Kamjah .. The Chronicles

As you may have noticed I have been pretty quiet on here for the past few weeks and  trust me, there is a very good reason for that. Truth be told I was away on a road trip up the East coast with my significant other. Together from South Florida we traveled North to the Nations Capital where we explored lots of historical sites as well as places like the Zoo and the National Air and Space Museum. From there we headed further North to Rhode Island where we connected with mother nature in the ocean through some surfing and then from there onward to Boston and New Hampshire. In New Hampshire we camped for two nights and experienced muscle soreness like no other after persevering up the Huntington Ravine trail of Mount Washington.

Having been on many adventures around the world like exploring temples  in Bali, Indonesia to hiking deep into the Jungle of Panama, I still beleive that simple road trips when done right can be among the best.

For you, because by now you’re probably somewhat curious, I went ahead and posted a handful of pictures from the adventure below.

Please enjoy!

Your Coach
Geoffrey
(305) 851-2459

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
Helen Keller

Air and Space Museum - Washington DC area

Narragansett Beach Rhode Island

Historic Town in Massachusetts

The White Mountains up ahead (New Hampshire)

Working the camp fire

View from Mount Washington

Half way up the trail - so beautiful, as there is nothing quite like hiking and reconnecting with mother nature in the way that only hiking can bring..

This is where the trail got really fun and challenging

In North Conway taking it easy the next day after hiking. Can't remember the last time my leg muscles we so sore. The irony is that I would do all over again in a second!

The Swift River (White Mountains, NH) - ultra chilly water..

Have you ever battled with losing weight or do you know someone who has? It’s a health condition that is more common then you would probably think. And most people who battle with this issue fall into the category of serial dieter. If this is the case then we can bet that most, if not all of those diets have eventually failed. In fact research suggests that once we finish a diet we are more likely to put the weight back on. Does this sound familiar? Are you craving foods and have that compulsive desire to eat unhealthy things like cake and sweets and things that prevent you from losing weight and keeping it off. Have you had the advice from your doctor to cut back on the calories and the fat to improve your health and you just can’t do it? The chances are you have been successful in many areas of your life but just can’t stay on that healthy diet and lose weight no matter high hard you try.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to never have to worry about food again like a naturally thin person and wished that you could be like that? Have you ever wondered how certain people eat whatever they want and never gain weight? And have you also noticed that all those weight loss programs come down to diet and exercise and then more diet and exercise. But if you have done all that and still have a problem with achieving your weight loss and fitness goals, then what are you going to do? Well if you are ready to learn the real solution then keep reading.

The real solution is a lot simpler then you think and you won’t typically hear it from most personal trainers or dietitians because it starts with how you think and the relationship you have with yourself. If you think like an overweight or out of shape person then even if you get into shape at some point you’ll quickly revert back to your old self almost 100% of the time. This is very dangerous, because through the cycle of losing, and then gaining, then back to losing again forms a negative behavioral feedback loop. This loop will keep you trapped, feeling badly about yourself and enslave you to forever be investing in the expensive latest hope filled diet crazes and quick fix personal training.

Have you ever noticed that the people at the gym who are in shape are typically not the ones working out with the personal trainers.. Then have you ever noticed the people that are typically working with the personal trainers are the one’s out of shape, and you see them a few times to never see them again.. If you have, then suppose there is a reason for that. Suppose that if being in shape and losing weight is not about the action, then maybe the real answer rests within our thoughts and beliefs..

If you agree that the answer lays within your thoughts and beliefs then you will also probably agree that the way to avoid problems is to first address the issue, with that issue being your thoughts and beliefs. I bet you could imagine what it would be like waking up in the morning feeling complete and whole. Eating the right things because you want to, instead of because you feel like you have too. Then imagine going to the gym to work out because that is part of who you are instead of as someone trying to keep up with false images and perceptions. If you were able to imagine that then you should also be able to imagine living your life healthy and from a place of real balance, real understanding and real direction. You can do it, all you have to do first is allow it to happen. It’s easy to get excited when you think about it because it can make you feel really good.

What are my options you might be wondering? NLP based Coaching is a very powerful place to turn first. It’s a cognitive based approach that works (Landmark, EST, Tony Robbins, most Conventional Coaching models etc.. base a lot of what they do off of NLP…NLP in sorts is “the source”). With that being true, after coaching now equipped with the right mind-set, you’ll be ready for the quality personal trainers to show you the exercises and the experienced dietitians to instruct you on how and what to eat.

Now that you’re aware of what’s possible with NLP based Coaching, find your own reasons to give it a shot. Then get ready to experience those necessary changes and shifts in your life that will lead you toward allowing yourself to truly realize your fitness and weight loss goals; and have them take shape permanently.

~ Geoffrey

If your time is valuable then maybe you are ready to save it along with: money, energy and resources by first getting into the fitness lifestyle mindset. Call now (305) 851-2459 for a FREE 15 minute consultation.

For more information on Geoffrey Schmidt’s Life Coaching, Career Coaching, Relationship Coaching, Business Coaching, or NLP services please contact him directly at: (305) 851-2459

If you haven’t already heard, on August 8th, 2010 in Delray Beach, Florida at Simply Yoga I am leading a Life Coaching workshop that is going to be filled with powerful information and real hands on exercises.  You will get opened up and introduced to your blind spots thus providing you with the real power to make the solid changes in your life that you are after.

Could you imagine spending a couple hours on a Sunday to possibly affect the remaining  thousands of hours  left in your life? I agree, it’s something you may not have thought about like that, though I’m sure after you think about it - it will make sense.   Sometimes it’s the small decisions we make like attending a 2 hour workshop or taking that extra minute to follow up with someone that can have the biggest impact on getting the results we want.

To add - in this workshop I’m including something extra that I have never before offered up to a group.  The only hint you will get before you get the chance to experience it is that comes from the world of NLP, which means it’s time tested and proven.  Can you imagine what it would be like to finally be able to just let go of past hang ups and self imposed limitations.. then imagine being able to snap your fingers and all of a sudden see, hear, and feel things differently in the way that serves you well.  That’s a glimps into the NLP technique you’re going to get to experience.

For now, that’s all.  The rest and more on Sunday, August 8th - 2010.  See you then!

Below see the flier and sign up now here: http://www.kamjah.com/aug8.php

You can always call: (561) 735-7172

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Having self discipline means that you have a path to freedom and to more of what you want. Some people will naturally disagree with this statement because they see the word discipline as a negative, as something that you have to do, must do without choice. For people that see discipline as a negative word it actually becomes equal to their absence of freedom and choice; however if you have discipline in your life you will see a change in how productive you are, thus freeing up your time to do many other things. If you have self discipline it means you can act intelligently and not be led by your emotions.

We know that this may involve sacrificing something of pleasure that in the short term may cause you some discomfort. The long term results of changing the way you think and behave can have a tremendous impact on your success in life. These successes can range from your relationships right through to financial freedom. Having self discipline means we can focus on a new project with that initial enthusiasm. It might mean going to the gym and leading that healthy lifestyle or putting your socks and underwear in the hamper, to waking up early to focus on your dreams and goals, or even putting the toilet seat down after you finish, to perhaps staying up late to complete that project, or even just understand that you can change your diet because you want to.

If you struggle with self discipline the good news is that it can be both developed and embedded into all aspects of your mind and emotions. We use an NLP based coaching approach for this because it creates a powerful message for you to change and to use self discipline in all areas of your life. You will see a quick change in the way you think and feel about yourself. This change will relate to all areas of your life that you want to develop. Maybe it’s a new relationship, maybe making that special person in your life feel valued, or it could be starting your path toward financial freedom. Whatever you desire you can achieve it but you must have the discipline to start and then continue with passion and commitment.

Are you ready to start living with more self discipline even if you already have a it? If so, then call (305) 851-2459 today for a FREE 15 minute no obligation, no commitment, consultation to find out if this coaching program is right for you. You have nothing to lose and will never know what can be without giving yourself a chance, you’re worth it, so call today.

~ Geoffrey

For more information on Geoffrey Schmidt’s Life Coaching, or NLP services please contact him directly at: (305) 851-2459

A good friend of mine with a very big heart has started a website called MyThreeThings.org.  Below she has provided me with a write up describing the site and what it’s all about.  Read below then check it out to see for yourself.

Shame and guilt have a profound effect on all of our lives. These painful and destructive emotions  thrive in the endless stream of things we hold against ourselves. They show up in our memories, thoughts, behaviors, opinions, beliefs, values, relationships…the list goes on and on.  Communication alone has the power to bring awareness, understanding and healing into our lives.  Why, then, do we choose to suffer in silence? We worry we will be abandoned or unloved if people found  out who we “really” are. We worry about possible social consequences if we admit the things we have done.  We worry what our parents, friends, children, siblings, lovers and bosses will think of us. So we only reveal what we like about ourselves; what we believe others will approve of. We adorn social masks to disguise ourselves,  harboring a sad, thin hope that we might please others enough to win their love and respect. All at the expense of living an authentic life.

Are you ready to make a shift? My Three Things is offering an opportunity to release, heal and share your story.
Visit http://MyThreeThings.org to participate! Here’s how it’s done: Think of three specific things you’re willing to forgive yourself for.  Once you have three things in mind, simply fill out a release form on their website and submit.
Submissions are being collected for a book and a documentary.  And yes, you have the option to remain anonymous.

If you find it difficult to forgive others, then consider this: People often get caught up in a “self-righteous victim” mentality. “If this person treated me more lovingly or had never done this or that, then I would be alright”. It’s never completely true, is it?  No one has that much power over you. Blaming others allows you to pretend that they do, but it simply isn’t so. The only behavior we are responsible for or have the ability to transform is our own. If you focus on your own flaws, bring them to light and accept them without judgment, you will begin to feel compassion for both yourself and others.

My Three Things is a healing process. First, acknowledge your “things” by releasing them. This allows you to step onto a path that leads to loving and accepting yourself unconditionally.  Then, heal them. Releasing judgment and feeling compassion is what allows you to truly forgive others as well as yourself. Now, share them. Sharing your “three things” will do more than just benefit you. Your willingness to share a true and hidden part of yourself will inspire others to do the same!

This project was created to facilitate a unique and healing connection among people around the world. You have the opportunity to participate, so go for it!

If you’d like to read some of the submissions we have received so far, click here http://MyThreeThings.org/heal.htm

Forgive yourself. Share it with the world!

Thinking Style and Personality Assessment

Try it - this is Fun and Revealing!!

Do you want to discover how you think? The way we think influences our personality and our lives.  Understanding that gives us more personal power and better options in life.

Below is a link to a 16 question assessment that has the potential to shed more light on how you think and move through this world then ever before.

After you enter your first name and e-mail you’ll then answer the 16 questions to get your results.

Click the link below to get started. (It’s FREE!)

Click here: http://www.kamjah.com/meta-programs.php

(make sure to listen to the audio commentary at the end when you are finished)

“If you know your opponent and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.
If you know yourself but not the opponent, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
If you know neither the opponent nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” - Sun Tzu

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See pictures now from the workshop held on June 13th, 2010 @ Simply Yoga in Delray Beach, Florida

This was a wonderful life coaching experience that attracted participants from: Miami, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Ft. Lauderdale.

In 2 hours everyone got introduced to the blind spots in their life and equipped with real solutions and strategies that they can being applying immediately.   In addition there was an unadvertised bonus that participants got to experience at the end called “Creating Your Circle of Excellence.”   This a Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) technique that is used by many of today’s top athletic trainers to empower athletes to quickly be able access a states of resourcefulness and excellence on demand.  As you can imagine, this technique is not limited to just athletic enhancement.

The next workshop is scheduled for June 20th, 2010 at the same time and location above. This workshop will be focusing on Dating and Relationships. Sign up now here: click here

Do you want to join us and be part of the group? If so..

The next workshop is scheduled for June 20th, 2010 at the same time and location above. This workshop will be focusing on Dating and Relationships. Sign up now here: click here

For even more information call: (305) 851-2459

You have emotions, but your emotions are not you. You have a body but your body is not you. You have an emotional life but you are not your emotions or your feelings.

Emotions are very powerful things and like our outer form (body), they are nothing more then tools to help us navigate through the world. At best emotions are ‘present moment’ indicators and NOT to be confused with ‘intuition’.

All too often people find themselves over-identifying and making decisions based on their emotions instead of on who they really are inside. Over identifying with your emotions can lead you toward developing a self identity based on emotional responses which then becomes dependent upon external qualities (looks, physical, etc) and actions (validation, approval, etc..).

How do you know if you are making a decision based on  emotion as opposed to who you really are inside?

Let’s find out.

For starters before you make a ‘yes’ decision about something ask yourself first: “is this ‘yes’ answer is coming from  ME  based on who I  really am inside and what I stand for”?. If not and you answer that question with a no then chances are your decision is charged off an emotion instead of yourself (YOU).

Examples of EMOTIONALLY based decisions include:

1. Investing money that you can’t afford to lose by being seduced into the ‘big win.’
2. Sleeping with someone only to feel better about yourself then feeling bad about it the next day.
3. Receiving plastic surgery expecting it to solve your issues and still having the same issues that you had before the surgery.
4. Getting angry and then losing control like beating someone up or self abuse like drinking.

Examples of the above decisions reflecting the SELF instead and not being emotionally driven:

1. Investing & losing money… The flip here is that you can live with it. You first made sure you were clear with yourself on knowing the risks associated and the fact that it didn’t work out doesn’t make you feel bad. You move on.
2. Sleeping with someone… The flip here is doing so because you truly want too and not giving it a second thought.
3. Getting plastic surgery… The flip side is getting plastic surgery from a place of personal enhancement where you go into it already feeling great and then enjoying the enhancement after.
4. Getting angry and realizing your anger is only an emotion and taking time to cool off.

Next time you feel prone to making an impulse decision take a moment to notice where it is coming from and make note of the emotion you are feeling at the moment. Then cross reference that decision against who YOU are and what YOU are all about. Decisions that truly come from you are solid and there can be no such thing as regrets from them, and at worst only learning experiences.

When you learn how to recognize truly that YOU are not your emotions, and YOU are not your physical form then YOU become able to make better decisions that truly serve your identity instead one’s that gamble with it.

Geoffrey

(305) 851-2459

Geoffrey provides  Life Coaching,  and NLP services offered over the phone and in person here in South Florida  If you’re life sometimes feels like you’re trying to  juggle cotton balls in hurricane then maybe now is the right time to get started with coaching.

It’s no mystery that I’ve taken a sabbatical from blogging and the e-mails I’ve received from readers have reflected what this blog means to so many people.  We all know how life can go and yes, even the coach’s is no exception.  Over the past few months I’ve been tied up with more speaking engagements, more clients, more trainings,  more appearances you may have noticed that the website has been redesigned but now I’m still busy and back to blogging.   Keep you’re eye out as more blogs on the way..and not just my articles either.  I’m opening this blog up so you’ll have to stay tuned to see what’s coming!

By the way.. Simply Yoga of Delray is hosting my Balancing Your Life workshop this Sunday 6/13/2010) in Delray Beach, Florida.  See my events page for more information: click here

Yours in Coaching

Geoffrey

Do you ever get the feeling like you could be more, or as if there is something else out there for you? Maybe you wake up feeling like something is missing, like there is that ’something else’, but you can’t put your finger on it.  Then again maybe you can put your finger on it but find creative ways to justify ignoring it, thus at the end of the day deep down feel that perhaps you are not being true to yourself.

You get these feelings ’signals’ from your unconscious when something is out of alignment. Your unconscious always knows. When people suppress these feelings and keep them hidden / pretend they don’t exist then you start to  feel less then what you deserve and maybe even feelings of sadness. On the flip side when you give yourself permission to accept and embrace them you then begin the natural  journey of  exploration  toward your real  joy and life purpose / fulfillment.

On a scale of 1 – 10 rate yourself in the following areas:

> I know my purpose:

> I have a clear identity:

> I know what my passion is:

> I know what my unique gifts are:

> I take consistent action toward my intentions:

Now add up the score..

If you scored between 43 – 50 then congratulations, you seem clearly on point, if you scored between 37 – 43 not bad though you can probably benefit from some tweaks here and there and if you scored below 37 then it’s time to take control and create a solid plan.

To move toward your passion you must first truly understand what it is. As there are many definitions of passion I will share five beliefs that may fit your concept nicely.

1. Passion is an intense desire

2. Passion is inspired action

3. Passion is a powerful connection with what you do

4. Passion is a natural extension of your own unique brand of love

5. Passion is acting from divine guidance

Take 5 minute to think about what you can apply the 5 beliefs listed above to… When you are finished and have a few ideas, give yourself some time to answer the following questions:

– What do you have an intense desire to do?

– What inspires you?

– What is it that you do that you feel you have a powerful connection with?

– What feels like a natural extension of you that you love?

– What is it that you enjoy doing that feels so natural that it’s like your coming from a place of divine guidance?

No hurry, take your time and relax with these questions..

Congratulations, if you completed that exercise then you have arrived at a point farther down the road then you were at before.  Imagine what it would be like to be able to finally put all the pieces of the puzzle together completely and begin living your passion daily, starting now.

Act on your inspiration!

Recognizing and then living according to you’re natural alignment can take some practice.  The good news is that ANYONE who wants it bad enough and simply takes the right action and practice to allow it to happen can DO IT!  As you can imagine with the right support you can arrive a lot faster.  Toward reaching your passion!  Cheers!

- Geoffrey

(305) 851-2459

Ready to move forward? Geoff provides  Life Coaching,  and NLP services.  Geoff calls home: Miami - Palm Beach - Los Angeles - Boston //  Start living your best life and contact Geoff today.