by Erin Owen | Mar 21, 2013 | Events, Ezine
Last year, I birthed my first book, Refuel, Recharge, Re-energize…
Two years before that, I birthed Miles Benjamin…
And four years before that, Ian Christopher.
Today, I’m excited to announce the birth of my fourth baby… the clutter-clearing, performance-boosting home study guide!
It took many years of planning and a full year of gestation, but it’s finally here!
And I’d like to extend a thank you to all of you who have helped me co-create this content over the years of coaching you, those of you who joined my clutter-clearing classes live last year in the Spring and Summer 2012, and my amazing assistant Kate who was like my doula in the final hours of labor and pushing!
Listen In to a sample of one of the inspiring audio recordings here. Take a Sneak Peek at the Workbook and the Quick Guide here.
By listening in and taking a sneak peek, you’ll get a preview of all the simple, inspired, and enjoyable ways you can:
- Be More Productive with Greater Peace of Mind
- Increase Your Energy without Exercise or Health Food
- Ward Off Time-Sucking Vampires and Discover Hidden Pockets of Time
- Get Organized and Achieve Your Goals
- Take Back Control of Your Life
- Spend Less and Save More
- And Stay On Track No Matter What Comes Your Way
If you’re curious and want to learn more, join me today at 12 noon Eastern for the “Money, Libido, and Happiness” call when I’ll share some of the Eastern-inspired secrets inside my home study guide that reveal How Decluttering Can Unlock Prosperity at Every Level.
Sign-up here for today’s call, and learn about the 3 bonuses you’ll receive for joining the call LIVE!
Yes, we’ll record the call so you can listen later, but we’re only rewarding you with bonuses if you show up live. Just like life rewards you when you show up in life!
You can learn more or buy your own home study guide here.
I can’t wait to hear the positive results you experience having implementing just one of the ideas from one of the 6 lessons!
by Erin Owen | Feb 26, 2013 | Ezine
We all want to feel good in our bodies,
Free of stress and full of energy.
With a positive outlook and the sense that all is well.
This is what it feels like to live a juicy, creative life.
A life where your passion for your work is irresistibly attractive to others,
And generates the creative flow and prosperity you deserve.
But what gets in the way of feeling this way every day?
And how can you cultivate your own juicy, creative life?
When you’re overwhelmed by your responsibilities and time commitments,
Running from one thing to another without awareness of the big picture,
You lose perspective.
And when you forget to take care of yourself,
Not eating enough healthy foods, or taking enough time to breathe and move your body,
Failing to connect with yourself and the important people in your life,
Then you feel disconnected from life and what’s most important.
When you are disconnected and stuck in this rut of modern busy living,
You lack vision and creativity, you lose focus & productivity, your health and relationships suffer, and you under-perform at work.
And if you own your own business or run your own organization, then you see your financial metrics and customer/client retention factors under-performing.
So, how do you turn things around?
It begins with a clear, inspired idea of who you are
And the positive impact you want to have on the world.
Then, using that clarity about what you want,
Align each feeling, each thought, each spoken and written word, each decision, to support the immediate and exciting creation of your ideal life.
But, if you haven’t paused to look ahead,
If you’re not sure exactly who you are,
Or what you really want out of life,
Then it’s time to examine what is muddying your waters.
Most likely what’s getting in the way of this clarity is the disease of “TOO MUCH”
How do you know if you have the “TOO MUCH” disease?
- If your mind is busy, full of thoughts without end, and waking you with anxiety in the wee hours, then you have TOO MUCH going on.
- If you are feeling sluggish, carrying extra weight, and wishing you felt better in your body, then your body is holding on to TOO MUCH.
- If your calendar is jam-packed, with meeting after meeting, and no room between commitments to pause and reflect, then there is TOO MUCH in your schedule.
- If your desk is full of disorganized, scattered papers; if your bedroom is full of piles of laundry and odds & ends that need to be put away; if your house is generally in dis-array, then you have TOO MUCH stuff
Your busy schedule, your go-getter lifestyle, the fast pace at which you’re living life, leaves you no room to treat the “TOO MUCH” disease.
That means it’s time to clean house at every level. And this is THE best time of year to do so. Why?
Less than a month remains until Spring officially begins,
And as the hibernating “yin” quality of energy comes to an abrupt end,
As the powerful, uprising “yang” energy of new Spring life begins,
This time of year is THE time to dust out the cobwebs,
Weed the garden of your mind,
And clear away the sluggish congestion in your body.
It begins with your mind, then extends to your eating habits and your time commitments, and even your relationships. Then, of course, your home, your office, your computer files and email in-box, and even your car.
But, where to begin? What to do first? How to build on initial successes? And how to stay on track?
With my new home study course for decluttering your life, you can follow my lead through the 6 primary lessons – or go at your own faster or slower pace.
You can listen to the audio recordings as I guide you with humor and practical tips to lighten your load mentally, physically, and in your home/work environment.
Or you can use the detailed workbook to read (or skim through) all the same written ideas that are shared in the audio recordings PLUS space for taking notes and setting goals and staying aware of priorities and keeping track of your successes.
EXTRA: If you’re the “let’s get to the point now” kind of guy or gal, you can skip straight to the quick guide to get the top 3 tips for each lesson and decide straight-away where you’re going to focus each week.
Any way you decide to make use of the rich resources of the Clutter-Clearing, Performance Boosting Home Study Guide, you’ll make immediate, tangible progress toward your goals of lightening your load, refueling your energy, getting back in control of your calendar, and more – all by following by simple, easy-to-follow steps for decluttering mind, body, and physical environment.
Click here to RESERVE your copy of the home study guide at my special PRE-RELEASE PRICE. More details here.
In the meantime, keep breathing, dreaming of what you want out of a juicy, creative life, and take note of what is getting in the way.
Here’s to your optimal performance and living an inspired, conscious life!
by Erin Owen | Jan 28, 2013 | Ezine
Earlier this month, I attended a professional development workshop hosted by the Philadelphia chapter of NAWBO (the National Association of Women Business Owners). There were two compelling presenters there: Lena West of Influence Expansion and Gary Fedor of Capstone Training and Development (part of Sandler Training).
Among the many valuable “ah-ha” moments I experienced, was the realization that I still have a lot of head trash floating around in my mind that is getting in the way of me positively transforming more people’s lives and businesses.
What’s head trash?
While teaching us that up to 80% of our business can come from client referrals, Gary said the hesitancy we experience when reaching out to clients to ASK for referrals is rooted in head trash.
Ha!
It got me thinking about chitta vritti, the yogic term for the turnings of the mind. These can be distracting thoughts, busy activity that prevents us from focusing, really anything false that gets in the way of us realizing our true nature.
Head trash! You won’t find that term in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras or any of the Vedas.
Gary challenged us to clear out that head trash and practice asking for referrals.
So, here I go. Big and bold. Doing it right here in public format.
[And if you’re in a business where you too could benefit from getting more referrals, then follow along to learn how this goes…]
STEP ONE: Bring in the garbage truck to remove the trash. [Note: I added this step to Gary’s approach, as it’s a critical first step in starting any new endeavor!]
Head Trash Item #1: “You [my readers, my clients] don’t know anyone who is stressed out, feeling overwhelmed by their obligations at work and home, or who complains about feeling derailed from their original hopes and dreams. “
Of course you do!
GONE – cross that one out and throw it in the back of the garbage truck!
Head Trash Item #2: “You are too busy to think about who in your circle of influence would benefit from working with me.”
Really? It only takes about 5 to 10 seconds at most.
GONE – tossed into the dumpster, ready to be loaded into that truck!
Head Trash Item #3: “Even though you know the value of my support far exceeds the monetary investment, you feel it’s not your place to suggest other people should invest in themselves the way you have so successfully done for yourself.”
Of course you want to see other people loving themselves and life even more and enjoying the success that comes from performing at their optimum level and living in alignment with their dreams.
GONE – hog wash! Wiped clean and presently being crushed by the powerful jaws of the trash compactor.
STEP TWO: Thank you for the positive feedback you’ve given me.
I truly and deeply appreciate that you have taken the time to tell me in such detail about the positive impact I’ve had on your personal life and your professional life.
Seeing you experience such an incredibly positive and meaningful transformation is exactly why I get up every day and do this work!
STEP THREE: Let you know that referrals help me to continually improve my offerings to you.
You may not know this, but client referrals are not only some of the most enjoyable new clients to work with, but also…
When a majority of my new business comes through referrals, my time gets freed up to focus on ways to be a better coach, a more creative writer and communicator, and continually improve the ways in which I help you create breakthrough results.
Instead of spending time marketing myself and my business, I can focus more time on providing better support to my existing clients.
And with more free time, I invest even more in my own professional development and studies of ancient Eastern practices that help us live and work in a way that is simpler, more effective, more enjoyable, more meaningful—and ultimately more prosperous.
I am then able to share these ideas with you: in my writings and audio/video recordings, and in my coaching programs.
STEP FOUR: Ask for a referral.
A great referral for me is someone who is still living under the illusion that working harder and working more hours is the way out of feeling overwhelmed, overworked and exhausted.
Or someone who you’ve noticed complains a lot about being stressed, who is continually late, missing deadlines, getting sick a lot. Someone who has trouble drawing or managing boundaries and is continually getting sucked into doing more and more for others.
Someone who could really benefit from taking a breather and getting some perspective on what’s most important and how to achieve goals by simplifying and doing less – not only for themselves, but for those who count on them – their colleagues, family members, clients or customers, even people in their community.
Who in your personal or professional circles of influence might benefit from a call from me?
STEP FIVE: Thank you for the referral.
I’m sorry to hear how much he is struggling, but you’re right: it does sound like he could really benefit from my support.
I very much appreciate your trust in me. When I reach out to him, I will take care to be as present and warm and supportive of him as I have always been with you.
Thank you!
Wrapping It Up
Whew! I did it! I cleared out my head trash and asked YOU for a referral!
It feels great to lighten the load of false beliefs and limiting thoughts, and I hope you too benefit from using this approach in your own work life.
I look forward to receiving more of your referrals AND I look forward to hearing how you do trying this approach and asking for your own referrals.
Remember: The secret to performing at your optimal level and achieving success is learning how to do less in such a way that you generate better results—for your overall life and for your business!
And when you do so, we ALL benefit.
Erin
P.S. Stay tuned, as I’ll soon be announcing a new offering designed to not only clear out your head trash but free-up your energy to get better results in your work life and more enjoyment in your overall life…
by Erin Owen | Oct 15, 2012 | Ezine, General
When was the last time you had your alignment checked?
No – not your car’s alignment. YOUR alignment.
You probably know when your car needs an alignment:
- The tires are wearing unevenly
- Your car pulls significantly to one side rather than driving relatively straight
- Perhaps the steering wheel even vibrates against your hand when driving
But, what are the 4 signs that YOU need an alignment?
Well, pretty similar.
- You’re feeling the wear and tear physically, emotionally—and often in more than one area of your life
- You feel exhausted from trying so hard—and not seeing the results you desire
- There’s a lot of push back in your life—those key people in your life are complaining about your lack of follow through, not being present enough (physically or emotionally), your poor performance (at work and, dare I say—ahem—maybe even in the bedroom)
- You generally feel as though you’re off-course—you took a wrong turn (or several) somewhere “back there” and you haven’t felt right since
Okay. If you’re still with me, then you have a pretty clear idea if I’m talking about you. So, stick with me and let’s go back to the car analogy for a moment…
What if you wait and see how long you can get away with taking your car in for an alignment?
When you ignore the signs, you end up needing to buy tires sooner—costing you hundreds of dollars. Rather than the $50 or $75 for the alignment itself.
You also put yourself at risk for running either off the road or into oncoming traffic.
And this affects not only you, but other drivers, cyclists who share the road, potentially even pedestrians, and property that you might crash into. Ouch!
No question that translates into a whole long list of physical, emotional, financial and legal troubles.
You and I both know you don’t want any of these pains or expenses in your life. You more than likely don’t have the time, let alone the resources to manage.
Back to YOU now.
What about you? What if you put off a personal and professional alignment?
When you ignore the signs of being out of alignment with what you truly want in your life, you:
- Put your health and well-being at risk from the stress and mental anguish you experience
- Risk losing the opportunity to make your dreams a reality
- You actually start to believe the naysayers and negative self-talk
The longer you wait, the worse things can get.
And this doesn’t just impact you. By you being out of alignment and not generating the kind of results you want in your life and in your work, the fact is you’re also hurting me and all the other people out here.
When you are a mission-driven, conscious individual, the work you do in the world has the potential to positively change the outcomes of peoples’ lives, the health of the planet, and more. Not to mention the colleagues, employees, customers, clients, and others in your network that depend on you.
We need you. The world needs you. The REAL you inside you. (Not the you that is out of alignment, sitting by the roadside, waiting for a tow truck and a lawyer.)
How to know for sure if you’re out of alignment?
Here are some important questions to ask yourself:
- Are you making choices that support what you truly want in your life?
- Are you directing your attention toward what you want more of?
- Are you only saying yes to what supports your vision?
- Are you investing in yourself and spending money in support of your dreams, values and principles?
- Are you spending time with those people who believe in you and support what you truly want for yourself and the world?
- Are you giving yourself permission to shift your priorities and dedicate some time to what makes you happy, rekindles that spark inside of you, and brings more joy to the world?
If you answered NO to two or more of the questions above, then it’s time for an alignment. A personal and professional alignment.
And it just so happens that I’m an alignment specialist. With expertise in change management, business, alternative health and nutrition, Eastern philosophy, and much more. The kinds of things you need for getting yourself on track—or back on track—toward living your life with zest and impact.
I assess your alignment during an initial breakthrough coaching session. (Or a tune-up session, if we’ve worked together in the past.)
And, deep down inside, you know it’s time. For you. And for the planet. We need you.
Here’s how I’ll help you get back in alignment.
You share your background and what’s been going on with you, while I give you my full and undivided attention for 45 minutes. I then share my observations and insights on what is out of alignment. Then, together we lay out the specific steps you need to take to get you back in alignment.
Those next steps might involve things you can do on your own—with or without the support of friends, family, colleagues. Those next steps might involve continuing to receive my support in one of my coaching programs.
Either way, you’ll have the CLARITY and the CONFIDENCE to begin taking SPECIFIC and POSITIVE steps forward to get back on track.
Doesn’t that sound good? If so, use the discount code word “Breakthrough” when you click on this link to make your payment. You’ll then get an email to your In Box with a link to scheduling our coaching session in my online calendar. It’s that simple.
And if you’re inspired to take action NOW, then I encourage you to do so right away. (I only have a few openings left this week before I leave next Tuesday the 23rd for my annual retreat in Bali.) Otherwise, we can do it after I get back.
Here’s a virtual toast to YOU performing at your OPTIMUM level, so you can make an incredibly POSITIVE mark on our world—all while enjoying your life and having a good time doing it. Amen!
by Erin Owen | Oct 1, 2012 | Ezine, General
Even though I try to be present and mindful each day in my life – with my children, with my husband, with my clients – I often find it’s really hard to be present with myself.
As a business owner, who is responsible for all aspects of my business, there is no room for me to be forgetful or let things slip. If I do, then it directly impacts the quality of support I provide my clients, and directly impacts my bottom line – yes, the dollars of course, but more importantly, my ability to help you make a positive impact on the world.
And with my children and home responsibilities, it’s the same. My two boys, my husband, even my dog – they need to eat and they need my attention and love. There is no time, other when they are sleeping, that I am not acutely aware of what they need from me.
For all the rewards and freedoms of having my own business, sometimes it can be exhausting. And yet, when a sad event – like the loss of a long-time family friend – occurs, it forces me to stop everything and be fully present to myself. It puts things in perspective.
This weekend, I was back home in Iowa, for a visitation and memorial service. The woman who passed away is inextricably linked with most of my experiences and memories of childhood. She was the mom of the family of 5 children who lived next door.
Where I grew up, the back yards were open to one another. There were frequent spontaneous multi-family gatherings after-work and on weekends. The families were connected child-to-child, parent-to-parent, and child-to-parent, within and between families. It was my own experience of being raised by a village.
I’m just now realizing the significance of being raised in such a tight-knit community, and appreciating the positive influence this other mom (Pat) had on me in childhood and adolescence. And – even with a regular mindful yoga practice and time built into my schedule to just “be” – I’m also realizing how infrequently I pause to check-in with my emotional state.
It’s critically important to be in tune with yourself, because how you feel affects how you think and the choices you make – in your business and in your life. In yoga, we talk about aligning thoughts words and actions. Really, this is bigger – it’s about feelings, affecting thoughts, words and actions.
And here’s what this has to do with YOU and the work I’m here to do in the world. You need support. Not just to design business systems and ways to build your pipeline for new customers and clients. Not just to manage cash flow and be consistent in implementing your latest great idea.
You need support as a whole person. Because, as someone who is responsible for your own bottom line, you are the engine of your business. If you lose your passion (your spark), if you lose your focus, it shows up in each conversation, each email, each decision. For better and for worse.
When I work with my clients – whether individually or in a group – I work with the whole person, not just the business owner. We address your state of mind and your physical well-being. We look at your personal organization and time management practices. We even look at your relationships and your spiritual practice. And because it is quite common that the way my clients are feeling impacts business results, we talk about that quite openly.
Like when I supported my client through the last stages of divorce so he could keep his engineering practice going.
Or how I’ve supported a number of clients through and beyond the empty nest stage as they re-direct their attention and energy to themselves and realizing their visions.
Or with my women clients who struggle with keeping their businesses running strong when their hearts are more closely tied with their growing children.
Most coaches and consultants don’t acknowledge the whole human being that is you – the engine behind your business. Some don’t have the capacity or experience or interest to do so. And some simply don’t feel comfortable “crossing that line” with supporting clients in this way. But, I do.
If you’re ready to receive the full support of someone who gets it from personal experience – and from working with hundreds of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and private individuals – then I invite you to take the first step and meet with me by phone for an initial coaching session.
Find out more about my approach here.
Schedule an initial coaching session here.
