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Creative Success Newsletter, Number 55--May 2005
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Survey Results
A very special thanks to the over 400
people who took the time to complete our Creative Results Survey! The results were quite conclusive. It seems that you
are requesting more independent self-study materials like e-courses, workbooks and training manuals, and books as your
first learning choices. Also, the overall consensus was that you are looking to profit from your creative efforts as a
manager/executive or business owner. Your top three issues of concern are 1) finding the time to
do your creative work, 2) overcoming self-doubt, and 3) visioning and achieving your goals. We have wonderful ideas and
resources to help you to do all three! Stay tuned for new offerings and products to help you to commit to and achieve
your creative success! A number of you mentioned an interest in live events/retreats, so we are cooking up some ideas
for those as well for 2006!
Success Strategy for Creative Souls #30: Truly Listening to your
Heart
A few months ago, I was asked by an old contact from Conari Press to endorse a new book by
Gail Harris. I get asked quite often now to endorse books and am very cautious about what I put my name to. Well,
Gail's new book Your Heart Knows the Answer (Inner Ocean, 2005) seduced me totally. I loved it, especially her
experiential and original exercises. It turns out that we both live in Massachusetts and had a chance to meet and get
connected. Now, we are both presenting at the Dream Year 2005 Conference on May 21st--see details below. Lots of
synchronicities for us so far. I asked Gail to share a few essentials from her book with you all, which follows:
Q: What are the daily rewards of
listening to your heart?
GH: It allows you to live a
life of fullness, one where you can fulfill your highest potential in life.
Q: What keeps people from listening to
their heart--a simple concept, yet so hard to live by?
GH: We've been taught not to
listen to our heart's wisdom. Everywhere we turn there are messages that tell us not to trust our own voice of truth,
what we know and feel inside. Pick up a magazine or watch TV and you'll get the message (subtle or not so subtle) that
you don't know what's best for you, that you should look outside of yourself rather than listen to your own inner
knowing.
Q: In the midst of our busy lives, how
do we stop ignoring what our heart knows?
GH: You must connect with the
longing to trust what your heart knows and develop a daily practice listening to its messages. You must learn to
distinguish the "voices of your heart" from the "voices in your head"--those negative, critical
fearful voices we have inside, which are really the voices of others we've internalized and come to believe as our own.
Gail is so right. In my almost 30 years now
of counseling and coaching people, my clients so often get themselves into a pickle because they denied their inner voice
of truth. For example, they took a job even though their intuition was telling them that the woman who interviewed them
seemed like a liar--and she was--or they went into business with a partner they didn't even like and it turned into a
disaster. Trusting yourself is a key navigational tool for a successful life. Take some time this month to tune into your
inner truth and let it guide you in making better decisions that honor your true self. Check out Gail's Harris's book to
help you to fine tune your process:
http://www.yourheartknows.com/
Sale Extended
Due to a great response, we have extended our Spring Webstore Sale until May 31! Now is the
time to purchase inspirational gifts for yourself and your friends. If you are stressed, short on time, and
overwhelmed, order the
Positive Choices
Package which gives you a timeless 90-minute audiotape
workshop-on-tape with 9 stress awareness exercises in a mini-workbook and 3 guided meditations to original music, in
addition to a complete book The Power of Positive Choices which won the Living in Balance Book Award with 15
practical steps for regaining control over your life and supporting you in prioritizing and completing your goals, as
well as restoring your inner peace. This is a limited edition and an incredible value and we are selling out. Don't
wait.
http://www.creativesuccess.com/products/index.html
Creative Acts and Resources
12 Secrets of Highly
Creative Women Featured by Millionaire Women
I am delighted to announce
that my first book was recommended by Shelly and Christina, co-founders of Millionaire Women. These dynamo mentors have
developed special training programs to support women's prosperity and success in business and real estate and as
investors. I'm delighted to get their endorsement. Check out their website at http://www.millionairewomen.com/
Boost your Communication
Skills
My friend and colleague,
Suzanne Bates, a former Award-Winning Television Anchor and CEO Coach, has just written an important new book called
Speak Like a CEO: Secrets to Commanding Attention and Getting Results. In her engaging style, Suzanne will give
you proven strategies and practical advice to effectively communicate in every important situation. I highly recommend
you get yourself a copy, as self-marketing is a key success strategy to master.
http://www.bates-communications.com/
Dream Year 2005 Women's Conference
"Purpose, Passion, and Power--Finding Your Dream' on May 21 in Greater Boston
There are still spaces left
for this special day for women! I will be presenting a workshop called The Power of Restoring Peace and
Tranquility to Your Everyday Life at this full-day event featuring a series of workshops by outstanding women,
including Gail Harris, to help you to nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Nancy Cantor, of Cantor Consulting, has
brilliantly crafted a day of total indulgence and essential information and connections for women. It will be a
blockbuster event. I look forward to seeing you there!
http://www.cantorconsulting.com/
Creatively yours,
Gail
McMeekin
Career,
Creativity, and Life Choices Coaching, Consulting, and Writing
Author
of The 12 Secrets of
Highly Creative Women and The
Power of Positive Choices Package and other inspiring
products and courses
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like-minded friends and colleagues who might enjoy it. Thank you.
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