What Stops You?

You know the pattern ? you want to do something, achieve something, move forward in your life and every time you think about it the little voice inside your head says ?I can?t?.

You?re placing an obstacle in your way (sometimes called a self-limiting belief). It might be a personal issue ? ?I can?t get fit?. Perhaps it?s a creative matter ? ?I can?t sing.? Or maybe it?s to do with your business ? ?I can?t cold call.?

When coaching, and a client says she can?t do something, I?ll ask ?what stops you?? Well, you can start to experience the power of coaching whenever you fall into that pattern by asking yourself ?what?s stopping me??

To stop yourself you must be putting something in your own way. I?m assured, for example, that everybody can sing ? so what?s stopping those of us who say we?re tone deaf? Perhaps it?s years of being told at school ?you?re just not musical?, after you didn?t take to the recorder naturally at the age of 5.

You may find that simply by reflecting on this question the answers become apparent. Or you may find that your NLP Life Coach is the best person to explore this issue with you.

There?s no need to be stuck and allow those dread words ?I can?t? to hold you back. Answering this question could be the key to opening up your life and finding your purpose.

So go for it. What stops you?

Ian Sharp is an NLP Life Coach. His practice, http://www.purposefulpaths.co.uk, specialises in working with clients who want to find their passion and lose their stress. He works with clients, frequently by 'phone, and also designs and runs workshops, delivers inspiring presentations, and writes about NLP and life coaching. Visit http://www.purposefulpaths.co.uk now for more details, to subscribe to the f'ree weekly newsletter 'InnerVision', and to request our f'ree report. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ian_Sharp

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Economic Growth Continues - More Than 5.3 Million Jobs Created Since August 2003
On June 2, 2006, The Government Released New Jobs Figures – 75,000 Jobs Created In May. The economy has created about 1.9 million jobs over the past 12 months – and more than 5.3 million since August 2003. The unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent – lower than the average of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

The Economy Remains Strong, And The Outlook Is Favorable

Revised Report Shows Fastest Real GDP Growth In Two-And-A-Half Years. Real GDP grew at an annual rate of 5.3 percent for the first quarter of this year. This follows our economic growth of 3.5 percent in 2005 – the fastest rate of any major industrialized nation.

Productivity Increased At A Strong Annual Rate Of 3.7 Percent In The First Quarter.

Real Hourly Compensation Rose At A 3.2 Percent Annual Rate In The First Quarter.

Personal Income Increased At An Annual Rate Of 6.7 Percent In April. Since January 2001, real after-tax income has risen by 12.9 percent, or 7.3 percent per person.

Real Consumer Spending Increased At An Annual Rate Of 5.2 Percent In The First Quarter.

Employment Increased In 47 States Over The Past 12 Months Ending In April. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 41 states in April.

Industrial Production Increased 4.7 Percent Over The Past 12 Months. Over the past 12 months, manufacturing production has increased by 5.5 percent.

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