Tag: life coaching

Connie’s Confession: I’m a Health Hypocrite! Help Each Other

Normally, I don’t reveal my vulnerabilities here, on this Sugar Shock Blog. Nor do I share a personal plight, but today, I feel a need to confess to you that I feel like the ultimate Health Hypocrite.
Sure, I eat healthy, wholesome, real foods. Yes, I religiously avoid sugary foods and carbs — and have since 1998 with only a handful of very minor infractions. I don’t even smoke anymore. (Inhaling two packs of cigarettes is a thing of the past.) What’s more, I’ve been shunning caffeine since a doctor suggested I do so more than a decade ago. And I don’t even chew sugar-less gum or eat candies with artificial sweeteners anymore. In addition, I’ve triumphed over my diet soda slugging. Plus, I’m huge exercise aficionado. But feeding my body well and moving just aren’t nearly enough.
Sleep My body craves — as does yours — ample sleep. We desperately need those zzzzzz’s.Otherwise, I’m headed for sniffles, sneezing, coughing and congestion.
Well, lately — especially in the last week — I haven’t walked my talk. Despite the fact that I know about the wonders of a good night’s sleep and I’m even mentioning it as a “Smart Diet Habit” in my next book, I skimped on sleep myself last week. Now that I’m a health coach, I’m not going to indulge in self-blame. Rather, I’m going to use this realization as an opportunity.
The irony is that lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about and striving to do excellent self-care, because of my training as a health counselor and life coach and because I’ve been completing Cheryl Richardson’s fabulous book, Take Time for Your Life, which was required reading for my life coaching program through iPEC.
I even just bought Cheryl Richardson’s latest book, The Art of Extreme Self-Care, this weekend at this remarkable Hay House ouse Movers & Shakers conference. Both books have motivated me to think a lot about how we all will benefit if we devote ourselves wholeheartedly to treating ourselves with respect and reverence, even it it means we have to let go of current projects and disappoint people.
Well, despite my commitment to treating myself right, last week, I neglected my needs when it came to snoozing. You see, I felt compelled to help you you a lot this month.

Tired? Wiped Out? It’s Staycation Time (A Vacation at Home)

Are you exhausted? Burnt out from your work, financial stress and all the things you have to do?
If you’re short on funds or if you’re just not in the mood to leave town but still want to relax and chill out, it may be time for a staycation — i.e., a vacation at home.
Lately, lots of publications are touting the merits of a staycation.Consumer Reports and SuperEco give you tips to have a great one. And today’s Daily News even has some ideas.
A staycation is on my mind, because, after taking lots of time off earlier this summer, I’m taking a staycation this weekend.
Actually, more to the point, I have lots of homework to do for my life coach training and I want to be done with all the requirements before I get my certification as a CPC (Certified Professional Coach).
This weekend, I’m bicycling in the parks, going to fun events, catching a movie or two, hosting a Labor Day Meetup to see Madama Butterfly at Lincoln Center and doing lots of homework to wrap up my life coaching certification requirements from my training at the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). (Great school. If you want to go there, tell them Connie recommended you.)
Want help to kick sugar, write or promote a book or find passion in your life? Grab me now at my pre-CPC rates. Learn more now about Coaching With Connie.

Free Motivating Morsels Teleseminar This Coming Monday

Great news! I’m pleased to announce that this coming Monday night, Aug. 31 at 8 pm EST, I will present a complimentary Motivating Morsels Monday teleseminar/webinar.
My intention for this free teleseminar/webinar is:
1. To help you identify your bad habits so you can begin to start smart habits in September.
2. To help you arrive at your sugar truth. (We’ll do a couple of fun, interactive exercises. I maintain that kicking sugar can be fun while also being life changing.)
3. To help inspire you to create a better, healthier life, where you are at the weight you desire and you have more energy, concentration and libido.
4. To help you to create one easy action step, where you’ll immediately where you tap into your passion and purpose.
5. To answer your questions. Make sure to ask them ahead of time here.
6. To make four announcements:
* You’ll learn about a new interactive community/forum to be launched soon.
* You’ll learn about future, free, monthly Motivating Morsels teleseminars.
* You’ll find out about new, low-priced group Break-Free Coaching programs, which begin on Sept. 14 and 16. (You’ll even get to bring in a friend for free.)
* You’ll get a chance to win special raffle prizes. You need to attend the teleseminar/webinar live in order to win, because you’ll need to email a special code (that’s given on the call)..
The prizes to be awarded include:
1. One complimentary admission to my upcoming Break-Free Group Coaching program ($250 value),
2. One complimentary strategy session with me (Connie Bennett)
3. One complimentary strategy session with fellow life coach James Hahn, II, and
4. One copy of my book SUGAR SHOCK! How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life — And How You Can Get Back on Track.
Wondering how to join us on Monday, Aug. 31? It’s easy.
* You can access this teleseminar from any location in the U.S.
* Plus, you can listen live via webinar from anywhere around the world.
* Then, if you can’t make the program live, you can listen for 24 hours after the program ends.
Get the details now about how to join us in the Motivating Morsels Monday telseminar/webinar: http://tinyurl.com/MotivatingMorselsMondayCB83109
Make sure to submit your questions ahead of time.
During this call, I’ll be joined by fellow life coach James Hahn, II, who will share his inspiring story about how he became “reborn” by removing the sugar and losing a whopping 70 pounds.
Spread the word to your friends and loved ones about our exciting Motivating Morsels Monday teleseminar. Be sure to arrive at 7:50 p.m. EST, because space is limited.

Tired of Kicking Sugar Alone? Bring Me to Your Area to Speak or Coach You

Often, people complain to me that they don’t want to do kick sugar alone. They hate being surrounded by sweets wherever they go and people — especially good-intentioned loved ones — not understanding what they’re going through.
I’m here for you. Did you know that I’m available to speak to your group or company?
Bring me to your area to educate, inspire and motivate your group. I’m available to speak at everything from your small gatherings to corporate conferences.
I also can offer private coaching while I’m in your community.
If you’d like to book me, click here and/or call for availability. (866) KICK-SUGAR or (866) 542-5784)