So, I had a group session out in the park close to my place last night for a taste of the fresh air while breathing in heavy from all the hard work called exercise. I hesitate to call this a Bootcamp because really it is a few friends getting together (including mamma Raposo - she is so cute) under my guidance to execute a series of moves that we will call a circuit with a few tools which we could refer to as toys for the purpose of getting in shape!!....hence the name: Fit2Play:-)
I was so excited to be a part of the dynamics of this group of wonderful women who happened to work their butts so damn hard!!! It was amazing to witness the collective energy generated through pure joy, sharing and physical activity - they were having fun, they were teasing and giggling and sweating and all the while just playing. It occured to me that all these ladies needed or wanted was a safe and secure place to express themselves and feel free to just be - without judgement or expectation. They were exactly perfect as they needed to be in those moments of just letting go and i am so proud of them for that! And I will be proud once again next Monday when we do it all over!!!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
count my blessings....
It occurs to me on a daily basis how blessed i am to absolutely love what i do!! I don't consider my position as a Personal Trainer a job or a vocation or a trade although it certainly requires plenty of qualification, knowledge and experience (+ so much more) to be a good Trainer. Instead, I regard myself as a person of influence with absolute positive intention - the opportunity that people allow me every day to have effect on their lives is truly a priviledge. This means more to me than a job, it is a gift, one that I accept with grace and integrity and one that I devote my attention to for the purpose of growing and learning and continuously teaching!! Thank you for those of you who have been sharing this journey with me (you all know who you are:-)) and thank you to those who are open and ready and willing.....
"Commitment isn't something that just happens by chance.
Commitment is a capacity, and it grows as a muscle grows, by being exercised."
-Charlotte Beck
"Commitment isn't something that just happens by chance.
Commitment is a capacity, and it grows as a muscle grows, by being exercised."
-Charlotte Beck
Saturday, June 20, 2009
the meaning of it all....
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.”
-William James
“If you perceive it, you will believe it – if you believe it then you can achieve it!”
· What do you want?
· Do you believe that it is possible?
· Are you capable and where will you find the resources?
What is the difference that makes the difference!!??
The chance of your success in achieving what you want is driven mostly by the beliefs you have surrounding the capabilities and resources within you. If it is possible in the world then it IS possible for you too! Our limitations are mostly self-imposed and derived from societal views and expectations, past experiences, archaic rules, culture, upbringing and toxic ideas or delusional understandings of what is possible!!! The choice that we have begins in our mind as a way of thinking which will dictate an attitude or a willingness for change. The meaning we place on a thing or idea will reflect our internal representation of what is significant to us based on purpose, intention, value, inspiration, passion and beliefs. This creates our reality or, we get what we focus on.
What we hold in our mind or our state of mind translates into performance or action, behavior, skills, activities and experiences. So if you think ‘it’, chances are ‘it’ IS!!
Beliefs / thinking ---- Attitude --- Behavior ---- Performance
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
THE WAY
STAND & COMMAND
WRITE FROM THE HEART
SPEAK WITH PRESENCE
LEAD THEN PACE, DELIVER WITH GRACE, HOLD THE SPACE ALL AROUND
SURROUND WITH SOUND BEGINS WITH A VIBRATION:
CATALYST TO CREATION.
NLP done for ME?
What NLP has done for me? It is apparent that NLP has restored and rejuvenated a resource within me which I treasure so much - ENERGY! As a Personal Trainer by trade, I take my position very seriously, sometimes, pre-NLP days, to a fault. Now on my way towards the Master's level, I marvel at the power that I have been introduced to within myself which was always present but only exposed and been recruited since Day 1 of NLP, literally. I specifically recall that day because it was the day that I realized that this was not just another motivational seminar, please pass me my pom-pom's so I could rah-rah-rah! NO, this was life-changing stuff and it was clear to me that I wanted to be a part of it. I had the incredible urge to finally surrender much of the information that I had absorbed over the years especially during the 'soul - searching' years to make room for this real and exciting information. So I did, and I grew and am still growing.
Personally, NLP has renewed my energy by clearing the fog in my head. The techniques used in class were very effective in blowing away many limiting beliefs I had accumulated over the years. One of the most powerful realizations I made was that ‘possible in the world is possible for me’ and ‘people are doing their best with the resources they have available’. Well, NLP has provided me with the information, perspective and motivation which was all that I needed to begin to have the life that I truly want. Most importantly, I have recognized the life that I truly want and not according to external influences and prejudices ,which has been empowering beyond belief! I am so excited about life now that it really brings tears to my eyes and the best part is that I absolutely deserve all the happiness I want and have. My relationships have immensely improved with my new communication skills and awareness. Family and friends are responding to my new appreciation for them - they are commenting on the difference pre-NLP days and post. In fact, they are curious about what it’s all about.
The communication model impressed me so much that I decided to plan and prepare a seminar for my friends, family and clients to share the wonderful news and views about what it can do for them to improve their lives. It was a hit - two dates, two seminars and 40 pairs of eyes and ears eager to absorb! That was the catalyst to my career in speaking, facilitating, leading, teaching and changing people’s lives - groups at a time! Naturally all of my personal developments have spilled over into my professional life.
I am much more than a Personal Trainer now and in fact, I am being sought out specifically for my new NLP skills.The options are absolutely endless, but my energy is not and THAT is the difference that MAKES the difference!
Personally, NLP has renewed my energy by clearing the fog in my head. The techniques used in class were very effective in blowing away many limiting beliefs I had accumulated over the years. One of the most powerful realizations I made was that ‘possible in the world is possible for me’ and ‘people are doing their best with the resources they have available’. Well, NLP has provided me with the information, perspective and motivation which was all that I needed to begin to have the life that I truly want. Most importantly, I have recognized the life that I truly want and not according to external influences and prejudices ,which has been empowering beyond belief! I am so excited about life now that it really brings tears to my eyes and the best part is that I absolutely deserve all the happiness I want and have. My relationships have immensely improved with my new communication skills and awareness. Family and friends are responding to my new appreciation for them - they are commenting on the difference pre-NLP days and post. In fact, they are curious about what it’s all about.
The communication model impressed me so much that I decided to plan and prepare a seminar for my friends, family and clients to share the wonderful news and views about what it can do for them to improve their lives. It was a hit - two dates, two seminars and 40 pairs of eyes and ears eager to absorb! That was the catalyst to my career in speaking, facilitating, leading, teaching and changing people’s lives - groups at a time! Naturally all of my personal developments have spilled over into my professional life.
I am much more than a Personal Trainer now and in fact, I am being sought out specifically for my new NLP skills.The options are absolutely endless, but my energy is not and THAT is the difference that MAKES the difference!
Friday, April 10, 2009
There are so many wonderful aspects of NLP that it is difficult to even give it justice without experiencing it first. To get the most from NLP it is important to be willing and open. With this being stated, sometimes the most welcome change and biggest impact in our lives comes from our own resistance or fear of new ideas or concepts.
Pay attention to what it is you resist the most and that right there is your homework
Pay attention to what it is you resist the most and that right there is your homework
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Walk 2 B Fit
Opportunity can show itself in different forms and it is ultimately up to us to recognize them for what they are. This may not be possible until we give opportunity a chance however and sometimes that means stepping out of the box.
I am grateful for having taken that leap of faith when an old friend of mine (from high school) presented me with the idea of facilitating a walking program for the purpose of bringing fitness to the company, on-site. My resistance initially was an example of my fear of stepping outside the box, perhaps risking a lot of the comfort that I have built up after so many years of training people in the gym. Well, the Walk 2 B Fit @ Lunch Program that came as a result of our initial conversation is in full swing and of course it started with only one step.
Walking is such a fantastic option for exercise on so many levels. I am really enjoying this experience as I learn about integrating and implementing form and challenge to something that we may take for granted as an unconscious act of necessity.
Walk your way to Health, it only begins with one step.....
I am grateful for having taken that leap of faith when an old friend of mine (from high school) presented me with the idea of facilitating a walking program for the purpose of bringing fitness to the company, on-site. My resistance initially was an example of my fear of stepping outside the box, perhaps risking a lot of the comfort that I have built up after so many years of training people in the gym. Well, the Walk 2 B Fit @ Lunch Program that came as a result of our initial conversation is in full swing and of course it started with only one step.
Walking is such a fantastic option for exercise on so many levels. I am really enjoying this experience as I learn about integrating and implementing form and challenge to something that we may take for granted as an unconscious act of necessity.
Walk your way to Health, it only begins with one step.....
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