A Newsletter Valuing Change Next time, get it delivered March-April 2005 Newsletter Archive Be Open to Being More Self-Aware   There are many good reasons to become more self-aware. They include:      Making better decisions      Dealing with stress and difficulties in life better      Increasing your level of self confidence      Capitalizing on your strengths      Making positive changes in your life      Being more focused in your efforts      Being more effective To learn more about yourself:     Read material that will give you insight     Journal     Answer provocative questions     Attend lectures     Notice how people react to you     Figure out what's behind your negative behavior     Continuously be open to learning     Take responsibility for your actions     Talk with experts     Take personality assessments     Work with a coach     Read material that will give you insight Assess your performance:     What are the reasons you act the way you do?     What will you do to increase your self-awareness quotient? * * * * * Visualize Effectiveness * * * * * Mission Statement My mission is to help my clients achieve extraordinary professional results. Books Supporting Change Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood, by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D. is a practical and insightful book on ADD written by two doctors with ADD. Proof that having ADD does not have to limit you in your career. For those with ADD the realization or awareness that they have ADD may be the first step to transforming their life. The book offers valuable time management structures that assist people with and without ADD to handle overwhelm. This book offers valuable perspective and insight for those who do not have ADD but know someone who does. Buy This Book From Amazon.com "No person is free who is not master of himself."    Epictetus Personal Story I read Driven to Distraction over 10 years ago to learn more about what the impact of ADD meant to someone close to me. While my intent was to see how the book could help me understand someone else I increased my own awareness of how I could better handle overwhelm. I used the book's ideas on structures to help me study for and successfully pass the Washington State Bar Association Admission's exam the first time. No small challenge for me, since I did not go to Law school in Washington let alone the USA. I continue to use the insights from the book personally and to help me coach clients with and without ADD. Your coaching, consulting, or workshop referrals are appreciated! Enter your name and email address below to receive my newsletter, conveniently delivered to your email box. Don't worry about SPAM: I do not share your address with anyone else. Name: Email: Did you find this newsletter helpful? Great. Maybe you can do the same for this Web site. If you use the Amazon.com link below to buy your books, music, DVDs and a wealth of other merchandise, a portion of proceeds will go to support this site. There is no additional charge, so it doesn't cost you a thing. Thanks for your help! BACK TO NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE