibility, attentive listening, living in tune with the natural world, and sticking together. (inspired by 10 Important Life Lessons we can Learn From Animals) __________ Can you guess which animals possess then traits listed above? – This can be a rewarding activity to do with your child! Also, you might want to observe animals around you to see which traits they…
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28Juli 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

My Wealth

Getting to know your Coach, Mental Fitness, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Philosophy, Self-Reliance
Do you associate wealth with money? I do struggle with the concept at times. Then I remind myself that I have enough. For me, it comes down to making the conscious decision to be happy in the Now. Because NOW is all we have. The past is a memory and the future is an imagination. Most of the time, I have all I NEED in the very moment I am in. It is often the WANTS that I want (!) to pursue. To remain still and just be, let the moment be all I want - that is happiness for me. My wealth is my happiness, the feeling of being enough, and of having enough (or more than enough), right now. __________ How about you? Where lies your wealth? And…
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25Juli 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

What is Wealth?

Cultural Awareness, Mindfulness, Philosophy
Once there was a wealthy father who was concerned that a privileged upbringing might give his son a limited view of life. He decided his son needed to see how the other half lived. To do this, he asked his personal assistant to find a very poor family who would be willing to allow him and his son to visit and stay with them. After weeks of searching she found a very poor farming family who lived in an impoverished country area and organized for her boss and his son to live with them for a couple of days and nights. At the end of the visit, as they were driving back to their expensive suburban mansion, the father asked his son, “What did you think of our stay on…
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21Juli 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

In My Own Way

About your Coach, Mental Fitness, Mindfulness, Personal Development
Have you battled internal obstacles – problems that were entirely created by your way of approaching the world in your thinking and actions? – I have! For more than a year I had been bothered by a digestive issue: There was a knot in my intestines, always in the same spot. It never went away. The intensity of the discomfort varied. I consulted my family doctor. I consulted an Ayurvedic doctor. Nothing. I researched online. – A partial breakthrough was achieved when I found a useful video how to alleviate the symptoms temporarily. But no solution appeared. I started to despair. Then, we went on vacation and I did not drink my tap water. The discomfort was gone. I had stumbled upon the solution. The problem – or obstacle –…
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18Juli 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Changing Course Fluidly

Mental Fitness, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Self-Reliance
Flexibility is the key to common sense and success A battleship had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. The captain, who was concerned about the deteriorating conditions, stayed on the bridge so that he could keep an eye on all activities. One night, shortly after dark, [the fog was getting even thicker] the lookout on the bridge suddenly shouted, ‘A light, captain, bearing on the starboard bow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain asked.The lookout confirmed that it was steady, which meant that the battleship was apparently on a dangerous collision course with the other ship.The captain then called to the signalman, ‘Signal that ship: “We are on a collision course. Advise you change course 20 degrees north.”’Back came the response from the other…
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15Juli 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Doing Little Things That Matter

About your Coach, Connecting with Nature
Do you remember the story “The Star Thrower” who was rescuing starfish one at a time, and even it did not seem to make a difference in the big picture, it made every difference to the starfish he did rescue. Here is how this story resonates with my life: I believe in minimizing my footprint and taking care of nature. I own a little piece of land – 4 acres – and I feel that I am the steward of this land. I am responsible for, but I am not entitled to do any damage to this land. I have the right to live here, to grow my plants, to live in my house, to be who I am. I see this stewardship as our calling as humans. We have…
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13Juli 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Change – Perspective – growth … Obvious?

Mindfulness, Personal Development, Philosophy, Problem Solving
If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. - Wayne Dyer In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. - Max De Pree Do you remember the metaphor about the two caterpillars looking at a butterfly I shared a few days ago? – It can be found at: https://creeksideinspirations.ca/two-caterpillars/ __________ Question: What change are you resisting and what might become obvious if you change your perspective? (photo by Jeffrey Dungen, Unsplash) __________ Manuela Zeitlhofer | Authenticity & Mental Fitness Coach
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11Juli 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Two Caterpillars

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Two caterpillars were sitting on a cabbage leaf having a chat. Suddenly, they heard a loud swishing noise, and looking up, saw a beautiful butterfly flying overhead. The first caterpillar looked to the other, shook his head and said, ‘You’ll never get me up in one of those things.’ (by Scott Simmerman) __________ Question: What represents the butterfly (or change) for you? __________ Manuela Zeitlhofer | Authenticity & Mental Fitness Coach
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06Juli 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Judgement or compassion

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“Judgements prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.”- Wayne Dyer __________ “What you see is evidence of what you believe.”- Wayne Dyer __________ Ask yourself: -Is your opinion the truth (or is it a hypothesis)? -Does what the other person is doing really matter to anyone but them? Does your opinion really matter to anyone but you? -Do you have compassion? __________ Manuela Zeitlhofer | Mental Fitness Coach
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29Juni 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Identity

Personal Development
“It is easier to live through someone else than to complete yourself. The freedom to lead and plan your own life is frightening if you have never faced it before. It is frightening when a woman [editorial comment: ...or man] finally realizes that there is no answer to the question 'who am I' except the voice inside herself.” ― Betty Friedan __________ What makes you unique? What does the voice inside tell you? Manuela Zeitlhofer | Mental Fitness Coach
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27Juni 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments
Introspection for Introverts | Canada Day Gift

Introspection for Introverts | Canada Day Gift

Getting to know your Coach, Goals
Canadians are celebrating Canada Day on July 1. For 10+3 days (starting today), I am giving some of my time, expertise and devotion back: 🎁 My gift to 10+3 people* (in honor of the 10 Canadian provinces and 3 territories) is a 45-minute coaching-call each. 🎁 Book your coaching-call here: Please feel free to share this link with people you think might enjoy this gift: a safe space to hone in on introspective perspectives, and work toward goals. Why? I feel very fortunate and grateful to call this country my home. In Canada I have found freedom, adventures, love, a place to live, a wonderful child, incredible friends, and the liberty to develop and maintain a positive mindset. __________ Manuela Zeitlhofer | Mental Fitness Coach | The Introvert Solopreneur *For…
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27Juni 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Edison and the Light Bulb

Mindfulness, Problem Solving
Failure is a natural part of the creative process! Thomas Edison, the American inventor, is thought of as being one of the most creative and intelligent men in history – and yet, the history books tell us that he attended his school in Michigan for only three months before being expelled at the age of 12 because his teachers thought he was ‘educationally subnormal’. In later years, Edison was to become famous for his saying ‘genius is 1 per cent inspiration and 99 per cent perspiration’. This was certainly true for him in his attempts to convert electricity into light, one of his most famous endeavours. He was reputed to have tried and failed over 1,000 times to perfect the incandescent electric light bulb, and when advised by his colleagues…
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22Juni 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Authenticity

Mindfulness
"The final freedom is choosing to live who you are - especially when it's scary, uncertain, inconvenient, or unpopular." Kim George __________ What would you do differently if you lived every day without fear of the outcome? __________ Manuela Zeitlhofer | Mental Fitness Coach
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20Juni 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

The Star Thrower

Goals, Mindfulness
Do you see your mission and your goals clearly? And how do you feel about small steps – do you give yourself credit for them, do you celebrate your small accomplishments? __________ Story: A man was walking along the beach when he noticed a young boy apparently picking something off the ground and throwing it out into the sea. As the man got closer to the boy he saw that the objects were starfish. And the boy was surrounded by them. For miles and miles all along the shore, there seemed to be millions of them. „Why in the world are you throwing starfish into the water”, he asked the boy as he approached. „If these starfish are on the beach tomorrow morning when the tide goes out they will…
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18Mai 2022 by Manuela Zeitlhofer No Comments

Coaching Boosts Your Success

About Coaching, Philosophy, Self-Reliance
I think it's not just how good you are now, I think it's how good you're going to be that really matters. … (Great coaches) are your external eyes and ears, providing a more accurate picture of your reality Atul Gawande Coaching can be beneficial at any stage of life. Coaching can greatly increase our awareness of the status quo. It can boost us into and support us in making the necessary changes, so we achieve goals (both short and long-term) with more ease and integrity. In my personal and professional life, I am striving to increase my awareness and intercept my self-critical thinking patterns. A person who is trained to assist me in becoming aware of my blind spots and move past them has made all the difference for…
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