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Aug 4th, 2008

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THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Bring Your Best!
Greetings!

We only had one newsletter last month instead of two - I'm sure you were so busy with your summer doings that you didn't even notice! I spent the last few weeks focusing on bringing more of my best to my life as a woman and mother. Not DOING more, but leveraging my gifts and talents. I used my listening skills and paid more attention to my husband. I went into planning mode to build a sandbox & play area for my 2-year old.  I explored Matt at swimming lessonsmy culinary side and cooked some really great meals. I took on a special corporate coaching job and knocked it out of the park. It all felt wonderful.

This week's message is Bring Your Best. Scroll down to Your Coaching Moment to look at what you want to bring to your life this week.

All the best from your coach,
Amy
Founder, Empowered Motherhood LLC

Matt bringing his best to swimming lessons

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YOUR COACHING Moment
Bring Your Best!

What are the very best parts of YOU? What do you love about yourself? What's special? What do other people love about you?

I want you to do a mini exercise right now! Grab a piece of paper and pen or pencil and follow these steps.
  1. Draw a circle in the middle and write "THE BEST OF ME" inside the circle.
  2. Draw five or more lines coming out of the circle.
  3. At the end of each line, jot down a "best of me" quality, skill or characteristic.
If you need a little push to get started, think about the times that you feel fabulous - that you just really like who you are. Dig into what it is you are loving. Is it your kindness? Is it your kick-ass style? Is it your ability to crack other people up? Write down whatever it is that represents the best of you.

One momma wrote down "common sense, my singing voice, homemade pizza and willingness to play dolls with my 5 year old." Another mother's list included "my amazing sales ability, organization skills and dedication to my kids' education." Anything goes - it's YOUR list.

Now, take a look a look at what you wrote down. How can you bring your best this week? How can you leverage your unique qualities, skills and characteristics? Nobody can be YOU better than you.

COACH YOURSELF: Pick at least one thing from your list and write down specifically how you will bring that to your week. Watch what happens when you focus on bringing out your personal best.

Email me at amy@empoweredmotherhood.com and share your best.  And click here to see our newsletter archive.

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08/07    Reprise - What Kind of Mom Are You?
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