http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/self-awareness-blog.html Quick links to most recent posts and articles. en-us personal development Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:25:34 GMT Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:25:34 GMT yourdailylifecoach.com http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/consulting-offer.html As part of my transition back into speaking, I have decided to take on a limited number of clients. Here is a special consulting offer for fans of this site. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:30:28 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/dual-life.html During my addiction I lived a dual life to protect myself from being exposed to others. The pattern continues into sobriety of living in two worlds and embracing my own duality. Mon, 30 May 2011 22:44:53 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/the-universe.html We are told to be careful what we ask for. A shift to... be ready for what we ask for can make all the difference. The Universe brings what you desire, but sometimes not in the way you expect! Sun, 29 May 2011 05:33:45 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/i-honor-you.html As we approach Mother's Day in my own mother's 85th year, I felt the need to write her a special letter, but also wanted to share my feelings with the world. Mom, I honor you. Sun, 08 May 2011 02:13:12 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/being-human.html Willard discusses how so many times we tend to condemn ourselves or those around us for the mistakes they make, yet it is only through those mistakes that we experience being human. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:33:06 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/consult.html This is a description of the consulting services that are available from Willard to the community here at Your Daily Life Coach Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:17:50 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/modeling.html Willard discusses the 3 key distinctions that will allow anyone to achieve more consistent results when modeling the success of others. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:10:31 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/change.html Willard explores how making change in our own lives has a ripple effect on everyone around us. This ripple effect can inspire change in others, but also can cause challenges in your own growth. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:59:16 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/new-opportunities.html Willard shares details on some of the new opportunities that have opened up in 2011 since having made the decision to transition into new ways of generating revenue and living his life on purpose. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:32:16 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/choices.html In this chapter Willard explains that it is not our circumstances that determine our quality of life, but the choices that we make based on those circumstances. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:20:24 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/present-moment.html Willard shares how some of the greatest joy he has experienced is when he has allowed himself to be fully in the present moment. The true power of now. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:36:41 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/the-now.html In this chapter I discuss how we tend to keep reliving the past and miss out on the power of living in the now, which is the only moment we truly have. Sun, 09 Jan 2011 06:31:15 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/discovering-peace.html In this chapter I discuss a tool that was given to me years ago that helped me in discovering peace and how to find that peace at any time. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:03:37 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/a-five-dollar-lesson.html Willard shares how an encounter with a homless man in NYC turned into a five dollar lesson that will stay with him forever. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:54:35 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/site-build-it.html Willard discusses how Site Build It was used for the creation of the YDLC website and how the tools with SBI have allowed traffic to the site to grow dramatically. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:02:35 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/understanding-the-power-of-the-sub-conscious-mind.html In Chapter 1 of Lessons Learned, Willard discusses what he learned about understanding the power of the sub-conscious mind Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:14:49 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/transition.html As we prepare to head into 2011 Willard shares his plans to transition from his current job back into speaking and coaching to live his life aligned with his core purpose. Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:23:09 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/lessons-learned.html In part two of The Warrior Sage; Sacred Scars, Willard shared the lessons learned by looking back over his life and how they can be applied moving forward. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:52:57 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/november-2010-update.html After two and a half months of silence, Willard wishes everyone Happy Holidays and shares what has been happening in this November 2010 Update. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:08:51 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/wrap-up.html At this point it was time to wrap up the story of my to this point and begin sharing the true lessons that I learned which became part two of my book. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:40:21 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/letting-go.html Just like a parent, sometimes we have to be comfortable with letting go not only for our own benefit, but so that others can ultimately reach their greatest potential. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:17:21 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/finding-opportunity.html In response to a request from one of our community members, I was asked to write an article for his college newspaper on finding opportunity in trying times. I decided to also publish it here. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:22:06 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/george-washington.html To illustrate a point made in the last chapter, I wanted to share a story about George Washington which I found in the book Do Less, Achieve more by Chin-Ning Chu. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:59:54 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/personal-finances.html A major turning point came when I realized my lack of understanding when it came to personal finances and managing money were robbing me of any opportunity for financial freedom I was striving for. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:07:38 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/what-is-next.html Looking back at how things have developed with the web site, Willard shares distinctions he has made about what works, what he believes can be improved and what is next for YDLC. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:38:29 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/a-new-awareness.html Entering this phase of my life led to a new awareness, a new career and a new life. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:01:00 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/week-12.html Willard discusses results and distinctions he has made having completed week 12 of his new health regimen. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:03:45 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/planning-for-the-new-year.html It is Week 6 Bonus #1 of her 52 week challenge and Loren lays out a 7 step process to help you in planning for the new year. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:13:10 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/job-seeking.html Coach Joel shares how creative thinking applies to an economic concern that affects many people - job seeking. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:12:52 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/falling-into-place.html Everything started falling into place. I could see more of how what I had gone through, how I had rebuilt my life and what I had learned were all a part of a much bigger picture. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:37:06 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/final-episode.html After one year the time has come for the final episode of Self-Awareness 101 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:43:26 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/ringing-in-the-new-year.html In Week 6 of her 52 week challenge, Loren is ringing in the new year by asking us to look at what we really want to accomplish in the next twelve months and beyond. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:21 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/happy-new.html Coach Joel suggests that as people welcome the New Year, it is a perfect opportunity to create a Happy New You! Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:18:46 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/benefits-of-closure.html As the Self-Awareness 101 series approaches the final episode, Willard discusses the benefits of closure and how understanding this concept can bring more peace and focus to your life. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:29:01 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/finding-my-way-home.html Although I had been working on improving life for over 9 years, I was about to be introduced to a whole new set of skills and strategies that would help me even more in finding my way home. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:20:15 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/being-skeptical.html In this episode Willard responds to a viewer's question regarding skills to deal with being skeptical and shares how all emotions can be a call to awareness. Mon, 31 May 2010 05:48:29 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/the-year.html Inspired by the holidays to reflect on the year, Coach Joel asks how does the time you spend line up with your values or what's most important to you? Sat, 29 May 2010 17:47:23 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/coming-home.html Willard has decided to re-release his CD Coming Home in response to questions about where people can hear his music. Tue, 25 May 2010 07:59:51 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/trust-life.html In this episode Willard discusses the concept of trusting life. His belief is that when you trust life every experience that happens will be a part of creating the life you truly desire. Tue, 25 May 2010 02:35:42 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/achieving-higher-consciousness.html In this episode Willard explores how many of us find ourselves achieving higher consciousness through this journey of self-awareness. Wed, 19 May 2010 20:28:09 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/week-five.html Willard discusses results and distinctions he has made having completed week five of his new health regimen. Thu, 13 May 2010 20:12:20 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/taking-responsibility-for-yourself.html In this episode Willard discusses that when you begin taking responsibility for yourself, you become more aware of if you have been living in alignment with your core Identity. Tue, 11 May 2010 21:59:53 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/dealing-with-anger.html In this episode Willard responds to a viewers question about ideas for dealing with anger where the anger is held internally and affects her overall quality of life. Mon, 03 May 2010 23:43:11 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/new-forums.html After learning about issues with posting and logging in to the forums, I am happy to announce that the new forums are now live! Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:11:08 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/perfectionism.html In this episode Willard explores in more detail how perfectionism can keep you from living the life you truly desire. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:30:09 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/love-one-another.html Inspired by a holiday concert in NYC, Coach Joel explores the idea of what it truly means to love one another. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:14:04 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/progress-not-perfection.html In this episode Willard discusses the need to measure progress not perfection when we begin to look at where we are and where we desire to be. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:51:12 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/rituals.html Coach Joel uses the inspiration of the holidays to explore the deeper meaning behind rituals and traditions that we practice in our everyday lives. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:03:14 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/new-health-regimen.html It is week 2 of my new health regimen and I am already making distinctions about my approach to food and seeing some impressive results. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:10:05 GMT http://www.yourdailylifecoach.com/contribution.html Loren shares that even though many of us think about how we can contribute to others who may be less fortunate, to really make a difference we must start with a contribution to ourselves. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:30:51 GMT