Thriving Thursday: I Determine My Worth

Thriving Thursday:  I Determine My Worth

Throughout life, we often allow others to dictate our paths to us.  We let people tell us who or what we should be when we “grow up.”  We allow people to say or do things that affect our self-esteem.  We allow others judgments and assumptions about us become our own feelings about ourselves. 

We give people too much power over us.  Now is the time to take back that power. YOU determine your worth.  No matter how much you try to explain your circumstance, no one knows your struggles but you and God.  Why do we give people who have not walked in our shoes the power to make us feel a certain way?  STOP!!!! Today is the day that you decide to no longer allow others to determine your worth.  God made each of us very special and in His image.  If we are made in His image and He is perfect, then we are just the way that God wanted us to be.  He molded each one of us from a different set of clay so we all will not fit the same mold.

I know that it is hard to break free from old patterns of thinking but it can be done.  Every day take a look in the mirror and say something that makes you unique. Daily positive affirmations are keys to improving self-esteem and self-concept.

As always, if you have a specific question or topic that you would like addressed, please feel free to email kimestrykoaching@yahoo.com.  All emails are private and identity is kept anonymous.

Love, power and success in 2013 and beyond!

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Working Wednesday: Have a Job Search Plan

Working Wednesday: Have a Job Search Plan

Today, I will outline a weekly plan of action for job searching.  Finding gainful employment is a job within itself and a process that we all must endure while trying to secure employment.  Many people go about job searching the wrong way.  There are certain days of the week that are best for job searching.  Those days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Many employers are trying to start out their work week and get their week organized on Mondays and are closing out their week on Fridays.  These are not “good times” to contact employers.  Contacting them during these times is a guaranteed way to get your resume or application ignored or lost.  Here is a job search program that is focused on Tuesday through Thursday of each week. 

Tuesday

The local newspaper usually prints out the job ads on Sunday.  On Monday, take this time to go through the newspaper employment ads or check the newspaper website.  Make a list of the jobs that you would like to apply for.  Include the name of the company, contact information (name, phone/fax number), and job position.  Submit your resume or apply for all the jobs that you found in your local paper from Sunday.  You can also check job boards and other websites dedicated to job searching.  Make sure to log these jobs on your Job Search Log which is available to you for free.  Simply email kimestrykoaching@yahoo.com and put Job Search Log in the subject line and one will be emailed to you within 48 hours. 

Wednesday

Check out your local employment center.  Plan on spending at least 4 hours at the center.  There you can meet with an advisor and get job leads matching your specific skill set.  Do not leave without applying for the jobs that the advisor gave you.  These are very good job leads and are current and up to date.  You should also go to specific companies’ websites and apply for job.

Thursday

Follow up! Follow up! Follow up! Take this day to follow up on all resumes that were sent out on Tuesday and Wednesday.  You should have logged your applications on your Job Search Log so contacting employers either via phone or email should be fairly easy.

Even though the other days of the week may not be dedicated to job searching, remember that you are still a viable candidate seeking employment and you may meet potential references or engage in some networking, so keep activities and behaviors appropriate.

Kimestry Koaching offers a job search assistance, resume writing and career coaching.  If you are interested, feel free to email for rate quotes.  As always, if you have a specific question or topic that you would like addressed, please feel free to email kimestrykoaching@yahoo.com.  All emails are private and identity is kept anonymous.

Love, power and success in 2013 and beyond!

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Tenacious Tuesday: Stop and Think

Tenacious Tuesday:  Stop and Think

Life is full of ups and downs and things that we cannot control.  The one thing that we CAN control is ourselves.  We can control our actions and our reactions.  These two things are really what make a situation bad or good.  If we take the time to stop and think before we do something or react to something, we will often have a better outcome.  It is normal for us to follow our first mind and act on impulse and instinct rather than on facts. 

We have three parts of our personality: the id, ego and superego.  The id is the part of us that wants immediate satisfaction and usually forces us to act on instinct.  The ego is that part of us that is rational and realistic.  The superego is like our conscience and makes us feel bad/wrong about things and cautions us to look at the consequences of our actions.  As we face daily challenges, these three parts of our personality are in constant battle.  Our actions tend to coincide with the part of our personality that “won” the battle.

It is important for us to be able to control ourselves and make better decisions and choices.  We have to stop letting our id take over and control us.  We must take the time to think about our actions along with the consequences of our actions. 

If you take a minute and reflect, how many times have you wished you would have given something a second thought before acting on it?  If you are anything like most people I know, including myself, don’t have to think back that hard.  We can think of recent impromptu decisions that had or have a major effect on us.  Part of endurance is making choices that are conducive to positivity in our lives.  In order to make better choices, we must take the time to STOP and THINK.

Taking a moment to reflect and consider alternative courses of action is a true demonstration of strength, courage and tenacity!

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Love, power and success in 2013 and beyond!

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Motivated Monday: Believe in YOU!

Motivated Monday: Believe in YOU!

"Belief is more important than ability. Without belief we can do little. With the belief that you can do something, the ability will come and you'll be laughing.  Believe people.  Anything truly is possible when we remove the proverbial limits from our mind."

- Mike Woodcroft

Mondays are often a drag.  It is the day that many of us return to work from being off for two days.  It is a day that will set the tone for the rest of the week.  Let’s take today to get motivated to do better this week than we did last week.  Every Monday, I will share with you a motivating quote to help get your week started.

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Love, power and success in 2013 and beyond!

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Thriving Thursday: My Attitude

Have you ever heard the quote “your attitude determines your attitude?”   Well it is very true if you understand what it means.  It simply says that your outlook, approach, demeanor, and interaction with others can determine how far you will go in life.  Why is this so important?  It is important because we have become the very person who blocks and keeps us from reaching our full potential.  Our attitude is either making or breaking us.  It is either propelling us into greatness or shackling us into bondage. 

Making a small adjustment to our attitude can make a tremendous difference in the quality of life that we experience.  Many of our attitudes can be attributed to negative things, people and experiences in our lives.  We tend to hold on to those negative thoughts and allow them to manifest in our attitudes.  In order to experience a greater quality of life, it is imperative that we let go of the negative associations.  We must stop being angry, bitter, jealous, hateful, mad and any other negative feeling that we are holding on to.

We cannot expect to live a positive and fulfilling life if we are holding on to so many negative things.  If your hand is closed due to holding on to something that is not good for you, it cannot receive what IS good for you.  Your hand cannot be open and closed at the same time.  Today choose to open your hand and let go of all the emotional baggage that you have been carrying around weighing you down.  Choose to be happy.  Choose a more abundant life.  Choose freedom.  Choose your new attitude and watch yourself propel to the next level of your life.

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Love, power and success in 2013 and beyond!

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Working Wednesday: The Resume

Finding a job or changing careers is one of the hardest things to do.  The job market is extremely competitive.  Everyone who is job searching needs a plan.  A job will not come and knock on your door.  A career will not flag you down at the corner.  All things productive must start with a plan of action. 

Every job search starts with a great resume.  A resume is a summary of your education, work history, skills and qualifications that employers use to determine your fit for a particular job.  Your resume should be updated annually whether you are working or not.  There are different types of resumes.  The type of resume that you choose is determined by your experience, education, type of work, background, etc.  No two resumes should look exactly alike.  There are three main types of resumes which are: functional, chronological, and combination.

The functional resume focuses on skills and qualifications for a job.  The chronological resume focuses on work history and positions held.  The combination resume highlights skills and work history.  I strongly recommend that you have one of each type of resume.  Depending on the type of job that you are applying for, will dictate the type of resume that you submit.  If you are applying for a job in a same or similar industry, you would submit a chronological resume that shows that you have a work history in the same or similar capacity.  If you are looking to change industries, but can use acquired skills, you would use a functional resume to focus more on your skills rather than positions or titles held.  The combination resume is good to submit when you need to show work history but also want to highlight your skills.

Having a clean, professional resume that is free of errors is critical. It is the prospective employer’s first impression of you.  A resume will only get about 30 second glance from a hiring manager.  In those 30 seconds, an employer is looking for specific things.  If they don’t see it, the resume gets “filed” away.  Make sure that your resume has what the employers are looking for.

Kimestry Koaching offers a professional resume service and career portfolio package.  If you are interested, feel free to email for rate quotes.  As always, if you have a specific question or topic that you would like addressed, please feel free to email kimestrykoaching@yahoo.com.  All emails are private and identity is kept anonymous.

Love, power and success in 2013 and beyond!

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Tenacious Tuesday: How To Be Tenacious!!

Have you ever though that you can be so much better than you are?  Do you sometimes hold yourself back for whatever reason?  Do you find it hard to tap into your inner self to find your true passion?  If your answer is yes to any of these questions, Tenacious Tuesdays will help you gain the power and control to reach your full potential and achieve anything you set your mind to.

In order to start our journey of tenacity, we must choose today to take the first step.  The first step is to question yourself.  We often make decisions and choices without thinking of the consequences, ramifications, results, or how the choices make us feel.  We all have that gut instinct and it is an internal guide to help us make better choices.  When we question ourselves, we must ask:

·        Is it a good choice?

·        Why do I want to make this choice?

·        Is it necessary?

·        What happens if I make this choice?  (Good and/or bad)

Often times, thinking through a decision and questioning ourselves helps us make decisions that we are proud of.  When we make rational decisions, it is more likely that we will stick to it.

The second step in our journey is goal setting.  We must be able to make realistic long term goals.  For each long term goal, it is important to create a list of short term goals that will help you reach that long term goal.  There is nothing like going on a trip and only knowing the destination but not how to get there.  Goal setting is an important part of every aspect of life.

Our next step is to believe in ourselves and our ability to reach our goals and stay true to our decisions.  We tend to be our own worst enemy.  Along with believing in ourselves, we must surround ourselves with people who support our goals and believe in us as well.  A positive support system is very necessary.  Although a person can accomplish anything if they put their mind to it, it always helps to have “cheerleaders” along the way.  Support, encouragement and accountability are extremely important.

Tenacity does not happen overnight.  It is a process and that is why I say this is our JOURNEY to being TENACIOUS!  We must be patient and know that we will have trials and errors and some successes and failures.  But what separates us from everybody else is our desire to press forward and not give up.  Our passion for our lives fuels us to keep moving on our journey.  Set the very best expectations for yourself and be patient and never give up!  After all, perseverance and not giving up is the definition of tenacious!

As always, if you have a specific question or topic that you would like addressed, please feel free to email kimestrykoaching@yahoo.com.  All emails are private and identity is kept anonymous.

Love, power and success in 2013 and beyond!

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Kimestry Koaching: Motivated Monday

Today is Motivated Monday!

Every Monday in 2013 we will feature posts that motivate us and inspire us to do and be better.  We will address topics such as health, wellness, relationships, autonomy, purpose, higher purpose, etc.  As always, if you have a specific question or topic that you would like addressed, please feel free to email kimestrykoaching@yahoo.com.  All emails are private and identity is kept anonymous.

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Kimestry Koaching: Thriving Thursday

Every Thursday in 2013 we will focus on topics that make us grow.  Whether it is business or personal growth, these topics are geared towards making us better.  We will address issues such as goal setting, finding our niche and problem solving.

As always, if you have a specific question or topic that you would like addressed, please feel free to email kimestrykoaching@yahoo.com.  All emails are private and identity is kept anonymous.

Love, power and success in 2013 and beyond!

Kimestry Koaching: Thriving Thursday

Kimestry Koaching: Working Wednesday

Every Wednesday in 2013 we will focus on our careers.  We will have information listed for job seekers, those wanting a career change, job searching techniques that are proven to work, resume and career portfolios, continuing education and many other topics involving work and careers. 

As always, if you have a specific question or topic that you would like addressed, please feel free to email kimestrykoaching@yahoo.com.  All emails are private and identity is kept anonymous.

Love, power and success in 2013 and beyond!

Kimestry Koaching: Working Wednesday

Kimestry Koaching: Tenacious Tuesday

Kimestry Koaching: Tenacious Tuesday: Happy New Year!  2013 will bring you 7 Days of Koaching! Every Tuesday in 2013 will be Tenacious Tuesday.  The word tenacious itself is a word meaning not readily letting go of, giving up or separated from and object, a position or a principle.  It also means nto easily discouraged.  Tuesdays will be dedicated to topics that will help us to be come more tenacious in our everyday lives. 

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Love, power and success in 2013 and beyond!

Kimestry Koaching: Tenacious Tuesday