Life Keys – 12/31 – The Art of Compassion
Posted by Lauren - 12/28/09 at 09:12:42 am
Many people walk around with an internal “junk yard” of anger and self-righteousness that contaminates their relationship with themselves, and their relationships with others. Tune in to hear Lauren talk about how to replace the shackles of anger and resentment with the freedom and joy of living a compassionate life.
Tune in to Life Keys on Thursday @ 1pm (EST)
Solemate: 12-Session Teleseminar with Lauren Mackler
Posted by Lauren - 12/22/09 at 03:12:01 pmTeleseminar with renowned coach & bestselling author Lauren Mackler!
Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life
12-Session Teleseminar with Lauren Mackler
January 14-December 9, 2010
Format: Live Teleseminar
Regular Price: $240
Discounted Price: $199
If you purchase the program after the January 14, 2010 start date, you will receive access to previous sessions, following the purchase of the complete program.
Are you ready to join renowned coach and bestselling author Lauren Mackler to achieve greater self-mastery and well-being? To find out, notice how many “yes” answers you have to the following statements:
___ I want to make changes in my life, but I don’t know where to begin.
___ I’m unable to move beyond my fears to pursue the life I dream of.
___ I feel dissatisfied with myself and my life.
___ I have difficulty following through on the goals I set for myself.
___ I often say or do things to get others’ approval.
___ I tend to make others’ needs more important than my own.
___ I’m settling for less than my heart’s desire.
___ I often feel overwhelmed and stressed.
___ I worry that I won’t be able to provide for myself.
___ I withhold my thoughts and feelings to avoid being judged or rejected.
___ I often have trouble controlling my emotions.
___ I often feel alone and unsupported in my life.
___ I always keep myself busy or with people to avoid being alone.
___ I usually avoid conflict and have difficulty expressing anger.
___ I’m constantly striving for perfection, but nothing ever feels good enough.
___ I tend to withdraw and isolate myself.
___ I believe that if I could just find my soul mate, I’d be happy and complete.
___ I’m in a relationship, but I still feel lonely.
___ I feel unclear about my own interests and passions.
If you checked one or more boxes, make 2010 the year you create a life you love!
Mastering the art of aloneness means:
- Loving, trusting, and accepting yourself.
- Being able to care for yourself emotionally and financially.
- Expressing your true feelings, thoughts, and needs with others.
- Feeling like a powerful, worthy, and deserving person.
- Treating yourself with compassion, love, and respect.
- Feeling whole and happy on your own or in a relationship.
- Sharing healthy and supportive relationships with others.
- Pursuing and achieving your own dreams and goals.
Self-mastery requires commitment, support, and practice. During this 12-session event, Lauren helps you master the art of aloneness by giving you concrete tools and skills to practice each month. Based on her Solemate book, Lauren guides you through 12 life-changing sessions that provide a clear road map for living a joyful and fulfilling life.
All sessions are from 7pm-8:30pm Eastern Time, 4pm-5:30pm Pacific Time
January 14, Session 1: Embracing Your Aloneness
Mastering the art of aloneness is about developing a strong, healthy relationship with yourself, and achieving wholeness and well-being on your own or in a relationship.
February 11, Session 2: Uncovering Your Conditioned Self
Uncover the core limiting beliefs and habitual behaviors that keep you from living the life you want.
March 11 , Session 3: Managing Fear So It Doesn’t Manage You
Discover the underlying roots of the fears that keep you stuck, and tools for overriding them.
April 8, Session 4: Living Deliberately Versus By Default
Learn about the 3 levels of creation and how to align your thoughts and actions with the results you seek.
May 13, Session 5: Reclaiming Your Innate Wholeness
Take action to reclaim your innate wholeness and become the person you were born to be.
June 10, Session 6: Becoming the Partner You Seek
Instead of expecting someone else to make you whole, become the partner you seek.
July 8, Session 7: Creating Your Life Vision
Create a life vision that inspires you, and keeps you focused on your goals and priorities.
August 12, Session 8: Building an Inner Support System
Build a strong inner support system that generates optimal health, energy, and resiliency.
September 9, Session 9: Building an Outer Support System
Build a strong outer support system that helps you achieve your life vision.
October 14, Session 10: Bringing Your Vision to Life
Develop a concrete action plan to bring your life vision to reality.
November 18, Session 11: Sustaining Your Commitment
Sustain your focus, commitment, and motivation to stay on-course and achieve your life vision.
December 9, Session 12: Your Mastering the Art of Aloneness Tool Kit
Use the practical tools you’ve learned when old patterns are triggered, or you’re faced with a life crisis or challenge.
Purchase the Teleseminar now and receive a discounted price of only $199!
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Life Keys – 12/24 – Doing Work of Meaning
Posted by Lauren - 12/21/09 at 09:12:48 am
Do you long for a fulfilling career but struggle to bring it to reality? In this episode, Lauren discusses the underlying drivers that keep you stuck in unsatisfying work, tools for moving through these blocks, and steps to create a more fulfilling career or business that leverages your greatest potential.
Tune in to Life Keys on Thursday @ 1pm (EST)
Solemate at Cambridge Center for Adult Education: 3/6/10
Posted by Lauren - 12/18/09 at 11:12:25 amMany people spend years waiting for a soul mate to make them complete. Others settle for unfulfilling relationships out of fear of being alone. Renowned coach, radio host, and bestselling author of “Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life” Lauren Mackler will present her groundbreaking roadmap to help you achieve mastery of your own life, so you can experience a sense of wholeness and well-being on your own or in a relationship. Based upon Lauren’s “Solemate” book, this presentation is about treating yourself well, shedding your self-defeating patterns, and becoming the person you were born to be.
March 6, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cambridge Center for Adult Education
42 Brattle Street
Cambridge. MA
617.547.6789
Doing Work of Meaning at BCAE: 2/6/10
Posted by Lauren - 12/18/09 at 09:12:25 amDo you long for a career that’s more fulfilling but struggle to bring it to reality? Doing Work of Meaning is for people aspiring to use their strengths and passions in work that brings meaning to their own lives and value to the world around them. Renowned coach, radio host, and bestselling author of Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life Lauren Mackler will teach you the hidden blocks that keep you stuck, tools for moving through these blocks, and strategies for creating a fulfilling career that unleashes your greatest potential.
February 6, 2010
10:00am – 12:00pm
Boston Center for Adult Education
122 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
617.267.4430
Click here for more information.
Hay House Interview with Lauren Mackler
Posted by Lauren - 12/18/09 at 09:12:25 am1. There are a multitude of self-help books that address many of the same topics as Solemate. These include books for singles, and books about how to overcome fear, live a more fulfilling life, and build self-esteem. What makes Solemate different from the rest?
Many self-help books targeted to singles are “how to” books for snaring the perfect mate. They reinforce the myth that happiness is found by searching outside yourself—instead of within yourself. Other self-help books focus on overcoming low self-esteem, fear, and loneliness, but fail to address their root causes—the limiting beliefs and behaviors we learn in childhood that drive our adults lives. And, while there are a few books that espouse the message that aloneness can be a positive experience, they don’t offer a clear roadmap for how to make it a reality. Click here to read more.
Drawing from my own experiences and those of my clients, as well as the fields of psychology, physiology, sociology, holistic healing, and strategic business practices, I’ve developed a unique program that helps people move beyond the limitations that spring from their early conditioning and begin to live in alignment with what I call the “authentic self”—the person they were born to be. And, unlike other personal development books that are purely theoretical, Solemate includes quizzes, exercises, and guided journaling that help readers understand where their self-defeating patterns come from …
6 Holiday Tips for Staying Sane with Your (Crazy?) Family
Posted by Lauren - 12/10/09 at 09:12:10 am
Out of all the relationships we have in our lives, the ones we share with family members can be the most challenging. And there’s nothing like holiday stress to trigger the old wounds and unresolved issues that plague so many families.
Sharing close, loving, and supportive relationships is a basic human need, yet many of our family relationships fall short of this ideal. Most families have some level of dysfunction, with each member playing his or her part. Becoming aware of your own family dynamics—and consciously changing behavior patterns that create conflict—will help you avoid the interpersonal “land mines” that are often triggered in the midst of holiday stress. Below are some practical tips to help you make the holidays a time of joyful celebration, instead of fodder for unpleasant family feuds.
Know your limits. While some people can enjoy hours, days, or weeks of extended family get-togethers, others’ tolerance may only be a couple of hours. Do an honest assessment of the length of time you can comfortably spend with your family without feeling resentful, overwhelmed, or getting hooked into old, unhealthy dynamics—then stick to that length of time. If you have family relations that are difficult or painful, it may be better to keep the visit brief.
Practice emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence means exercising self-discipline in the middle of an emotional reaction to make a conscious decision about what kind of action you want to take. Family members can invoke your deepest wounds. If someone says something hurtful, instead of reacting in a way that escalates conflict, you can say, “It may not have been you’re intention, but I found what you said hurtful. I’d like us to enjoy our time together, so let’s focus on making it a peaceful and pleasant day.”
Hold a loving focus. If you start to feel judgmental, angry, or upset, ask yourself, “What kind of inner state do I want to have? Do I want to have a junkyard inside of me—full of anger, sadness, and frustration—or do I want to have a beautiful garden inside—full of love, peace, and joy?” Choosing to stay loving, no matter what, can make the difference between having a pleasant family holiday, or one that depletes, saddens, or angers you.
Avoid provocative topics. Holidays are usually not the best time to rehash old wounds or resolve on-going issues. Keep things light and cordial, and defer discussion of potentially contentious topics to another time. Family events often invoke a myriad of complex human emotions—which can be intensified by holiday stress or under the influence of alcohol.
Keep expectations realistic. One way we set ourselves up for feelings of disappointment and anger is by having unrealistic expectations of others. Instead of imposing expectations onto family members, accept them for who they are. Remind yourself that everyone is doing the best they can, and that we all have flaws and limitations. This will help to preserve your relationships, and keep you from running expectations that can’t be met.
Avoid “shoulding” people. Telling your sibling, parent, or child what they “should” or “shouldn’t” do can provoke defensive reactions. Share your own thoughts without running the assumption that you know what’s best for the other person. Even if your insight can be helpful, “shoulding” on people usually creates resistance.
© 2009 Lauren Mackler
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Life Keys: 12/17 – Creativity as a Pathway to Healing & Transformation
Posted by Lauren - 12/07/09 at 09:12:18 amWe’re all born with creative potential, but our life conditioning can cause that part of us to go underground. Join Lauren and guest Kim Rosen to learn about the power of creativity as a pathway to greater healing, transformation, and expression of who we really are.
Due to some technical issues, we lost the audio stream at the beginning of the show today. This segment will be replayed today, Thursday, December 17th at 4pm and 10pm (Pacific Standard Time) and over the weekend. Please check www.hayhouseradio.com for the replay schedule.
Living Fearlessly at Boston Center for Adult Education: 1/23/10
Posted by Lauren - 12/01/09 at 11:12:22 amWhat would you do if you knew you could not fail? Fear is one of biggest barriers to creating a life aligned with who you are and the vision to which you aspire. Renowned coach, radio host, and bestselling author of Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life Lauren Mackler will help you uncover the roots of the fears that keep you stuck, and practical tools for moving through your fears to bring your personal and professional goals to reality.
January 23, 2010
10:00am – 12:00pm
Boston Center for Adult Education
122 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
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