Suggested Self Improvement Resources

Finding just the right self improvement resources at just the right time can make a big difference in your personal development journey.

That's why I've created a unique collection of tools to meet you where you are and help you forge your new path. Check back often as new products will be added.

Books

The activities are organized under the three main self-improvement categories that affect self-esteem: Developing Your Essence, Improving Your Connections, and Controlling Your Destiny. Each activity includes suggested action steps and an explanation of how the activity builds self-esteem.

These exercises are practical and cover a wide range of self-esteem concerns including body image, self confidence, satisfaction, sense of self, feeling motivated, feeling connected, and much more.

This book also contains 50 positive affirmations on how to love yourself that are powerful tools in reshaping your self-concept.

If you're ready to finally feel better about yourself, this book may be the first step you need to take!

Click on the link to browse through some pages and get a feel for how these powerful exercises can change your life for good.

That's why I've published "The How to Deal with Stress Handbook: The Three Biggest Causes of Stress and the 50 Best Ways to Relieve Stress Using Positive Affirmations", an 82 page collection of simple, thorough, and powerful affirmations that target the three most common stress related attitudes we all struggle with.

Each affirmation is a page long and encourages much deeper thought and introspection than typical one sentence affirmations. Following each affirmation is a list of three Self Discovery Questions that will help you take your personal development to the next level.

This handbook is a great resource for empowering you to take charge of your attitudes about yourself and the world and use that strength to improve your approach to challenging times.

If you're ready to finally enjoy more peace and positivity in your life, this book is a great first step!

Ebooks and Audio

This purchase also includes an instant audio download of the 50 positive affirmations included in the book. You can load these affirmations onto your iPod for your morning workout, burn them onto a CD for the car, or just listen to them on your computer for a good burst of positivity and encouragement throughout the day.

Having both visual and audible self improvement resources is a great way to strengthen your personal development journey.

This purchase also includes an instant audio download of the 50 positive affirmations included in the book. The audio is separated into three sections that correspond with the sections in the book.

That's an hour and a half of transforming affirmations that you can load onto your iPod for a meditation session, burn onto a CD for your commute, or listen to on your computer for a constant background of positivity and stress relief during your work day.

Having both visual and audible self improvement resources is a great way to strengthen your personal development journey.

Audio Only

These shows turned into amazing self improvement resources, each lasting about 45 minutes, that can be downloaded onto your iPod, burned onto a CD, or enjoyed from your computer.

• Show #1: What Can the Magic of Life Coaching Do for You? Price = FREE

  Perfect for: information gathering, education

  Does any of the following sound familiar?

  You’ve been struggling to lose weight and eat healthier but are feeling discouraged by your lack of progress.

  You feel unfocused and like you’re drifting through life, not sure what needs to change but positive that something does.

  Your dedication to others has overtaken your ability to do some of the things you’d like to do – for yourself!

  You know that you’d feel better if you were more assertive and could actually say “No” sometimes.

  You set goals for yourself but then just don’t follow through on them.

  If so, you are in good company – these are very common issues that hold many women back from having the life they want.

  But it doesn’t have to be that way! Life coaching is an effective self improvement resource that helps you get back in control of your life! This is a great way to learn more about coaching, how it works, and what it can do for you!

  Included is an interview with Geri Weis Corbley, founder of the "Good News Network" that will give you a big boost of positivity and inspiration.

  
  
  
  

• Show #2: The Benefits of Massage and Chiropractic Care for Women

  Perfect for: education, encouragement, advice

  The benefits of massage and chiropractic care for women extend way beyond the physical!

  Listen in on my interview with guests Dr. Kristi Smith, Chiropractor, and Jennie Vieira, Licensed Massage Therapist as they examine the mind body connection and share their experiences with helping clients work through difficult times by working with their bodies.

  You'll love the information these excellent practitioners share as well as their energy and commitment to women's health. This show will, at the very least, raise your awareness to your body's signals as you understand how both chiropractic and massage care are especially valuable strategies for improving and maintaining your mental, emotional, and physical health!

  Radio Show #2 - The Benefits of Massage and
  Chiropractic Care for Women: $7

  
  

  
  
  
  
• Show #3: PINK Power for Working Women! Price = $7

  Perfect for: support, information, encouragement, fun

  Are you a career woman who’s in need of some support, guidance, and maybe some cute office supplies? If you’re struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance or could some encouragement in these trying economic times, then this is a great self improvement resource for you!

  My first guest is Cynthia Good, the CEO, co-owner, and founding editor of "Little Pink Book" – the No. 1 online resource for America’s 72 million working women.

  Cynthia’s expert perspective is fresh, relevant, and sought after by the country’s most successful business women. Join our fascinating discussion on the “PINK” issues that affect your professional and personal life!

  Holly Bohn, founder and CEO of SeeJaneWork.com, shares her tips for office trends, style, and organization. Her ability to spot function AND style make Holly’s company the go-to resource for working women who want their individuality to shine through!

  
  
  
  

• Show #4: Choosing Your Future!

  Perfect for: inspiration, motivation, support, fun, validation

  If you’re ready to feel inspired, energized, and reassured, you'll need to listen to this amazing show with “unapologetic optimist” and motivational speaker Dale Smith Thomas!

  Dale discusses overcoming where you came from, common stressors for women, the importance of self-care, and dealing with frustrating situations and negative people. She has a really inspiring personal story and an amazing sense of humor.

  This is a high energy and highly entertaining show that you'll listen to again and again!

  Radio Show #4 - Choosing Your Future!: $7

  
  

  
  
  
  
• Show #5: How to Apologize and Get it Right! Price = $7

  Perfect for: education, advice

  Do you remember the last time you made an apology? Maybe it was for a mistake, or a misunderstanding, or for no good reason at all. Learning how to appropriately and effectively apologize, and forgive others, is an essential social and business skill in today’s world.

  But as most of us know, they can both be very hard to do and cause a lot of anxiety.

  This episode is a fascinating and informative conversation with Lauren Bloom, Washington, DC lawyer, CEO of Elegant Solutions Consulting, and author of “The Art of the Apology – How to Apologize Effectively to Practically Anyone”.

  We discuss the importance of a good apology, how it reflects on you, effective styles for different situations, and what to do if your apology doesn’t work. I also discuss forgiveness and the importance of letting go.

  
  
  
  

• Show #6: Organize Your Life! Price = $7

  Perfect for: education, advice, motivation, reassurance

  Is clutter overwhelming you? Does just looking in your closets make you feel defeated and frustrated? Do you describe your office space as “organized chaos?”

  I get the feeling you know what I’m talking about! *wink* If accumulation, disorganization, and procrastination are getting in your way to feeling more focused, in control, and at peace, you’re going to love this episode!

  Maria Gracia, founder of Get Organized Now!™ shares practical ways to immediately get better organized so you can live the kind of stress-free life you’ve always dreamed of. You'll really love her energy, confidence, and useful tips and I know you'll end up appreciating this recording as one of your most important self improvement resources!

  
  
  
  

• Show #7: Encouragement and Information for Baby Boomer Women

  Perfect for: information gathering, support, education, inspiration

  Baby boomer women are reaching a new stage in life and need answers. If this sounds familiar to you, you’ll love the guests on this episode!

  Dotsie Bregel, founder of the “National Association of Baby Boomer Women,” discusses current issues which are affecting women of the baby boomer generation -- from caring for multiple generations to finding a new sense of purpose at this life stage. She’ll also talks about some of the biggest joys, biggest worries, and biggest questions that get discussed on her forums by boomer women every day.

  Worried about how your retirement is going to look? Richard Roll, founder of “Baby Boomer Retirement Network,” shares some tips and tricks specifically for boomer women headed for, or already in, retirement.

  This is an excellent self improvement resource for Boomer women.

  Radio Show #7 - Encouragement and Information for Baby Boomer Women: $7

  
  

  
  
  
  
• Show #8: Self-Talk's Ripple Effect--How's It Touching You? Price = $7

  Perfect for: inspiration, education, advice, support

  Our self-talk determines our attitude, our behaviors, and our self-concept. What is your internal dialogue saying to you?

  In this show I discuss becoming more aware of your self-talk and what you can do to make it work for you. I talk about the two main types of self-talk and how they affect us differently, how to become more aware of your internal dialogue and stop negativity in its tracks, and how to use affirmations to reprogram your self-talk into a powerful tool that will change your life – for the better!

  This show is a self improvement resource you'll listen to again and again as you continue to strengthen your positive self-talk.

  
  
  
  

• Show #9: Dating Tips for Busy Women Price = $7

  Perfect for: inspiration, reassurance, validation, education, advice

  If you’re a busy woman trying to find success in the dating world, this is the show for you!

  My guest is lifestyle consultant Koren Stevenson whose advice on navigating the world of relationships and dating has been featured in national publications and popular blogs.

  Our conversation covers the biggest dating challenges women face, our top dating tips, and how to make sure you’re finding the right match for you!

  
  
  
  

• Show #10: Re-energize Your Inspiration! Price = $7

  Perfect for: inspiration, encouragement, fun, validation, advice

  Feeling less than inspired? Sometimes we need a reminder of the simple yet easily overlooked ways to be inspired and the encouragement to act on them.

  If you need a boost of optimism and positivity to get yourself back into the right frame of mind, you'll really get an attitude lift from this motivating conversation with Steve Gamlin, inspirational author, speaker, and plain old great guy!

  We discuss the importance of positivity, focusing on essential goals, and how to use the Law of Attraction to inspire you to your best self!
  
  
  

• Show #10: Refreshing Your Perspective

  Perfect for: education, motivation, reassurance, validation, advice

  Do you ever find that as life gets busier and more demanding, it can be easy to get comfortable in old habits that aren’t always good for you?

  Maybe your own needs get forgotten on the back burner more often than not. Or maybe you get stuck in “analysis paralysis” and have a hard time letting go and moving on. Or maybe when a bad mood strikes you feel powerless and just give up.

  I’ve got some great tips in this show for dealing with these common women’s issues. You'll find yourself hitting "replay" often and will feel rejuvenated and empowered to start some new habits that feel good and help you move forward!

  Radio Show #11 - Refreshing Your Perspective: $7

  
  
  

  
  
  
  
• Show #12: Get Creative to Find Yourself Again! Price = $7

  Perfect for: inspiration, reassurance, advice, validation

  Are you a woman who feels like she’s lost a little bit of herself in the process of becoming a mother? Do you have an itch to do something…but can’t figure out what it is? If you’re feeling a little “boxed in,” then this is the show for you!

  The creative and talented Mandy Ray-Jones, founder and executive director of “Artsy Mamas”, is my guest during this show. “Artsy Mamas” is a non-profit organization with the mission of bringing arts to moms in order to empower them and improve their self-esteem.

  Listen in on our conversation on why creativity is an essential component to many mothers’ personal fulfillment and how you can tap into your hidden creative forces too!

  
  
  
  

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