Chariti Gent

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2012 Awareness Lesson #5: Build Something!

Each 4th of July holiday, two of my dearest, oldest friends (Dave and Darby) invite a hundred or so people up to their lakehome in Montello, WI for a 2-3 day festival known as Buffestalo. This event is certainly one of the highlights of MY year, featuring one entire evening of live bands (followed up by a not-to-be-outdone Disco Party), independent film screenings (yes, people I know make films in their spare time) on a large, inflatable screen under the stars, ziplining (yes you read that …

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Awareness Lesson #4: Swinging Intentionally

I deemed 2012 my "year of awareness." Each month, my lead blog is about the topic of awareness and my exploration of it. This is the fourth installation in the series "awareness." I spent my last session with my coach, Nancy, discussing the irony of summer. Summer is a time that's frequently thought of as "lazy, relaxed, slowed-down, and chill." However, what I think is true for most of us is that we spend our summer packing every minute to the fullest, taking on new do-it-yourself projects …

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2012 Awareness Lesson #3: DiSCing for Growth

I recently took a trip home to Central Illinois, where I grew up. While there, I visited my grandparent's old farmstead, which we lovingly called Snicarte (sny-car-tee). My grandparents, now deceased, raised 5 kids and many cows, pigs, and chickens on this 300+ acre parcel, and I spent many memorable week-ends, holidays, and summertimes there as a kid. Here is a picture of it:   That visit got me thinking about life as a farmer...and pondering what farmers are up to this time of year. …

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Free Gift Certificate for One Hour of Coaching with Us!

Looking for a GREAT way to honor that special person in your life this holiday season? Give him or her the VERY UNIQUE gift of a one hour, one-on-one coaching session! And here's the best part...it costs you NOTHING! That's right! Here's how it works: 1. Email Chariti. 2. Request the FREE Gift Certificate. 3. Within 3 business days, you'll receive the GC via email, and we'll stick a SLICK and PRETTY paper copy in the mail to you, too. 4. Wrap it up. Put it under the tree. 5. Delight your …

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5 Surefire Ways to Cultivate Gratitude in Your Life

It's Thanksgiving time again, which always brings me to the subject of gratitude. I am taking this opportunity to thank YOU, my readership and best supporters, my family and friends, for all you do for me by offering up some ideas for cultivating THANKS in your own life. Enjoy! 1. Choose a different perspective. Being grateful is a choice. You have the power within you to CHOOSE to be thankful for all you are, all you have, and all you do. If you think your situation is the pits, that you can't …

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