Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Having-Inner-Strength.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Having-Inner-Strength.html Sometimes we hear things rattling around in our own minds or coming from our own lips that aren’t true. Have you ever made an off the cuff disparaging remark about yourself in front of someone and have them counter what you just said? This article helps you change your inner dialogue and beliefs about yourself into positive messages that will help you succeed instead of negative messages that will hold you back. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Are-you-changing-for-good.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Are-you-changing-for-good.html This article details the six stages to changing your life as outlined by the authors of "Changing For Good: A Revolutionary Six-Stage Program for Overcoming Bad Habits and Moving Your Life Positively Forward." These stages will help you overcome obstacles, tackle bad habits, and create new good habits. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Where-are-YOU-a-Slumdog.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Where-are-YOU-a-Slumdog.html Reflecting on the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire," this article outlines five steps to conquering obstacles. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/ToDont-List.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/ToDont-List.html Somehow in our culture, “being busy” has been elevated to a status symbol. However, busy does not equal productive! It’s easy to be unceasingly busy with the never ending to-do list. As one thing is checked off, three more are added on. But too often clients complain they just aren’t getting what they want accomplished or they aren’t hitting their goals. They are “busy” going nowhere. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Refill-and-Have-Fun.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Refill-and-Have-Fun.html It is a little known fact that fun is one of the secrets to sustainable success! The ability to have fun in every situation enables you to be more successful and more relaxed whether it is at home or at work. Oh sure, I can hear what you’re thinking. It’s the same words that come out of the mouths of my clients. Things like, “I couldn’t have fun at work, it would be unprofessional”, or “If I’m having fun I’m not being the best _____ (fill in the blank: spouse / executive / business owner / mother) I should be and I feel guilty about that”, and my favorite “I’m so busy, I don’t have TIME for fun”. Well, here are three reasons why I believe you must make time for fun and why it’s NOT a luxury item: http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Reclaiming-Energy.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Reclaiming-Energy.html Like fuel in a car, energy is the catalyst needed to keep us in the driver’s seat of our life. Everything we do in life either give us energy or drains our energy. How can we ensure we have the energy needed to get done the things most important to us? Here are 5 quick tips. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Does-YOUR-Elevator-Take-People-Up.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Does-YOUR-Elevator-Take-People-Up.html Who doesn't enjoy receiving kudos for a job well done, or good effort put forth, but how often do we think to dole them out to others. It's easy to get caught up in the flurry of work and home activities, and checking off the to-do list; taking dear family and friends a bit for granted. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Attitude-Pick-a-good-one.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Attitude-Pick-a-good-one.html As the saying goes, “Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching?” Here are 5 keys to creating a more positive attitude. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Can-You-Take-a-Baby-Step.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Can-You-Take-a-Baby-Step.html It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the big picture or larger goal. Even breaking goals down into milestones and individual tasks can leave you feeling stuck. When you begin to feel that way, just think about taking baby steps. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/10-Tips-to-Reduce-Stress--Guilt.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/10-Tips-to-Reduce-Stress--Guilt.html Stress and guilt seem to go hand-in-hand, especially for working parents. Here are 10 Tips that can greatly reduce feelings of stress and guilt creating greater life harmony