And special offers - time limited, ending Friday, Sept. 28, 2007:

Does September feel more like the beginning of a new year for you
than January? Even without a grinding halt, if you feel like making
a fresh start, I'm offering you, as a subscriber, the opportunity
to benefit from my 7-week "Starting Life Over" program at the
bursary price of just $22.50.

Check the description of the program at
http://www.startinglifeover.com/

and then, for the reduced price, click (AOL copy and paste)
http://www.startinglifeover.com/bursary-application.htm

Or pay the regular price and receive three complementary
coaching calls!

Either way, as a bonus I'll send you two PDF files to supplement
my program. "Great Inspirational, Motivational, Practical
resources!" pipes up The Imp.

Another option for a focus on personal growth this Fall is to use
The Imp Journal: Guided Journal Writing for Personal Empowerment
with its 23 weekly themes and additional online resources.

When you purchase The Imp Journal, I'll include one complementary
coaching call related to your use of the themes in the book.

http://www.theimpjournal.com/order-journal.htm

Without any purchase, if you wish a copy of "Igniting Your Mind Power
- The Imp's 7 Great Tips to Improving your Mental Productivity." just
send me an email with "Igniting Your Mind Power"
in the subject line. It sells for $4.95 at www.TheImpLady.com 

The Imp emphasizes, "IMPlement even just one great tip and the
results will make the value of this information priceless for
you!" Feel free to pass the e-book on to students you know.

These offers are time limited, ending Friday, Sept. 28, 2007.

"So..." ends The Imp, "After the grinding halt comes Incredible,
Magnificent Possibilities!"

"Oh," he adds, "And honor where you are in the process."

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2. Coaching Q&A: So many things to do. Where do I start?

This month my Buddy Coach, Maureen Miller, has provided the Q&A.
She and I have been coaching each other for over 4 years.

Q: I have so many things I have to get done! I don't know where to
start. Is there some systemized way of prioritizing what I want
and need to get done?  Lizzy in a tizzy.

A: Dear Lizzy,
I'd like to start by asking you some questions.

1. How often do you think of all the things you need to get done?
Weekly? Daily?

This alone can often lead to a huge insight as to exactly how much
of your time you spend just thinking and not even doing. Often this
awareness will get you moving towards making a change.

2. How much time do you spend thinking about these items once they
surface in your mind? 5 minutes? An hour? All day?

Again you may not realize how stuck you are (and how often you end
up in that place.)

3. How important is it that you come up with a solution to get
these tasks organized?
Rate each item on a scale of 1 (very important to YOU) to 10 (not
important for YOU).

This question may lead to a powerful insight that maybe it's not
important to you but to someone else. If you are grappling with
more than one issue it can lead to you prioritizing where to
start.

4. How do you FEEL about the thinking time spent on an issue?
 
There is ALWAYS an emotional investment with anything you do.
Explore your actual feelings about a particular situation. It
might be the only thing holding you back.

5. What are the main insights on this issue so far?

This may help rekindle the inspiration that got you moving forward
in the first place.

6. Rate on a scale of 1(very confident) to 10 (no confidence) that
you have all the information you need to take action.
 
Too often inspirational moments can disappear due to a lack of
tools and/or skills.

Answering these questions honestly will help you to prioritize.
 
When you are ready to move onto the next step, I'd ask you about
some possible paths we could take from here, how would you like to
explore some different ideas to move forward and how can I help
you from here?

This could mean exploring resources I have, or that you have, and
adapting them to suit your needs. (I've yet to find a resource that
I haven't had to tweak in some way to make it work for me.)

I would request that you take a specific action that you agree
would work for you. Then set up a method for you to provide me
with feedback on your progress on a regular basis. This could be
an email or a quick phone call on a specific date.

Reviewing a moment of inspiration regularly "locks" the new
thought in place so it has time to become part of who you are.
Kind of like when you learn to ride a bike.

I hold you capable and intelligent enough to come up with answers
that will work for you. What I provide is being non-judgmental;
asking thought-provoking questions; listening; intuition and
accountability.
-Maureen Miller B.Ed.
Associate Certified Coach (through International Coaching
Federation.) Certified Teleclass Leader
http://www.squidoo.com/ThinkingRevolution/

http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Maureen_Miller

Lets create a Thinking Revolution!
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Maureen has logged over 1200 hours of coaching with Personal and
Business clients. Maureen uses a coaching method pioneered by
David Rock, author of Quiet Leadership.

She is producer and director of her own television coaching
show called: Chance to Change. It will be premiering with
Campbell River Television this Fall, 2007.
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What challenges are you facing on your journey to greater self-
empowerment? When your question is answered in this column, you'll
receive a complimentary 40-minute coaching session by phone or
a set of whimsical imp notecards.

Client names are changed to protect identity and maintain
confidentiality. Go ahead! E-mail me your question:
with "Coaching Question" in the subject line.

Your question will be answered promptly.
No waiting until the next newsletter.

Do you really have what it takes to live a life of Inspiration,
Magic and Passion? To find out, take The Imp's Quick Quiz and
apply for a complimentary 40 minute phone consultation.

http://www.theimpjournal.com/quick-quiz/

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3. News, Comments, Success Stories, Winners

Laughter is the best medicine, play is the best stress buster!

For those of you who live here in the Comox Valley, come and join
me for IMPudence! - a playtime for adults. Be a kid again, loosen
up, be silly, have fun, laugh a lot and de-stress.

The dates are the Third Sunday evening of the month - September
to May. Contact me for details. (250-897-0992)

Check out two previous newsletter articles on play:
http://www.theimpjournal.com/archives/issue-17.htm

http://www.theimpjournal.com/archives/issue-35.htm

There are 3 ways to win a "Live a Life of Inspiration, Magic and
Passion" tote bag.

1. Request game cards and mark your location on The Imp's guest
map. It's fun! There's only one rule to this game - don't get
caught doing it!
http://www.theimpjournal.com/where-in-world.htm

2. During the first 2 months as a new subscriber.

3. When you purchase The Imp Journal: Guided Journal Writing for
Personal Empowerment, Vol.1

Did you know The Imp Journal provides a step-by-step plan for
personal growth with 23 weekly themes? And online bonuses!
http://www.theimpjournal.com/

"Yahoo!" squeaks The Imp, "This month's winner is a magical,
mellow journaler who subscribed August 12th."
The Imp loves to play with words and if this is you, you'll
recognize what he's done.

To claim your totebag, just e-mail with your
snail mail address and we'll have your totebag on its way to you
promptly.

"And", chimes in The Imp, "We'd love to know a little about you
to share with other readers of this newsletter."

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4. Inspirational Message to Ponder

The Imp encourages you to write the quote on a card, read it
regularly, and then journal about your thoughts, insights,
feelings and, especially, actions.

"Heck", chirps The Imp, "with this one you might like to find
the music!"

"Don't lose your confidence if you slip,
Be grateful for a pleasant trip,
And pick yourself up, dust yourself off,
Start all over again."

  from the song, "Pick Yourself Up"
  by Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern (1936).

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