Comments on: 1..2..3…Time Out! http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/ Life Coaching, Law of Attraction, NLP, Manifesting Techniques, Inspired Action, Conscious creation, personal development, overcoming self limiting beliefs Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:51:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Tia http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1878 Tia Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:35:47 +0000 http://www.coachtia.com/?p=2551#comment-1878 A pleasure to have you here Joanne, I'm glad you found a post that spoke to you :) Confession: I love Mondays AND Fridays! That's cos I decided a few years ago to not work on Mondays and so it feels like my week is much shorter when it starts on a Tuesday hehe. You're a step ahead of me in that you actually take that time out for yourself whereas I'm attached to my laptop! I'm going to change that though. You've got me VERY curious and excited to hear more about your story - how did you finally let in all the goodies and what was your life like before? LOVE real life examples on this blog so please, please share what's amazing about your life, if you're comfortable doing so. Looking forward to knowing you better and thanks again for your fabulous energy that's shining through your words! Tia A pleasure to have you here Joanne, I’m glad you found a post that spoke to you :) Confession: I love Mondays AND Fridays! That’s cos I decided a few years ago to not work on Mondays and so it feels like my week is much shorter when it starts on a Tuesday hehe.

You’re a step ahead of me in that you actually take that time out for yourself whereas I’m attached to my laptop! I’m going to change that though.

You’ve got me VERY curious and excited to hear more about your story – how did you finally let in all the goodies and what was your life like before? LOVE real life examples on this blog so please, please share what’s amazing about your life, if you’re comfortable doing so.

Looking forward to knowing you better and thanks again for your fabulous energy that’s shining through your words! Tia

]]> By: JoAnne http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1846 JoAnne Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:55:16 +0000 http://www.coachtia.com/?p=2551#comment-1846 Hi Tia! I just found your blog today and how appropriate to find the Time-out post! :) Thanks for the reminder for all of us: how we always look at how far we have to go instead of looking at how far we've come! That's very profound! I have my "me" day on Friday. I call Friday my favorite day of the week and I don't schedule anything. There is the occasional thing I *must*do, but for the most part, I just let the day take me where it will. Sometimes I spend a lot of tmie reading - all kinds of things, depending on my mood. Or, I might sit outside on the patio - getting some sun and fresh air is heavenly. It also gives me time to watch our puppy playing. I have recently relearned the same lesson - that everything I need is within me. I know I've talked about it lots of times becase I became *aware* of it a few yeares ago, but I didn't really become AWARE that I do HAVE everything I need, untl recently. I am living the life of my dreams - I created this life and it's AMAZING!! When we realize that we don't have to go looking for it, we just need to accept it and when we do, the doors and windows of opportunity fling open! I'm so grateful for my discovery today! Hi Tia!

I just found your blog today and how appropriate to find the Time-out post! :)

Thanks for the reminder for all of us: how we always look at how far we have to go instead of looking at how far we’ve come! That’s very profound!

I have my “me” day on Friday. I call Friday my favorite day of the week and I don’t schedule anything. There is the occasional thing I *must*do, but for the most part, I just let the day take me where it will. Sometimes I spend a lot of tmie reading – all kinds of things, depending on my mood. Or, I might sit outside on the patio – getting some sun and fresh air is heavenly. It also gives me time to watch our puppy playing.

I have recently relearned the same lesson – that everything I need is within me. I know I’ve talked about it lots of times becase I became *aware* of it a few yeares ago, but I didn’t really become AWARE that I do HAVE everything I need, untl recently. I am living the life of my dreams – I created this life and it’s AMAZING!! When we realize that we don’t have to go looking for it, we just need to accept it and when we do, the doors and windows of opportunity fling open!

I’m so grateful for my discovery today!

]]> By: A Confession – Why I REALLY Took a Time Out.. : Coach T.I.A – Coaching You to Take Inspired Action http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1738 A Confession – Why I REALLY Took a Time Out.. : Coach T.I.A – Coaching You to Take Inspired Action Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:36:15 +0000 http://www.coachtia.com/?p=2551#comment-1738 [...] ya’ll know how I decided Tuesday evening to take a 2 day “Time-Out” from the Internet, phone, people, work, action, plans, ideas, commitments [...] [...] ya’ll know how I decided Tuesday evening to take a 2 day “Time-Out” from the Internet, phone, people, work, action, plans, ideas, commitments [...]

]]> By: Tia http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1732 Tia Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:23:40 +0000 http://www.coachtia.com/?p=2551#comment-1732 Berta, looks like that age old trap we fall into - of equating busy-ness with productivity. If we all did 5 things a 1000 times over, it would be more effective than 5000 things once over (just read that on someone's blog today - can't remember who but crediting him anyways) Your priority is always a priority sweetheart! Trust that this time is nourishment for your soul, not a "like to" but a "must have". Do what you have to to take that time out. I suspect the work lies in believing that you deserve that time, in embracing it as a birthright (rather than actually finding the time). It's a mindset that's for sure. Drive by fear usually. Fear of "everything will collapse if I take time off" or "I'll be wasting my time when I could be doing a,b,c instead". Nah. It really came home to me that everything that happens externally flows from an internal place. For my world to be as I want it, I have to create from within. From this perspective, time for me isn't a luxury anymore, it's a necessity. Start with that day and be careful not to "try to do it all". The time is for you to be. Let the action flow from that place of being... so much easier and more fruitful :) Yay for you! Berta, looks like that age old trap we fall into – of equating busy-ness with productivity. If we all did 5 things a 1000 times over, it would be more effective than 5000 things once over (just read that on someone’s blog today – can’t remember who but crediting him anyways)

Your priority is always a priority sweetheart! Trust that this time is nourishment for your soul, not a “like to” but a “must have”. Do what you have to to take that time out. I suspect the work lies in believing that you deserve that time, in embracing it as a birthright (rather than actually finding the time). It’s a mindset that’s for sure. Drive by fear usually. Fear of “everything will collapse if I take time off” or “I’ll be wasting my time when I could be doing a,b,c instead”.

Nah. It really came home to me that everything that happens externally flows from an internal place. For my world to be as I want it, I have to create from within. From this perspective, time for me isn’t a luxury anymore, it’s a necessity.

Start with that day and be careful not to “try to do it all”. The time is for you to be. Let the action flow from that place of being… so much easier and more fruitful :)

Yay for you!

]]> By: Tia http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1731 Tia Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:15:18 +0000 http://www.coachtia.com/?p=2551#comment-1731 It's such a powerful movie, ay Carol! Glad you enjoyed it (confession: i've seen it 3 times and cried every time). Tell you what, although I suffer from "productivity-ism" sometimes, for the most part am I ever glad that following my feel good takes # 1 place over making myself do things I don't love! And taking time out, that decision was SUPER easy for me albeit a bit anxious about being "out of touch". That feeling didn't last long at all. My focus will now be on doing something consciously for myself everyday. I LOVE the big downtime blocks of time too, though.. “It’s not the power of the curse . . . it’s the power you give the curse.” We give the meaning to everything in life <----------------- :) I know, right!? Always a pleasure to see you here Carol, thank you for the wonderful words, I'm still smiling at how good they make me feel. I appreciate you xoxo It’s such a powerful movie, ay Carol! Glad you enjoyed it (confession: i’ve seen it 3 times and cried every time).

Tell you what, although I suffer from “productivity-ism” sometimes, for the most part am I ever glad that following my feel good takes # 1 place over making myself do things I don’t love! And taking time out, that decision was SUPER easy for me albeit a bit anxious about being “out of touch”. That feeling didn’t last long at all.

My focus will now be on doing something consciously for myself everyday. I LOVE the big downtime blocks of time too, though..

“It’s not the power of the curse . . . it’s the power you give the curse.” We give the meaning to everything in life < —————– :) I know, right!?

Always a pleasure to see you here Carol, thank you for the wonderful words, I’m still smiling at how good they make me feel. I appreciate you xoxo

]]> By: Tia http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1730 Tia Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:01:34 +0000 http://www.coachtia.com/?p=2551#comment-1730 Thanks Melody :) I love that I decided on Monday evening and was able to do it without any adverse consequences. I felt a little bad rescheduling some appointments wondering if people would think I was being flighty or "irresponsible" so that was a good fear to face. Besides, almost nothing is irreversible hey. I went for a walk - in the rain! And read. And journaled. I tried to convince myself to go to the gym but it wasn't happening so I let it be. I also napped a lot. Told my body to sleep whenever and however long needed. So good! Haven't heard of Joan Sotkin but I LIKE what she has to say!! Thanks for sharing that and for dropping by :) Thanks Melody :) I love that I decided on Monday evening and was able to do it without any adverse consequences. I felt a little bad rescheduling some appointments wondering if people would think I was being flighty or “irresponsible” so that was a good fear to face. Besides, almost nothing is irreversible hey.

I went for a walk – in the rain! And read. And journaled. I tried to convince myself to go to the gym but it wasn’t happening so I let it be. I also napped a lot. Told my body to sleep whenever and however long needed. So good!

Haven’t heard of Joan Sotkin but I LIKE what she has to say!! Thanks for sharing that and for dropping by :)

]]> By: Tia http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1729 Tia Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:57:20 +0000 http://www.coachtia.com/?p=2551#comment-1729 Deb you're just the cutest :) Every comment you write is so full of joy and happiness, I'll have some of what you're on sista! I'm rather proud of myself too. One, for taking the time when I needed it rather than wait for the weekend, and two, for not dying without the internet (haha kidding .. I wasn't in any real danger ;) In fact I didn't miss it ONE bit and for a self diagnosed internet addict, that's huge. I have been saved by Eckhart Tolle and my inner wisdom. Yay! In all "seriousness" though, what a blessing to just be w/o consequences. I learned the diff between fear and consequences too - so cool. Fear is an outcome we resist. A consequence is an outcome we accept. Indeed, connecting with myself before connecting with others amplifies the happy happy joy joy :) I'm SO glad I did this and from now on, I'm going to make a conscious effort to take time outs. Cos yeah, I end up needing the major T.O's when really, I cld have small ones more often hey.. ps: love your faves - very similar to mine. baked a cake at midnight starting the time off and ate it over 2 days hahaha. pps: did you know ashki means "love" in hindi? ppps: I so want to visit your delightful sanctuary one day! PS~ I’m feeling this turning into a post for Earth~Harmony~Home…thanks for the inspiration, you sweet little Self Love Bug! <3 XO PPS~ Reading your post and writing this (now very lengthy) comment felt like a great Self Love Hug for this morning!! Thanks for that! Mwah!! Deb you’re just the cutest :) Every comment you write is so full of joy and happiness, I’ll have some of what you’re on sista!

I’m rather proud of myself too. One, for taking the time when I needed it rather than wait for the weekend, and two, for not dying without the internet (haha kidding .. I wasn’t in any real danger ;)

In fact I didn’t miss it ONE bit and for a self diagnosed internet addict, that’s huge. I have been saved by Eckhart Tolle and my inner wisdom. Yay!

In all “seriousness” though, what a blessing to just be w/o consequences. I learned the diff between fear and consequences too – so cool. Fear is an outcome we resist. A consequence is an outcome we accept.

Indeed, connecting with myself before connecting with others amplifies the happy happy joy joy :) I’m SO glad I did this and from now on, I’m going to make a conscious effort to take time outs. Cos yeah, I end up needing the major T.O’s when really, I cld have small ones more often hey..

ps: love your faves – very similar to mine. baked a cake at midnight starting the time off and ate it over 2 days hahaha.
pps: did you know ashki means “love” in hindi?
ppps: I so want to visit your delightful sanctuary one day!

PS~ I’m feeling this turning into a post for Earth~Harmony~Home…thanks for the inspiration, you sweet little Self Love Bug! <3 XO
PPS~ Reading your post and writing this (now very lengthy) comment felt like a great Self Love Hug for this morning!! Thanks for that! Mwah!!

]]> By: Berta Bauer http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1701 Berta Bauer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:35:55 +0000 http://www.coachtia.com/?p=2551#comment-1701 Wow! This is wild because this is so timely for me. I have wanted and needed me-time for a long time. All I want is a week off to write, but I keep signing on to more projects. The words my coach asked me continue to echo in my head, "It sounds like you are busy, but are you doing your priorities?" I am not. And I am not making very good use of my time either because I am neglecting myself. I am going to schedule a day, two if I can pull it off, next week for me-time. I want a week, but I will be happy for one day. Thank you, Tia, for the permission and encouragement to make my priorities my priority! Wow! This is wild because this is so timely for me. I have wanted and needed me-time for a long time. All I want is a week off to write, but I keep signing on to more projects. The words my coach asked me continue to echo in my head, “It sounds like you are busy, but are you doing your priorities?”

I am not. And I am not making very good use of my time either because I am neglecting myself. I am going to schedule a day, two if I can pull it off, next week for me-time. I want a week, but I will be happy for one day.

Thank you, Tia, for the permission and encouragement to make my priorities my priority!

]]> By: Carol http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1699 Carol Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:25:27 +0000 http://www.coachtia.com/?p=2551#comment-1699 Just had to come back and let you know that I just watched Penelope . . . twice! Absolutely loved it! And loved at the end where the little boy says, "It's not the power of the curse . . . it's the power you give the curse." We give the meaning to everything in life. What powerful messages this movie had in it! I can't believe I've never heard of it before. Thank you for recommending it, Tia and Debra! Just had to come back and let you know that I just watched Penelope . . . twice! Absolutely loved it! And loved at the end where the little boy says, “It’s not the power of the curse . . . it’s the power you give the curse.” We give the meaning to everything in life.

What powerful messages this movie had in it! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of it before. Thank you for recommending it, Tia and Debra!

]]> By: Carol http://www.coachtia.com/2009/10/20/1-2-3-time-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1686 Carol Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:40:44 +0000 http://www.coachtia.com/?p=2551#comment-1686 Miss Tia, you have such a gift for writing! This post (like all of your others) comes from your heart and soul . . . and touches ours. I am so happy to see you taking some “me” time! We all need that time to ourselves to recharge our batteries and ponder things without interruption. Just think how different the world would be if everyone practiced extreme self-care and love . . . :) I hadn’t heard about Penelope, but was able to watch enough of it on Youtube to know that I have to see it! May your days away be filled with quiet contemplation, enjoying the beautiful outdoors, and anything and everything good that will nourish your soul, Tia. Miss Tia, you have such a gift for writing! This post (like all of your others) comes from your heart and soul . . . and touches ours.

I am so happy to see you taking some “me” time! We all need that time to ourselves to recharge our batteries and ponder things without interruption. Just think how different the world would be if everyone practiced extreme self-care and love . . . :)

I hadn’t heard about Penelope, but was able to watch enough of it on Youtube to know that I have to see it!

May your days away be filled with quiet contemplation, enjoying the beautiful outdoors, and anything and everything good that will nourish your soul, Tia.

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