Live the Life You Want - Love the Life You Live.

Hello! In this issue of our newsletter, we look at loving the life you live, an update on the 12 week biggest loser weight loss challenge, details of another 12 week challenge I'm involved with, plus information on our upcoming workshops. We'd love to hear from you so send us your feedback, comments, suggestions or questions to results@rileylife.co.nz or online at www.rileylife.co.nz Wishing you a great year in 2007!
Warm regards,
Karyn.

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Live The Life You Want - Love The Life You Live!

Are you doing something you love? It might be a hobby or interest, your career or community involvement. You may be a parent wondering "what's next for me?". You could be thinking of a career transition but unsure what it is you want to do?

Chances are if you are involved in something you love, are passionate about and interested in you will not only enjoy what you are doing but you will do it extremely well. You will gain motivation and momentum through doing something you really want or value. Once you've identified what it is you want to do, you can formulate a realistic plan to achieve this.

I love music and dancing. For years I've thought about taking dance lessons but have always managed to find reasons not to. For example, I'm too busy, I wouldn't be good enough, it's not the right time etc.. etc..  Instead of focusing on the reasons why I wanted to learn to dance and the benefits I would achieve from fulfilling my passion, I quickly focused on the limiting beliefs I held around why not to follow my dream. Even watching both series of "Dancing With The Stars" wasn't enough to kick start me into action!

In November last year I decided to go for it and enrolled myself and my husband in dance classes (yes, he did go willingly!). As luck would have it, our local dance teacher is Aaron Gilmore, who won last year's "Dancing With The Stars" with Lorraine Downes. Aaron is not only a fantastic dance teacher but also an inspirational person who is fun to be around. He is passionate about dancing and is doing what he loves. I come away from the classes having learnt new skills, feeling motivated and inspired to continue and most importantly having fun doing something I love.

When you follow your dreams, passions and ambitions you feel fulfilled, you have a sense of accomplishment, and you refuel your energy tank.

To get started, ask yourself the following questions:

1. What are you passionate about? What have you always dreamed of doing? What is it that interests you the most? What really gets you going?

2. What is stopping you from doing what you want or love? What is holding you back? Is it your own beliefs, fear, not knowing where to begin or thinking you're "way too busy" and you'll "get around to it one day"?

3. Imagine how it will feel when you are doing something you love, fulfilling your passion, achieving your goal. What will it look like when you are loving the life you live, rather than existing day by day?

4. What action steps do you need to take now towards turning your dreams and goals into reality? Write your actions down to formulate a plan. Go for it and make it happen!

If you are unsure where to begin or what is it you want to do, or would like a supportive partner to work with to identify and achieve what you want, give me a call on (+64 3) 3442924 or send me an email to results@rileylife.co.nz. I'd be happy to offer you a complimentary introductory coaching session to identify what's important to you.

Live the life you want - do something that you love every day.

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12 Week Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge Update

Rose, Denise and Jessie are currently 7 weeks into their 12 week weight loss challenge. Through personal coaching sessions, I've been supporting them in making permanent changes, providing encouragement, motivation and accountability towards achieving their goals.

Throughout the challenge they've stepped out of their comfort zones, tried new things, challenged their own beliefs and met new people along the way. I've seen their motivation, energy and fitness levels go up and their self confidence increase as their weight and body measurements have come down.

You can read their individual comments about progress to date in our testimonials.

Well done ladies on your inspirational results!

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One Life Fitness 12 Week Challenge

I've recently been asked to be involved in another 12 week challenge run by One Life Fitness at Pro Fitness centres in Christchurch. This challenge involves men and women in a group environment working towards making permanent lifestyle changes to achieve their goals. My involvement has included facilitating a motivation and goal setting workshop and providing monthly support, encouragement, motivation and accountability to the group. I'm looking forward to another opportunity to do what I love - working together with people to realise their potential and live the life they want.

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Upcoming Workshops: Motivation and Goal Setting

Thursday 22 March 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
Women in Motion, 64 Carmen Road, Hornby, Christchurch
Includes a bound resource booklet for each participant and refreshments.
 
BOOK NOW at www.rileylife.co.nz. Numbers are limited - be quick to reserve your place.

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Personal coaching

Are you frustrated with your life at present? Do you want more control over your life? Have you ever wanted to achieve something (change career, pursue an interest, balance work, family and life) but never got around to it?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, personal coaching could help you live the life you really want.

Start the new year off on a positive note. Register now for your free introductory personal coaching session at www.rileylife.co.nz. We also offer group coaching sessions and gift vouchers.

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Call Karyn Riley, the Parenting & Well-being Specialist
phone (+64 3) 344 2924 or email results@rileylife.co.nz