Louise Nevin - The Creative Coach

A Time for Change

2011-12-21T18:55:00.013Z

"In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer" Albert Camus

Today is the shortest day of the year, also known as the winter solstice when the days start to get longer and the nights shorter. Winter solstice has a significant cultural meaning around the world and throughout history. The cultural significance varies, but in general it refers to a time of rebirth and renewal and is celebrated with festivals and rituals.

For most people the start of a New Year marks a time for starting afresh. Instead of waiting until January 1st to make personal resolutions and set goals for the New Year, why not commit to taking one small step each day (starting today) to positively changing Your Career & Life in 2012. Don't delay or procrastinate about what changes you're going to make, at first keep it simple & start now.....
"Whatever you dream you can do - begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.
Begin it now." (Goethe)

Would you like to find out more about what Career & Life Coaching can do for you?
Call Louise on: 085 1650798 or e-mail: louise@louisenevin.com
to book a session. Alternatively use our contact page to get in touch.

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Gift Vouchers - Career & Life Coaching

2011-12-13T22:51:00.006Z

Give someone you know the gift of Coaching - a perfect Christmas or New Year's gift for friends, family or yourself!

A Career & Life Coaching Gift Voucher is the perfect way to help someone find a path to change and inspiration.

Louise Nevin Career & Life Coaching Gift Vouchers can be easily purchased online using your credit card or via PayPal.

Gift Vouchers Available at: http://www.louisenevin.com/giftvoucher.htm

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas & rewarding New Year.

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Improve Your Happiness At Work - as featured in Stellar Magazine

2011-09-12T12:59:00.009+01:00

“Work can be an overwhelmingly important part of our lives,” says Personal & Business Coach Louise Nevin, (www.louisenevin.com). “And the satisfaction we get from our career can be a major factor in how happy we are in our lives."

To read more of my feature for Stellar Magazine on how to radiate happiness at work including my 3 Tips: PLAN, KEEP POSITIVE, BE CREATIVE click on the press image or the link: Stellar Link

As featured in Stellar magazine's October edition Out Now!

Would you like to find out more about what Career & Life Coaching can do for you? Please don't hesitate to call on 085 1650798 or e-mail: louise@louisenevin.com. Alternatively use our contact page to get in touch.

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Describe Your "Ideal" Weekend

2011-09-03T11:43:00.010+01:00

The weekend provides the time to unwind after a hectic week - Right? Unfortunately most people use the weekend to do all the "urgent" tasks they didn't get to complete during the week, packing in as much as possible leaving little time to relax and rejuvenate.

Spending the weekend doing at least a couple of the things that bring joy into our lives can help reduce stress levels, improve sleeping patterns and develop ideas & goals, which helps concentration levels and focus when dealing with more difficult tasks and challenges during the week.

How would you describe your "ideal" weekend?
Your unique answers to the following questions will help you visualize it clearly:

Where would you be?
Who would you be with?
What would you be doing?
What makes your "ideal" weekend unique?

Here's 20 ideas....Choose one or create your own and get started now!

Go for a walk and get some fresh air
Listen to your favourite music (& dance to it)
Visit an inspiring museum, art gallery, botanic gardens
Call some old friends and meet up for lunch
Turn off the TV/computer and do something low tech
Watch some comedy movies
Organize a sporting activity in the park (Frisbee, baseball)
Take a class in something you have a great interest in, which isn’t work related
Visit a local market or somewhere with lots of natural produce
Read a good book (go to the local library)
Join a weekend Yoga class
Pack a picnic and discover a new outdoor location
Light some relaxation incense (relaxes the mind & freshens the home)
Create a delicious meal
De-clutter your home (and your mind) and throw out stuff you really don’t need or use
Start a hobby or interest you have neglected
Take a relaxing bath surrounded by candle light & fragrant bath oils
Get some exercise, go for a cycle, swim, run or walk
Visit somewhere with a picturesque view and sit still, enjoy the moment
Look at inspirational photos, images and words and keep them visible

Choose one idea, get started now & make this weekend ideal!

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Create the life you want TODAY - Stellar Magazine

2011-03-28T16:05:00.024+01:00

"See yourself in your ideal job, home, or relationship and feel what it would be like having achieved these goals" says Louise. "Based on the themes of your vision board, create a plan and put it into action and acknowledge achievements you make along the way."
To read more of my feature for Stellar magazine click on the press image or the link: Stellar Link

As featured in Stellar magazine's April edition Out Now!

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The full interview - No Regrets

2011-03-22T17:30:00.006Z

I was recently interviewed by Sinead Nolan, journalist with the Sunday World, for an article on "No Regrets". The full interview is below:

The Creative Coach:

Louise Nevin helps people do what they are passionate about and create an action plan, so they can achieve success on their own terms. Her coaching programs inspire people to embrace their ideas and show them a road-map to a successful future. Also known as The Creative Coach, she helps people who want to thrive in life, career and business.

1. Is it detrimental to your health to dwell on your regrets and if so why?
Anything from relationship regrets, health regrets, career regrets, financial regrets and parenting regrets can dominate our daily thoughts and drain us of energy. Regret is a powerful emotion, which everyone deals with differently. It is a negative reaction to past experiences, behaviours and reactions. Regret can influence what you believe about yourself and create a distorted picture in your mind over time. Regret creates increased levels of stress and anxiety in our personal and professional lives. Prolonged feelings of regret can lead to various physical problems preventing you enjoying a happy fulfilled life.

2. What useful part can regrets play in your life as a whole?
Do you want to re-live sadness, annoyance, embarrassment, shame and guilt over and over again? Instead, focus your thoughts on what you can do to improve on past decisions, learn from your mistakes and move on. When you change your perspective and look at a more positive approach to dealing with similar experiences, you can reverse the effect this negative emotion can have on your life.

3. Have you found that worrying and thinking about the past is common to women?
Worrying and thinking about the past is a common issue for women, however men also experience these emotions. In my experience working with clients, everyone deals with these emotions in different ways and on different levels.
Women can lack self-confidence in their abilities, which can lead to self-doubt, anxiety and fear of failure. I encourage clients to step outside their comfort zone and change those habits that are having a negative impact on their lives. Personal preparation and developing creative ways of dealing with new challenges, increases a person’s confidence in their own strenths and abilites. Actively striving towards your goals, means you are constantly looking for new ways to achieve success, which leaves less room for regret.

4. How can regrets hold us back in life (for example going for our new goals and being afraid we might fail)?
Every day I speak to people about what holds them back from achieving the success they want and deserve and the reason I hear most often is, fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of hearing no and, yes, fear of success. Focus on reaching the life and career success and happiness you deserve - not on your fear of failure.
Focusing only on what you could have, should have, would have, ensures you stay stuck in the past and possibly miss out on an opportunity available now, which could potentially change your future for the better.
Was the regret something beyond your control? Sometimes things are just beyond our control. Concentrate on what you can control and let go of what you cannot.

5. How can you be proactive to avoid worrying about the past and how can you learn to move forward?
Everyone has regrets, experienced failures or made mistakes in the past. It can be difficult to appreciate the good things in life-a supportive family, good health, a cosy home when you’re full of regret.
To achieve success in life and career you must learn from your past, but not dwell on it. Take note of any negative patterns in your behaviour that could be tweaked and move forward with the new knowledge you have gained.

Some tips to effectively deal with regret are:

Write about your regrets, worries and feelings - Keep a journal and express how you feel about the regret. This is a good habit to develop to help solve your worry issues. Ask yourself; ‘how did I handle the situation/decision/choice etc?’, ‘are there ways I could I have delt with it differently?’, ‘what am I worrying about?’, ‘what options do I have?’, ‘what have I learned about myself and my reactions?’.
This process can be insightful and provides a new perspective on how you can deal with difficult situations if they arise in the future. You will also see your accomplishments and all you have conquered. When those doubts and negative feelings reappear, reflect on just how much you have achieved. And when you’ve narrowed down your options start to act on them.

List the Pros and Cons
Make a list of all possible outcomes of a decision you are about to make (this could be applied when making a Bigger decision where time is available to do this). Write down all the pros and cons and prioritise in order of of most important.

Create your Life & Career Vision – creating a clear life & career vision establishes a foundation for effective decision making and direction. Identify your values, develop your short and long term goals, establish what matters most to you, what brings you joy in life and create an action plan to work towards making this vision a reality. When we honour our values life is good, working against our life vision can cause worry and regret.

Once you have completed these steps, concentrate on the present and move forward. Learn from past choices, right or wrong there is a lot to be learned.
As the wonderfully witty Lucille Ball once said;
"I'd rather regret the things I have done than the things that I haven't ."

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Web: www.louisenevin.com
Location: Oscailt, 8 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4

"No Regrets"

2011-03-15T17:07:00.014Z

“Create your life and career vision. Identify your values, develop your short and long term goals, establish what matters most to you, what brings you joy in life and create an action plan to work towards making this vision a reality......"

To read more of my "No Regrets" feature for the Sunday World click on the press image or the following link:

http://www.louisenevin.com/SundayWorld.htm

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2011 - Make it a Positive Year

2011-01-31T19:51:00.011Z

Tips for a Positive Year!

- Take a 10-30 minute walk every day and while you walk, smile.
- Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
- When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, “My purpose is to … today.”
- Live with the 3 E’s… Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy, and the 3 F’s … Faith, Family, Friends.
- Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
- Dream more while you are awake.
- Try to make at least three people smile each day.
- Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn, pass all your tests. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
- Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
- Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
- Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
- Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
- You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagreements.
- Make peace with your past, so it won’t mess up the present.
- Don’t compare your life with others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
- Burn the candles, use the nice sheets. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
- No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
- Forgive everyone for everything.
- What other people think of you is none of your business.
- Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
- However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
- Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will stay in touch.
- Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful, or joyful.
- The best is yet to come… Believe.
- No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.
- Do the right thing!
- Call your family often.
- Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: “I am thankful for…” - “Today I accomplished…"
- Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
- Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don’t want a fast pass. Make the most of it and enjoy the ride. (Author unknown).

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What is the Key to Life?

2010-12-01T13:30:00.006Z

"When I was 5 years old, my mom always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down “happy.” They told me I didn’t understand the assignment and I told them they didn’t understand life." - Author Unknown

New Private Practice at Oscailt

2010-09-30T18:44:00.010+01:00

New private practice located at Oscailt, 8 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4.
Bookings are by appointment - contact Louise on 085 1650798 or e-mail: louise@louisenevin.com

"Oscailt" (which means opening), is a welcoming environment that helps people open up to their unique talents and life & career options within a safe and secure space. My coaching rooms at Oscailt Integrative Health Centre provide a more private space for individuals who wish to meet for face-to-face coaching sessions.
Oscailt is centrally located and easily accessible by foot, bus, dart and disc parking is readily available on Pembroke Road, St. Mary's Road and Baggot Street.

Other venues are also available depending on your travel/time arrangements.

Would you like to find out more about what Life & Career Coaching can do for you? Please don't hesitate to call on 085 1650798 or e-mail: louise@louisenevin.com. Alternatively use our contact page to get in touch.

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The Career Guru

2010-04-01T16:36:00.009+01:00

Now Spring is here, it's a great time to spring clean your life. You may be at a career crossroads and looking to head in the right direction for you.
I was delighted when the Evening Herald contacted me last week to share my tips as their Career Guru for a feature on "The Guru's Guide To The Good Life".To read more click on the press image or the following link.

http://www.louisenevin.com/Press.htm

Evening Course Starting 26th January 2010

2010-01-08T19:16:00.020Z

Coaching for Personal & Business Success
Spring Evening Course starting Tuesday 26th January 2010
Learn powerful coaching skills to make positive changes in your career, personal and professional life. Develop your confidence and motivation to help you find your ideal future.

http://www.louisenevin.com/NightcourseJan2010.htm

Inspirational - Artist Stephen Wiltshire

2009-12-16T14:58:00.015Z

Here is an amazing guy who doesn't let his personal challenges stop him.

Often referred to as “The Living Camera” Stephen Wiltshire is an artist who draws and paints detailed cityscapes from memory. Stephen is autistic and he did not speak his first words "pencil" and "paper" until he was 5. Yet, when he was 11 he drew a perfect aerial view of London after only one helicopter ride. Stephen has an amazing ability where he can briefly view panoramas and then recreate these including drawing the most intricate details. This is truly an inspirational video to watch.

This is an excerpt from the film Beautiful Minds: A Voyage into the Brain, where Stephen takes a helicopter journey over Rome and then draws a panoramic view of what he saw, completely from memory.

Hello Everyone & Welcome to My Blog

2009-12-16T13:31:00.017Z

Hello and Welcome to my blog.

I get my creative inspiration from books, music, video, the arts and the wonderful people I am lucky enough to meet and work with. I am delighted to be able to share some of these resources here with you.I will also share some of the techniques I use when working with my clients.

To your creative success! Louise

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